Door County
Located on a 75-mile peninsula and surrounded by the waters of Green Bay on the west and Lake Michigan on the east, Door County has more than 250 miles of picturesque shoreline, sandy beaches, rocky bluffs and large tracts of undisturbed woodlands. Ten lighthouses still guard the harbors and the more than 40 islands of the county.
Tourists first came to Door County in the 19th century on schooners before there were roads. Much of Door County’s beauty and character has since been preserved in county and state parks, wildlife refuges, and private preserves, sanctuaries, and trusts. Door County emerged as an art colony early in the 20th Century, and out of it grew Peninsula School of Art.
Throughout the quaint harborside towns and the pastoral interior dotted with picturesque farms and orchards, quality art galleries and studios reflect Door County’s deserved reputation for culture in the country. The rich performing arts scene–from classical and jazz music to renowned theater troops–garners national attention.
For your family, companions or during non-School time, Door County’s state and county parks offer some of the best hiking and biking opportunities to be found in the Midwest. Golfing, horseback riding, kayaking, great fishing, cherry picking, shopping and scores of festivals go hand in hand with fabulous restaurants and relaxing accomodations.
Visitor Information
Door County Visitors Bureau - www.doorcounty.com
Fish Creek Visitor Info - www.fishcreekinfo.com
Other Area Arts & Culture Organizations
American Folklore Theatre
Birch Creek
The Clearing
Door Community Auditorium
Door County Art League
Door County Maritime Museum
Francis Hardy Center for the Arts
Isadoora Theatre
Midsummer's Music Festival
Miller Art Museum
Peninsula Music Festival
Peninsula Players Theatre
The Ridges Sanctuary
By Car
From Chicago:
Take I-94 to Milwaukee, I-43 to Green Bay.
Alternate routes to Door County include:
Route #1: Take Hwy 57 north from Green Bay.
Route #2: Take Hwy 310 east to Hwy 42.
Route #3: Take Hwy 42 north to Algoma. In Algoma take County Road S north to Door County.
The School is located 25 miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Highway 42 at the north end of Fish Creek, 500 feet east of Highway 42 on County Road F.
From Minnesota and Twin Cities:
Take I-94 to Hwy 29 (just beyond Menomonie, WI). Hwy 29 will take you to Green Bay. Take Hwy 41 north briefly and then I-43 south briefly to Hwy 57 exit going east into Door County (follow Sturgeon Bay signs).
The School is located 25 miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Highway 42 at the north end of Fish Creek, 500 feet east of Highway 42 on County Road F.
By Air
The closest commercial airport to Peninsula School of Art is Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay, approximately 90 miles from Fish Creek.
By Water
Door County is a boating and sailing paradise, with more than 300 miles of shoreline with numerous bays, coves and cliffs. Transient slips are available at many the Town marinas including Fish Creek.