Sun & Summit DestinationsDoor County and Galena: Midwest Small Towns
Cherry orchards and fish boils in Door County, and a 19th-century river town in Galena.
- Best time
- Late June to October; cherries ripen in July, fall color peaks in October
- Getting there
- Green Bay (GRB) for Door County; Dubuque or Chicago for Galena
- Getting around
- A car
- Stay
- 3–4 nights in each
Door County
Base in Fish Creek near Peninsula State Park's bluffs, beaches and lighthouse. Pick cherries in July, try a traditional fish boil, and drive between Ephraim, Sister Bay and Egg Harbor.
Galena, Illinois
Galena's Main Street is lined with 19th-century brick buildings full of shops and restaurants. Tour Ulysses S. Grant's home and the river bluffs, and visit local wineries.
Don't miss
- Washington Island and Rock Island ferries (Door County)
- Cave Point County Park's sea caves (Door County)
- Chestnut Mountain's Mississippi views (Galena)
- A day in Dubuque, Iowa, across the river (Galena)
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
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