Weekend in Door County Paradise

This last weekend Olive Oyl and I spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin. It was a five hour drive, but it was well worth it. We had received a 2 day getaway at a resort there as part of a larger purchase last year. It was about to expire and I finally set the date. We were supposed to go with some friends, but they had to cancel at the last minute. The accommodations can house up to eight people, so my wife and I were swallowed up in the place. The picture you see is one of the buildings, where we had one half. I don't think we have ever stayed in a nicer place.

Door County is a mix of beautiful scenery and tourist attractions. Just before you get to Green Bay, WI a large peninsula juts out into Lake Michigan. Much of this is Door County. We toured Fish Creek, Ephraim and Ellison Bay. There were many beautiful sights to see with some nice overlooks into the lake. We also saw the beginning of the leaves changes to fall colors.

Saturday night we ate dinner at an unusual restaurant. Al Johnson's is a Swedish restaurant that has an unusual roof. On top of the wood, there a layer of dirt and grass that looks like a nicely manicured lawn. I did not get the history behind this, but think it is some Swedish tradition. The dinner was a nice touch to a very nice weekend. I would highly recommend Door County for either a Summer or Autumn visit.