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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,646 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 9,646

Why go

  • City in Wisconsin, United States.
  • Served by Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE).

History

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,646 at the 2020 census. Located at the bay of Sturgeon Bay for which it is named, it is the most populous city on the Door Peninsula, a popular Upper Midwest vacation destination.

Where to stay

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908 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · scofieldhouse.com
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116 N 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · wanderdoorcounty.com
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3540 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · cliffdwellersresort.com
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4303 Bay Shore Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · westwoodshores.net
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16 N 5th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · whitelaceinn.com
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1627 Memorial Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · snugharborinn.com
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112 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · innatcedarcrossing.com
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622 S Ashland Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · wyndhamhotels.com
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3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · beachharborresort.com
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50 W Larch St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · bridgeportresort.net
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107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · stoneharbor-resort.co
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1640 Memorial Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · thelodgeatls.com
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409 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · wyndhamhotels.com
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1001 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · bestwestern.com
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923 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · choicehotels.com
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30 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · holidaymusicmotel.com
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1161 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 · motel57.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5581 Gordon Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · culvers.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1331 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · locations.tacobell.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 901 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · oldmexicowi.com
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Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 902 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235-1230 · dairyqueen.com
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Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: May-Nov 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 846 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · princeofpierogi.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 845 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-24:00 · 4128 State Highway 42, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · millsupperclub.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 108 South Madison Avenue · lawlsscoffee.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 05:00-14:00 · 113 North 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Coffee Shop restaurant · 59 East Oak Street, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · 86 West Maple Street, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · thebluefrontcafe.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 136 North 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · crate.restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · 112 North 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235 · innatcedarcrossing.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1009 South Oxford Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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Restaurant · restaurant · 19 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · 23 North 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
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Airports

Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) 2.3 mi to the centre
Sturgeon Bay, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Menominee–Marinette Twin County Airport (MNM) 24 mi to the centre
Menominee, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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J. Douglas Bake Memorial Airport 26 mi to the centre
Oconto, WI, US
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Crispy Cedars Airport 12 mi to the centre
Brussels, WI, US
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Carnot Field 13 mi to the centre
Algoma, WI, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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