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What to do and see in Washington Island, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Washington Island, United States including Cast N Catch Charters, Washington Island Ferry Line, Schoolhouse Beach, Jacobsen Museum, Washington Island Stavkirke, Island Lavender Farm Market, Washington Island Art and Nature Center, Washington Island Farm Museum, Mountain Park Lookout Tower.
Restaurants in Washington Island
1. Cast N Catch Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Cast n Catch Charters provides guided Smallmouth Bass fishing in Door County, Wisconsin from May to November. We also offer Fully Guided Ice Fishing in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin During the Winter Months! Captain Jimmy Doering prides himself on providing a fun and filled with excitement fishing trip.
2. Washington Island Ferry Line
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 625 reviews
Reviewed By LeitGerz - La Crosse, United States
It was very easy to find, get tickets, and board with our vehicle. Be sure to exit your vehicle before the ferry fills up, or it's hard to get out of your car in the small space! Deck and cabin offer beautiful views of Death's Door and the smaller islands.
3. Schoolhouse Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By victoriah788 - Cedar Rapids, United States
What a relaxing way to soak up some sun and enjoy a truly beautiful place, Beach is made up of smooth rocks vs sand...great for skipping on the waters surface. Water looked clean and inviting. A couple of neat photo ops here. No pets allowed.
4. Jacobsen Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By SandyO558 - Sauk City, United States
There is so much to see in this museum, collected by those who lived here for so many years. Take your time looking through this small building with so many amazing things to see.
5. Washington Island Stavkirke
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By lulubear113
This chapel is a beautiful and pristine work of art. As a seasoned woodworker, it has to be among the most impressive structures I have ever been in. Joinery is all hidden and logs are hand hewn. The design and execution of this chapel is truly awe inspiring. Being there will no doubt inspire a spiritual stirring from those of faith or those in need. The prayer path around the chapel is a 15 minute stroll with very relevant scripture plaques at regular intervals. In my opinion this is the most soulful & inspiring things that Door County has to offer. It will become a regular trip for me.
6. Island Lavender Farm Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
The Island Lavender Company is located in the heart of Washington Island at the Historic Island Dairy, where acres and acres of lavender fields are farmed and hand-made lavender products are produced. The Island Lavender Company carefully harvests each bundle of lavender during the "Blooming Season" from July though mid-August. Each bundle is gently dried in our aged wooden lavender drying barns to protect the vibrant colors and aromatic scent of the fresh cut lavender. After drying, the buds are removed from the stems in our exclusive "Lavender Spooler" and rigorously cleaned in our custom "Lavender Bud Centrifuge". After extensive cleaning, the lavender buds are inspected assuring the highest quality. At the end of the summer growing season each plant is carefully harvested and trimmed by hand for our specially designed "Lavender Steam Vapor Boiler", to separate the aromatic lavender oil through a copper condensation cooling tower that stands almost 8ft. tall, producing our lavender essential oils and lavender infused waters. The Lavender Buds and Lavender Essential Oils are prepared for culinary, personal care and home good products. Even the dried lavender stems are available and wonderful to use in BBQ and wood fires, filling the air with the intrigue of aromatic lavender. Fair Trade Prices and Quality Farm Local Products.
Reviewed By FMM15 - Oshkosh, United States
Very beautiful grounds and wonderful gift store. Such friendly, welcoming staff in the store. Definitely worth the stop.
7. Washington Island Art and Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 255michellef
Interesting if you have an interactive interest in nature & the Great Lakes. We come to the island for summer salmon fishing so always have some down time. Loved the monarch caterpillar garden out front, was able to hold a snake they had out for display, & they had lots of displays about the local landscape. Also had some local artists works. NOTE: we were here Aug of 2019 but that was not available to choose from the dropdown so noted as Aug 2020
8. Washington Island Farm Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
Free self-guided tour with brochure and donation box. All buildings were open including the log house but didn't see any personal. It showcases buildings from various island locations that were moved and reassembled here along with the hand tools and agricultural machinery used in early farm life between 1870 and 1940. Buildings include a log cabin, barn, forge, sawmill, corn crib, outhouse, Gallery barn, farm animal pen, weaving shed, machine shed, blacksmith shop, and log shed. Of interest, inside the gallery barn, on the second floor, was a copper still, used on the island during prohibition. Went here on September 23.
9. Mountain Park Lookout Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By LeitGerz - La Crosse, United States
Well constructed flights of stairs take you to the top of the bluff. Another set of well constructed flight of stairs take you to the top of this tower. For the amount of steps, it's a relatively easy climb--we witnessed small children, elderly folk, those with hip and knee ailments ascend to the very top. Beautiful view. We were surprised by the lack of signage or warnings, so please exercise common sense in this little piece of the forest.
