Kewaunee County, WI


Kewaunee County is known as the Door Peninsula’s best kept secret and with one visit you’ll know why! Situated between two collection and stocking facilities, the fishing on Lake Michigan is incredible; plus you can have your fish prepared and smoked locally. Visitors can explore the beautiful countryside year-round on nature trails and go on some unique tours, including Wisconsin’s largest family-owned dairy farm.

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Travel the Lakes

Air: Jan 05-06, 2013;Dec 01, 2012 - Jan 02, 2013;Jun 09-10, 2012
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Calumet, Kewaunee and Winnebago counties all offer a great way to see East Central Wisconsin, by traveling the lakes. Do some spear fishing on Lake Winnebago, head out on Lake Michigan on a charter boat for some world-class fishing or dock your boat on the Fox River for the Waterfest concert series. Experience the taste of the lakes by sampling some delicious ethnic food at Sawdust Days, pure artisan honey from Wisconsin Natural Acres and fresh-smoked fish at Bearcats. Get outside and discover the beautiful scenery at the Waukau Nature Preserve and along the Ahnapee Trail, then climb to the top of the tower at High Cliff State Park for the best view of Lake Winnebago. Unique your tour and head underground for some cave exploration at Ledgeview Nature Center, take a stroll through a winter wonderland at the Oshkosh Celebration of Lights, and visit the scenic countryside on the Barn Quilt tour. Join us as we visit East Central Wisconsin on this episode of Discover Wisconsin.

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  • Kewaunee County Promotions and Recreation Department

    Your online resource for everything Kewaunee County has to offer.
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  • East Central International Trade, Business & Economic Development

    Travel the lakes of Calumet, Kewaunee, and Winnebago counties.
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  • Kewaunee Marina & Campground

    Kewaunee's Spirit of the Lakeshore is peace and tranquility, an active outdoor lifestyle, and friendly small-town values
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  • RV Charter Fishing Service

    Schedule your fishing trip on Lake Michigan with RV Charters. RV Charters provides Wisconsin fishing charters and luxury lakefront condominium accomodations, catering to the sport fishing enthusiast and novice fishermen with three deluxe boats, experienced captains, all rods and tackle, and salmon, salmon, salmon. Algoma is the number one port in Wisconsin for charter caught salmon.
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  • Kewaunee Area Barn Quilts

    Take the Barn Quilts Tour. Inspired by the Sac County Iowa Barn Quilts, the Kewaunee County Area Barn Quilt project began in January 2008. Over 125 area 4-H and FFA students worked with the community designing and painting 18 quilts for historically-significant barns.
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  • Kewaunee County Historical Society and Walking Tours

    Take a walking tour and experience 43 homes, a school, and much more, all representing various architectural styles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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  • Ahnapee State Trail Map

    More than a century since railroad bells rang and train whistles blown for the first time, quiet has returned to the Kewaunee and Door County countryside. A "rails to trails" conversion has removed the tracks. During spring, summer, and fall hikers, bikers, horseback riders, share the trail. In winter, cross country skiers and snowmobilers whisk across its frosty surface.
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  • Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery

    Our European style vineyard and winery was inspired by our family's love and tradition of growing grapes and creating wonderful wines that were part of every family celebration. It took us years to select the right site for our vineyard and winery so we could continue our family's passion for wine.
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  • The Hollyhock House and Gardens

    The Hollyhock House is a charming Queen Anne-style Victorian cottage decorated inside and out to capture the beauty and elegance of a by-gone era. Situated on nearly two acres of gardens and lawns, the grounds are ideal for holding those special outdoor functions.
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  • The Kewaunee Lighthouse

    The Kewaunee Lighthouse is definitely a product of Wisconsin. Built during the early boon days of the shipping industry, its light has guided ships through the fog since 1891.
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  • Besadny Fishery Facility and Salmon Runs

    The C. D. "Buzz" Besadny Fish and Wildlife Area was established in 1957 to manage fish and wildlife resources associated with the Kewaunee River and surrounding landscape.
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  • Kewaunee Historical Attractions

    Originally settled by the Potowatami Indians in the early 1600s, Kewaunee was visited by numerous early explorers, including Nicolet, LaSalle, Hennepin and Marquette. With this proud maritime and ethnic heritage, Kewaunee offers interesting historical tidbits around every corner.
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