Travel
Door County
Located on a 75-mile peninsula and surrounded by the waters of Green Bay on the west and Lake Michigan on the east, Door County has more than 300 miles of picturesque shoreline, sandy beaches, rocky bluffs and large tracts of undisturbed woodlands. Ten lighthouses still guard the harbors and the more than 40 islands of the county.Tourists first came to Door County in the 19th century on schooners before there were roads. Much of Door County’s beauty and character has since been preserved in county and state parks, wildlife refuges, private preserves, sanctuaries, and trusts. Door County emerged as an art colony early in the 20th Century, and out of it grew Peninsula School of Art.
Throughout the quaint harborside towns and the pastoral interior dotted with picturesque farms and orchards, quality art galleries and studios reflect Door County’s deserved reputation for culture in the country. The rich performing arts scene–from classical and jazz music to renowned theater troops–garners national attention.
Also for your family, companions or during non-School time, Door County’s state and county parks offer some of the best hiking and biking opportunities to be found in the Midwest. Golfing, horseback riding, kayaking, great fishing, cherry picking, shopping and scores of festivals go hand in hand with fabulous restaurants and relaxing accommodations.
Visitor Information
Door County Visitors Bureau - www.doorcounty.com
Fish Creek Visitor Info - www.visitfishcreek.com
Door County Navigator- www.DoorCountyNavigator.com
Travelling to the School
By Car
From Chicago:
Take I-94 to Milwaukee, then I-43 north to Green Bay. Take Hwy 57 north to Sturgeon Bay, then Highway 42 north from Sturgeon Bay. The School is located 25 miles north of Sturgeon Bay at the north end of Fish Creek, 500 feet east of Highway 42 on County Hwy F.
From Minnesota and Twin Cities:
Take I-94 to Hwy 29 (just beyond Menomonie, WI). Hwy 29 will take you to Green Bay. Take Hwy 41 north briefly and then I-43 south briefly to Hwy 57 exit going east into Door County (follow Sturgeon Bay signs). The School is located 25 miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Highway 42 at the north end of Fish Creek, 500 feet east of Highway 42 on County Hwy F.
By Air
The closest commercial airport to Peninsula School of Art is Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay, approximately 90 miles from Fish Creek.
By Water
Door County is a boating and sailing paradise, with more than 300 miles of shoreline with numerous bays, coves and cliffs. Transient slips are available at many of the town marinas including Fish Creek. Car ferries are available between Manitowoc, WI and Ludington, MI, as well as between Milwaukee, WI and Manistee, MI.