Throughout a dozen quaint harborside towns and the pastoral interior of the county, quality art galleries and studios reflect Door County, Wisconsin's deserved international reputation for culture in the country. The rich performing arts scene - from classical and jazz music to renowned theater troupes - garners national attention. The County is comprised of 19 municipalities, bordered by the waters of Green Bay to the west and Lake Michigan to the east.

The Door County, Wisconsin, peninsula - sometimes known as "The Cape Cod of the Midwest," enchants visitors with over 250 miles of shoreline, 11 golf courses, 5 State Parks, 17 County Parks, cherry and apple orchards and a world class cultural community. The narrow peninsula - only 75 miles long and 10 miles wide - provides an astonishing variety of attractions. Door County's unique draw to residents and visitors alike is its perfect blend of natural beauty, culture and hospitality. The peninsula's enthralling natural beauty and charm invite you to kick off your shoes for a peaceful stroll in the sand; to stargaze aboard a sailboat with the wind as your guide, or arouse your senses with abundant theater, music and art. Residents typically plan their evenings, weekends or (for our seasoned citizens) entire weeks visiting art galleries or golf courses, picking a delicious bucket of fresh cherries followed by a picnic on the beach or just watching Mother Nature's daily show; every day's an "off" day in lovely Door County, Wisconsin..

It's hardly surpirsing, then, that since the late 1800's the peninsula has been the destination of choice for Midwest travelers. Today visitors come from throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. One visit and it is easy to see why Money Magazine selected Door County as one of the top ten vacation destinations in North America.

But, while many relish the Door County Peninsula as a vacation destination, it’s also known for its thriving business climate energized with companies whose products are marketed locally and globally. A century of shipbuilding serves as a solid foundation for a rapidly growing collection of manufacturing and service industries. A skilled workforce, brimming with ambition and a strong work ethic, helps foster their success. Workers here are resourceful and well educated. The Sturgeon Bay campus of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus provide ample opportunities for continuing education and training.

Five public school districts and six private schools serve Door County. Door County students consistently score above average in state testing. In addition to the excellent public and private schools the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) serves the area. The local campus is located in Sturgeon Bay and classes are available in multiple locations throughout Door County and via the Internet. University of Wisconsin Green Bay is located approximately 40 miles south of Door County.

Door County is home to the nation’s oldest professional resident summer theater company, which performs in an outdoor amphitheater in Fish Creek. Picturesque communities, including Baileys Harbor, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Gills Rock and Sister Bay, offer historic points of interest that reflect the area’s Scandinavian and other original ethnic settlers. Museums showcase the county’s rich maritime history, in particular the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay.

For more information on activities in and around Door County, Wisconsin, visit:

• The Door County Navigator
• Door County Living
• Door County Online
• Door County Vacations
• Door County Navigator
• The State of Wisconsin
• Door County, WI
• Door County Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Wisconsin
• View Door County, WI Area Jobs on Yahoo HotJobs
• Door County, Wisconsin on Wikipedia.com
• Door County, Wisconsin on epodunk

Door County Homes, Properties and Special Feature Real Estate

Door County, Wisconsin real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront or scenic view), active adult communities, hobby farms and executive properties. Sellers who have been in the area for a while know our reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. We mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.

For buyers new to the area, Peninsula Properties will provide the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. search - from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, golf course lots - all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.

So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around Door County, Wisconsin, please let Peninsula Properties help you find the home or property of your dreams. Contact Peninsula Properties today!

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