Cruising Destinations from Sister Bay

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Fayette – 43.5 miles from Sister Bay

A Michigan state park with a partially restored iron smelting town built in 1867. Very scenic place – the best natural harbor on the Great Lakes.


Escanaba – 38.3 miles from Sister Bay

County seat for Delta County. Marina is set in the center of Ludington Park which contains the fully restored Sand Point Lighthouse. Some ship traffic to ore docks.


Rock Island – 24.5 miles from Sister Bay

Entire Island is a Wisconsin state park. Turn of the Century Viking boat house, restored lighthouse and Icelandic cultural center make this an interesting picnic/beach destination.


Washington Island – 15.2 miles from Sister Bay

Served by two ferry lines. Several marinas and anchorages.


Menominee – 26.0 miles from Sister Bay

Interesting river – retired railroad car ferry among other ships. Home of Marinette Marine, builder of US Navy Littoral Combat Ships.


Fish Creek – 8.9 miles from Sister Bay

Busy harbor located steps from downtown. Several of Door Counties outdoor theaters are located nearby.


Egg Harbor – 15.1 miles from Sister Bay

First harbor North of Sturgeon Bay. Three golf courses are nearby: Alpine Resort, Stonehedge, and Orchards at Egg Harbor.


Sturgeon Bay – 32.2 miles from Sister Bay

Largest city in Door County. Many attractions, including Bay Ship where Great Lakes freighters are built and repaired. Ship canal connecting the Bay of Green Bay to Lake Michigan.

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