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Things to see in Sturgeon Bay (United States): 9 places and when to go
Sturgeon Bay is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Nature (3), Architecture (3). The best known are Whitefish Dunes State Park, Potawatomi State Park and Sherwood Point Light. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.9236, -87.2909
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Nature (3) · Architecture (3) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 332 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sturgeon Bay
The places in and around Sturgeon Bay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Whitefish Dunes State ParkState park in Wisconsin, United States7.2 km
- Potawatomi State ParkState park in Door County, Wisconsin12 km
- Sherwood Point LightLighthouse in Wisconsin, United States12 km
- Sturgeon BayBay in Wisconsin, United States of America11 km
- Sturgeon Bay Canal LightLighthouse in Wisconsin, United States14 km
- Sturgeon Bay BridgeHistoric bridge in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin12 km
- Door 44 WineryWinery4.6 km
- Red Oak WineryWinery4.8 km
- Sherwood Point CottageHistory12 km
When to go to Sturgeon Bay
The best time to visit Sturgeon Bay is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sturgeon Bay
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 332 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fish Creek11 places26 km
- Marinette, Wisconsin9 places33 km
- Algoma5 places37 km
- Green Bay, Wisconsin22 places71 km
- Two Rivers13 places81 km
- Escanaba, Michigan7 places93 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sturgeon Bay?
The best known: Whitefish Dunes State Park, Potawatomi State Park, Sherwood Point Light, Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Bay Canal Light. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sturgeon Bay?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Sturgeon Bay?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 332 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sturgeon Bay as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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