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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,646 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 9,646

Why go

  • City in Wisconsin, United States.
  • Served by Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE).

History

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,646 at the 2020 census. Located at the bay of Sturgeon Bay for which it is named, it is the most populous city on the Door Peninsula, a popular Upper Midwest vacation destination.

Airports

Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) 2.3 mi to the centre
Sturgeon Bay, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Menominee–Marinette Twin County Airport (MNM) 24 mi to the centre
Menominee, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
J. Douglas Bake Memorial Airport 26 mi to the centre
Oconto, WI, US
Outdoor
Crispy Cedars Airport 12 mi to the centre
Brussels, WI, US
Outdoor
Carnot Field 13 mi to the centre
Algoma, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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