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Local History and Maritime Culture

Experience Door County’s Working Waterfront with the Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours

Sturgeon Bay’s rich shipbuilding heritage takes center stage each June during the Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours—but since 2024, this beloved event has taken a bold new direction. Thanks to a unique partnership between the Sturgeon Bay Rotary Club and Shoreline Boat Tours, visitors can now experience the Working Waterfront of Sturgeon Bay—Past and Present

The Shipwrecks of Baileys Harbor: What Lies Beneath?

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about shipwrecks—silent sentinels resting beneath the waves, each with a story etched into rusted metal, shattered wood, and forgotten cargo. In Baileys Harbor, Door County’s eastern gem, these underwater relics are more than mere maritime casualties; they are living history, preserved by the cool waters of Lake Michigan and waiting to…

Celebrate Lighthouse Passport Days with Shoreline Boat Tours

Experience Door County’s maritime heritage from the best seat in the house—on the water. There’s something timeless about a lighthouse. Standing tall against wind and wave, they tell the story of Door County’s rich nautical past—one of keepers, storms, and steadfast light. This season, we invite you to discover that story with Shoreline Boat Tours…

Navigating the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal: A Scenic and Historic Journey

Discover the Hidden Gems of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal with Shoreline Boat Tours The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal in Door County, Wisconsin, is a breathtaking passage that seamlessly blends history, engineering, and natural beauty. This vital waterway serves as a crucial shortcut for vessels traveling between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, eliminating the need…