Wisconsin Coast Tourism

Wisconsin Coast Tourism

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Kevin Dooley

Coastal tourism opportunities in Wisconsin are abundant thanks to Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The most expansive coastline with natural tourist destinations is along the Lake Michigan coastal plain in eastern Wisconsin.

Hike and Bike Trails

Lake Michigan is home to many hike and bike trails. The majority are located in the northeastern peninsula's state and county parks.

Camping

Tourists wishing to camp in the northeastern peninsula have two popular opportunities: Potawatomi State Campground Park in Sturgeon Bay and Point Beach State Forest Campground north of Twin Rivers.

Shoreline Scenic Drive

One of the more scenic drives in Wisconsin winds through coastal plains across 40 islands in a 130-mile drive through Door County. The area provides plenty of opportunities for a summer vacation full of swimming, fishing, camping and hiking.

Sand Dunes and More

The scenic drive connects Sheboygan to Algoma and is littered with sand dunes and lighthouses. It is also full of marine history, and there are plenty of wildlife gazing and hiking opportunities.

Lake Kayaking

Tourists flock to Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline for kayaking adventures. Milwaukee's Bradford Beach offers access to metropolitan kayaking adventures; Whitefish Dunes State Park, in the northeastern peninsula, offers a more secluded adventure.

Article Written By Travis Wampler

Travis Wampler began his writing career along America's forgotten highway, Route 66. His research received awards from the Association of American Geographers. Wampler has written comprehensive plans and grants for city planning departments and agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in geography from Southwest Missouri State University and a master's degree in information systems from the University of Phoenix.

Write for Trails.com
  • Editor's Pick

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...

    More National Parks...
  • Popular Article

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...

    More National Parks...
  • Featured Destination

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...

    More Camping Basics...

Hotel Finder

Destination
Check-in
Check-out
Adults (18+ yrs)
Children (2-17 yrs)
Get Rates and Availability

Outdoor Gear & Equipment

ALL NEW Trails Gear Store powered by:

Trail Finder

US Map

Search by Keyword