Milwaukee airport would be closer to Door County. We used to visit Door County when we lived in Chic

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after attending a conference in the Chicago area in July, several couples san diego airport rental car want a few days (4 or 5) of "R R" with beautiful scenery, water, good food, relaxation. Considered traveling to Mackinac Island but getting there seems problematic and we gather it's crowded san diego airport rental car with families that time of year. Any suggestions?
Another option: the beautiful beaches and small towns in southwest Michigan like New Buffalo or South Haven (or Grand Haven). Nice beaches, quaint small downtowns, wineries, etc. New Buffalo also has a casino, if that's your style. It is about 1 - 1.5 hours from Chicago.
I've never even heard of Door County so obviously I need to do some research! That is very helpful in that we would all love to go someplace we haven't been before. How would the logistics for that work if we're flying in and out of Chicago? Or is there a closer airport to Door County and we could fly back from a different airport. We all live on the East Coast. Thanks for the great suggestions!
We have been every place suggested and all are good ideas, you will have fun no matter what you choose. But, if you have never been to Mackinac Island that's the one I vote for. The ferry ride over on a sunny July day, walking the main street and stopping for fudge, renting bikes and riding around the island, taking a carriage ride, and enjoying the most beautiful view as you have lunch at the Grand Hotel, afterwards rocking a few minutes on the huge porch.
Milwaukee airport would be closer to Door County. We used to visit Door County when we lived in Chicago. san diego airport rental car It reminded us of Maine. Nice small towns. You also could go to the American Club in Wisconsin, closer than Door County. Also look at Lake Geneva.
Depending on where your conference is, you may want to fly in and out of Milwaukee. If memory serves me correctly, it is about an hour north of Chicago and very easy to get around. Rental cars are available san diego airport rental car on site.
If 'crowded with families' doesn't sound too good to you, I don't think you want to keep The Dells on your recommended list. Door County is the peninsula just northeast of Green Bay. (Hold up your left hand; Chicago is the base of your wrist the rest of your hand is Wisconsin; Door County is the thumb.) While a family-friendly location, it draws visitors of all stripes and ages, with more than 200 miles of Lake Michigan and Green Bay shoreline, tons of beaches, three state parks, a variety of restaurants; great hiking/biking trails, san diego airport rental car good kayaking, fun shopping AND fabulous sunsets.
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