ater (since 1935). “Lombardi!” is there, a theatrical homage to the man and his mythos.
“Cheeseheads: The Musical” is the bouncy, hilarious musical featured at the American Folklore Theatre, which we attend the fol- lowing night, a comfy 350-seat venue with an outdoor arena that’s used during warmer months. Both shows provide a fine, fun sense of Wisconsin, its renowned coach, and that delicious foodstuff.
My final day begins at the Door County Coffee and Tea Company. (
www.doorcountycoffee.com)
It is here where owner Vicki Wilson - a friendly, if not highly caffeinated person - greets us like a welcoming cup o’ joe. She and her staff provide hearty breakfasts, baked fare and gift-ables amid Door County’s premier coffee roasting facility. This is not Dunkin Donuts coffee. And it’s not Starbuck’s. In her warehouse adjacent to her adorable store/cafe, Vicki works with the top 2 percent of specialty, single origin, fair trade and private label coffees available anywhere in the world.
I’m not sure what’s harder, finishing that last sip of Jamaican Blue, or saying good- bye to Vicki and her staff. Such good peo- ple. So typically Wisconsin.
My final moments are spent at Door County’s Maritime Museum, touring through its fascinating displays, re-cre- ations and interactive dioramas, and learn- ing from Executive Director Bob Desh who gives us a thorough presentation that goes by far too quickly. I could spend a full day here. (
www.dcmm.org)
I grab a quick bite in the town of Sturgeon Bay at a cute storefront eatery called Blue Front Cafe, and have my fill of amazing curry chicken salad (I’m a chicken salad snob and rate theirs a solid 8 on my per- sonal Chix-O-Meter).
I bop around this largest of the county’s towns and discover cool little independ- ent book shops, antiques merchants and craft stores before making one final stop...
Stone Harbor Resort has fantastic views of the bay and it offers the largest ballroom and event spaces in this region. Its situa-
tion on the water makes the venue a spe- cial destination for warm weather func- tions (lots of space for tenting), and its plethora of larger rooms and suites brings groups in through all four seasons. (
www.stoneharbor-resort.com)
Later, on the plane taking off from Green Bay, I gaze out the window as we rise and arc back toward my home in the east. I look down and see that long, green finger of Door County jutting majestically into the Great Lake. I catch sight of tiny white dots along its edges - lighthouses that will illuminate the way for future generations of travelers, as they have for generations from the past.
It has been a most Cape Cod kind of visit.
With much better cheese.
Ken Alan is Vice President of Concierge Services for BPG Properties, Ltd. He is the founder of the Philadelphia Concierge Association, a contributor to several regional publications.
kalan@bpgltd.com
Photos Courtesy: Door County Visitor Bureau
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