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At the very tip of the Door County peninsula lies Gills Rock, where a strong tradition of commercial fishing continues today. This area is also very popular with scuba divers who explore the many shipwrecks in and around Death's Door. Ferries to Washington Island depart regularly from Gills Rock and the car ferry is located at the nearby Northport Pier.
Nearby Newport State Park is a 2,373 acre wilderness area offering 38.3 miles of hiking trails, swimming, fishing, backpack camping, ski touring and snowshoeing along eleven miles of Lake Michigan shoreline . Newport, northeast of Ellison Bay, is Wisconsin’s only formally designated wilderness park. There are evergreen and hardwood forests, wetlands, and upland meadows. The park has an interpretive center and naturalist program. Of these trails, 16.8 miles also are open to off-road bicycles. In the winter, 26.3 miles of trails are available for cross-country skiing, including 12.5 miles groomed and tracked for classical skiing, 2 miles groomed for skate skiing, and 4.5 miles open for snowshoeing. Newport has 16 backpack campsites, 13 of which can be reserved. The park also offers winter backpack camping.
When visiting Gills Rock, be sure to visit the Door County Maritime Museum. The newly remodeled facility features the fishing tug Hope built in 1930 by Sturgeon Bay Boat Works. Visitors can board the boat and view its last fishing trip in 1992. There are also new exhibits on shipwrecks and lifesaving including a lyle gun used to rescue mariners from shipwrecks. The Ted Berch model collection of 20 Great Lakes vessels including the Edmund Fitzgerald is also located in the lifesaving area. It also houses an area devoted to marine engines including those built at Kahlenberg Brothers of Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Gills Rock was originally known as "Hedgehog Harbor," the name given it by Washington Island fisherman and boat builder Amos Lovejoy. In 1855, Lovejoy decided to winter his sloop on the shores of a cove he liked to fish. Over that winter, a family of hedgehogs, also known as porcupines, moved on board. When Lovejoy launched his sloop again in spring, he didn't notice the numerous holes the hedgehogs had chewed in the hull. The boat began taking on water through those holes and Lovejoy was forced to abandon the sloop and come ashore. The cove was renamed Gills Rock in 1870 in honor of Elias Gill, a prominent lumber jack. Gills Rock remains a popular photo opportunity for visitors who can’t resist the fish houses and commercial fishing tugs that line the waterfront.
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Located on a secluded, private, dead end road sits a wonderful one and a half story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. New flooring, newly remodeled kitchen including appliances ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 135163 MLS
Only about 15 min from popular Sister Bay. Home situated on the lot to take advantage of sun in Winter with great sunlight throughout the year for that cheery feel. Low u...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 135162 MLS
Beautiful contemporary shore home. Panoramic views of Deaths Door and Washington Island. The home is perched on a small bluff much closer to the water than current zonin...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 135152 MLS
Unique opportunity to own 2 boatslips and a building site with a heated 750 square foot storage building/garage (with full bath, high ceilings, well & septic). Deep wate...
- 135130 MLS
- Schooner Cove Yacht Harb Bldg.
Unique opportunity to own 2 boatslips and a building site with a heated 750 square foot storage building/garage (with full bath, high ceilings, well & septic). Deep wate...
- 1 Baths
- 135128 MLS
- Schooner Cove Yacht Harb Bldg.
Enjoy this charming Door County farmhouse, located just on the South end of Gills Rock. Perfect for a year round home or vacation rental. Inviting large porch located of...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 135116 MLS
Delightful 3 bedroom ranch with lots of extra features. The home is very bright and cheerful, tons of natural light, granite counter-tops, high end laminate flooring. I...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 134955 MLS
Located on Desirable Garrett Bay Rd! This home built by Portside Properties in 1994, offers two bedrooms two baths, living room, dining room and kitchen, loft, large util...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 134814 MLS
Come to the "Top of the World"! This is a one of a kind exceptional home. Think outside the box w/ the creativity & design that went into creating this Northern haven. Vi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 134514 MLS
Take a look at this exceptional property with 200 feet of west facing shore, and ten acres of woods, bluffs and sunny meadow. The building site at the shore is gently sl...
- 134431 MLS
With nine acres of woods, meadow and west-facing shore, this special offering is a must see. Located off a quiet country road just north of Ellison Bay, the setting is p...
- 134430 MLS
The Shoreline Restaurant, an iconic landmark located on the tip of the Peninsula in Gills Rock, is available to purchase. Mike and Mary Mead have operated this highly suc...
- 134360 MLS
- Shoreline Village Bldg.
Enjoy your deeded shore access w/this lovely wooded well maintained home. There are many features to mention such as brand new wrap around deck, well maintained walking t...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 134323 MLS
Amazing water view all the way to Washington Island. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home has so much potential for your Door County get away or year round home. Located up on the ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 134275 MLS
Birchwood Farm - a classic farmhouse in a picturesque setting with 13+ acres. Built in 1909, the current owner has done extensive remodeling from 2017 to the present. E...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 134138 MLS
Waterfront on Europe Lake! 165' of shore frontage can be yours, along with a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. A wood-burning fireplace made of Door County stone and su...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 134001 MLS
Shorefront sanctuary! Wonderful home situated on 21 beautiful shorefront acres in Northern Door County; amazing collection of antique fixtures & European charm. One bed...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 133780 MLS
Extremely well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 200+ feet of small bluff shore. There is a towering Door County Field Stone Fireplace, new carpet, new exterior pai...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 133485 MLS
Soft contemporary house with large open concept, fireplace and all facing a gorgeous 99' Lake Michigan view. Large wrap deck to enjoy the outside. Ensuite master bedroo...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 133472 MLS
Winding along the wooded lane of Door Bluff Rd., your heart skips a beat as you realize this is the waterfront home you have been looking for! Vaulted ceilings, a screen ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 133312 MLS
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