Things to do on Washington Island

Our goal at The Dor Cros Inn is to have your stay with us be as pleasant as possible. So here are the current Washington Island shopping hours. Print them out and carry them with you on your journey to the Island.

STORES

Mann’s Grocery Store: (Uptown Area) Serving the Island for over 100 years. Mon.-Sat. 7:30-6 Sun. 9-3 Sun. July 4rth 9-5 All your grocery, wine & beer, health & beauty under 1 roof MC/V

Percy's Pantry: (Downtown Area) Daily 10-10 for those little accessories you may have forgotten. Cold beverages, charcoal. fishing tackle, beach toys, etc. MC/V

Gas Stations

Death's Door Fuel & Trade: (Downtown Area) Pay at the Pump 24hrs/day. MC/V

Mann’s Mercantile & Citgo Gas (gift shop, fuel & Hardware store): (Uptown Area) Pay at the Pump 24hrs/day.Gas, drinks, snacks, candy & ice cream. Mon. -Fri. 7:30am - 5pm Sat. 8am - 5pm Sun. 9am - 2pm MC/V

SHOPPING

Bread & Water: (Uptown Area) TEMPORARILY CLOSED - Daily. 8-3 Baked Goods & Kayak Rentals & Tours For more info call 920.847.2400 Closed on Sundays WI-FI MC/V

Books Up the Road: (Uptown Area) Look for the 2 story Norwegian grass roofed log building. Books of the Island, Door County & Wisconsin; Great Lakes shipwrecks & lighthouse tales; Icelandic literature & lore. Children's literature, craft & activity books. Call for hours 920-847-2413 MC/V

Deer Run Golf Course: German BeerGarden & Gift Shop: (Uptown Area) After enjoying a great afternoon on the Island with a round of Island golf or our favorite, Mini golf, stop in and browse souvenirs for your favorite golfer while waiting for Jordan & Eric's staff to serve you one of their fresh & hot giant German pretzels or a Frankfurter dressed with sauerkraut that's been soaked in Door County cherries. 8am - 11pm Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. The casual outdoor BeerGarden is so unique. Call Jordan or Eric for more info 920.847.2017 MC/V/DV

Fair Isle Books & Gifts: (Downtown Area) Handpicked books & Fair Trade gifts from around the globe... jewelry, home goods, garden & gift items. Open May-Oct. Daily 9-5 except Wed. & Sun. 12-5 920.847.2565 MC/V

Fiddler’s Green: (next to Farm Museum) An adventurers oasis with Art Gallery, Beer, Wine & Appetizer Bar, Am coffee & bakery. Unique Wisconsin & Island created gifts. Opening Memorial weekend Call for current hours: 920.847.2977 or visit Fiddler's Green WI-FI CASH OR CHECK

Ferry Wear Gift Shop: (Uptown Area) Located in the Ferry Terminal Daily 8am - 5pm MC/V/DV

Island Clay: (Downtown Area) Pots sold at The Red Cup MC/V

Island Outpost: (Ferry Dock Area) Outdoor focused apparel, shoes and goods. Featuring high quality Washington Island and Door County sportswear, island art and pottery by local artists. Lines including Kuhl, Fjallraven, Merrell, Sperry, Buck Knives, Orca coolers and more. Open May thru Oct. call 920-883-1492 for more info

Island Popcorn Barn: (Downtown Area) Delicious gourmet popcorn made on site. Handcrafted in small batches to ensure you enjoy the tastiest and freshest gourmet popcorn in all of Door County. Along with all natural, non-GMO, and gluten-free options, the IPB provides unique flavors that include sweet, salty, spicy, and savory. Choose from flavors like Buffalo Breath, Cherry or the great ole stand by...Kettle Corn. A note from the owners, Lenny & Erika Sawosko: "At the IPB, we not only want to provide a great product; but a family fun place to come relax and taste the good times." 920-847-3444 Visit their website: Island Popcorn Barn

Island Styles: (Downtown Area) Across from the Dor Cros. Stop in by Anna Gibson's new shop showing off many of the islanders works including Anna's: pottery, photography, furniture, paintings and much, much more. Stop in and ask about the Gallery Nights, show casing different island artists. Open when There so stop on by. CASH OR CHECK

Island Time Essentials: (Uptown Area) A unique little shop featuring "CPTG" Essential oils. Homemade bath, beauty and home products. Handmade greeting cards and other unique items by local talent. Also, a nice selection of gifts to choose from and a variety of antiques. Call 920-535-0616 for hours

Mann’s Mercantile & Citgo Gas (gift shop, fuel & Hardware store): (Uptown Area) Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5pm Sat. 8am - 5pm Sun. 9am - 2pm MC/V

Red Cup Coffee House: (Downtown Area) Enjoy a cup of your favorite morning beverage while relaxing in this cozy coffee shop with it's beautiful hard wood floors. Grab some freshly baked items from the Island Bread Co. (found on the property) while browsing the many works for sale by island artisans. From jewelry to clay pottery. Just a short 5 minute walk from The Dor Cros Inn. Mon. - Fri. 7am - 3pm Sat./Sun. 7am - 5pm. Open 7am-5pm daily after June 17th MC/V

Sievers: Fiber Arts School & Gift Shop: (Jackson Harbor Rd.) Open Daily 10am - 5pm. Open daily 10am - 5pm Hand-crafted gifts or take a class in fine crafts such as willow furniture making. Yarn Sale starts Oct. 1st visit SieversSchool.com for class schedules. MC/V

Twice Around Shop: (Downtown Area) This non-profit shop of donated items is filled with treasures from the Island. As of May 25th they will be open from 10am-2pm on Saturday's & 5pm-7pm on Tuesdays through the month of August. Don't miss the opportunity to find your Island treasure. CASH OR CHECK

Wis-Co Coffee: (Uptown) Enjoy a variety of refreshing Island made treats from freshly baked out of this world cinnamon buns, cherry pocket pies, breakfast sandwiches & burritos and lets not forget to cool down with their numerous homemade gelato flavors. Iced Coffees, Espresso or your favorite cup of hot Joe.
Satisfy your sweet tooth by visiting the candy store. Take a trip down memory lane with their vintage candies. Sun-Thurs 6am-7pm Fri./Sat. 6am-8pm 920-535-0212.

Wish: (Uptown) Located next to Mann's Grocery store. Cool things made by Islander's. Stop in for just that right Washington Island souvenir from clothing to handmade Island jewelry & unusual crafts. Closed Sun/Mon. 11-4 Tues-Sat.

SERVICES

Banking

Nicolet Bank: (Uptown Area) Mon-Thurs 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (lobby) Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (lobby) Closed Saturday & Sunday. ATM OPEN 24 HOURS June thru Oct. Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am-3pm & Sat. 9:30am - 12pm

CHURCH SERVICES

1.) Bethel Evangelical Free Church: (Schoolhouse Beach Area) Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am, Junior Church 10:45am, Evening Service 7pm. Wed., Prayer Meeting 7pm Thurs., Youth on The Rock 7pm. Men's Breakfast 2nd Sat. of month. Women's Breakfast 3rd Sat. of month. Home Bible Studies - call for schedule 920.847.2116 or visit BethelChurch1865.org

2.) Stella Maris Catholic Parish: (Uptown Area) Washington Island worship site holds weekly Catholic Mass or Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion on Sundays at 1PM at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. David Ruby, Pastor 920.868.3241. Larry Kahlscheuer, Lay Presider 920.847.2289 visit StellaMarisParish.com

3.) Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA): (Uptown Area) Chartered in 1928, present stone bldg. was built in 1948. Across the road is our Stavkirke (Stave Church), replica of one in Borgund, Norway, & Prayer Path. Sunday worship services year round: 10:45am (Sunday School: 9:30am), June thru Oct.: 8am service and Wed. evening Stavkirke service July & Aug.: 7:30pm 920.847.2341

FISHING CHARTERS

Our Captains know the waters well. If the fish are out there your bound to be taking one or more home. Our Captains can arrange anything from a 2 hour trip to an 8 hour trip. Call the Dor Cros office 920.847.2126 for more details.

HARDWARE

Mann’s Mercantile & Citgo Gas (gift shop, fuel & Hardware store): (Uptown Area) Mon. -Fri. 7:30am - 5pm Sat. 8am - 5:30pm Sun. 9am - 2pm

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Massage Therapy: By Laura Waldron. $40 per hour. Call for an appointment 920.847.2657 CASH OR CHECK

Shear Heaven Hair Design: (Farm Museum Area) Call Kate Kaniff for appt. 920.847.2977 CASH OR CHECK

MARINA SERVICES

Shipyard Island Marina: (Red Barn Park Area) - Full service marina - Sailor's Pub Restaurant. Daily & seasonal slip rental. Boat storage boat launching. Yamaha, Mercury, Volvo Penta sales & service. Call them at 920.847.2536 or visit Shipyardisland.com MC/V/DV

RENTAL SERVICES

Bread & Water Kayaks & Paddling Museum: (Uptown Area) Kayak Rentals, eco-tours instruction & sales. Explore waterline passages... solo, tandem or w/guide. See the 21,000 mile canoe & Guinness Book world record canoe at the Paddling museum. MC/V. For more info call 920.847.2400

Deer Run Golf Course: (Uptown Area) Enjoy a great afternoon on the Island with a round of Island or our favorite, Mini golf. The holes aren’t so far away. Club & cart rentals available. MC/V Call for more info 920.847.2017

Island Rides Bicycle Rentals: (Downtown Area) From Retro style E-bikes to Surreys. We give a self-guide tour with hills in your favor. Touring the Island the old-fashioned way...foot & pedal. Ride along majestic tree lined roadways & shorelines. Open mid-May to Mid Oct. We shuttle you from the Ferry Dock to our rentals. 2-4hr. minimum, daily or multiple day discount. 920.847.2126 or visit IslandRidesBicycleRentals.com

Island Adventures Company: (Ferry Dock Area) Kayak & Boat Tours. Kayak, SUP, UTV & Fishing Kayak Rentals with Kayak delivery available to your cabin for delivery fee 9-5 Open Daily (call first: 920-847-4563).. Book online: www.Islandadventurecompany.com

OTHER SERVICES

ISLAND NEWSPAPER -

Washington Island Observer: (Uptown Area) office supply store & Washington Island’s only newspaper: Mon. - Fri. 10am-3pm Visit island-observer.com

TAXI & TRANSPORTATION -

Island Rides Bicycle Rentals: (Downtown Area) From Retro style E-bikes to Surreys. We give a self-guide tour with hills in your favor. Touring the Island the old-fashioned way...foot & pedal. Ride along majestic tree lined roadways & shorelines. Open mid-May to Mid Oct. We shuttle you from the Ferry Dock to our rentals. 2-4hr. minimum, daily or multiple day discount. 920.847.2126 or visit IslandRidesBicycleRentals.com

Island Shuttle LLC: Narrated sightseeing tours plus Island transportation. Off Island trips by reservation. Come see us at the Ferry Dock or we’ll pick you up at your place of choice. Service for Islanders and visitors! 920.535.0617

Rock Island Ferry: (Jackson Harbor State Park Dock) Rock Island Ferry transports passengers to Rock Island State Park, a quiet 10 minute voyage. Leaves from Washington Island starting Memorial weekend 10:00 am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm, through June 29th & Sept. 4 through Oct. 8 , with extra trips Saturday and Sunday at 11:00am, 12:00,and 2:00pm. During the peak months, June 30 through Sept. 3, the ferry departs Washington Island every hour on the hour from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Added trip on Fridays – 6:00pm. Please inquire about special trips. Schedule is subject to change and weather conditions without notice. call 920.535.0122 for rates or visit them on the web: Rock Island Ferry

Washington Island Ferry Line: Safe & reliable transportation for cars, people & bikes since the early 1900's. Year round from Northport (the tip of the Door County peninsula) to Washington Island. 920.847.2546 or visit Ferry Line for times & rates.

TOURS -

Cherry Train Tours of Washington Island: (Ferry Dock Area) Since 1963. Narrated open-air tram tour of the island. Enjoy a approximately 90 min. narrated tour, learning of island history while taking in the sites. May to mid-Oct. Visit CherryTrain.com for times and rates. 920.847.2546

Island Rides Bicycle Rentals: (Downtown Area) From Retro Style E-Bikes to Surreys. We give a self-guide tour with hills in your favor. Touring the Island the old-fashioned way...foot & pedal. Ride along majestic tree lined roadways & shorelines. Open mid-May to Mid Oct. We shuttle you from the Ferry Dock to our rentals. 2-4hr. minimum, daily or multiple day discount. 920.847.2126 or visit IslandRidesBicycleRentals.com

Shoreline Scenic Tours: (Ferry Dock Area) Daily narrated site seeing cruises along the islands scenic coastline. See cliffs, caves & lighthouses. Learn shipwreck lore & history. Cruises depart daily from Detroit Harbor and/or Gills Rock. Reservations needed. The Dor Cros Inn can set that up for you or you can call 920.421.0922. Also visit ShorelineCharters.net