- TripBuzz found 53 things to do with kids in or near Washington Island, Wisconsin, including 42 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fish Creek, Sister Bay, Baileys Harbor and Ephraim.
- From Schoolhouse Beach to School House Beach, the Washington Island area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Beaches, Parks and Theaters.
- Washington Island, WI is located 7 miles off the tip of the Door Peninsula. The island hosts many fun and lively events, including a St. Patrick's Day Parade, an Annual Island Party, an airplane show and fish boil, and a Memorial Day celebration. Surrounded by water on all sides, the island is a great place for boating and fishing.
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Schoolhouse Beach is a limestone beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. The beach contains access for swimming, diving, rafting, and snorkeling, and people picnic on and near the beach.
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1860 School House Beach Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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A limestone beach at the edge of Lake Michigan, School House Beach offers swimming and snorkeling opportunities for visitors. The beach is also surrounded by scenic wilderness, and is ideal for picnicking.
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1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Home to 48 varieties of lavender, The Lavender Shop of Fragrant Isle allows visitors to walk through its fields and enjoy the scents. It also has demonstration gardens where the staff provides educational information about the lavender.
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1924 Indian Point Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Accessible by ferry or personal boat, Rock Island State Park offers camping and hiking along the shores of Lake Michigan and Green Bay. On the island is historic Pottawatomie Lighthouse, open for tours during warmer months.
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Sitting on approximately five acres, Percy Johnson County Park is mostly wooded and runs along Lake Michigan with a sandy beach. There are grassy areas suitable for picnics and playing and the beach can be used to launch kayaks.
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The only county park on Washington Island, East Side County Park offers a sandy beach and picnic area for visitors. Hog Island, a National Wildlife Refuge, is visible from the park.
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1875 Main Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Visitors can enjoy recreational facility with a pool table, ping pong table, and a 60 foot long recreational pool at Washington Island Recreation Center. The center offers open swimming, swim lessons, and other aquatics programs.
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Both natural and historical artifacts from the local region are on display at the Jacobsen Museum. The site also holds a restored 1930 log cabin owned by Jens Jacobsen which contains authentic furniture inside the building.
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1675 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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The Washington Island Farm Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the history of farming. Admission is free with optional donations accepted, and there are interactive activities such as animal feeding and weaving demonstrations.
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Located on an island on Lake Michigan, Little Lake Nature Preserve is home to wildlife including white pelicans, bald eagles and black-throated blue warblers. The preserve offers a trail for walking as well as views of Little Lake.