AGAZINE - Midwest Flyer

Door County For Fall Colors
Pilots
looking
for a fall
excursion should
consider flying
to Ephraim-
Gibraltar Airport
(3D2), Ephraim-
Fish Creek,
Wisconsin, in
the Door County
Peninsula. There
are an array of
activities, from
water sports,
bicycling miles
of bike trails,
golfing, fine and
casual dining,
a drive-in
theatre and live/
Broadway-quality theatres, lighthouse tours and historical
museums, caves, quality shops, and some of the best fall
colors Wisconsin has to offer.
For us “fly and diners,” try burgers and ice cream at
Wilson’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor in downtown
Ephraim, established in 1906; Alexander’s Dining, located
between Ephraim and Fish Creek on Highway 42, which
specializes in hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood; the
English Inn, also located between Ephraim and Fish Creek,
with a full menu of seafood, steak, fish and poultry, open
year-round; Good Eggs featuring omelet wraps, fresh
bakery, and fruit smoothies; and Joe Jo’s Pizza and Gelato
family restaurant.
Overlooking beautiful Eagle Harbor is the Old Post
Office Restaurant in Ephraim, featuring fresh whitefish,
chicken and ribs, potatoes, onions, cole slaw, homemade
breads and cherry pie. Breakfasts include Belgian waffles,
homemade coffee cake and cherry muffins.
Paulson’s Mill Road Café and Windflower Gifts in
Ephraim, features espresso and specialty drinks, bakery
goods and desserts.
Fred & Fuzzy’s Waterfront Grill in Sister Bay, features
casual cuisine and scrumptious steak! When you get to the
cemetery, turn right.
Other excellent restaurants include the Second Story
Restaurant at Ephraim Shores with its panoramic view of
Eagle Harbor; and Door County’s garden restaurant, the
Summer Kitchen in Ephraim, known for its famous soup
bar, salads, sandwiches, and homemade pies.
The scenery is breathtaking from the air, along the bike
trails, or driving to the top of the peninsula along the Green
Bay Shore on Highway 42. Peninsula State Park in nearby
Fish Creek is a must see!
A special event in the fall is the “Pumpkin Patch Fest” in
Egg Harbor, October 9-10, 2010. The event provides family
fun, storytelling for the kids, children and outdoor adult
entertainment, sweet corn, pumpkin pie, cider, beer and
brats.
The Sister Bay Fall Festival, October 15-17, 2010,
features an antique boat show, music and food.
Places to stay in Door County are many, but none more
accommodating than the Pine Grove Resort in Ephraim.
The 100-year-old facility is one of few remaining resorts
that still offer waterfront access and a private beach
exclusively for guests. In 1978, the original structures
were replaced with the current buildings. Each room has a
balcony overlooking Eagle Harbor, and there’s an indoor
pool and exercise room. For reservations call 800-292-9494
(www.pinegrovedoorcounty.com).
Two excellent bed and breakfasts are the Lodgings At
Pioneer Lane in Ephraim (www.lodgingsatpioneerlane.
com), and the White Lace Inn in Sturgeon Bay (www.
whitelaceinn.com).
The Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport (3D2) has two runways:
Rwy 14/32 (paved), 2700 X 60 feet, and Rwy 01/19 (turf),
2345 X 80 feet. There is a new self-service fuel station,
which is very user friendly! Tie-down is $10.00 per night,
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