Great Lakes Treasures

Discover Green Bay during a panoramic drive to a beloved football shrine, Lambeau Field. Embark on a scenic drive by motor coach through serene farmland en route to Green Bay. Your guide will regale you with stories about the city’s history while pointing out important landmarks during a brief sightseeing interlude before arriving at Lambeau Field. This iconic football stadium has been home to Packers since 1957. Visit the on-site Hall of Fame, where state-of-the-art displays and a trove of artifacts tell the story of Packers, winners of 13 world championships. See a replica of famed coach Vince Lombardi’s office, then continue your tour. Stroll through the atrium, premium seating levels, south end zone loft and players’ tunnel. Enjoy an opportunity to stand at field level, imagining the excitement, noise and energy of Sunday game day.

Lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails of the Door Peninsula in search of the ancient Niagara Escarpment. This geographic marvel is a massive limestone cliff that runs from east-central Wisconsin through the Door Peninsula to Ontario, Canada, before reaching its terminus near the famous Niagara Falls in New York. Carved out when the receding glaciers of the last Ice Age moved across the Wisconsin landscape many thousands of years ago, the escarpment is now home to more than 200 rare plant and animal species. Its existence can be seen in the peninsula’s rugged cliffs and bluffs, its system of lakeside caves and the exposed bedrock and looming rock formations found along its nature trails. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you, stopping regularly to point out different features of the escarpment and regaling you with interesting facts about nature.

Savor a taste of the finest wines, beer and cheese produced in Wisconsin during visits two Algoma establishments. The Door Peninsula’s wineries benefit from the advantageous soil and weather conditions that exist along the western edge of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Michigan. The area is well known for its fruit wines, as well as its white varieties. Meet your guide at the pier and set off on foot for a visit to one of the area’s oldest wineries for a tasting accompanied by famous Wisconsin cheeses. Then, stroll through Downtown Algoma as your guide shares the history of the community before arriving at a local award-winning craft brewery. Enjoy a flight of samples paired with small bites showcasing the region's typical flavors. Finish off your tour with a walk along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan before heading back to your awaiting ship.

Cast a line in search of a prized catch during a charter fishing excursion on Lake Michigan. The second largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan is renowned for its sportfishing. The lake is home to many salmon and trout, with some weighing more than 30 lbs. You will meet your experienced captain at the marina, where you will board your charter vessel and set out into the coastal waters around Algoma. Depending on the weather and timing of your visit, your captain will choose the best location for you to drop your line. Admire the views of the Door Peninsula’s shoreline as you patiently wait; with any luck, you will reel in a trophy-sized catch. All the rods, reels and tackle needed for your trip are included as well as plenty of fresh bait.

Witness the beauty of Door County while visiting a charming community and exploring a local orchard. Embark on a panoramic drive by motor coach, traveling north past Sturgeon Bay to the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Tower in Peninsula State Park. Here, enjoy free time to explore, perhaps choosing to climb to the top of the tower to see sweeping views of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Michigan. Next, visit one of Door County’s charming communities, walking past boutiques, cafés and beautiful views and listening as your guide points out local highlights. After, browse the shop-lined streets independently. Continue on with a visit to a multi-generationally run orchard and farm market. Stroll through the orchard and gain insight into what makes Door County’s tart cherries so special, then head to the market for an opportunity to sample delicious fruit products.

Spend a day in the vineyards of the Door Peninsula while visiting several local wineries. Visit the oldest licensed winery in Wisconsin, housed in a Civil War-era building, and descend into the wine cave. Learn about the winery’s history as you enjoy a guided tasting of wines produced from grapes grown at Door County’s first vineyard. At your next winery, sip wines next to the grapes they are made from, then head into the production facility for a short lecture on the wine-making process, complete with another glass of your favorite varietal. Later, enjoy a delicious lunch of a Door County staple, whitefish, before visiting your final vineyard. Here, tour the orchard and vineyard, learning the secrets behind pairing grape flavors with fruits. Cap your tour with a wine tasting while admiring sweeping views of the countryside from the patio.

Explore a diverse coastal landscape by bike and on foot, witnessing a forested, rocky shore and preserved dunes. Drive to the verdant Cave Point Country Park where you will meet your guide, don your helmet and listen to a safety briefing before mounting your e-bike. Pedal with ease along tree-lined roads, taking in the coastal vistas. Pause to admire the sweeping views offered by the eroded, rocky ledges, and marvel at sinkholes and blowhole bursts caused by underground waves. Next, visit the nature center to see displays that focus on the local ecosystem, archaeology and shipwrecks. On foot, explore the Brachiopod Trail, listening as your guide highlights regional flora and fauna. Emerge at the Whitefish Dunes, watching as forest landscape transitions to a vast sandy embankment. Conclude your walk, passing a recreation of an Indigenous village to see how people once lived in the dunes.