Directions

Most attractions and sights along the Schooner Coast are located on or near Hwy. 42.

We recommend starting and ending your trip at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc and the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. The museums bring to life the rich history of the area's maritime heritage. Plus, children who turn in their completed Schooner Coast Family Treasure Hunt to either museum will receive a sailors bracelet.

Take I-43 North to Manitowoc Exit 149/Hwy. 151. Turn right (east) and follow the Hwy. 151 signs to 8^th St. (approximately 5 miles). Turn left (north) and cross the 8^th St. bridge. Turn right (east) onto Maritime Dr. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum will be on your right. From the museum, head north on Maritime Dr. and follow to Hwy. 42, which leads to Two Rivers, Kewaunee and Algoma. Out of Algoma, take Hwy. S to Hwy. U to Sturgeon Bay. When you reach Sturgeon Bay, turn left (west) onto Hwy. 42/57. Turn right (north) onto Neenah Ave. and follow to Maple St. Turn left (west) onto Maple and right (north) onto Madison Ave. into downtown. The Door County Maritime Museum will be on your right.

Questions visitors ask

How long is the drive from Manitowoc to Sturgeon Bay along the coast?

About sixty miles, the distance the old site took its slogan from. Driving straight through is a short trip; with lighthouses, museums and lunch, give it a full day or two.

Is there public transit along the Schooner Coast?

Not in a form that suits sightseeing. A car or a bike, using the Ahnapee State Trail for the Algoma to Sturgeon Bay leg, is the practical choice.

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