Just a few miles off the tip of the Door County peninsula lies Washington Island. A friendly year-round home to 700 people, the island is also an enchanting destination for thousands of visitors each year. The Washington Island Ferry Line is the vital transportation link across storied Death's Door passage.

When you reach the end of Highway 42 you'll find Northport Pier, and the Washington Island Ferry Line. After vehicles and passengers are safely on board we shove off for a 30-minute ride past nearby Plum, Pilot and Detroit Islands. This area is filled with history. You will be making the same passage as the Native Americans who paddled their canoes from island to island, French explorers who came to the area, and schooners that traveled the area a century ago.

The visit to Washington Island is an enjoyable one with 35-square miles to explore. Here is a list of some of the sites: