These fundraising weekends include all kinds of ways to see and experience the 11 historic lighthouses of Door County and those on the surrounding shoreline nearby.
Lighthouse Passport Days have many tour excursions and experiences that are unique and only available on these days, as several of the lighthouses in Door County are not typically open to the public – Chambers Island, Plum Island, and Sherwood Point, for example. While you can see them from outside or from the water, Passport Days give guests access that is not available throughout much of the year.
There are tours for all levels of activity and accessibility. Some tours involve hiking. Boat tours depart from a variety of locations around the Peninsula, including Fish Creek, Gills Rock, Baileys Harbor, and Sturgeon Bay.
Grassy Island Range Lights and Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouses are open and hosting visitors during Passport Days too!
The revenue generated by ticket sales for Lighthouse Passport Days supports all the lighthouse heritage groups involved.
Know that your dollars buy you an experience you’ll never forget – and help keep the historic sites alive for future generations.
The Door County Maritime Museum and Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. is proud to be a founding partner of this incredible event.
Dates
2025 Lighthouse Passport Days
May 23 & 24
June 6 & 7
August 7 – National Lighthouse Day
October 3 & 4
2026 Lighthouse Passport Days
May 29 & 30
June 1 & 2
August 7 – National Lighthouse Day
October 2 & 3
Please check back for specific tour listings, pricing and ticketing information.
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What To Bring With You:
Arrive at your tour departure location 15- 20 minutes before departure.
• If you are sick, or not feeling well, please stay home.
• Bring your own hand sanitizer.
• Bring/dress in layers. Door County weather can change quickly, and it’s cool on the water.
• Wear closed-toed, flat shoes, especially for tours that involve hikes (Plum Island, Rock Island).
• Bring water and snacks. Some tours include lunch or selling food/beverages. Check each tour’s BYOB rules for evening tours.
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent