Jacksonport:
Lakeside Charm in the
Middle of Door County

Watch: Relax Amid Scenic Wonders

Sandy Beaches, Quaint Shops, and Rural Charm in Jacksonport

Situated along the Lake Michigan shoreline, this quaint community offers a variety of fun and exciting activities and is a quick drive to some of the county’s most iconic natural treasures. Relax on sandy beaches or get photos of rocky shoreline cliffs. Hike peaceful trails and bike quiet back roads.

Walk to shops, restaurants, and grocers and don't forget to stop at Meridian Park, which is just north of town and signifies the halfway point between the Equator and the North Pole. Learn more at Jacksonport .net.

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Restaurants in Jacksonport

Down-home is the theme in Jacksonport, where you’ll find two long-time favorite supper clubs and welcoming local taverns with great pub grub. You’ll also find one an old-time local grocery.

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Lodgings in Jacksonport

Choose from nearly a dozen different hotels, motels, cottages, and resorts in Jacksonport, most of them on the spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. While Door County is famous for its sunsets, the sunrises are just as spectacular, and Jacksonport is the perfect place to watch them.

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Things to Do in Jacksonport

Check out the Tuesday farmers market at Lakeside Park, one of Door County’s largest with crafts and lots of local produce to choose from. Head up to Cave Point County Park to see the waves crash into the rocky shore or stroll the sand beach of Whitefish Dunes State Park, or hop on your bike for to soak in the scenery of Jacksonport’s rustic country roads. Here, you’ll feel a thousand miles away from it all while being just a few minutes from some of Door County’s most popular attractions.

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2 Must-Dos in Jacksonport

Did you know?

Jacksonport has a rich history: three business partners acquired the land and developed it into a viable small town more than 200 years after the Potawatomi settled it, named it Mechinigan, and moved on from it.

1. Attend Maifest. The highly anticipated festival is the town's official signal of spring. Packed with activities, local cuisine, and opportunities for artistic edification, the festival is held in Lakeside Park and the Erskine Rest Area.

2. Hit up the Tuesday farmers market. Held at Lakeside Park, this weekday market features loads of produce fresh from the fields and crafts straight from the hands of local artisans.

Jacksonport Events

January

Polar Bear Plunge

Some of Door County's bravest and cold-averse citizens trek to the shores of Lake Michigan on New Year's Day to jump into the icy water and celebrate the fresh year ahead.

May

Maifest

A celebration of spring, Maifest is Jacksonport's multi-day festival with music, a parade, a horse pull, fun runs, food, and an art fair.

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Check out the Cherry Report to see if the cherries have arrived, or view the Spring Guide for springtime activities.

Average Monthly Temperatures in Jacksonport

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Jacksonport:
Lakeside Charm in the
Middle of Door County