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Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Expands Downtown Marina - May 16, 2012 - 8:40:00 AM
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Sister Bay's newly expanded marina.
Sister Bay Marina, located in Northern Door County, has gone through a complete transformation.  Those who haven’t been to Sister Bay recently may find it hard to recognize the waterfront park and newly expanded marina that now boasts more slips and amenities than any other in Northern Door County.
 
“The new marina means a greater maritime experience for both visitors and residents of Sister Bay,” commented Robert Kufrin, Sister Bay Village Administrator.
Features : Sister Bay
Seasonal Sister Bay Residents Join With Sister Bay Bowl to Raise Funds During Half Marathon for Medical Mission in Haiti - May 2, 2012 - 8:50:00 AM
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Dr. and Mrs. Eric Erickson at Sister Bay Bowl.
I met Mary and Eric Erickson during the course of routine business in the summer of 2011. Basically, I sell houses and they wanted one. A condominium in Sister Bay, to be exact, because their family had visited Mariner’s Pointe on vacation and had fallen in love with the community and with Sister Bay in its entirety as a year-round village. During their transaction, Mary and I developed a friendship that lasted beyond the sale. Besides the fact we both have a healthy sense of humor and can text reallyreallyfast, we have one sure thing in common—we both love northern Door County.

While Eric is very calm (exactly the trait I would want in a surgeon, if I were due for some surgery), Mary is a lightning bolt,
Features : Sister Bay
Carl’s Club: A Fun and Caring Place to be During the Day - Mar 7, 2012 - 8:56:35 AM
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Carl Shakal, Team Leader, "Carl's Club".
Nor Door Adult Day Services, a program being operated by N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc., came to fruition in June 2010 through the inspiration, dedication, time and effort of Carl Shakal, Team Leader, and a group of volunteers who supported the concept of adult day services which provide needed care as well as concern for the social needs of participants in the program.

The program is now referred to as “Carl’s Club.” You can reach Carl at 920-495-2016 or cshakal@newcurative.org -Days and Hours: Mondays and Wednesday: 11:30AM to 4:30PM; Friday 8AM to 4:30PM Appel Newman Building, 10539 Applewood Drive, Sister Bay, WI

Features : Sister Bay
74th Nor Door Ice Out Contest - Feb 15, 2012 - 8:33:59 AM
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Take a guess!
Quick! The ice has finally formed, and it’s time to wager your guess for when the ice will officially “go out” of Sister Bay. Voting boxes are in businesses around Sister Bay waiting for your votes. In 2011, the Ice Out raft started floating at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. When do you think it will float this year?

For 2012, these businesses are offering prizes to the person who guesses the date and time of day closest to when the official Ice Out raft marks the ice leaving the bay. A winner will be chosen from each business’ box:

Features : Around The County
Art & Soul Weekend … Let the Wonder Begin - Feb 1, 2012 - 8:39:52 AM
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Get creative.
The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing, but three Door County women, local business owners, have a prescription for curing the winter blues … a special get-away weekend for women only.   Art & Soul Weekend, February 17 - 19, will feature fragrant treats, visual delights, tantalizing edibles, and personal pampering.

Embracing Door County’s quiet season with enthusiasm, Angie McMahon of Viva la Cottage, The Spa at Sacred Grounds’ Diane Ludwigsen, and Pipka Ulviden of Pipka’s of Door County, have planned a weekend that guarantees memory-making moments.  From a private champagne and appetizer welcome, to a candlelight dinner, guests will savor the personal attention of the peninsula’s best and brightest.
This Week's Lead Story
Sister Bay - A Proud Heritage - Jan 18, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM

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Old Anderson House Museum.
Sister Bay's first settlers were Scandinavians who immigrated to the area in 1757. It became an incorporated village in April of 1912. The village was named after the Sister Islands which lie at the entrance to the harbor. 

Ironically, 1912 was a tragic year for the little village. There was a drought which caused crop failures and a hail storm in which fowl from the Koessl farm totally disappeared. In addition, grasshoppers came and destroyed everything in sight before leaving, and the fire of 1912 destroyed six downtown buildings - four stores, a large hotel, and a home. The buildings (which were where Husby's and the Sister Bay Bowl are today) and the general store (which housed the post office) were burned to the ground.

This Week's Lead Story
Planning Your Winter Visit to Door County - Dec 7, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
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The Eagle Bluff Room at Door County Lighthouse Inn.
Quiet. That's what you'll find here on the Door Peninsula during the winter months ... the "off-season". Unlike the busy summer and fall months, you won't find crowds or waiting lines at the eateries. In fact, after the sun sets, you will probably notice that the sidewalks are rolled up and vehicles disappear from village streets and even highways. It's charming.

You're up for a getaway, with no kids or mother-in-laws. It's just you and quite possibly your significant other. Where to stay? Where to eat? What to do that is fun and might result in a special purchase by which to remember the time you had here? Let's get started.

Door County Arts : Galleries and Artists
Door County Art League Honors 2011 Door County Master Artist Tom Seagard - Nov 23, 2011 - 8:43:32 AM
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Ernest Beutel (right) congratulates his art mentor, Tom Seagard, the newest addition to the Door County Master Artist honor roll.
On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 12, a crowd of artists and arts supporters gathered at the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay for the annual Door County County Art League exhibition and the reception honoring the new Door County Master Artist.
 
DCAL president, Marcia Nickols, announced that Tom Seagard is the Door County Master Artist for 2011. The award was presented to Tom by one of his students, artist Ernest Beutel.
Features : Festivals, Fairs, & Parades
Capture the Spirit of the Holidays in Sister Bay! - Nov 23, 2011 - 8:41:48 AM
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Tree Lighting. Photo by Len Villano.
Warm up your holiday spirit, tune up your caroling voice, bundle up the kids and join the festivities at Sister Bay’s Capture the Spirit event, November 25 & 26!

The village lights will glow brightly Friday, Nov. 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the lighting of luminaries around downtown and the Village Christmas tree and decorations at the corner of Mill Road and N. Bay Shore Dr. (Hwy. 42).
This Week's Lead Story
Bo's Team Rocks! - Nov 2, 2011 - 8:59:00 AM
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Bo and visiting buds play video games in the hospital.
Hi everyone, Skipper here. The guys here at the magazine finally let me get some extra computer time so I could write this story. It was kind of my own idea, because when I ventured up to Sister Bay to sneak a peek at the big Fall Fest that the humans do every year, I saw scads of the humans wearing orange thingys on their heads and on their wrists and stuff. They all read "Go Bo!"

So I asked my own self, what in the heck is this "Go Bo" craze all about? Orange, orange, orange, everywhere. Humans large and small were dancing around (see the vid below by Chris Miller), shouting happy slogans loudly, and generally having a great time. I also spotted humans putting money into hats and buckets ... very cool, but why?

Door County Arts : Galleries and Artists
"Small Works of Art" Show Presented by Door County Art League October 8-9 - Sep 28, 2011 - 8:20:00 AM
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"Yellow Shore", by Martha Coaty.
The second annual showing of "Small Works of Art" will be presented by the Door County Art League (DCAL) at the Sister Bay Village Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9.

According to DCAL Exhibits Chairperson Pat Olson, "This show features an array of affordable, creative works of art - perfect for holiday gift-giving. Our members are offering oils, acrylics, collage, pastels, woodcarvings, watercolors. All art will be 11"x14" or smaller."
Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Looking for Outstanding Volunteers - Sep 14, 2011 - 8:15:11 AM
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Outstanding Volunteers.
Do you know someone who has brought vital, life-changing contributions to an organization or community by volunteering, especially in the Village of Sister Bay or the Town of Liberty Grove? The Sister Bay Advancement Association is again offering the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Volunteer of the Year award to recognize volunteers by recognizing someone who has volunteered their time, skills and expertise in the northern end of the peninsula.
Door County Non-Profit Organization News
Fred & Fuzzy's Supports The Wellness Center of Door County - Aug 31, 2011 - 8:52:09 AM
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Fred & Fuzzy's in Sister Bay.
Grab a front-row seat for a beautiful sunset at Fred & Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar & Grill in Sister Bay on Sunday, September 18th from 4 - 8pm as they host a benefit evening for the Wellness Center of Door County, Inc.

Director of Development at the Wellness Center Katie Schnorr is very excited about the opportunity. "It will be a wonderful chance to spend time with family and friends at a beautiful spot, all while supporting our mission of compassionate and affordable health care for women and men."
Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay's Star Gazing Party Rescheduled - Aug 10, 2011 - 8:38:55 AM
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Stars are bright with minimal light in Sister Bay, creating an ideal venue for star gazing. Hobby and professional astronomers, and anyone who enjoys looking at and contemplating the celestial bodies in the night sky, are invited to attend a Star Gazing Party on August 13, 2011 in the Sister Bay Sports Complex. Stargazing begins after dark. (The event had been scheduled for August 6, but cloudy conditions intervened.)
Door County Non-Profit Organization News
Rockin' for the Shelter Event Draws Near - Aug 3, 2011 - 8:44:12 AM
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Is it Wonderful Tonight or Hard Day's Night?  Will it be straight-outta-Tupelo Elvis, or the rhinestoned King?  Food, wine, the best music ever, and fun, fun, fun in the summer's best party is less than two weeks away.  "Rockin' for the Shelter", the major fundraiser of the year for the Door County Humane Society is set for Friday, August 5 on the waterfront in Sister Bay beginning at 6:30pm.  Tickets are $75 per person, and only a handful remains.  August 1-7 has been proclaimed "Friends of Door County Humane Society Week" in the village of Sister Bay recognizing the invaluable role played by DCHS in caring for homeless animals.
Door County Arts : Galleries and Artists
Sharing the Artistic Process - From Blank Canvas to Masterpiece - Aug 3, 2011 - 8:21:36 AM
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Artist Marcia Nickols.
Artistic demonstrations at art festivals may be commonplace, yet few festivals require every artist to demonstrate their craft for the public as artists do at the invitational Door County Festival of Fine Arts. The 8th annual DCFA is August 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the expanded Sister Bay Waterfront Park, at the northern end of the beautiful Door peninsula.

Each artist who participates in the annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts shows off their talent not only with finished pieces of fine art at the Festival, but by demonstrating their artistic process to the public at least two scheduled times during the day.
This Week's Lead Story
Pipka's Christmas in July - Jul 27, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
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Pipka
I was driving through Sister Bay with the top down trying to beat the heat with my three sons last weekend when I spotted Santa and Mrs. Claus.  These were not the run of the mill, fake Santa and Mrs. Claus that you find around every corner at the malls in December.  This was Santa with the most beautiful, and genuine, silver beard and mustache.  Mrs. Claus looked timeless with her warm smile and classic cherry jewelry made by Pipka.  They were standing in the shade of the trees among a bounty of bulbous hydrangea blossoms and bursting lilies in the gardens that surround Pipka's shop.  The scene looked so inviting that I had to stop.
Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Hosts Star Gazing Party - Jul 20, 2011 - 8:44:27 AM
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Come gaze at the stars with us!
Stars are bright with minimal light in Sister Bay, creating an ideal venue for star gazing. Hobby and professional astronomers, and anyone who enjoys looking at and contemplating the celestial bodies in the night sky, are invited to attend a Star Gazing Party on August 6, 2011 in the Sister Bay Sports Complex. Stargazing begins after dark.

All are invited to bring their own telescopes to the Sports Complex (on Woodcrest Road, at the east end of Mill Road), and train them on a celestial body in the sky.
Features : Sister Bay
A Walk in the Garden - Jul 13, 2011 - 8:50:38 AM
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Many are already familiar with the Sister Bay Historical Society and the Corner of the Past Museum.  Each Saturday for over ten years the Corner of the Past Farmer's Market has been held from early June to late October.  Locally grown produce and local food products are offered for sale.  There are also local artisans who graciously offer complimentary demonstrations of their skills during farm market hours.  To make an event of your trip you can also spend time touring the well-maintained historical house and barns as well as the meticulously tended gardens.  The gardens were included in "A Day in the Garden" garden walk on July 7, 2011. 
Features : Sister Bay
Welcome Home(s) - Jul 6, 2011 - 8:47:02 AM
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Iraq War veteran Steve Williams and his family vacation at the Coachlite Inn, Sister Bay.
Running an Inn in Door County brings all sorts of people with all sorts of stories to my door.  On the Monday before Independence Day this year, I met a most ordinary family, very much like my own.   After checking a man named Steve in at the front desk, I walked him out to his car and met his family.  There were two sweet little girls.  Hannah, the 18 month old, was still fast asleep in her car seat. Sweet little golden ringlets of hair plastered to her forehead.  Haley, age four, was giving her mom, Christin, a run for her money.  She was clinging to her hand and swinging her around like a ribbon on a maypole, while whooping loudly in the parking lot.   Tyler and Jarred, the eleven year old twins, were wandering around inspecting the plants and trees and sporadically interjecting bits of entomological information.  Tyler was on a search for a stag beetle.  This family was plainly just like my own.
Features : Festivals, Fairs, & Parades
Viva la Cottage Hosts Summer Vintage Market - Jul 6, 2011 - 8:22:57 AM
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Flea Market Saturday, July 9
Viva la Cottage is a contented blend of some things old and some things new, a combination of vintage and contemporary that works well for owner Angie McMahon. "I love vintage and visiting vintage markets, especially those that have a flair for displaying their wares in unusual ways, demonstrating how to blend vintage items in new ways," she explained.

And on Saturday, July 9th, McMahon will share her enthusiasm for everything vintage in an all-day market amid the gardens surrounding her shop in Sister Bay.
Door County Arts : Music
32nd Annual Door County Folk Festival Runs July 6-10 - Jul 6, 2011 - 8:13:52 AM

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Dancing on the Pier!
The Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled, enjoyable and educational dance weekends held in the Midwest.  Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants to Door County, Wisconsin, from all around the U.S., Canada and often other countries. 

The Festival begins on the Wednesday following Independence Day. The 2011 Festival begins on Wednesday, July 6th and continues through Sunday, July 10th.
Door County Non-Profit Organization News
"Rockin' For The Shelter" Fundraiser Set For Sister Bay on August 5 - Jun 29, 2011 - 8:51:29 AM
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Last year's event!
Summer's Best Party Also Benefits Homeless Animals

Music to make you twist and shout, dishes by signature Door County chefs, special libations to keep the party rocking, and a dance floor looking out on the Bay waters are just some of the plans for the best evening of the summer.  "Rock & Roll for the Shelter" will be held in Sister Bay on Friday, August 5 from 6:30-11:00pm. This is the most important annual fundraiser for shelter operations at the Door County Humane Society.
Features : Sister Bay
Get Artrageous in Sister Bay! - Jun 22, 2011 - 8:39:33 AM
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Creative students at Artrageous Studio in Sister Bay
What?  You say that your children aren't always enthused about browsing in all of the wonderful antique, garden and art studios around the area?  They're not excited about hanging out at the orchards while you do a little wine tasting?  There's something new in Sister Bay that may keep the whole family happy.

Meet Emily Salm.  Emily and her family recently moved to Sister Bay from Sturgeon Bay, opening Artrageous Studio this spring.  Artrageous is a place where children can go to have a great time creating and expressing themselves with the guidance of an art professional. Emily uses the natural environment around her home and a sunlit room above her garage as the backdrops for inspiring and engaging art activities for children.  I'll let Emily introduce herself.
Features : Sister Bay
Jumpin' June in Sister Bay - Jun 7, 2011 - 8:20:32 AM
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Photo courtesy Len Villano.
Get ready for Jumpin' June in Sister Bay! Formerly called Blossom Fest, there's fun in store for the whole family. It's all happening on Saturday, June 11 at various locations in and around the Village of Sister Bay. Highlights are the Children's Parade at 11:30 am, the Grand Opening of the Sister Bay Skatepark from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, and a bonfire with S'mores (YUM) starting at 7:30 pm.


Unwind and enjoy your summer in Sister Bay!



This Week's Lead Story
A Unique Boutique: Viva La Cottage of Sister Bay - May 31, 2011 - 8:57:00 AM
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The main thing that I love about travel is the opportunity to experience things that I can't find at home.  Viva La Cottage is one of those unique experiences in Sister Bay.  Viva La Cottage is a boutique of vintage and vintage-inspired original creations.  I would argue that Viva is not just a boutique; it's an experience.  Each item is a treat, each display a dish, and each display leads you to the whole effect, which is a feast for the senses.

Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Launches New Website - May 24, 2011 - 8:22:16 AM
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The 21st century tourist relies on 21st century technology - smart phones, internet, WIFI, iPods - to show them places to go and tell them about things to do. With this in mind, the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has launched a new website designed specifically with the 21st century tourist in mind: www.cometosisterbay.com.

This new site incorporates technology that is a necessity for the 21st century tourist: it's smart phone and mobile media friendly, sends out information via Twitter, and YouTube videos from members of the community give visitors a feel for Sister Bay festivals and life.
Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Seventh Annual Village Rummage Sale - A Social Adventure! - May 24, 2011 - 8:20:00 AM
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Sister Bay's annual rummage sale
Well, Sister Bay was hopping this past Saturday, May 21, during the seventh Annual Village of Sister Bay Rummage Sale. There were over 40 vendors and events on the map this year. It was my first chance to be there, and it turned out to be a terrific day.


When I knew that I was going to be in Sister Bay for the weekend, I was excited to hear that there was going to be this great sale. My family and I are moving to the area and a smaller living space. Being the "collectors" that we are, we had a lot to pare down. I envisioned alternately tending our own sale and shopping for new treasures. I had also committed to writing an article about the event. 
This Week's Lead Story
Find Your Treasure at Julie's Upscale Resale in Sister Bay - May 17, 2011 - 8:50:00 AM
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Heidi and Julie ready to help customers.
For over twenty years I have been a tourist to Door County. This June my family and I will become permanent year around residents in Sister Bay. Currently, I consider myself a resident/tourist. I hope that my knowledge as a resident, paired with my vacationer's appreciation and perspective, will give readers a real feel for local events and places, as well as practical information to make their experience in Door County the best it can be. This is the first in a series of articles that I plan to submit for travelers to Sister Bay, or those who would like to visit vicariously.

Someplace You Have to Experience in Sister Bay: or, Where Your Treasure is, There Your Heart Will Be Also ...

My Door County : Poetry
Poem - Springtime in Sister Bay - Apr 26, 2011 - 8:22:00 AM
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Ice is out of the harbor, open water
teal colored, its whitecap lace shining.
Only one mound of snow
remains in my lane,
the black squirrel is getting frisky,
and Reuben's tulips are rising.
Cranes and crows and gulls
trumpet awake! awake!
Door County Arts : Music
Peninsula Singers Present Annual Christmas Concert - Dec 7, 2010 - 6:00:00 AM
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The Peninsula Singers are proud to present this year's Christmas concert, "A Season of Carols." The first performance will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. The second will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 at 3 pm at the First Baptist Church in Sister Bay.

Artistic director Merle Colburn, piano accompanist David Beck, and the Peninsula Singers have been practicing since September for the two performances, which are presented to the community free of charge – although guests will have an opportunity to donate to the group.
Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Capture the Spirit of the Holidays - Nov 25, 2010 - 8:51:58 AM
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Warm up your holiday spirit, tune up your caroling voice, bundle up the kids and join the festivities at Sister Bay's Capture the Spirit event, Nov. 26 & 27!


The village lights will glow brightly Friday, Nov. 26 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the lighting of luminaries around downtown and the Village Christmas tree and star at the corner of Mill Road and N. Bay Shore Dr. (Hwy. 42). Father Christmas will bring good tidings and merriment to all with his arrival and as he leads the children to the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library for storytelling and crafts, after the tree lighting. Light refreshments will be served at the tree lighting. The Door County Trolley will offer free rides around the village to shoppers and visitors from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Features : Sister Bay
Sister Bay Fall Festival Celebrates 65th Anniversary! - Oct 15, 2010 - 6:51:56 PM
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Leaves of golden yellow, fire orange and crimson red are dangling from the trees, signaling autumn's arrival, and with the change of seasons, the time to enjoy the fruits of another successful summer. The 65th annual Sister Bay Fall Fest is October 15, 16 and 17, 2010 throughout the Village of Sister Bay in beautiful northern Door County.

Features : Sister Bay
What to Do in Sister Bay - Feb 20, 2007 - 5:38:10 PM

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Door County Ice Cream Factory
We all like to eat, and Sister Bay has some fabulous restaurants. Husby's is a favorite bar-restaurant of the locals, as is the Sister Bay Bowl. Both serve everything from hamburgers to prime rib. Another place open year round is Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant, which has a menu that doesn't quit. You can't miss it; it's the one with the goats eating grass on the roof! Pancakes with syrup and lingonberries are a favorite as well as pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. Al's serves three meals a day, and at mealtime during high season you may find people lined up on the sidewalk waiting to get in.

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