Door County is not just one place, but at least 12 different areas. This month we continue our Door County Dozen Destinations year-long tribute with a feature story about Ephraim.

Ephraim backstory: Ephraim is Door County's pretty-in-white village.  It sits on the shores of Eagle Harbor.  Historical sites, including some on the National Register of Historic Places, form a pretty village skyline.

Plan a visit to historical attractions such as the Anderson Dock, built in the late 1850s, and the Anderson Warehouse. The historic warehouse has been transformed as the Hardy Gallery, which stages many exhibitions of local and regional art and organizes educational programs. Another way to experience history is to take a walking tour of the village, which was settled in 1853 by Norwegian Moravians.
 

During walking tours of Ephraim, people hear the village's story from settlement to the present, according to the Ephraim Historical Foundation wh ich coordinates the tours.  The 90-minute tours leave from the Anderson Warehouse on Fridays and Saturdays June 24 to Oct. 5. Cost is $8 for adults.
 

What to do:  Ephraim celebrates its Scandinavian roots as well as summer through the  annual Fyr Bal.  Set for June 18, this year's Fyr Bal will feature bonfires on the beach as a symbolic burning of the winter witch and welcome of summer solstice.  Then, fireworks will launch over Green Bay waters. Speaking of water, Ephraim affords convenient access to beaches and swimming.

Or take a sailboat, Jet Ski, kayak, or paddle board ride.  Some families rent pontoon boats and enjoy the panoramic view of Ephraim and nearby Peninsula State Park from the water. 

Back on land, Ephraim offers shoppers and arts lovers abundant choices.  Many of the boutiques and galleries are in town and within walking distance from hotels and the beach.  A favorite is Hanseatic Art Gallery, 3060 Hwy. Q (Church St.), where Karsten Topelmann and Ellen Sprogoe-Topelmann present their paintings.  Pet lovers never miss a visit to Pet Expressions-Ephraim, 9922 Water St.

Head north from town to visit City Farmer, 10432 Hwy. 42.

This is a unique home and garden store situated in a converted century-old barn.  A few rooms are expertly decorated with home furnishings, accessories, pottery, garden art, handbags, and more.
 

Ephraim's central location makes for a good base for a Door County stay.  Accommodations range from B&Bs to resorts and hotels.  They include Eagle Harbor Inn, Ephraim Guest House & Condominiums, Ephraim Shores Motel & Restaurant, Harbor View Resort & Restaurant, High Point Inn, Pine Grove Resort, Pioneer Acres Cottages, Somerset Inn & Suites, Village Green Lodge, Hillside Inn of Ephraim, and Water Street Inn. Check out their lodging details and other overnight options at our Ephraim lodging page on DoorCountyNavigatgor.com or in our mobile app, Door County On the Go. 
 

As for restaurants, travelers should not miss Wilson�€™s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor, established in 1906. The iconic Wilson's, 9990 Water St., affords diners on the porch with a water and sunset view.  It's a nice place for a burger, a home-brewed draft root beer, and other fun fare. 
 

Learn more about places to dine in Ephraim as well as village activities and events by visiting www.DoorCountyNavigator.com.