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Your adventure begins here—where the winding roads lead to Ellison Bay, Rowleys Bay, Gills Rock, and the heart of Liberty Grove.
From cozy restaurants and charming shops to inspiring galleries, outdoor adventures, local events, and essential services, Door County North offers something for everyone. Whether you’re here to explore, relax, or connect—our communities welcome you with open arms and small-town warmth.
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The Ellison Inn & Lounge
STAY ~ EAT ~ DRINK ~ RELAX ~ ENJOY
We’re excited to share that Hillside Inn has officially rebranded as The Ellison Inn & Lounge following a thoughtful renovation and refresh of our spaces.
Family-owned 15 room hotel offering kind, local hospitality. Enhanced cleanliness with unmatched fares. Air-conditioned/heated rooms, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, large backyard, & adjoining restaurant. Located across from the beach/park & conveniently close to neighboring towns, shops, state parks, boat launches, fishing, & more.
The Ellison Lounge is a classic hideaway designed for connection and relaxation. Tucked inside our mid-century modern inn, it’s a place where guests can gather with friends, unwind in a cozy atmosphere, and sip thoughtfully crafted cocktails paired with small nosh plates. Whether you’re easing into the evening with a spritz, catching up next to the fireside, or just enjoying the vibe, The Ellison offers a warm, inviting space to settle in and stay awhile.
Open Year Round
11934 Hwy 42 Ellison Bay
920-854-2928
https://www.theellisoninn.com/
FIND YOURSELF HERE
Try an experiment. Use the Google Map at right to find your location, then slowly minimize your view until you can see almost the entire Eastern half of the United States. Now look back at the very tip of Door County, jutting out into Lake Michigan. No matter where you live the rest of the year, the cares of the world are currently far behind you…so enjoy and relax!
HISTORY OF DOOR COUNTY NORTH
Liberty Grove, the largest town in Door County, may be divided into three parts. In the southern part of the town is the large and compact “German settlement,” lying between the villages of Ephraim, Sister Bay and Baileys Harbor. In the center, east and northeast of Sister Bay, is a large Swedish settlement with a few Norwegians mixed in…
So begins the 100-year-old description of Liberty Grove and the surrounding region, the township whose economic interests are now represented by the Door County North business association, as stated in Hjalmar R. Holand’s two-volume edition of History of Door County, Wisconsin, The County Beautiful, originally published in 1917.
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