Algoma’s historic character unfolds during a stroll through its charming downtown and waterfront districts. The view from the beachfront boardwalk of this Great Lakes fishing port includes a century-old red lighthouse at the end of the breakwater pier. Once a commercial fishing port, Algoma is now home to one of the state’s largest charter fishing fleets. Algoma is also a trailhead for the Ahnapee State Trail; an 18-mile section runs north to Sturgeon Bay, and a new 9-mile section runs southwest to Casco Junction crossing the Kewaunee River on a wooden bridge.
Ten miles south along the lakeshore lies Kewaunee, the county seat. Getting away from it all in Kewaunee means a relaxed walking tour through an historic district with more than forty houses and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy antiquing, the charm of the city’s lovely Lake Michigan harbor, its historic lighthouse, and a tour of the tugboat Ludington which served in the D-Day invasion. For more information about Algoma, call 800/498-4888 or visit algoma.org. For Kewaunee, call 800/666-8214 or visit kewaunee.org.