Door County, Wisconsin
In less than a half day's drive north from Chicago, you'll find Door County, Wisconsin. This serene 70-mile-long peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan became a large Scandinavian settlement in the mid-1800s, as Swedes felt right at home with the bountiful fishing and beautiful countryside. Norwegians were also drawn to the area for logging opportunities, as evidenced by the area's plentiful Scandinavian architecture and customs. Head to the White Gull Inn in FishCreek for a traditional Scandinavian-style fish boil dinner, where you'll watch the chef cook whitefish that was caught by local fisherman on Lake Michigan outside over an open fire—just as it was done hundreds of years ago. In Baileys Harbor, tour the Boynton Chapel, a late 12th-century-style Norwegian church modeled after the Garmo Stave Church at the Maihaugen museum in Lillehammer, Norway. And, if you plan your trip for Christmastime, treat yourself to a traditional Swedish Julboard at Al Johnson's. This tasty multi-course smorgasbord is one of Sweden's most popular culinary traditions and includes various fish, meats, pickles, meatballs, ham, potatoes, and an array of desserts. These are more of the best crowd-free summer vacations you can take.
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