Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Baileys Harbor is a community of 386 people in Door County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Baileys Harbor
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Baileys Harbor Light, Albert Zahn House, Baileys Harbor Range Lights and Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 62 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Baileys Harbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Baileys Harbor
Baileys Harbor is a census-designated place in Door County, within the town of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on Wisconsin Highway 57 northeast of Jacksonport. As of the 2010 census, its population was 257.
From the Wikipedia article Baileys Harbor (CDP), Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Baileys Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 2.0 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Albert Zahn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Baileys Harbor Range Lights
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Baileys Harbor Town Hall-McArdle Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Civic building in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, United States
Christina Nilsson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan
Globe Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic hotel building in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes6
Baileys Harbor Cornerstone Pub
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
8123 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
History
It was the first established village on the Door Peninsula and was named after Captain Justice Bailey, who while seeking refuge from a violent storm on Lake Michigan found sanctuary in the sheltered harbor in 1848.
From the History section of Baileys Harbor (CDP), Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Baileys Harbor Schoolhouse Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
8091 Guy Street, Baileys Harbor
Beachfront Inn Baileys Harbor
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
9248 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor
Blacksmith Inn On the Shore
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
8152 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor
Square Rigger Harbor Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
7950 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Map of Baileys Harbor
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 12°F | 1.7 in | 16.8 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 1.1 in | 14.1 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 21°F | 1.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 31°F | 2.7 in | 6.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 13.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ephraim 1Ne-Wwtp (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Door County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-24: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Ephraim 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Sister Bay 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Sturgeon Bay 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Marinette 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Menominee 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Peshtigo 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Stephenson 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Algoma 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Oconto 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Escanaba 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BaileysHarborWisconsinDowntown2011WIS57, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baileys Harbor Lighthouse postcard, Unknown author Unknown author , published by C. Kropp, Milwaukee, Public domain
- AlbertZahnHouseBaileysHarborWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BaileysHarborTownHall2009WIS57, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BaileysHarborChristinaNilssonShipwreck, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlobeHotelBaileysHarborWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bailey's Harbor Lower Range Light Plaque, Fondycardinals, CC BY-SA 4.0
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