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In his book, Lake Woebegon, Garrison Keller signs off with, "That's the news from Lake Woebegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good looking, and all the children are above average".  I have that same special feeling for the Jacksonport--Jacksonport and West Jacksonport--my home town.

Sandy beaches, rocky shoreline cliffs and the tallest sand dunes in the State of Wisconsin, and two of the most scenic shoreline parks are hallmarks that make Jacksonport a don't-miss on your Door County trip.  Whitefish Dunes State Park and Cave Point Park adjoing each other.  At Cave Point, stand on the escarpment to watch the waves pound the sea caves below.  At Whitefish Dunes climb the highest sand dune in the State of Wisconsin.  At Lakeside park, in the middle of town view a shipwreck marker and spend the afternoon burrying your toes in the sand and swimming in Lake Michgian.

Originally a logging and fishing village, Jacksonport is now the year round home to approximately 738 people (per the 2000 census) and many people more that call Jacksonport their tranquil escape for the entire  summer, a week or perhaps just a few days.

You can be as secluded as you want in Jacksonport, but if you have an appetite for fun & activity start your year off on January 1st with the Polar Bear swim, where New Year Day swimmers take the icy plunge into Lake Michigan.

South of town, Schauer Park hosts a boat ramp and north of town, Meridian Park lies exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole.

Maifest kicks off the summer season on Memorial Day weekend with a parade, musick food, horse-pulling, a softball tournament, and lots of family fun.  The Cherry Fest in early August celebrates the harvest of the county's red cherries.  Art on the Quiet Side and Jazz in the park are other weekend events that you'll want to take in while in Jacksonport. 

Homes along the Lake Michigan and Clark Lake shores in Jacksonport range from cozy cabins log cabins, traditional lake cottages to homes inspired by those in Cape Cod or the Hamptons.  Homes of all styles and sizes occupy the inland areas, toward West Jacksonport you can view picture-postcard dairy farms, churches and one-room school houses now converted to residences.