Forbes names Fish Creek, Wisconsin one of America’s 15 prettiest towns

08-30-2013

Visitors and residents already familiar with Door County’s charms will not be surprised to learn that Forbes Magazine is spreading the word after naming Fish Creek, Wisconsin among the top 15 prettiest towns in the country. The announcement of the 15 Prettiest Towns in America came in a recently released story on Forbes.com.

 

Forbes author John Giuffio consulted with travel experts from Frommer’s, National Geographic, Fodor’s, and Midwest Living Magazine who shared their thoughts on America's most picturesque towns for the list.  According to Forbes, the goal was to find towns "seemingly custom-designed for soaking in the sights, with charming Main Streets, a variety of activities and beautiful vistas. Whether it’s the fresh air, authenticity or lack of skyscrapers, these enchanting locales deserve a spot on your travel to-do list."

 

Fish Creek was lauded for “its rural natural setting, and its location as a base from which to explore the entire Door County peninsula… with five Wisconsin state parks located in Door County, together they create an impressive amount of natural wonder to explore.” “It looks like someone built the town in New England and moved it to America's Heartland,” says Kendra Williams of Midwest Living.

 

Other towns honored on the list include Kapa’a, Hawaii, Camden, Maine, Breckinridge, Colorado and Ashville, North Carolina.

 

With 300 miles of shoreline, eleven lighthouses, five state parks, an eclectic art and cultural scene along with boutique shopping, award winning dining options and a wonderful mix of lodging options, this accolade is another beautiful feather in Door County's destination-award cap.  In March 2013, Fodor’s named Door County one of the 10 Best Small Towns in America.

 

“We’re honored to have one of our Door County communities included on this 15 prettiest towns list from Forbes," said Jon Jarosh, the Door County Visitor Bureau’s director of communications and public relations.  "This sort of national recognition presents an opportunity for us to introduce our destination to travelers who have yet to visit," Jarosh continued. "It also helps add credibility to our destination on a national level," he said.

 

The DCVB is the official tourism marketing organization for the county whose mission is to generate incremental economic impact for the community by attracting visitors with strategies that ensure sustainable tourism.

 

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