Visit to the County of (Open) Doors

The girls and I road tripped to Door County Wisconsin last weekend to enjoy the fall colors, see cows, and eat cherry pie. Turns out that Door County is not only THE place to go for cherry bliss, but it’s also surprisingly accessible.

Accessible accommodations and activities are detailed on the Door County Web site and are easily searchable, which makes trip planning a cinch. And the access promised is delivered.

The Feathered Star Bed and Breakfast, for example, is barrier free, which means that the whole place is accessible. All six guest rooms are on the main floor and are well laid out. The wheel-in showers don’t leave an inch deep puddle on the bathroom floor when you turn the water on, although they aren’t totally leak free. The rooms that have bathtubs instead of showers have built in shower seats. And all of the rooms are big enough to wheel around easily without sacrificing the quaintness one would expect from a B&B. Dogs are allowed, and service dogs stay for free.

The innkeeper, an occupational therapist who has personal experience with disability, has made a real effort here, and it’s fantastic! So nice to see.

I only have one accessibility related suggestion—add full-length mirrors on the back of the bathroom doors.