Algoma Guidebook
Winery
Von Stiehl is much more than a tasting room, with a 10,000 square foot production facility and three underground cellars in a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The winery annually produces over 80,000 gallons of wine. Take a tour to see how a production winery operates. Afterwards, have a glass of wine on the three-tier terrace overlooking the Algoma lighthouse and waters of Lake Michigan or enjoy your wine in the top floor lounge.
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Von Stiehl Winery
115 Navarino StVon Stiehl is much more than a tasting room, with a 10,000 square foot production facility and three underground cellars in a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The winery annually produces over 80,000 gallons of wine. Take a tour to see how a production winery operates. Afterwards, have a glass of wine on the three-tier terrace overlooking the Algoma lighthouse and waters of Lake Michigan or enjoy your wine in the top floor lounge.
Brewery
Originally founded in 1868 Ahnapee Brewery was located in Ahnapee, WI which is now named Algoma, WI. Known for their Ahnapee Lager, they produced beer for the local area until 1886. In 2013 Ahnapee Brewery was re-imagined & reopened in a two-stall-garage-turned-taproom two doors down from the original brewery location in Algoma.
Seven years later in 2020, a new chapter was written in Ahnapee Brewery's history. A second location in Suamico, WI was built to house all Ahnapee craft beer production and an additional Ahnapee Brewery taproom. Our Suamico taproom features garage doors that bring in a cool breeze on summer days, a private event room, 16 in-house brewed craft beers and a beautiful patio area.
Our newest chapter started in May of 2022 when the Algoma taproom received an upgrade to a new location just a couple blocks away! The new garage taproom serves 16 Ahnapee craft brews on tap, has glass garages doors to bring the outdoors inside, includes a beautiful patio overlooking Lake Michigan and provides a touch more room than the original.
I'LL BE IN THE GARAGE!
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Ahnapee Brewery
202 Navarino StOriginally founded in 1868 Ahnapee Brewery was located in Ahnapee, WI which is now named Algoma, WI. Known for their Ahnapee Lager, they produced beer for the local area until 1886. In 2013 Ahnapee Brewery was re-imagined & reopened in a two-stall-garage-turned-taproom two doors down from the original brewery location in Algoma.
Seven years later in 2020, a new chapter was written in Ahnapee Brewery's history. A second location in Suamico, WI was built to house all Ahnapee craft beer production and an additional Ahnapee Brewery taproom. Our Suamico taproom features garage doors that bring in a cool breeze on summer days, a private event room, 16 in-house brewed craft beers and a beautiful patio area.
Our newest chapter started in May of 2022 when the Algoma taproom received an upgrade to a new location just a couple blocks away! The new garage taproom serves 16 Ahnapee craft brews on tap, has glass garages doors to bring the outdoors inside, includes a beautiful patio overlooking Lake Michigan and provides a touch more room than the original.
I'LL BE IN THE GARAGE!
Lighthouse
The first lighthouse was a square, pyramidal wooden tower painted white, surmounted by a black, hexagonal iron lantern. The upper part was enclosed for a watch room. This lighthouse did not have a fog horn until 1910. It had a fixed red lens lantern illuminating toward the lake.
The light was operated manually twice daily. Ole Hansen was the first keeper of the light in 1893. In 1896 Charles E, Young took over and Young was relieved by Nelson Knudsen in 1899. Justavus Umberham became the keeper in 1901. A fog signal was installed in 1910 when Louis R. Braemer was appointed first assistant. Those first sailors must have had some frustrating times finding the harbor on extreme foggy days before the fog horn came in use.
Braemer stayed on until 1939. Eugene Kimball was appointed keeper in 1913, C.J. Graan, 1923 and E.C. Anderson in 1938. Since 1938 the U.S. Coast Guard by decree from the President of the United States operates all light hours. Between 1930 and 1932, the cutting down and repair of the North Pier and light tower was completed. It cost about 100,000 dollars.
The steel tower lighthouse came from Muskegon, Michigan; the rock came from Sturgeon Bay; and sand came from Green Island. The work needed 50 men (half of them were from Algoma).
General Douglas MacArthur helped design the pier as an engineer. Since 1932, the same lighthouse and pier have not changed much. In 1973, the Coast Guard automated the lights and later a civilian was employed to operate the fog signal when needed. In 1974, an automatic green light was placed on the South Pier head. Now all lights operate 24 hours a day and the fog horn goes on automatically when needed. As far as records have been kept, there has been no known tragedies involved with the lighthouse.
Our Lady in Red is still in operation and serves as a favorite backdrop for photos. In 2014 the lighthouse received a fresh coat of paint and in June 2019, the 5th order Fresnel Lens was removed and placed in the North Point Lighthouse Museum in Milwaukee, where they have a 4th and 6th order lens. The lens was replaced with LED lights which are less expensive and more easily maintained.
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Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse
1 Steele StThe first lighthouse was a square, pyramidal wooden tower painted white, surmounted by a black, hexagonal iron lantern. The upper part was enclosed for a watch room. This lighthouse did not have a fog horn until 1910. It had a fixed red lens lantern illuminating toward the lake.
The light was operated manually twice daily. Ole Hansen was the first keeper of the light in 1893. In 1896 Charles E, Young took over and Young was relieved by Nelson Knudsen in 1899. Justavus Umberham became the keeper in 1901. A fog signal was installed in 1910 when Louis R. Braemer was appointed first assistant. Those first sailors must have had some frustrating times finding the harbor on extreme foggy days before the fog horn came in use.
Braemer stayed on until 1939. Eugene Kimball was appointed keeper in 1913, C.J. Graan, 1923 and E.C. Anderson in 1938. Since 1938 the U.S. Coast Guard by decree from the President of the United States operates all light hours. Between 1930 and 1932, the cutting down and repair of the North Pier and light tower was completed. It cost about 100,000 dollars.
The steel tower lighthouse came from Muskegon, Michigan; the rock came from Sturgeon Bay; and sand came from Green Island. The work needed 50 men (half of them were from Algoma).
General Douglas MacArthur helped design the pier as an engineer. Since 1932, the same lighthouse and pier have not changed much. In 1973, the Coast Guard automated the lights and later a civilian was employed to operate the fog signal when needed. In 1974, an automatic green light was placed on the South Pier head. Now all lights operate 24 hours a day and the fog horn goes on automatically when needed. As far as records have been kept, there has been no known tragedies involved with the lighthouse.
Our Lady in Red is still in operation and serves as a favorite backdrop for photos. In 2014 the lighthouse received a fresh coat of paint and in June 2019, the 5th order Fresnel Lens was removed and placed in the North Point Lighthouse Museum in Milwaukee, where they have a 4th and 6th order lens. The lens was replaced with LED lights which are less expensive and more easily maintained.
Hiking Trail
This 30-mile crushed-stone recreational trail connects Casco Junction to Algoma to Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy biking, horseback riding (April 15 to November 15), walking, running, snowmobiling, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Dogs permitted with a 6 foot leash. No fee for use.
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Ahnapee State Trail
This 30-mile crushed-stone recreational trail connects Casco Junction to Algoma to Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy biking, horseback riding (April 15 to November 15), walking, running, snowmobiling, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Dogs permitted with a 6 foot leash. No fee for use.
Heritage Center
The Belgian Heritage Center will document the history of the Belgian settlement in Wisconsin and preserve unique elements of Belgian culture such as foods, beverages, customs, architecture and the Walloon language.
Hours by appointment.
Accessibility: The side entrance has a newly installed wheelchair lift.
Belgian Heritage Center
1255 County Road DKThe Belgian Heritage Center will document the history of the Belgian settlement in Wisconsin and preserve unique elements of Belgian culture such as foods, beverages, customs, architecture and the Walloon language.
Hours by appointment.
Accessibility: The side entrance has a newly installed wheelchair lift.
Park
Bruemmer Park Zoo features a small zoo with many animals native to northeastern Wisconsin. The zoo is on an eight-acre site within the 30-acre Bruemmer County Park.
The park has wooded trails, a playground, and picnic area with grills, restrooms.
With free admission, the zoo is open year-round daily from 7 a.m. – sunset. Animals exhibits include Arctic foxes, bobcats, ducks, goats, peacocks, pheasant and deer.
In June 2018, an 80-foot high metal giraffe called “Melvin” was added.
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Bruemmer Park Zoo
E4280 Co Rd FBruemmer Park Zoo features a small zoo with many animals native to northeastern Wisconsin. The zoo is on an eight-acre site within the 30-acre Bruemmer County Park.
The park has wooded trails, a playground, and picnic area with grills, restrooms.
With free admission, the zoo is open year-round daily from 7 a.m. – sunset. Animals exhibits include Arctic foxes, bobcats, ducks, goats, peacocks, pheasant and deer.
In June 2018, an 80-foot high metal giraffe called “Melvin” was added.
Boardwalk & Beach
Algoma’s award-winning boardwalk along the Lake Michigan shore connects the Algoma Visitor Center to the Algoma Marina. Constructed from recycled plastic lumber, the boardwalk was built by volunteers and funded through a combination of grants and private donations.
Handicapped accessible at both ends, this 1/2 mile boardwalk offers a great way to enjoy the spectacular sights and sounds of Lake Michigan. If you are a bit more adventurous, head off the boardwalk and explore Crescent Beach.
In summer, sunbathing, building sand castles, swimming, and collecting rocks and other treasures are popular activities. But, any time of the year is great for a simple walk on the beach.
Leashed dogs allowed on Boardwalk year round.
Leashed dogs allowed on Beach October through April.
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Crescent Beach Boardwalk
1025 Lake StAlgoma’s award-winning boardwalk along the Lake Michigan shore connects the Algoma Visitor Center to the Algoma Marina. Constructed from recycled plastic lumber, the boardwalk was built by volunteers and funded through a combination of grants and private donations.
Handicapped accessible at both ends, this 1/2 mile boardwalk offers a great way to enjoy the spectacular sights and sounds of Lake Michigan. If you are a bit more adventurous, head off the boardwalk and explore Crescent Beach.
In summer, sunbathing, building sand castles, swimming, and collecting rocks and other treasures are popular activities. But, any time of the year is great for a simple walk on the beach.
Leashed dogs allowed on Boardwalk year round.
Leashed dogs allowed on Beach October through April.