The island's population is predominantly Scandinavian and constitutes the oldest Icelandic settlement in the United States. It is reached by daily ferry service from the Northport Pier, 2 miles east of Gills Rock on SR 42; phone (800) 223-2094. For narrated sightseeing tram tours of the island, board at the Washington Island dock. Providers include the Cherry Train, (920) 847-2546 or (800) 223-2094; and the Viking Tour Train, (920) 854-2972. Passenger excursion service to Rock Island State Park also is offered late May to mid-October.
Washington Island is in Wisconsin's Door County, a popular vacation destination .
Visitor Centers
Washington Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center 264 Lobdell Point Rd. Washington Island, WI . Phone:(920)847-2179