Where To Find Basic Necessities in Sheboygan

When we close our eyes and dream about our upcoming vacation, we see ourselves happy and excited, trying new things, visiting new and unique places, maybe even stepping out of our comfort zones a bit. You probably envision yourself relaxing a bit whether that is by sitting back and kicking up your feet, or engaging in activities that keep you up and moving, sight-seeing and keeping yourself enthralled in your new surroundings. While we hope that your vacation is all you dream it to be, there are a couple of necessities you will want to be aware of before you arrive at your destination. Although these things are not very exciting, you will be better off knowing them before you go on your vacation so that you’re prepared if/when the need arises.  With that being said, here is my list of where to find necessities during your stay at Blue Harbor Resort.

The Boutique on South Pier

I want to kick off this section with a brief story. When I was traveling in Florida earlier this year, I unexpectedly got sick. Basic health necessities like Tylenol, Pepto Bismal, a thermometer, tums, and first aid supplies were nowhere to be found. This humbling experience not only reminded me to ALWAYS travel with a basic health kid including these things, but also revived a gratitude for the Boutique in Blue Harbor Resort, that carries these types of necessities plus more in its gift shop. In the end, I had to take a shuttle off the Florida resorts’ property to a gas station 10 minutes away to get what I needed. I will never take for granted a hotel with Tylenol and a vending machine ever again! So although I highly encourage everyone to not make the same mistake I did, which was not packing these essentials in the first place, there is good news for you in case you do forget (we’re all human) or you run out. But I sincerely hope you never find yourself in the same position I was in (haha).

Groceries

Although there are bountiful delicious locally owned restaurants to visit during your stay in Sheboygan, sometimes you’re not hungry enough for a whole meal, you don’t have time to sit down at a restaurant, or you’re too hungry to sit down and wait for your order to be delivered. For these reasons and so many more, you should know where to buy groceries near where you are staying. Inside the resort there are four different restaurants, as well as an outdoor pool bar with drinks and snacks available during the summer months. Enjoy lakeside dining in The Beacon Restaurant and On The Rocks Bar & Grill, or get a cup of coffee and something sweet to eat from Shoreline Café. Spending the day in Breaker Bay Waterpark? Rocky Bottom Snack Bar has all the necessary foods and drinks for the ultimate day of water-filled fun! If you find yourself in a pinch and with a hankering for a quick snack, you can always stop by one of the many vending machines found in the resort at the end of each hallway. 

Public Restrooms

Okay, the least exciting thing on this list, yet necessary to include, are where to find public restrooms in Sheboygan. One of the most popular activities to include in your Sheboygan vacation literary is a beach day. Deland Park, and both the Boardwalk and South Pier have public restrooms along the water. They are also near the Downtown 8^th street, walking distance from the beach and riverside boardwalk. Additionally, there are public bathrooms in the nature center in Kohler-Andrae State Park if you head that way for a day on the beach or hiking through it’s incredible dunes. Maywood Environmental Park has public bathrooms as well, but do take note that some of these bathrooms are only open seasonally during the summer and early fall.

Transportation

If you’ve ever been out exploring, sightseeing away from your parking spot? Sometimes exhaustion hits us and what felt like a short walk to begin with, now seems miles away from where your car is parked. Although much of Sheboygan is very walkable, during the summer the Harbor Centre Express is always an option: a cute red tourist trolley, the express drives around the boardwalks, South Pier, and Downtown Sheboygan. For just $1 per person, you can ride the 4.6 mile route around town and get to the most popular must-see Sheboygan destinations. Inquire with the front desk at Blue Harbor Resort about shuttle rides around the city of Sheboygan if you have a larger group.