Tammy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailMy personal favorite trail.
Most popular destination in the Leelanau Peninsula with mountainous dune climbs and scenic hiking trails.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
Most popular destination in the Leelanau Peninsula with mountainous dune climbs and scenic hiking trails.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage TrailA 22 mile panoramic nature path.
All About Water
5998 River RdGuided kayak tours.
Kayak and paddle board rentals.
Wine and Brewery
Inviting tasting rooms with breathtaking views.
Wine tour packages available.
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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
10781 E Cherry Bend RdInviting tasting rooms with breathtaking views.
Wine tour packages available.
Willow Vineyards
10702 E Hilltop RdFriendly staff.
Chateau Fontaine
2290 S French RdGreat atmosphere.
Neighborhoods
Glen Arbor
Home to Big and Little Glen Lakes
Leland
Historic fish town.
Suttons Bay
The gateway to Leelanau County.
Home of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, voted the most beautiful place in America.
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Empire
Home of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, voted the most beautiful place in America.
Traverse City
Known as a four season playground.
Food scene
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrSeasonal live music and family friendly.
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadReservations required.
Pegtown Station
8654 S Maple City RdGreat breakfast.
Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 E River StKnown for their white fish.
Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front StSpanish Asian fusion.
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetThe samples!
Entertainment
Inspiring, world class arts education and cultural programs.
Concerts year round.
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Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyInspiring, world class arts education and cultural programs.
Concerts year round.
Sugar Loaf The Old Course
4512 S Town Line RdMy favorite course.
Manitou Passage Golf Club
4600 S Club DrArnold Palmer designed course.
Dunes' Golf Club
6489 W Empire HwyBudget friendly.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Local Farmer's Market - 9 am to 1 pm
Glen Arbor - Tues.
Leland - Thurs.
Northport - Fri.
Empire - Sat
Suttons Bay - Sat
https://leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/
Ungaphoswa
National Cherry Festival
Nominated for the best food festival in N. America.
United States Navy Blue Angels air show.
Nightly live concerts.
https://www.cherryfestival.org/
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Cedar Polka Fest
Live Polka music and dancing.
Traditional Polish food.
Children's games.
https://www.cedarmichamber.com/the-cedar-polka-fest-2020/
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Traverse City Film Festival
'Just Great Movies'
https://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/
Ungaphoswa
M22 Challenge
Voted the best endurance event in Northern Michigan
Run/Bike/Paddle the Sleeping Bear Dunes
https://www.m22challenge.com/
Ungaphoswa
Port Oneida Fair
Take a step back in time at the two-day Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
http://www.phsb.org/programs-events/port-oneida-fair/