Marie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
There is nothing like the reward of climbing a dune to this beautiful view! I advise going early in the summer as the sand gets hot on warm, sunny days.
39 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook
There is nothing like the reward of climbing a dune to this beautiful view! I advise going early in the summer as the sand gets hot on warm, sunny days.
The turquoise waters, views of the islands, and a lovely hike through the woods make this a place I visit as often as possible. Check out the historic farm on the way!
93 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadThe turquoise waters, views of the islands, and a lovely hike through the woods make this a place I visit as often as possible. Check out the historic farm on the way!
Visit this wonderful little fishing town! Book a fishing charter trip for the day, visit the cute shops, and enjoy tasty treats!
145 locals recommend
Leland
Visit this wonderful little fishing town! Book a fishing charter trip for the day, visit the cute shops, and enjoy tasty treats!
Take a trip to explore this beautiful island! The Ferry runs from Leland, a short drive north.
*Ferries are not running through 2020
15 locals recommend
South Manitou Island
Take a trip to explore this beautiful island! The Ferry runs from Leland, a short drive north.
*Ferries are not running through 2020
Explore this beautiful island for the day! Ferry takes you there from Leland harbor.
*ferry is not running through 2020
13 locals recommend
North Manitou Island
Explore this beautiful island for the day! Ferry takes you there from Leland harbor.
*ferry is not running through 2020
A must-do hike! Less than a mole through the woods brings you to a lovely boardwalk overlook! One of the best views along the Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore!
46 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailA must-do hike! Less than a mole through the woods brings you to a lovely boardwalk overlook! One of the best views along the Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore!
You’ll love this historic village with the best rock-finding beach around!
12 locals recommend
Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven RoadYou’ll love this historic village with the best rock-finding beach around!
Ready for a nice hike? This well-kept trail leads to two beautiful overlooks. Well-marked with options for a shorter or longer hike.
25 locals recommend
Alligator Hill Trail
Stocking RoadReady for a nice hike? This well-kept trail leads to two beautiful overlooks. Well-marked with options for a shorter or longer hike.
Day trip to Traverse City
A fun day trip for shopping, dining, and a dip in the bay to cool down. Great nightlife as well!
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
A fun day trip for shopping, dining, and a dip in the bay to cool down. Great nightlife as well!