Guidebook for Leelanau County
Food Scene
There are a number of wonderful restaurants and eateries in the area!
The Riverside Inn
302 E River St9 Bean Rows Restaurant
303 N St Joseph StCroissants!!!
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou TrailGet the fried chicken!
The Leland Lodge
565 Pearl StOutdoor seating with a view.
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StBest Sandwiches around!
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StLocavore treat
Wren the Butcher has a new location in the heart of Suttons Bay! Located at 303 N St Joseph Street. Stop by and check out the menu!
32 locals recommend
Wren
303 N St Joseph StWren the Butcher has a new location in the heart of Suttons Bay! Located at 303 N St Joseph Street. Stop by and check out the menu!
Amazing pizza, if you are gluten free they have cauliflower crust!
24 locals recommend
Nittolo's Pizza
104 Main StAmazing pizza, if you are gluten free they have cauliflower crust!
Nittolo's Pizza
104 Main StGreat seafood and steaks! Make a reservation.
One of our favorite places to eat and enjoy in Leelanau! It's a gathering place to celebrate the land, honest food, and community.
Nestled in Leelanau County, Farm Club is a farm, brewery, restaurant, bakery and market place. We are located 7 miles from downtown Traverse City and easily accessed by the TART trail. At Farm Club, we invite you to come out, explore the land, and linger over quality food and drink.
89 locals recommend
Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveOne of our favorite places to eat and enjoy in Leelanau! It's a gathering place to celebrate the land, honest food, and community.
Nestled in Leelanau County, Farm Club is a farm, brewery, restaurant, bakery and market place. We are located 7 miles from downtown Traverse City and easily accessed by the TART trail. At Farm Club, we invite you to come out, explore the land, and linger over quality food and drink.
Parks & Nature
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4755 N Manitou TrailGreat views with a family-friendly hike
23 locals recommend
Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
1639 North Manitou TrailGreat views with a family-friendly hike
Houdek Dunes Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
5959 N Manitou TrailEasily accessible local hike
Van's Beach
205 Cedar Stlocal beach access in Leland
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Iconic Hike
Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph StBeach access with boat launch and playground for the kiddos
Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay TrailEssentials
Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th StNJ's Grocery
115 W Philip StTry the Indian food!
Leland Mercantile Co
102 N Main StLocal grocery and general store in Leland
Drinks & Nightlife
Hop Lot Brewing Company station
Great food, great atmosphere, local brewery
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdLocal Cider House
Aurora Cellars
7788 E Horn RdRight around the corner, beautiful views, delicious wines
MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
4519 Elm Valley Rdlocal bubbly wine!
Everything from local wines to small cafe, scenic views
65 locals recommend
Black Star Farms Suttons Bay
10844 E Revold RdEverything from local wines to small cafe, scenic views
Leelanau Wine Cellars Ltd
7161 N West Bay Shore Drwinery plus restaurant right in Omena
Blustone Vineyards
780 N Sylt RdBeautiful view and great tasting wine
Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveFun place for everyone!
Sightseeing
Fishtown
203 W River StFishing village turned shopping villiage
Lighthouse Point Road
Lighthouse Point RoadLighthouse at the very tip of the Leelanau Peninsula
Entertainment & Activities
The Bay Theatre
214 N St Joseph StLocal Theatre with excellent sound system!
Arts & Culture
Celebrating it's 35th year representing Northwest Michigan's
Premiere Artists! After becoming the lucky owners of a home at 309 South Main Street, Anna and Daniel met Malcom Chatfield, who then owned Main Street Gallery next door. Malcom founded Main Street Gallery in the 1980s and was ready to retire to tending his gardens and enjoying more of Leelanau County. He offered to sell the gallery to Anna and Daniel, who acquired it in 2018. Main Street Gallery is now part of Heartmonic and managed by Cece Chatfield, Malcom’s sister. Make a visit to the gallery to appreciate the fine art for sale there from wonderful artists, and enjoy the sculpture garden on the river behind the gallery and 309 South Main Street!
Main Street Gallery Leland
307 S Main StCelebrating it's 35th year representing Northwest Michigan's
Premiere Artists! After becoming the lucky owners of a home at 309 South Main Street, Anna and Daniel met Malcom Chatfield, who then owned Main Street Gallery next door. Malcom founded Main Street Gallery in the 1980s and was ready to retire to tending his gardens and enjoying more of Leelanau County. He offered to sell the gallery to Anna and Daniel, who acquired it in 2018. Main Street Gallery is now part of Heartmonic and managed by Cece Chatfield, Malcom’s sister. Make a visit to the gallery to appreciate the fine art for sale there from wonderful artists, and enjoy the sculpture garden on the river behind the gallery and 309 South Main Street!
Nestled in the heart of charming downtown Leland, MI, visitors to Leelanau County list Benjamin Maier Ceramics gallery as a "must-see" destination stop in their travels. For the past 18 years, Ben has showcased his handmade wood, soda fired and gas pieces made in his kilns just north of Traverse City. Stop by during our summer season, or schedule a viewing with the artist at his studio during the winter months.
6 locals recommend
Benjamin Maier Ceramics
104 N Main StNestled in the heart of charming downtown Leland, MI, visitors to Leelanau County list Benjamin Maier Ceramics gallery as a "must-see" destination stop in their travels. For the past 18 years, Ben has showcased his handmade wood, soda fired and gas pieces made in his kilns just north of Traverse City. Stop by during our summer season, or schedule a viewing with the artist at his studio during the winter months.
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching community life through the arts.
Art Everywhere! The Glen Arbor Arts Center is a destination for creativity and a catalyst for community collaborations that engage and inspire.
7 locals recommend
Glen Arbor Arts Center
6031 S Lake StThe Glen Arbor Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching community life through the arts.
Art Everywhere! The Glen Arbor Arts Center is a destination for creativity and a catalyst for community collaborations that engage and inspire.