Sleeping Bear Dunes

Explore Michigan’s Serene Coast

The hills, dunes, valleys, shoreline, small lakes, and streams which you'll see throughout the area were formed by the…

Discover Things to Do

Clear blue waters, rolling woodlands, and 65 miles of pristine sand invite visitors to get outside and enjoy…

Sleeping Bear Stories Blog

A locally curated collection of writings with a perfect mix of topics to help you plan an upcoming trip or simply enjoy…

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Sleeping Bear Dunes

Named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” on ABC’s Good Morning America, its no wonder why so many people flock to Sleeping Bear Dunes every year! Come see why our location is so unique. Relax and give way to the uncommon pleasures of tranquil, naturally beautiful settings that many of our locations have to offer.

Many visitors enjoy stopping off for an ice cream cone, and then driving the smaller local roads to appreciate the wide range of flora and fauna in Leelanau County.

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Overlook #9

8 hours ago

September Forecast Calls for Wine Tasting, Bicycle & Lighthouse Tours

6 minute read

Warm days and crisp nights make it a great time to experience the beauty of early autumn around the Sleeping Bear Dunes region. Delight in bike riding, wine tasting, and sightseeing during September, when the sun still shines brightly and the Milky Way bursts with stars. Goldenrod sets the…

National Park Enthusiast 5 days ago

Annual Manitou Island Day

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The Leelanau Historical Society (LHS) is gearing up for its Annual Manitou Island Day Trip, which will take place on South Manitou Island on Monday, September 9, 2024. Per Leelanau Historical Society and Museum Executive Director, Kim Kelderhouse, the program was born in the early 1990’s as a…

16 days ago

An Evening Float on the Platte (and, What to Watch For!)

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One of the highlights of summer is floating, kayaking or canoeing the Platte River down to the mouth of it spilling out into Lake Michigan. But as summer cools, it’s time to change it up and try an evening float instead. The water is still warm, but the evening is a different experience - one…