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.

3 days ago

Enjoy Art Exhibits, Harvest Festivals This Fall

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Leaf peeping for red, gold, and crimson treetops is the main attraction in October. Outdoor hikes, wine tours, and fall festivals add to the splendor of autumn. It’s almost like a second summer, only we’ve traded swimsuits for sweatshirts and beach days for bonfires. Autumn weekends…

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Overlook #9

23 days ago

September Forecast Calls for Wine Tasting, Bicycle & Lighthouse Tours

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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…

25 days ago

HOOKED: The Art of Fishing Highlights Region’s Love Affair With Fishing

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September signals the start of the annual salmon run as the days turn shorter and the water turns cooler. Sportsmen and anglers flock to the Sleeping Bear Dunes region to fish bays and inlets and wade in the Platte and Betsie Rivers. Oliver Art Center in Frankfort has organized an exhibit…