Itinerary Ideas

Vacation Ideas For Lake Michigan And Leelanau County

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The national park and towns surrounding Glen Arbor offer a host of activities, events, and places that visitors "must see"...whether you're traveling here for the first time or the fiftieth. To help you plan your trip, you'll find a collection of itineraries and suggestions for day trips, afternoon exploration, and adventurous activities.

Area Highlights

A paddle boat on Lake Michigan

On The Water

For boaters, both power and sail, the combination of Lake Michigan and 26 inalnd lakes…

Twilight overlooking Lake Michigan

Manitou Islands

Just a short boat ride from Leeland, you‘ll find North and South Manitou islands. A…

An aerial shot of South Manitou Lighthouse

Lighthouses

The portion of Lake Michigan east of the Manitou Islands from Frankfort to Northport is…

A covered bridge of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Outdoor Recreation

Voted the Midwest's "Number One Nature Escape for Families" by the readers…

A group of women shopping

Shopping

A truly unique aspect about this area is the shopping. Off of every little side street and…

A concert as the sun sets

Arts & Culture

Northern Michigan is known for world-class natural resources and small-town charm. With…

Coast Guard Boat Station

Museums

Whether you want to explore the history of our region’s first peoples; learn about…

Kids in the pool

Things To Do With Kids

There are plenty of things that should appeal to most little ones around here…