Hannah & Austin

September 21, 2024 • Lake Leelanau, MI, USA

Hannah & Austin

September 21, 2024 • Lake Leelanau, MI, USA

We wanted to let y'all in on the best kept secret of the Midwest -- Leelanau Peninsula! We highly encourage you to extend your stay to get the most from this area. When you have free time, please use this list to help lead you to places of natural wonder, amazing culinary spots, and places to sit back and relax. Unwind Up North!


If you plan on spending time in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore please go to their site for a required $25 Standard parking pass. Link here

Nature

Dune Climb

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6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA
(231) 326-4700

Doing the dune climb is a right of passage. A short ride from Glen Arbor, this is an easy activity to tack on, even if you aren't able to extend your stay! Trying running up without stopping, we dare you.

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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance

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S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI 49630, USA

Want to get a dose of nature without having to actually hike? Take this scenic drive and pop out at overlooks along the way.

Treat Farm Trail

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south 49630, 6748 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI 49630, USA

This is Austin's favorite trail! After he completes the treat farm trail, he gets himself a little sweet treat at Grocer's Daughter!

Bay View Trailhead

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High Trail, Maple City, MI 49664, USA

This is Jane's (Mother of the Bride) favorite place to hike! A woodland walk with the best overlook over the meadows inland and the glittering lake beyond.

Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead

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W Sleeping Bear Dr, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA

This is Erica's (Maid of Honor) favorite trail! And take it from her -- as a former Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Service member -- she knows the best trails!

Food/Drink

Art's Tavern

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6487 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA
(231) 334-3754

If the Beckers are ever eating out in Glen Arbor -- it's usually here for the burgers and local brews! It is our favorite restaurant in town, but remember to bring your bills! They are cash only.

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate Shop

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Michigan 22, 11590 S Lacore St, Empire, MI 49630, USA
(231) 326-3030

This is Austin's favorite place in the entire peninsula :)

Farm Club

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10051 Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
(231) 252-3079

This restaurant takes the concept of farm to table to a new level.

Tandem Ciders

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2055 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, USA
(231) 271-0050

Amazing place to expand your knowledge of ciders, all are made from local apples and lead you into the amazing world of dry cider. Order the pickled eggs to accompany your cider -- don't question it.

Blustone Vineyards

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780 N Sylt Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653, USA
(231) 256-0146

One of the best wineries in the region!