Things To Do
Pyramid Point Trail
Amazing hike and views from the top of the dunes.
Sleeping Bear Dunes - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Wonderful views from the top of the dunes! You can take the scenic drive and stop at lookout points along the way. The Dune Overlook stop is what you are looking for. Note this is not the dune climb but is better than the dune climb as it overlooks Lake Michigan. This can be driven to and doesn’t require the physical nature of the Pyramid Point trail or the dune climb stop. However you can walk down to Lake Michigan from the dune overlook and climb back up which is a physical adventure.
Leland (Fishtown)
Fishtown! Fun little town to visit if you are out on the peninsula.
Good Harbor Bay
Beach spot from our headline photo. Get there early, and bring some firewood and s'mores for watching the sunset.
North Bar Lake
Amazing little lake with a beach connection to Lake Michigan
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Leelanau is Michigan's wine country. There are wineries a plenty throughout the peninsula. A few of our favorites are Shady Lane Cellars (grood wine and great outdoor tasting room), Mawby (bubbles!,), and Black Star Farms (grab some cheese and meats here).
Suttons Bay Bikes
Rent some bikes and take them on a wine tasting tour or just enjoy the nearby trails.
Hickory Hills Frisbee Golf
Make sure to stop by Tilly's Party Store right down the road for trail sodas and frisbee golf discs. Local in town favorite frisbee golf
Sunset Watersports Inc
Rental Boats and Jetskis if you want to spend a day on the lake
Golf
https://www.golfadvisor.com/articles/summer-golf-in-northern-michigan-breaking-down-the-10-best-golf-resorts
Turtle Creek Casino (Main Ent)
If you feel like it. Let it roll. Gotta sister casino, the Leelanau Sands close to the wedding venue
Rare Bird Brewpub
Our favorite brewpub, soon to be your favorite.
Shady Lane Cellars
One of our favorite local wineries. Soon to be one of your favorites - enjoy the outdoor tasting room and yard games.
Boathouse Restaurant
One of our favorite restaurants in the area. Don't miss the forage board!
Beacon Lounge
A favorite martini lounge. Go to the top floor! Best views in town for a drink.
Tandem Ciders
Great spot to grab a drink and take a break from wine tasting.
Art's Tavern
Our favorite, soon to be your favorite. Only takes cash. Great place to stop by when you are visiting the Sleeping Bear or Pyramid Point dunes.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
The best mini-golf course ever made. There is a Dairy Queen next door, BTW. NBD.
Sleeping Bear Dunes - Dune Climb
Dune Climb, lightly physical, and fun times. Overlooks Glen Lakes, but can extend this and walk to a Lake Michigan overlook (take water for that)
Bijou by the Bay
Traverse City loves that Film. Michael Moore started a film festival, around 10 years ago. This building was converted into a cozy theater showing fun flicks and the occasional blockbuster.
Fine Art Walk
Random event being held in Downtown TC Saturday.
Platte River - tubing or kayaking
Fun times!! Might need to schedule about 3-4 hours for this. Try to leave a second car at the end to speed up finishing. Also some shorter option.
Crystal River - Kayak
Beautiful river that is usually not as busy as Platt River. Takes about 2 hours to Kayak
The Chef's In
In the top 2 for best sandwiches in TC.
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
The other of the top 2 sandwiches in TC area.
MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
Supplier of the bubbly for the area. Nice tasting experience on a hot day