Trip planning
A Weekend in Leelanau
A flexible two-day Leelanau itinerary: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor, followed by Leland, Fishtown, and time beside the water.
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MICHIGAN’S LEELANAU PENINSULA
Explore the
Leelanau Peninsula.
Lake Michigan views, small-town afternoons, and roads worth taking slowly. Find your next favorite part of Leelanau.
INDEPENDENT GUIDE · ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHY · ROOM TO WANDER
Welcome to VisitLP. Start with a few good ideas, then leave room for the places and moments that make the trip yours.
LESS PLANNING. MORE TIME UP NORTH.
Make a weekend of it.
With the family
Leelanau With the Family
Practical family trip ideas with manageable outing choices, meal breaks, weather alternatives, and questions to ask before a beach or trail day.
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Trip planning
An Unhurried Leelanau Road Trip
Three flexible regional drives linking Sleeping Bear scenery, Leland, and the northern peninsula without turning every town into a rushed stop.
Read the guideCOME FOR THE VIEW. STAY FOR THE DETAILS.
What sounds like your kind of day?
Beaches & outdoors
Sleeping Bear Dunes: A First-Visit Plan
Start with one main experience: climb sand, walk to a bluff view, or follow a scenic drive. Then add a town stop and leave room for weather. A first visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes does not need to include everything.
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Towns & history
Fishtown in Leland: A Waterfront Visitor Guide
Start with the shanties beside the Leland River, then leave time for lunch, shops, and a walk through town. Fishtown works best as the center of an unhurried Leland visit, with room to notice the details between stops.
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Beaches & outdoors
Crystal River Kayaking: Plan a Glen Arbor Paddle
The Crystal River offers a different view of the Glen Arbor area: close to the water, with wooded banks and bends that slow the pace. Plan around current river conditions and your group’s comfort, then leave time to enjoy town afterward.
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Food & wine
Leelanau Wine Tasting: Plan a Relaxed Day
A satisfying Leelanau wine day leaves room for conversation, a meal, and the landscape between stops. Choose a small cluster of tasting rooms, arrange transportation first, and confirm each visit before setting out.
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Beaches & outdoors
Petoskey Stones in Leelanau: What to Look For
A stone-covered Lake Michigan beach invites a slower kind of outing. Learn to recognize the Petoskey stone pattern, choose a place where access and collecting are allowed, and enjoy the search without expecting a guaranteed find.
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Towns & history
Leelanau Lighthouses: Mainland and Offshore Views
Leelanau’s lighthouse photographs tell several different stories. Grand Traverse Lighthouse is a mainland destination near Northport; South Manitou and North Manitou Shoal Light require a separate understanding of island and offshore access.
Read the guideONE PENINSULA. MANY REASONS TO STOP.
Find your favorite town.
Leland
Fishing shanties, river views, and time to browse.
Explore the town ↗Glen Arbor
A town stop for your Sleeping Bear day.
Explore the town ↗Empire
Start with the dunes and a Lake Michigan view.
Explore the town ↗
Suttons Bay
Leave time for the village and nearby wine country.
Explore the town ↗Northport
Make a day of the northern peninsula.
Explore the town ↗
Lake Leelanau
Take an inland turn and explore at your pace.
Explore the town ↗BUILD A DAY THAT FEELS LIKE YOU
A view. A meal. A little time.
Choose one place you are excited to see. Add a meal nearby. Keep the rest flexible enough to enjoy the journey.
CARRY A LITTLE UP NORTH WITH YOU
For the days between visits.
Michigan and Leelanau designs inspired by the places you love.
Fishtown in Leland, Michigan
A Fishtown harbor scene celebrates Leland’s fishing boats, weathered shanties, and waterfront charm.
45th Parallel Sign in Michigan
A Michigan 45th Parallel sign design for anyone who loves the journey Up North.
Petoskey Stone Michigan
Michigan’s two peninsulas filled with the distinctive texture of Petoskey stones.
Original designs by David, the creator of VisitLP. Purchases support his work. The linked storefront handles orders and shows current products, sizes, and prices.
INDEPENDENT. PERSONAL. ALWAYS EXPLORING.
Built from a love
of this place.
VisitLP grew from David’s love of the Leelanau Peninsula and the photographs collected along the way. It is an independent guide for people who want to enjoy the area and discover the places that make it special.
FOR THE PLACES THAT MAKE LEELANAU SPECIAL
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