Kathryn’s guidebook
Food scene - Leelanau Peninsula
Our favorite places around the Peninsula.
Farm-to-table restaurant with strong hipster vibes. Great food!
Tip: rent an e-bike in Suttons Bay and ride to Farm Club passing vineyards along the way.
50 moradores locais recomendam
Farm Club
10051 South Lake Leelanau DriveFarm-to-table restaurant with strong hipster vibes. Great food!
Tip: rent an e-bike in Suttons Bay and ride to Farm Club passing vineyards along the way.
Large beer garden with firepits, nestled amongst the trees. They offer heated igloos in the winter (reservations recommended).
71 moradores locais recomendam
Hop Lot Brewing Co.
658 S W Bay Shore DrLarge beer garden with firepits, nestled amongst the trees. They offer heated igloos in the winter (reservations recommended).
Best croissants outside of Europe! Get a quiche, pastry, croissant, or breakfast sandwich then head to beach in Suttons Bay. A wonderful way to start your day!
13 moradores locais recomendam
9 Bean Rows
5441 N Overlook RdBest croissants outside of Europe! Get a quiche, pastry, croissant, or breakfast sandwich then head to beach in Suttons Bay. A wonderful way to start your day!
Our favorite brunch spot! High quality ingredients, many homemade dishes, indoor/outdoor seating. Very quaint experience.
29 moradores locais recomendam
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 East Nagonaba StreetOur favorite brunch spot! High quality ingredients, many homemade dishes, indoor/outdoor seating. Very quaint experience.
Beaches
Small, sandy, secluded beach -- great for quick dip in the water or picnic. This is the closest beach to the mini-dome.
Hendryx Park
Small, sandy, secluded beach -- great for quick dip in the water or picnic. This is the closest beach to the mini-dome.
Expansive views of the Good Harbor Bay and the Manitou Islands. Great for a day at the beach or long walks on the beach (miles).
17 moradores locais recomendam
Good Harbor Bay Beach
6748 S Dune HwyExpansive views of the Good Harbor Bay and the Manitou Islands. Great for a day at the beach or long walks on the beach (miles).
Rock hunter's paradise with scenic overlook on the bluff and a beautiful walk down to the beach.
Note: this is a rocky beach; no sand
17 moradores locais recomendam
Peterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park RoadRock hunter's paradise with scenic overlook on the bluff and a beautiful walk down to the beach.
Note: this is a rocky beach; no sand
Sandy beach on Lake Michigan with quaint beach houses, just NW of Northport. Great for a picnic or swimming.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Christmas Cove Beach
12801 N Island View DrSandy beach on Lake Michigan with quaint beach houses, just NW of Northport. Great for a picnic or swimming.
Sandy beach with blue waters, overlooking vineyards. Located in the town of Suttons Bay with easy access to food and shopping.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Suttons Bay Beach
416 Front StSandy beach with blue waters, overlooking vineyards. Located in the town of Suttons Bay with easy access to food and shopping.
TC Food Scene
4 food trucks, a Mexican restaurant, and bar with indoor/outdoor seating. Fun, casual, place to gather and linger.
106 moradores locais recomendam
The Little Fleet
448 East Front Street4 food trucks, a Mexican restaurant, and bar with indoor/outdoor seating. Fun, casual, place to gather and linger.
Great spot for sushi. Can be a great place for a couples date, but also smart casual.
73 moradores locais recomendam
Red Ginger
237 East Front StreetGreat spot for sushi. Can be a great place for a couples date, but also smart casual.
Hiking
Quiet hike with amazing overlook of Lake Michigan.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
1639 N Manitou TrailQuiet hike with amazing overlook of Lake Michigan.
Pyramid Point Trailhead
Popular, scenic hike near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
One of the most iconic views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and South Bar Lake below.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Empire Bluff Trailhead
One of the most iconic views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and South Bar Lake below.
Conselho para os viajantes
Não perca
Bike Rentals (e-bikes)
If you enjoy cycling, renting a bike or e-bike in Suttons Bay and riding along the Leelanau Trail is a great way to spend an afternoon. Ride from Suttons Bay to Farm Club and stop by Shady Lane Cellars and other vineyards along the way. Finish back in Suttons Bay and grab a beer at Hop Lot.
Ride Leelanau or Suttons Bay Bikes offer high quality bike for rent.
Não perca
Wintertime @ the vineyards
Many vineyards offer pre-set dinners with wine pairing, prepared by talented chefs, and offer an intimate atmosphere.
Shady Lane Cellars allows snow shoeing and cross-country skiing through its vineyard. And they offer warm soup and wine in the winter. (note: the mini-dome has snow shoes that are free to use for our guests)