What's Leelanau County like?
Leelanau County is a welcoming destination where you can spend time checking out its coffee shops. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. A stop at other sights like Leelanau Sands Casino and Historic Fishtown will create memories.
Where are the best places to stay in Leelanau County?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Leelanau County:
The Sylvan Inn, in Glen Arbor
Convenient to Lake Michigan- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Dune Climb Inn, in Empire
Empire hotel in national park- Free parking • Free WiFi
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge, in Suttons Bay
Hotel with sportsbook, near Leelanau Sands Casino- Free parking • Free WiFi • Casino • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Empire Lakeshore Inn, in Empire
City-center motel, steps from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
Maple Lane Empire, in Empire
Motel with private beach, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore- Free parking • Garden • Central location
What is there to see around Leelanau County?
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (20.4 mi/32.9 km from the city center)
- Lake Michigan (133.2 mi/214.4 km from the city center)
- Historic Fishtown (5 mi/8 km from the city center)
- Manitou Island Transit (5 mi/8.1 km from the city center)
- Van's Beach (5.1 mi/8.2 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Leelanau County?
- Leelanau Sands Casino (2.6 mi/4.2 km from the city center)
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum (19.9 mi/32.1 km from the city center)
- 45 North Vineyard & Winery (1.8 mi/2.9 km from the city center)
- Aurora Cellars (1.9 mi/3.1 km from the city center)
- Boathouse Vineyards (3.8 mi/6.1 km from the city center)
Other Popular Leelanau County Attractions
- Grand Traverse Bay
- Christmas Cove Beach
- Lake Leelanau
- Crystal River
- Glen Lake