Things to Do in Northern Michigan

Welcome to Leelanau County, a picturesque peninsula boasting 100 miles of shoreline, beaches and views to go with it. Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City combine to deliver Michigan’s top vacation destination. Take advantage of the area’s range of outdoor recreation, award-winning food and drink options and a constant stream of festivals and events. Paddle or float her tropical-like waters, roam her expansive beaches, or explore the charm of her many villages. End each day celebrating spectacular sunsets and be amazed by the blanketing of stars in the night’s sky. You will quickly see why its name means ‘Land of Delight’.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Looking down from atop one of the many dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Traverse City

Aerial view of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, and the Grand Traverse Bays

Hiking

Pyramid Point Trail Meadows During the Summertime

Biking

Locals Riding Their Bikes Along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Beaches

Blue Skies Over Traverse City's East Bay

Boating & Watersports

Family Enjoying River Tubing in Northern Michigan

Food, Wine & Beer

Dinner At the Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant

Arts & Entertainment

Live Performance at the Interlochen Center for the Arts

Festivals & Events

People Gathering At the Traverse City Film Festival