Leelanau County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A white house, a lighthouse, and a red kayak on a sandy beach.
A white building with a red roof and an American flag.
A calm marina with boats docked, clear blue water, and a wooden pier.
A colorful glass sculpture garden with various shapes and figures, including a dragon and owls, in front of a turquoise house.
A beach with people walking and relaxing.

Popular cities in Leelanau County

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, green hills, and a dirt path.
Glen Arbor
Known for Dining, Shopping and Beaches
Come to Glen Arbor and enjoy its dining, beaches and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Glen Lake
  • Crystal River
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
A coastal landscape with a sandy path, dense greenery, and a clear view of the ocean.
Empire
Known for Friendly people, Hiking and Coffee
Escape to relaxing Empire! Enjoy its hiking, coffee and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Little Glen Lake
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, green hills, and a dirt path.
Suttons Bay
Known for Lakes, Family-friendly and Beaches
Experience romantic Suttons Bay: its beaches, lake views, coffee and more!
A calm river with boats docked, a wooden bridge, and buildings with thatched roofs.
Leland
Known for Dining, Chocolate and Lakes
Experience romantic Leland: its dining, lake views, beaches and more!
A sandy beach with people standing on the slope overlooking the sea.
Maple City
Known for Family-friendly, Dining and Shopping
Maple City awaits: its dining, beaches, natural setting and more!

Stay near popular Leelanau County attractions