Local Area Activities

2013

Leelanau & Traverse City                              

Wine Events in the Area

 

 Sip and Savor May 3, 4, 5th

 

 

Empire 

May 17-18

Asparagus Festivle                                   

 

 

Traverse City                                                             

Traverse Wine & Art Festival

Weekend of June 22, 2013                                                 

3:00 to 10:00 PM

National Cherry Festival

June 29 to July 6, 2013

 

 

Leland Chamber  (Fish Town)                                                    

July 4th  Parade Leland

Annual Leland Art Fair                             July 13,  2013   10:00 to 5:00                                   

 

Cedar Annual Polka Festival                                

 July 4,5,6,7 

Port Oneida Fair August

Suttons Bay Art Fair  Aug 3th and 4th.                         

Lake Leelanau, Barbeque-n Blues Festival Sept. 5th

Photo courtesy of Watta Bite Charter Fishing

Watta Bite Charter Fishing Sunrise, daytime, and sunset fishing charters on beautiful Lake Michigan with Watta Bite Charter Fishing. It's the ultimate sportsman adventure and fun for the whole family. We fish anywhere the fishing is good, including Traverse City, East and West Grand Traverse Bay, Leland, Empire and more, covering all of Leelanau County.

Leelanau Sands Casino Located 5 miles from Wild Cherry Resort and 20 miles north of Traverse City on M-22 in Peshawbestown, Michigan. Featuring your favorite slot machines from nickel to $100 denominations, Black Jack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Roulette, and Craps. Leelanau Sands is your year-round action attraction!

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Riverside Canoe Trips Riverside Canoe Trips, since 1964, offers the best FAMILY river trips in Michigan. What other trip has shallow clear water, ends at a beautiful sandy beach, and goes through a National Lake shore Park, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore encompasses a 60 km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. The park was established primarily for its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena.

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Grand Traverse Balloon Rides Come fly with us over the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay Area in one of our multi-colored, seven-story tall hot air balloons. Enjoy beautiful flights in any of the four seasons. Let your experienced F.A.A. Certified Pilots take you floating effortlessly above the tree tops for panoramic views of the magnificent lakes and surrounding countryside of Northern Michigan.

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Leelanau County Golf Courses Leelanau Golf is a treat for golfers of any skill level. Even if you have a poor game, the views of Leelanau county at the various courses will take the pain away!

Beach Water sports Beach Water sports is Northern Michigan's Choice for Watercraft rentals! We invite you to browse our watercraft available for rent. Whether you are vacationing or just looking for a day of fun, we have the perfect rental for you.

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Photo courtesy of Leelanau Peninsula Vintners

Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Links to Leelanau County Wineries & Vineyards. Also news & events and lots of great info about the great wineries in Leelanau County.

Leelanau County Shopping Here's some links to some great local stores: Suttons Bay Shopping Leland Shopping Northport/Omena Shopping

Photo courtesy of Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce

Photo courtesy of Traverse Tall Ship Sailing

Traverse Tall Ship Sailing Join us aboard the schooner Manitou, one of the largest sailing vessels on the Great Lakes. Enjoy a unique adventure back in time as you discover the beauty of Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan from the deck of this majestic sailing vessel. Tall ship sailing daily from West Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.

Leelanau Charter Fishing Click the link above for the Leelanau Chamber of Commerce Charter Fishing Listings.

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Photo courtesy of Traverse Bay Parasail

Traverse Bay Parasail Come fly about the crystal blue waters of East Grand Traverse Bay. Our boat is specially designed for ascending fliers directly from the back of the boat, so you can fly dry. The duration of the boat ride lasts approximately one and a half hours, accommodating up to six people per ride. Each flier is aloft approximately 10-12 minutes. Tandem rides available.

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TART Trails Offers safe and accessible trails for non-motorized recreation activities including walking, jogging, biking, cross-country skiing, inline skating and nature study for all age