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Home » Michigan » Michigan Restaurants and Activities » Northern Michigan ActivitiesSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore lies along a 35-mile 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 glacier phenomena. The Lakeshore also contains many cultural features including an 1871 lighthouse, three former Life-Saving Service/Coast Guard Stations and an extensive rural historic farm district. The Manitou Islands are accessible by passenger ferry from Leland.
The village of Leland
This village, bordered by Lake Michigan to the west and Lake Leelanau to the east, is a charming town filled with shops and plenty of outdoor recreational activities. Rent a kayak and cruise along Lake Leelanau, enjoy a fishing charter trip or watch the boats come into historic Fishtown (a rustic fishing village that now houses shops, galleries and art studios).
Traverse City
This city at the base of the Grand Traverse Bay is a popular tourist destination in the winter and summer. Enjoy a picturesque drive along Old Mission Peninsula, taste wine at some of the area's many wineries, shop along the streets of Traverse City, or enjoy the many recreational activities from sailing to golfing.
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