Leelanau County, Michigan
Land of Delight

Leelanau is a county as well as a peninsula located in northern lower Michigan. It is defined by hundreds of miles of sandy beaches and harbors, this "northern paradise" stretches more than 31 miles at its widest, and is surrounded by Lake Michigan on its west and Grand Traverse Bay on its east. A drive around Leelanau will take your breath away with the world class views of water, islands, and the rolling hills and dunes.

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Leelanau County has...

clear, fresh water everywhere!
recreational opportunities galore!
small businesses and charming villages
a moderate northern climate
and much, much more!

Water, Water, Everywhere

Eight percent of the total surface of Leelanau is water. That's equal to 29.5 square miles! There are 98 miles of Great Lakes Shoreline in the county.

Leelanau has 142 fresh water inland lakes and ponds, plus 58 miles of streams. These offer some of the best resources for water sports anywhere in the country.

Recreation

The area's recreation is unsurpassed. You can enjoy biking, world class golf, beautiful beaches, and cross country and downhill skiing.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park features hiking and nature trails in addition to a great dunes hill climb.

Charming Villages, Shopping & Dining and other Businesses

After a day's adventure, eat at one of the many wonderful restaurants.

A majority of the businesses in the county are directly related to the tourist industry and are small, family owned firms. Leelanau is dotted with quaint, progressive towns that expand and contract with the seasons. Use the following links to learn more about each village:

We also boast convenience to the area's hub of Traverse City and full flight service at the Cherry Capital Airport

Wonderful Northern Climate

The moderating effect of Lake Michigan creates a unique climate for the peninsula. This makes the region a highly productive area for agriculture,

allowing farmers to grow exceptional quality fruit and vegetables. Leelanau County is the number one cherry producing county in Michigan, ranks 5th in the state for apple production, and only California and New York rank ahead in wine production.

This is a great area to live or own a vacation home. Visit Leelanau.Com to find out more about this wonderful area.

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