Katy’s guidebook Leland & Northport: Live like a local
Food scene
The Cove
111 W River StSuper laid back riverside grill and bar!
This is a super cool historic shanty, that comes with some of the best sandwiches Northern Michigan has!
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StThis is a super cool historic shanty, that comes with some of the best sandwiches Northern Michigan has!
Trish's Dishes
407 S Main StA super great breakfast spot only open 9am-2pm!
The Riverside Inn
302 E River StMake reservations! It is such a treat to eat here.
If you want a nice breakfast, lunch or anything in between. This is a great cafe to stop in at! Coffee, pastries and breakfast all day. 7am-3pm
25 locals recommend
New Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo StIf you want a nice breakfast, lunch or anything in between. This is a great cafe to stop in at! Coffee, pastries and breakfast all day. 7am-3pm
A great local spot for donuts and more! Such a cute place to hangout in, or grab a donut to go. Summer and Fall donuts? Yes please.
34 locals recommend
Barb's Bakery
112 Mill StA great local spot for donuts and more! Such a cute place to hangout in, or grab a donut to go. Summer and Fall donuts? Yes please.
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StSome of the best ice cream around!
Wraps, subs, burgers and baskets! This has many options of America styled food. Great for family or large groups!
34 locals recommend
Dick's Pour House
103 W Philip StWraps, subs, burgers and baskets! This has many options of America styled food. Great for family or large groups!
This is a great restaurant for small and large groups. Sit outside, grab a drink and relax while munching on some food. They do online orders as well!
35 locals recommend
V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph StThis is a great restaurant for small and large groups. Sit outside, grab a drink and relax while munching on some food. They do online orders as well!
Knot Just a Bar
5019 N West Bay Shore DrA great place to grab some lunch or dinner!
Activities
This is one of my favorite spots to hangout and sight see! There are a lot of cool shops and cafes around here, the beach is beautiful as well!
84 locals recommend
Fishtown
203 W River StThis is one of my favorite spots to hangout and sight see! There are a lot of cool shops and cafes around here, the beach is beautiful as well!
A great beach day for the family! Take some snacks (clean up after yourself) and hangout for as long as you'd like!
48 locals recommend
Peterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park RoadA great beach day for the family! Take some snacks (clean up after yourself) and hangout for as long as you'd like!
Such a cool spot to stop at with the family or friends. Great wines, and amazing cheeses.
6 locals recommend
IDYLL FARMS
10901 E Peterson Park RdSuch a cool spot to stop at with the family or friends. Great wines, and amazing cheeses.
Are you hoping to relax in the michigan breeze all summer? Well, why not here? A must see!
29 locals recommend
Leelanau State Park
15310 N Lighthouse Point RdAre you hoping to relax in the michigan breeze all summer? Well, why not here? A must see!
A great little shop for the ones who want to bring a piece of michigan home with them!
Enjoy Michigan
104 West Nagonaba StreetA great little shop for the ones who want to bring a piece of michigan home with them!
Christmas Cove Beach
East Christmas Cove RoadA great beach to bring the friends and family!
A great part of your day if you want to stop by this historical lighthouse.
55 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum
15500 Lighthouse Point RoadA great part of your day if you want to stop by this historical lighthouse.
Lighthouse West Natural Area: Leelanau Conservancy
14999 North Cathead Bay DriveAnother great place to have an adventure!
If you love a good tennis match, come play here! This is a great park to play games, hangout, workout and more. Ice skating in the winter, and basketball in the spring, come and join the fun!
6 locals recommend
Braman Hill Recreation Area
10001 E Melkild RdIf you love a good tennis match, come play here! This is a great park to play games, hangout, workout and more. Ice skating in the winter, and basketball in the spring, come and join the fun!
A must for shopping! He is one of our favorite local artists.
6 locals recommend
Benjamin Maier Ceramics
104 N Main StA must for shopping! He is one of our favorite local artists.
Wineries
Baia Estate Winery Bottle Shop
107 West Nagonaba StreetA wine store for the ones who want to take a bottle home!
Super cozy, great wine and beautiful atmosphere!
12 locals recommend
Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms
9825 E Engles RdSuper cozy, great wine and beautiful atmosphere!
Not only do they have great wine, but they have a great coffee bar as well. Which is great for the ones who don't feel like drinking. Get a charcuterie board, an espresso or a tall glass of wine, and relax in their beautiful contemporary lounge chairs.
12 locals recommend
Dune Bird Winery
5620 North Manitou TrailNot only do they have great wine, but they have a great coffee bar as well. Which is great for the ones who don't feel like drinking. Get a charcuterie board, an espresso or a tall glass of wine, and relax in their beautiful contemporary lounge chairs.
Make a reservation online, this is a great winery to go to! They have amazing outdoor seating that is truly dreamy, or if you're up for a long walk there is a 3 mile trail through their gorgeous vineyards!
41 locals recommend
45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 E Horn RdMake a reservation online, this is a great winery to go to! They have amazing outdoor seating that is truly dreamy, or if you're up for a long walk there is a 3 mile trail through their gorgeous vineyards!
This is a stunning winery! Make a reservation for tasting, you can pair with food, or you can even pair with choices of chocolates. (yes please!)
24 locals recommend
Aurora Cellars
7788 E Horn RdThis is a stunning winery! Make a reservation for tasting, you can pair with food, or you can even pair with choices of chocolates. (yes please!)
Verterra has such amazing views, of the vineyard, and of Lake Michigan. Definitely come here on your wine tour!
12 locals recommend
Verterra Winery
103 E River StVerterra has such amazing views, of the vineyard, and of Lake Michigan. Definitely come here on your wine tour!
Boathouse Vineyards
115 St Mary's StSuper cool spot! Make this a priority on your wine tour.
A most iconic wine cellar! If you have yet to be here, you are surely in for a treat.
14 locals recommend
Leelanau Wine Cellars Ltd
7161 N West Bay Shore DrA most iconic wine cellar! If you have yet to be here, you are surely in for a treat.
Such a cute spot to stop at while driving into Suttons Bay or Traverse city! Support this local family, and taste great wines!
Nathaniel Rose Wine
1865 N West Bay Shore DrSuch a cute spot to stop at while driving into Suttons Bay or Traverse city! Support this local family, and taste great wines!