From biking local wineries to kayaking area rivers and lakes, here are 6 of our favorite ways to discover the treasures of the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula.
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Bike to Local Wineries | Bike the Leelanau Trail from Suttons Bay to Shady Lane Cellars and savor a glass of chilled pinot gris.
You can also bike to these wineries:
- Black Star Farms
- Mawby
- BigLittle Wines
- Ciccone Vineyard
Paddle the Crystal | Kayak the sandy-bottomed, shallow Crystal River in Glen Arbor. View local kayak and canoe trips through Crystal River Outfitters.
Enjoy Movie Night | Take in a movie at the darling, historic Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay.
Head to the Farmers Market | Fill your basket with just-picked goodness at the county’s smaller, less-crowded weekly farmers markets. There are five markets throughout the area; visit the Leelanau Farmers Markets website for days and times.Â
Go Gallery Hopping | Gallery-hop your way around the peninsula for fine art, crafts and folk art. There are many more to explore, but a few favorites include Sleeping Bear Gallery in Empire and Glen Arbor Artisans.Â
Hit the Bike Trails | Take on the trails in Leelanau’s marquee mountain bike destination, Palmer Woods Forest Preserve.