Guidebook for Northport
Food Scene
Barb's Bakery
112 Mill StThe local am hangout. Grab one of their famous cinnamon twists.
Great for brunch or a just a treat from the ice-cream stand anytime.
57 locals recommend
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StGreat for brunch or a just a treat from the ice-cream stand anytime.
The gold standard. Pricier, but well worth every penny. Guaranteed to be a meal you'll remember for years. Reservations recommended.
65 locals recommend
Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph StThe gold standard. Pricier, but well worth every penny. Guaranteed to be a meal you'll remember for years. Reservations recommended.
A local institution. You haven't truly experienced the area without a trip to Fischers.
43 locals recommend
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou TrailA local institution. You haven't truly experienced the area without a trip to Fischers.
Iconic sandwich shop in Fishtown. Perfect for a picnic lunch at the beach. Call in your order ahead or expect to wait a bit.
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StIconic sandwich shop in Fishtown. Perfect for a picnic lunch at the beach. Call in your order ahead or expect to wait a bit.
Parks & Nature
Check out the unforgettable view from the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at the very tip of the Leelanau Peninsula.
29 locals recommend
Leelanau State Park
15310 N Lighthouse Point RdCheck out the unforgettable view from the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at the very tip of the Leelanau Peninsula.
Great hiking, skiing, and beaches. Trails can get pretty buggy in the summer season, so plan accordingly.
14 locals recommend
Leelanau State Park — Hiking Trailhead
Densmore RoadGreat hiking, skiing, and beaches. Trails can get pretty buggy in the summer season, so plan accordingly.
Easy hiking near a peaceful, quiet lake. Also great for kayaking, fishing, and birding. No motorized boats.
10 locals recommend
Kehl Lake Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
12625 North Kehl RoadEasy hiking near a peaceful, quiet lake. Also great for kayaking, fishing, and birding. No motorized boats.
Easy hiking through a nice variety of terrain with stunning lookout over Lake Michigan. Great spot for birding year round, but particularly during migration.
Lighthouse West Natural Area: Leelanau Conservancy
14999 North Cathead Bay DriveEasy hiking through a nice variety of terrain with stunning lookout over Lake Michigan. Great spot for birding year round, but particularly during migration.
No trip to the Leelanau is complete without visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The options are vast, so do a little research ahead of time to figure out which activities/locations are best for you.
29 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 West Front StreetNo trip to the Leelanau is complete without visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The options are vast, so do a little research ahead of time to figure out which activities/locations are best for you.
Arts & Culture
Features the art, culture, and history of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and has a great gift shop that highlights a range of local artisans.
Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center
2304 N West Bay Shore DrFeatures the art, culture, and history of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and has a great gift shop that highlights a range of local artisans.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, a great view, and some of the best wine on the peninsula.
19 locals recommend
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
6530 S Lake Shore DrFriendly, knowledgeable staff, a great view, and some of the best wine on the peninsula.
Great staff, a huge selection of wines at affordable prices, and one of the best views around.
17 locals recommend
Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room
5019 N West Bay Shore DrGreat staff, a huge selection of wines at affordable prices, and one of the best views around.
Can't beat the vibes here. And you'd be hard pressed to find better cider anywhere.
63 locals recommend
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdCan't beat the vibes here. And you'd be hard pressed to find better cider anywhere.
Brewery with full food menu. Great for families, with outdoor tables, games, fire pits, etc. Casual and fun.
21 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company station
Brewery with full food menu. Great for families, with outdoor tables, games, fire pits, etc. Casual and fun.
Stunning views, solid wine, and live, outdoor music during the summer (check for availability). Grab at least one bottle of Ad-lib before you leave!
30 locals recommend
Blustone Vineyards
780 N Sylt RdStunning views, solid wine, and live, outdoor music during the summer (check for availability). Grab at least one bottle of Ad-lib before you leave!
Entertainment & Activities
Cutest little u-pick flower farm. In season, they are always open; as they advertise, “if there is enough light to see by, you can cut!”
9 locals recommend
Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick
12401 E Freeland RdCutest little u-pick flower farm. In season, they are always open; as they advertise, “if there is enough light to see by, you can cut!”
Alpers Berry Farm, U-pick (thornless!) raspberries at very reasonable prices. Season varies but generally runs from mid-July through mid-August, with u-pick seven days a week from 10-6. Call ahead to check availability: 231-271-6656. And since you’re practically there already, why not head just a little further around the bend to Tandem Ciders to toast your successful pickings?
1785 N Setterbo Rd
1785 North Setterbo RoadAlpers Berry Farm, U-pick (thornless!) raspberries at very reasonable prices. Season varies but generally runs from mid-July through mid-August, with u-pick seven days a week from 10-6. Call ahead to check availability: 231-271-6656. And since you’re practically there already, why not head just a little further around the bend to Tandem Ciders to toast your successful pickings?