Guidebook for Northport and around the County
Sightseeing
This is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Northport and for a secluded beach walk.
Not for the faint of heart, quite a steep walk back up the stairs.
48 locals recommend
Peterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park RoadThis is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Northport and for a secluded beach walk.
Not for the faint of heart, quite a steep walk back up the stairs.
2 Public beaches, a playground and music in the park on Fridays during summer months
13 locals recommend
G. Marsten Dame Marina (Northport Harbor)
105 Rose St2 Public beaches, a playground and music in the park on Fridays during summer months
Nice beach on Lake Michigan with an easy access. A few stairs.
32 locals recommend
Christmas Cove Beach
East Christmas Cove RoadNice beach on Lake Michigan with an easy access. A few stairs.
Fun trails in the woods with paths to Lake Michigan. Mini sandunes for the kids to play.
Usually not crowded but take your bug spray for the woods walk in the summer months.
29 locals recommend
Leelanau State Park
15310 N Lighthouse Point RdFun trails in the woods with paths to Lake Michigan. Mini sandunes for the kids to play.
Usually not crowded but take your bug spray for the woods walk in the summer months.
Leelanau State Park Observation Platform
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Pyramid Point
This is my kids favorite spot to take visitors
l love this hilly, curvy drive up to the top of the dunes where you can have a picnic lunch and enjoy the view
66 locals recommend
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway l love this hilly, curvy drive up to the top of the dunes where you can have a picnic lunch and enjoy the view
Food scene
Speaks for itself. It's under new management, so hope it's still as yummy. Cinnamon twirl donuts are my favorite. (Not the twists)
34 locals recommend
Barb's Bakery
112 Mill StSpeaks for itself. It's under new management, so hope it's still as yummy. Cinnamon twirl donuts are my favorite. (Not the twists)
Sanders Hot Fudge Cream Puffs!
And they are known for their burger and fried cauliflower.
43 locals recommend
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou TrailSanders Hot Fudge Cream Puffs!
And they are known for their burger and fried cauliflower.
The Riverside Inn
302 E River StOne of my favorite dinner restaurants in the county.
The Cove
111 W River StA view of the dam and the river and Lake Michigan!
Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph StNice small outside seating area
Knot Just a Bar
5019 N West Bay Shore DrOn Omena Bay, sit on back deck!
Art Gallery
The Painted Bird
216 N St Joseph StMany local artists
Recreation and Sports
Northport Creek Golf Course
355 West 8th StA couple of blocks behind the house
New Restaurant
This restaurant is fairly new and hours are limited.
Bowling alley for the kids!
8 locals recommend
Northport Fitness
109 E Nagonaba StThis restaurant is fairly new and hours are limited.
Bowling alley for the kids!
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StNew Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo StCoffee, Bread from the Nine Bean Rows!
North Country Grill and Pub
420 N St Joseph StNice outdoor area, and good chowder.
Grocery Store
Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th StTom's Food Market
105 E Nagonaba StOryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StFlowers
Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick
12401 E Freeland RdField of Flowers North
610 North Warren StreetChristine has bouquets cut and sells for 10.00
2 blocks directly behind house