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"It was one of the best places we have been in the US." Huitang, Junni & Ning, Beijing, China
"This place is unforgettable." Daniela, Vorese, Italy
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| Outdoors | Arts & Museums | Wining & Dining | Golf | Shopping | Entertainment |
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Explore the Leelanau Peninsula!
Join the Cherry Blossom Tour and the Vintners' "Spring Sip &
Savor" wine tastings in May.
Lounge or swim all summer at one of the most beautiful beaches in
the world, just feet from the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast......and
you don't even cross a road.
Enjoy a striking color tour in the fall, or walk on the beach for miles and watch a magnificant sunset. Mix with the regulars in Glen Arbor. Have a drink or a burger at the legendary Art's Tavern just down the road from us, follow the wonderful aroma of coffee another block to the Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company, grab a special treat at Cherry Republic, wander Tiny Treasures, find a special piece of jewelry at Becky Thatcher's, share poetry around the bonfire with the Beach Bards on Friday nights, savor a Lakers Shake in Burdickville, and find terrific casual wear right next door at "Momentum."
Or, for those who fell in love with Imagine That, the wonderful children's boutique that was formerly next door, has now returned to Glen Arbor on Lake Street.
There's a great article that catches the flavor of northern Michigan and the Leelanau Peninsula by R.W. Apple Jr. of the New York Times called Up North: Michigan's Flavorful Vacationland [07/30/03] (link will open in new window)
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Outdoors.
Hike, bike the 13-mile Glen Lake loop, simply sightsee at the extraordinary Sleeping Bear Dunes; or enjoy the many parks and wonderful lighthouses around the peninsula. Fish, sail, boat or canoe our waters. Or spend a morning at a unique bird sanctuary with the well known Kay Charter. And M-22, which passes the inn and circles the Leelanau Peninsula through most of the villages and open spaces, is so exceptional that it has been designated a Scenic Heritage Route. Why not travel its length, stopping along the way just to take in the sights all the way to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at the tip, around to Sutton's Bay and back. It is stunning any time, and spectacular in the fall. Then cross over to South Manitou Island on the Manitou Island Transit Ferry from Leland's Fishtown. Here time has stopped and another lighthouse is waiting for you.
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Wining & Dining.
See the Leelanau Peninsula while you assemble your picnic from such stops as Stone House Bread or Carlson's smoked fish in Leland, the Leelanau Cheese Company , Hansen's Grocery or the Silvertree Deli in Sutton's Bay, the Riverside Deli (the cherry chicken salad sandwiches are the best) or Thyme Out for unique desserts right here in Glen Arbor, and, not to be missed, the cherry-pecan sausage at Pleva's in Cedar.
Then make a wine tasting stop or two. There are nearly a dozen wineries in the county.
In the evening, dine at wonderful restaurants, such as Trattoria
Funistrada around Big Glen Lake in Burdickville (called
the best new restaurant of 2001 by Traverse magazine), the Benchwarmers
Sports Bar few miles away in Maple City, Cedar Rustic Inn
a little further in Cedar, for the "special occasion" the completely
renovated, historic North
Centennial Inn (formerly Leelanau Country Inn) with fabulous
food by the owner/chef from LaBecasse. Other great spots include
The Manitou at Cedar Landing south of Empire, and The
Bluebird Bar & Restaurant (a traditional spot) in Leland.
Or try a new restaurant The
Manor on Glen Lake. Opened in 2006 by the former owners
of LeBear, the Glen Manor is a "white table cloth" venue in
a vintage setting on the south side of Little Glen Lake.
If you are venturing into Traverse City for the day or evening, we have additional recommendations. Try the wonderful Trattoria Stella Italian restaurant (be sure to ask for directions from the innkeeper), Sleder's Tavern for the best burgers and "country" atmosphere around (again, ask), or Amical's French cuisine on Front Street.
Let us make reservations for you when you are booking your room or cottage. We know about discounts at many of our favorites (or yours) in the off-season, and preferred seating in prime season. |
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