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Read the full story »Businesses of the Glen Lake, Glen Arbor, Empire and the Sleeping Bear Dunes areas, home to Big and Little Glen Lakes, The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the quaint towns of Glen Arbor and Empire. Whether you seek pristine beaches, hiking, water sports, superb art & music, majestic sunsets, museums, unique shopping, great food, fine wine, antiques or just an overall perfect place for a vacation get-away, our area offers something for everyone. Plan your next visit soon!
Stores and Shops in Leland Michigan including the famous Fishtown. Leland is very pedestrian-friendly. In only a few blocks, you can visit fifty stores, four upscale restaurants and many smaller food establishments. Buildings from the early 1900’s that have been beautifully restored and maintained give businesses a wonderful character and uniqueness. Retail establishments include art galleries, specialty shops and clothing stores. Visitors can dine indoors or several restaurants offer deck seating overlooking the Leland River which winds from Lake Leelanau into Lake Michigan past an historic boathouse, the Riverside Inn and historic homes. As you walk through the village, you’ll be treated to a wonderful display of flowers in private gardens and in the Village Green, one of three public parks near the center of the Village that includes a rose garden.
Shopping in Downtown Suttons Bay. Enjoy our charming shopping district which is home to over 25 retailers and an historic theater playing current-run movies. Here you will find a wide variety of unique items in stores that make an effort to bring an exceptional experience to their customers. Unique science and nature toys, good books, fine clothing, home furnishings, gourmet foods and Michigan-made treasures will delight the senses. Bring home something special to remind you of your getaway.
See why so many people are having more fun, what food they’re eating (and what and how to make all this stuff) plus great stories to read aloud (or by yourself if you dare) around the campfire. Vacations at the family cottage are all about food, fun, fishing, boating and having fun on the water. And families.