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.