THE VILLAGE OF NORTHPORT – This wonderful area is worth the drive! Travel north from Suttons Bay along the M-22 corridor that curves around the bay through vineyards and orchards to the beautiful town of Northport. At the very northern tip, this quaint town offers you art galleries, shops,roadside stands, a marina that welcomes large and small boats, parks and sandy beaches. Check out the not-to-be-missed dog parade every summer. Music in the park every Friday night in the summer. Tucker’s is the local spot for bowling and dining in this fantastic new establishment. Pick up gifts while you’re going through town too. Don’t forget to stop at the friendly Barb’s Bakery that offers yummy cinnamon rolls and a steaming cup of coffee or the Eat Stop for a great lunch. Visit the Leelanau State Park just north of the village with fantastic views of Lake Michigan or spend some time at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse and state park.Also not to be missed Peterson Park and Christmas Cove for their beautiful Manitou views on sugar-sand beaches. There are many things happening in Northport summer-fall-spring-winter so check out local calendars for dates. You won’t regret the drive to this beautiful wonderful place.
THE VILLAGE OF OMENA is your perfect lakeside village on the way to Northport. Peaceful and tranquil is how to describe this vacation destination with it’s pristine private beaches. On the east side of the Leelanau Peninsula on Grand Traverse Bay, this oasis of beautiful waterfront and nature surround you. Have lunch at the little waterfront park with the kids, visit the Tamarack gallery or Leelanau Peninsula Wine Cellars with their award-winning wines! Don’t forget to stop at Glenn’s roadside stand for local bags of fresh picked apples or cherry products. Yum!
