Leland

Leland is a village in Leelanau County, Michigan (also known as the Leelanau Peninsula on the shore of Lake Michigan. Leland is the site of the oldest and largest Ottawa village on the Leelanau Peninsula named Mishi-me-go-bing, "the place where canoes run up into the river to land, because they have no harbor". European settlement began when the Antoine Manseau family came from North Manitou Island in 1853.

Get around

• Leland Township Marina. A harbor of refuge with water, electricity (30- and 50-amp service), restrooms, showers, gasoline, diesel, pump-out, ice, boat launch. 

See

• 1 Leland Historic District (Fishtown). A fishing village dating from the mid-19th century that retains a historic air and a small commercial fishing industry.  
• Leelanau Historical Society Museum. (updated Jan 2020)

Buy

• Aurora Borealis Designs Jewelry. Crafts beach glass & silver jewelry. 
• Becky Thatcher Designs & Annex Gallery. Original jewelry from stones and gems and gallery with art work of Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman. 
• Main Street Gallery. Features the work of many regional artists. 

Eat

• The Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern. On the banks of the Leland River has a casual 100 seat bar and a dining room overlooking the river. Known for Bluebird style whitefish, cinnamon rolls and an extensive wine list. 
• The Village Cheese Shanty. In Fishtown is a local favorite with big and tasty sandwiches on pretzel bread. 
• The Riverside Inn. On the river, it features fine dining and an excellent wine list. 

Drink

• The Cove. In Fishtown, it features the best views of Lake Michigan in town. 
• Leelanau Wine Trail. Offers numerous wineries for wine tasting and touring. 

Sleep

• The Leland Lodge, 565 E Pearl St, ☏ +1 231-239-6176. In-house restaurant. Rooms and cottages, Smoke-free and pet-friendly. From $160. (updated May 2018)

Go next

• North & South Manitou Islands. In Lake Michigan and accessed from Leland for hiking and camping. The islands are part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.