Northport, MI
Food scene
Coffee and grab-n-go offerings, including vegetarian and breakfast sandwiches. Perfect for an impromptu picnic at the harbor. Local pastries (almond, chocolate croissants and cookies) from 9 Bean Rows bakery.
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New Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo StCoffee and grab-n-go offerings, including vegetarian and breakfast sandwiches. Perfect for an impromptu picnic at the harbor. Local pastries (almond, chocolate croissants and cookies) from 9 Bean Rows bakery.
This market is a short, 3-minute drive north of the cottage. Seasonal vegetables and fruit including corn on the cob, blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, zucchini. Fresh-baked pies and cookies.
Bells of Christmas
11200 North Mill StreetThis market is a short, 3-minute drive north of the cottage. Seasonal vegetables and fruit including corn on the cob, blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, zucchini. Fresh-baked pies and cookies.
Seasonal outdoor, pet-friendly seating with a large outdoor fireplace for chilly nights.
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The Mitten Brewing Company
112 W Nagonaba StSeasonal outdoor, pet-friendly seating with a large outdoor fireplace for chilly nights.
The long dirt road is typical of entering a leelanau county farm. This fully organic farm offers wine/whiskey tastings, snacks, and fresh eggs for purchase. Farm tours available via Airbnb Experiences!
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Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms
9825 E Engles RdThe long dirt road is typical of entering a leelanau county farm. This fully organic farm offers wine/whiskey tastings, snacks, and fresh eggs for purchase. Farm tours available via Airbnb Experiences!
Perfect-sized Friday market with so much to offer. Local artists display landscape-inspired stationary and crafts. Plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits, pastries, drink mixes, and various spiced nuts.
Northport Farmers' Market
2 Main StPerfect-sized Friday market with so much to offer. Local artists display landscape-inspired stationary and crafts. Plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits, pastries, drink mixes, and various spiced nuts.
Sushi and other asian-inspired dishes in downtown Traverse City - reservations recommended.
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Red Ginger
237 E Front StSushi and other asian-inspired dishes in downtown Traverse City - reservations recommended.
Delicious french fare in a cottage setting. A remote location in the county. Higher-priced menu and unique experience. This would be a good stop on the way back from a visit to the Dunes in Empire. A perfect special occasion restaurant.
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La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm RdDelicious french fare in a cottage setting. A remote location in the county. Higher-priced menu and unique experience. This would be a good stop on the way back from a visit to the Dunes in Empire. A perfect special occasion restaurant.
Christmas Cove Farms
11573 N Kilcherman RdNearby farm with many apple varieties. Opens mid-September.
Off-the-beaten-path cidery offering cider varieties in a beautiful setting.
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Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdOff-the-beaten-path cidery offering cider varieties in a beautiful setting.
Lovely co-op in Traverse City (2 locations). Deli, local dips, hummus, sandwiches to go, hot bar, gluten-free items, top-notch vegetable selection.
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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StLovely co-op in Traverse City (2 locations). Deli, local dips, hummus, sandwiches to go, hot bar, gluten-free items, top-notch vegetable selection.
Highly-acclaimed restaurant in Traverse City, featuring farm-to-table gourmet fare.
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The Cook's House
115 Wellington StHighly-acclaimed restaurant in Traverse City, featuring farm-to-table gourmet fare.
Beautiful outdoor patio with live music in summertime. Meat-heavy menu but there is usually one vegetarian option. Cozy and charming indoor atmosphere.
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Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph StBeautiful outdoor patio with live music in summertime. Meat-heavy menu but there is usually one vegetarian option. Cozy and charming indoor atmosphere.
Fresh catches of whitefish, lake trout, and salmon from the big lake -- in addition to smoked fish.
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Carlson's Fishery
205 River StFresh catches of whitefish, lake trout, and salmon from the big lake -- in addition to smoked fish.
Seated tasting room with snacks. Dogs welcome on outdoor patio. Reservations recommended.
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MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
4519 Elm Valley RdSeated tasting room with snacks. Dogs welcome on outdoor patio. Reservations recommended.
Gorgeous setting with outdoor bar overlooking fields and crops while you wait for your table. No reservations -- just show up and enjoy the scenery while you wait for delicious farm-to-table appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Great people watching!
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveGorgeous setting with outdoor bar overlooking fields and crops while you wait for your table. No reservations -- just show up and enjoy the scenery while you wait for delicious farm-to-table appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Great people watching!
Hop Lot is known for its iconic village of intimate igloos. Igloo reservations—for 2–6 people—are recommended. Visitors to the beer garden can also take advantage of one of Hop Lot’s five fire pits.
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Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrHop Lot is known for its iconic village of intimate igloos. Igloo reservations—for 2–6 people—are recommended. Visitors to the beer garden can also take advantage of one of Hop Lot’s five fire pits.
Unique gathering space (winery with espresso bar and other non-alcoholic options available also) with kid-friendly environment.
Dune Bird Winery
Unique gathering space (winery with espresso bar and other non-alcoholic options available also) with kid-friendly environment.
Market 22
497 E Harbor HwyNorth Country Grill and Pub
420 N St Joseph St9 Bean Rows Bakery
9000 E Duck Lake RdThe Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StSights and activities
Sweet gift shop with specialty (and stylish) items such as dog leashes, camping cooking accessories, small grills, jewelry (think porcupine quill earrings and necklaces).
Porcupine
102 W Nagonaba StSweet gift shop with specialty (and stylish) items such as dog leashes, camping cooking accessories, small grills, jewelry (think porcupine quill earrings and necklaces).
Northport marina harbor, including play structure for kids, roped-off swim area with sandy bottom in lake Michigan, grills, large lawn with shady areas and music in the park friday nights throughout Summer.
Marina Park
Bay StreetNorthport marina harbor, including play structure for kids, roped-off swim area with sandy bottom in lake Michigan, grills, large lawn with shady areas and music in the park friday nights throughout Summer.
Beautiful ceramics from local potter Ben Maier. Worth a visit to see his talented take on vases, dishes, and statement pieces.
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Benjamin Maier Ceramics
104 N Main StBeautiful ceramics from local potter Ben Maier. Worth a visit to see his talented take on vases, dishes, and statement pieces.
Historic Fishtown is a quaint locale in Leland, situated where the Leland River meets Lake Michigan. Shops and beautiful views.
Leland River
Historic Fishtown is a quaint locale in Leland, situated where the Leland River meets Lake Michigan. Shops and beautiful views.
Beautiful beach just a few minutes' drive north. Public access, bring dogs on leashes for a long walk along the shore. I recommend you take the back roads to this beach! You will pass by some orchards, hills, and fields. Directions are in the cottage manual.
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Christmas Cove Beach
East Christmas Cove RoadBeautiful beach just a few minutes' drive north. Public access, bring dogs on leashes for a long walk along the shore. I recommend you take the back roads to this beach! You will pass by some orchards, hills, and fields. Directions are in the cottage manual.
The breathtaking leelanau state park and lighthouse is just an 8-minute drive north of the cottage. Many excellent hiking options here and in the surrounding area.
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Leelanau ríkisgarður
15310 N Lighthouse Point RdThe breathtaking leelanau state park and lighthouse is just an 8-minute drive north of the cottage. Many excellent hiking options here and in the surrounding area.
This goat farm just north of the cottage produces many of the local cheeses in leelanau county. Tours available in certain months.
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IDYLL FARMS
10901 E Peterson Park RdThis goat farm just north of the cottage produces many of the local cheeses in leelanau county. Tours available in certain months.
Rocky, beautiful beach just north of the cottage. Visit at sunset for unbeatable views. The park also has grills, children's playpark, and an overlook on the bluff. In order to reach the beach there is a staircase built into the bluff with many steps. I recommend you take the back roads to this beach from the cottage! You will pass by some orchards, hills, Idyll Farms goat farm, and gorgeous fields. Directions are in the cottage manual.
East Peterson Park Road
East Peterson Park RoadRocky, beautiful beach just north of the cottage. Visit at sunset for unbeatable views. The park also has grills, children's playpark, and an overlook on the bluff. In order to reach the beach there is a staircase built into the bluff with many steps. I recommend you take the back roads to this beach from the cottage! You will pass by some orchards, hills, Idyll Farms goat farm, and gorgeous fields. Directions are in the cottage manual.
Cali's women's clothing store and home store in Traverse City is a fun stop for casual cotton clothing and stylish home accents. Bohemian flair.
Cali's
242 E Front StCali's women's clothing store and home store in Traverse City is a fun stop for casual cotton clothing and stylish home accents. Bohemian flair.
Rental equipment available here, including bikes, paddle boards, boats, water mats. Outdoor apparel too.
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North Shore Outfitters
119 S Waukazoo StRental equipment available here, including bikes, paddle boards, boats, water mats. Outdoor apparel too.
Right around the corner from the cottage is an excellent, solar-powered, 9-hole golf course. You will come across typical northern Michigan vegetation including birch groves and cattails. Beautiful scenery and you may even see a coyote or two!
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Northport Creek Golf Course
355 West 8th StRight around the corner from the cottage is an excellent, solar-powered, 9-hole golf course. You will come across typical northern Michigan vegetation including birch groves and cattails. Beautiful scenery and you may even see a coyote or two!
The ‘Northern Loop’ vineyards are closest to the cottage, but the whole trail is worth visiting!
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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
10781 E Cherry Bend RdThe ‘Northern Loop’ vineyards are closest to the cottage, but the whole trail is worth visiting!
Sleeping Bear Dunes is an awe-inspiring sight. The scenic drive at the dunes is crowded during summer months but still well worth the 45-minute drive.
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Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout
Empire Bluff TrailSleeping Bear Dunes is an awe-inspiring sight. The scenic drive at the dunes is crowded during summer months but still well worth the 45-minute drive.