Local Interest

Leelanau County Amenities — by Virginia Roberts — last modified September 8, 2011 6:54 PM

Links to Leelanau County parks, museums, libraries, and more

Suttons Bay — by Virginia Roberts — last modified August 31, 2011 6:17 PM

Suttons Bay is the gateway to Leelanau County and lies midway up the eastern shore of Leelanau Peninsula. This year ‘round coastal village has a quality all its’ own…specialty shops, galleries, unique dining experiences, b&b’s and historic inns make this place a truly ‘walkable village’. Marina Park is an ideal spot for a family day at the beach. The schoolship schooner, Inland Seas, is docked on the south side of the marina. With hiking trails at Bahle Park and the TART trail on the edge of town, you can bike, hike or run to your hearts’ content. Surrounded by rolling vineyards you will find yourself in the heart of Michigan wine country.

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians — by Virginia Roberts — last modified August 31, 2011 6:16 PM

The GTB are the people of the Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa) the Ojibwa (Chippewa) and Bodowadomi (Pottawatomi) people. Located 4 miles north of Suttons Bay on M-22 in Peshawbestown, it is home to Eyaawing Museum, Leelanau Sands Casino, and the annual Pow Wow, held every year the third weekend in August.