The Area: Leelanau Peninsula
Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula extends northward into Lake Michigan with the main lake on one side and Grand Traverse Bay on the other side. Only 5 to 7 miles wide, the peninsula has the feel of an island — there’s water everywhere you turn, including several lakes at the center of the peninsula.
Lake Leelanau includes two bodies of water, usually referred to as North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau—covers about 8,608 acres (35 km2) and lies within Leelanau County. Eagle’s Point Retreat is located on a secluded peninsula at the very south end of South Lake Leelanau.
Top things to do in Leelanau
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This is one of the Leelanau Peninsula’s most popular attractions. The federally protected national lakeshore is home to massive sand dunes formed by glacial sand deposits. These sand dunes have been a point of interest for centuries, eventually becoming part of the National Park System in 1970.
Kayak Down The Crystal River
The town of Glen Arbor, Michigan, sits on a strip of land between Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. The Crystal River connects the two lakes.
Travel Back In Time In Fishtown
Are you curious about what life was like when the Leelanau Peninsula was just a collection of fishing villages? Travel back in time to the early 1900s when you visit Fishtown in Leland, Michigan, on the western side of the peninsula.
Wine Tasting Throughout Leelanau County
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail includes 24 award-winning wineries. From the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes to the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay- all within a short distance of Eagles Retreat!
Bike Riding/ Walking Trail
Bike riding/ walking trail just out the door of Eagles Point Retreat. The Leelanau Trail is just down the road and is a 17-mile paved trail to Suttons Bay and Traverse City.