the little perch guidebook
Food scene
Excellent outdoor and indoor dining! Our favorite place to grab an ice cream and gifts!
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetExcellent outdoor and indoor dining! Our favorite place to grab an ice cream and gifts!
Pizza and more! Order before, pick up and eat while watching the sunset over Lake MI
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Empire Village Inn
11601 S Lacore RdPizza and more! Order before, pick up and eat while watching the sunset over Lake MI
Live outdoor music all summer long! Order food next door at the Stone Oven and enjoy LABC local craft beer and cider
57 abantu bendawo batusa
Lake Ann Brewing Company
6535 First StLive outdoor music all summer long! Order food next door at the Stone Oven and enjoy LABC local craft beer and cider
Good Harbor Grill
6584 Western AveDelicious breakfast! Great meals and service all day!
Tiffanys Cafe
10213 W Front StIce cream!
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore StChocolate chocolate chocolate!
Awesome stop for the whole family! Outdoor seating, live music and yard games.
116 abantu bendawo batusa
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrAwesome stop for the whole family! Outdoor seating, live music and yard games.
Great food, shopping and gathering place. Stop in on your way to or from Traverse City.
89 abantu bendawo batusa
Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveGreat food, shopping and gathering place. Stop in on your way to or from Traverse City.
Order early to get a pretzel bread sandwich! They sell out! Cash only.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StOrder early to get a pretzel bread sandwich! They sell out! Cash only.
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveLocal favorite and cash only! Must get: fried perch!
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadSo close and SO good! Make reservations early!!!
La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm RdHappy Hour on the deck is our fav!
The Mill Glen Arbor
Coffee and cafe. Dining coming soon!
Shopping
Books books and more books!!! Lots of local authors and insights about Leelanau County. My favorite bookshop!
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Cottage Book Shop
5989 S Lake StBooks books and more books!!! Lots of local authors and insights about Leelanau County. My favorite bookshop!
Gwen Frostic Prints
5140 River RdLocal artist legend: great place for gifts!
Cottonseed Apparel
6501 Western AveCuuuuuuuuuuute clothes and accessories!
Our friends Melissa and Liz (sisters) run and own this amazing yarn shop in Cedar. Be sure to stop in because there's so much more than yarn!
Wool and Honey
9031 S Kasson StOur friends Melissa and Liz (sisters) run and own this amazing yarn shop in Cedar. Be sure to stop in because there's so much more than yarn!
Learn to surf Lake MI right in Empire! Great shop for all your paddle board and water needs.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak
10228 W Front StLearn to surf Lake MI right in Empire! Great shop for all your paddle board and water needs.
Our children's favorite store! Great for science and nature fanatics!
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Enerdyne
223 N St Joseph StOur children's favorite store! Great for science and nature fanatics!
While in Cedar, stop in and learn more about the Cedar's Polish beginnings.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Polish Art Center
8994 S Kasson StWhile in Cedar, stop in and learn more about the Cedar's Polish beginnings.
"The store features furniture, home goods, canvas and print photography, Kristin’s originals, prints and cards, quartz dome lamps, map rocks...."
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Glen Arbor Artisans
5956 S Ray St"The store features furniture, home goods, canvas and print photography, Kristin’s originals, prints and cards, quartz dome lamps, map rocks...."
So many treasures! Great place to find something small to take back home.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Secret Garden
10206 W Front StSo many treasures! Great place to find something small to take back home.
Sightseeing
National headquarters! Stop in to learn more about the area and hiking, beaching places!
303 abantu bendawo batusa
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StNational headquarters! Stop in to learn more about the area and hiking, beaching places!
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadJaw dropping views and easy uphill hike
Kayaks, bikes and more! Rentals always available.
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdKayaks, bikes and more! Rentals always available.
One of Leelanau County's best kept secrets! Absolutely stunning! It's a must see during high summer and there's a wonderful gift shop, too.
Bohemian Lavender Farm
8181 S Shimek RdOne of Leelanau County's best kept secrets! Absolutely stunning! It's a must see during high summer and there's a wonderful gift shop, too.
Glen Craft Marina & Resort
6391 S Lake StBoat rentals available
Must go for the sunset! Give yourself plenty of time to get there, it's a long, slow drive through beautiful hardwoods with lots of scenic stops along the way. #9 must see!
66 abantu bendawo batusa
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayMust go for the sunset! Give yourself plenty of time to get there, it's a long, slow drive through beautiful hardwoods with lots of scenic stops along the way. #9 must see!
Dune Climb Lot station
Must do! Climb the dunes!
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff TrailGorgeous hike!
Beach
Volleyball, swimming, playground equipment and picnic areas. South Bar lake is just across the street with more swim access and another playground for smaller children.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Empire Beach
Volleyball, swimming, playground equipment and picnic areas. South Bar lake is just across the street with more swim access and another playground for smaller children.
Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay TrailLots of sandy beach and clear water for swimming
City/town information
Small, beautiful coastal town along Lake Michigan. Must go to the Farmer's Market on Tuesday morning starting at 9
83 abantu bendawo batusa
Glen Arbor
Small, beautiful coastal town along Lake Michigan. Must go to the Farmer's Market on Tuesday morning starting at 9
Strong beach vibes and a beautiful library! Farmer's Market Saturday morning.
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Empire
Strong beach vibes and a beautiful library! Farmer's Market Saturday morning.
Biking
Our favorite place to mountain bike! Trails for all levels.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Palmer Woods Forest Reserve
4715-5999 S Wheeler RdOur favorite place to mountain bike! Trails for all levels.
So many trail heads to hop on and enjoy for miles and miles and miles of biking around the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes!
Heritage trail
So many trail heads to hop on and enjoy for miles and miles and miles of biking around the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes!
Movies
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwyDrive-in movie theater! Great summer tradition!