Guidebook for Maple City
Food Scene
Pegtown Station
8654 S Maple City Rd Great pizza and cherry pancakes!
Market 22
497 E Harbor HwyGreat pizza!
The Foothills Cafe & Motel
7097 S Dunns Farm RdExcellent cherry pancakes!
Life is a big bowl of CHERRIES (when you're on vacation in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore).
55 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetLife is a big bowl of CHERRIES (when you're on vacation in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore).
Fishtown
203 W River St Scenic, historic, smoked fish, and shopping!
Good Harbor Grill
6584 Western AveExcellent soups, salads and sandwiches, etc.
Excellent coffee and lattes, plus pastries. Great way to start the day.
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company
6443 W Western AveExcellent coffee and lattes, plus pastries. Great way to start the day.
Tiffanys Cafe
10213 W Front StDo you take ice cream with your sunset?
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadFine dining meals for dinner.
The Fusion
300 Main StExcellent American-Asian "Fusion" cuisine, including Sushi!
Fabulous modern Mexican food, homemade tamales, tortillas ... excellent food and fun atmosphere.
51 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Spanglish
1333 Yellow DrFabulous modern Mexican food, homemade tamales, tortillas ... excellent food and fun atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent burgers, full menu, and full bar. Fun atmosphere with jukebox -- not suitable for a quiet romantic dinner.
72 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveExcellent burgers, full menu, and full bar. Fun atmosphere with jukebox -- not suitable for a quiet romantic dinner.
Essentials
Great selection of high quality produce, including local wine, and all other grocery categories.
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Anderson's Glen Arbor Market
6545 Western Ave Great selection of high quality produce, including local wine, and all other grocery categories.
Gabe's Country Market
8647 S Maple City RdPleva's Meats
Delicious locally made hot dogs and sausages as well as other items.
E-Z Mart
9988 W Front StGas, snacks, beverages, essentials, video rental.
Arts & Culture
More local art. Find them online for details about hours, showings, etc.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Glen Arbor Arts Center
6031 S Lake St More local art. Find them online for details about hours, showings, etc.
Take in some local art as you stroll down Front Street in Empire. Great collection!
Sleeping Bear Gallery
10085 W Front St Take in some local art as you stroll down Front Street in Empire. Great collection!
Empire Area Museum
11544 Lacore RdRainy day? Soak up some local history at the Empire Museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Canoeing or kayaking the Crystal River is a must!
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdCanoeing or kayaking the Crystal River is a must!
You can ride from Empire to Port Oneida on this paved, groomed, dedicated bike and pedestrian trail. It passes through the Sleeping Bear Dunes "Dune Climb" parking lot. Weaves through Glen Haven and Glen Arbor. Start and stop anywhere you like. Do it in chunks (beginner or intermediate) or do it all at once (for the seasoned cyclist)!
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail You can ride from Empire to Port Oneida on this paved, groomed, dedicated bike and pedestrian trail. It passes through the Sleeping Bear Dunes "Dune Climb" parking lot. Weaves through Glen Haven and Glen Arbor. Start and stop anywhere you like. Do it in chunks (beginner or intermediate) or do it all at once (for the seasoned cyclist)!
Platte River Canoe/Float Put-in
6430 Lake Michigan RdMore canoeing and kayaking awaits!
Parks & Nature
Off the beaten path, but a lovely park with fun miniature suspension bridge.
Veronica Valley County Park
4243 S Lake Leelanau Dr Off the beaten path, but a lovely park with fun miniature suspension bridge.
Another iconic bluff hike looking north toward the islands. Stunning.
93 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road Another iconic bluff hike looking north toward the islands. Stunning.
This is the iconic view looking north towards Sleeping Bear Dunes. Beautiful wooded hike with boardwalk at edge of bluff some 350 feet above Lake Michigan.
46 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail This is the iconic view looking north towards Sleeping Bear Dunes. Beautiful wooded hike with boardwalk at edge of bluff some 350 feet above Lake Michigan.
Ancient cedars, lovely secluded beaches, camping available, great ferry ride across Manitou Straights from Leland Township Marina to South Manitou Island.
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
South Manitou Island
Ancient cedars, lovely secluded beaches, camping available, great ferry ride across Manitou Straights from Leland Township Marina to South Manitou Island.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StIt's paradise!
Don't miss it. Iconic boardwalk overlooking the massive Sleeping Bear Dunes, trails, parking, picnicking, biking (advanced).
66 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayDon't miss it. Iconic boardwalk overlooking the massive Sleeping Bear Dunes, trails, parking, picnicking, biking (advanced).
Unbeatable sugar sand beach with views of Sleeping Bear Dunes; has playground, basketball court, and swimming in South Bar Lake across the parking lot that has shallow, warmer water for the little ones. Best sunsets in the county!
40 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Empire Beach
Unbeatable sugar sand beach with views of Sleeping Bear Dunes; has playground, basketball court, and swimming in South Bar Lake across the parking lot that has shallow, warmer water for the little ones. Best sunsets in the county!
Historic Village and iconic beach with views of North and South Manitou Islands. Tour the boat museum in the old red cannery building.
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven RoadHistoric Village and iconic beach with views of North and South Manitou Islands. Tour the boat museum in the old red cannery building.
Unparalleled trails boasting a scenic lookout of the Manitou Islands, as well as the Fox Islands on a really clear day.
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Alligator Hill Trail
Stocking RoadUnparalleled trails boasting a scenic lookout of the Manitou Islands, as well as the Fox Islands on a really clear day.
Shopping
Baabaaazuzu
1006 S Sawmill RdUnique felted wool clothing designs
Secret Garden
10206 W Front StSpecialty gifts, jewelry, garden art, just too fun to pass up.
The Totem Shop
6521 Western AveOutdoor outfitter, toys, novelty items.