Lake Leelanau
is a small community located in the northern region of the Lower Peninsula, right at the point where Lake Leelanau joins Lower Leelanau Lake. This region is within twenty minutes of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and just north of Grand Traverse Bay. Lake Leelanau is known for its’ fishing and boating opportunities, with numerous other recreational activities available in the area such as hiking and biking, canoeing, skiing and golf. Lake Leelanau lies in the heart of Michigan’s picturesque wine country, with award-winning wineries and vineyards sprinkled among herb farms, orchards and quaint fishing villages. Just north of Lake Leelanau is the village of Leland and its’ 100-year-old Fishtown. This “village within a village” features a wide variety of gift shops, antique stores, restaurants and galleries, along with all kinds of fresh and smoked fish. Charter boat-fishing trips and excursions are also available in Leland to the Manitou Islands. Many festivals and special events are held in the Lake Leelanau region, as well, such as the original Fiber Festival in Leland, which is an art show that features works in mediums of paper, clothing, tapestry, weaving, quilts and more. A National Polka Festival is held each year in the neighboring town of Cedar, and the annual Fishtown Wine and Food Festival is usually held in June.
Surrounding areas: Duck Lake, Michigan (2.9 mi), Suttons Bay, Michigan (3.1 mi), Leland, Michigan (3.6 mi), Cedar, Michigan (10.0 mi), Maple City, Michigan (11.1 mi), Old Mission, Michigan (11.3 mi), Northport, Michigan (11.4 mi)
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Lake Leelanau Vacation Rentals
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Lake Leelanau Weather & Climate
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The lake effect is quite strong on the northwest area of Lower Michigan near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. This area has a distinct four-season climate, although Lake Michigan helps modify temperatures, keeping them cooler in late spring and early summer, and warmer during late fall and winter. Showers and thunderstorms are common in spring and summer, and precipitation is generally evenly distributed during the crop season of April through September, receiving an average of 17.45 inches of rain during that time. The lake also acts as a giant humidifier, increasing moisture content in the air throughout the year. However, extremely hot and humid summer days are not that common and don't last long in this part of the state. Snowfall varies greatly from season to season.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
13°F |
1.42 in. |
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| February |
29°F |
12°F |
0.78 in. |
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| March |
38°F |
19°F |
1.50 in. |
- |
| April |
50°F |
29°F |
2.27 in. |
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| May |
64°F |
40°F |
2.33 in. |
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| June |
73°F |
49°F |
2.94 in. |
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| July |
78°F |
55°F |
2.51 in. |
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| August |
76°F |
54°F |
3.48 in. |
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| September |
68°F |
47°F |
3.84 in. |
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| October |
56°F |
37°F |
2.88 in. |
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| November |
43°F |
28°F |
2.05 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
19°F |
1.53 in. |
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Lake Leelanau Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Cherry Capital airport (TVC) located about 17 miles south of Lake Leelanau in Traverse City, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located approximately 49 miles east of Lake Leelanau in Gaylord, Michigan, the Manistee County Blacker airport (MBL) located roughly 55 miles southwest of Lake Leelanau in Manistee, Michigan, and finally the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located around 60 miles northeast of Lake Leelanau in Pellston, Michigan.
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Lake Leelanau Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Veronica Valley Golf Course | Lake Leelanau | MI | | | | Cedar Hills Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 15.6 mi. | | | Elk Rapids Golf Course | Elk Rapids | MI | 16.0 mi. | | | Bay Meadows Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 16.1 mi. | | | Crown Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 16.1 mi. | | | Elmbrook Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 16.1 mi. | | | Mitchell Creek Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 16.1 mi. | | | Mistwood Golf Course | Lake Ann | MI | 19.1 mi. | | | Dunes Golf Club | Empire | MI | 20.6 mi. | | | High Pointe Golf Club | Williamsburg | MI | 21.2 mi. | | | Interlochen Golf Club | Interlochen | MI | 23.7 mi. | | | Bellaire Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Chief Golf Course | Bellaire | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Farm Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Hawks Eye Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Antrim Dells Golf Club | Ellsworth | MI | 26.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 10.0 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 14.4 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 24.7 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 33.8 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 41.1 mi. | | | Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 47.1 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 51.0 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 52.7 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 106.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| D H Day State Park | | MI | 16.2 mi. | | | Traverse City State Park | | MI | 18.5 mi. | | | Interlochen State Park | | MI | 25.1 mi. | | | Young State Park | | MI | 37.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Dennos Museum Center | Traverse City | MI | 15.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Eastern Wisconsin Zoo | Green Bay | WI | 117.6 mi. | |
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