Local Activities and Recommendations
The Sleeping Bear area offers enough to keep even the most adventurous outdoors enthusiast busy with hiking, fishing, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing and more.
In Glen Arbor
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- Visit the many art galleries and shops
- Paddle down the serene waters of the Crystal River in a kayak from Crystal River Outfitters.
- Hike Alligator Hill
- Climb the Dune Climb and hike to the Lake Michigan shoreline and back
- Drive the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
- Rent a boat to cruise the Glen Lakes
- Ride your bike along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail providing several miles of scenic and well maintained cycling between Empire and Leland. Rental bikes are available from Crystal River Outfitters.
- Visit the Farmer’s Market, in the lot behind Glen Arbor Township Hall, Tuesday’s from 8am – 1pm. (Seasonal)
- Visit the Maritime Museum and stroll around the charming Glen Haven and the Coast Guard station
- Ski at the Homestead on weekends in the winter
- Go to a Spa Amira (231 334-5253) or the Lilyjade Salon (231-334-5242) in the Homestead
In Leelanua County
- Visit Leelanau’s small towns – Empire, Leland, Northport, Sutton’s Bay and others to explore the independent retailers and delicious local food.
- Charter a fishing boat, take a fly-fishing lesson
- Catch a ferry to South Manitou Island
- Go wine tasting (beer and spirits, too!) in the county’s many wineries tasting rooms
- Golf at one of the many beautiful courses – Manitou Passage is about 15 minutes east on scenic M22
For more information visit thehomesteadresort.com.