Photos courtesy of The Tin Soldier and Jill McFarlane
Leland blends the heritage of a 140 year old fishing village with the subtle sophistication of modern life. The striking natural beauty and easy, relaxed atmosphere has drawn artists, writers, heads of government and industry and countless others to the area and continues to be a powerful lure to those seeking something unique.The village boasts excellent lodging, fine restaurants and a wide variety of shops, from historic Fishtown shanties to the clothing, book, antique and gift shops along Main Street. Many shops and galleries feature works by local artists and treasures from around the world. Charter fishing trips and excursions to the Manitou Islands are available in the fine Leland Harbor.
Nearby visitors can find farm markets, award-winning vineyards and wineries, golf courses, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Leelanau's other quaint villages. (Text courtesy of the Leland Business Association)
Leland Events in the Leelanau Calendar05/23/09 - Tobin Sprout / paintings and drawings from ELLIOTT
Leland Farmers Market
07/09/09 - Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story
07/09/09 - SupperWhere Gathering
07/10/09 - Leland Art Walk
07/16/09 - Leland “Wharf and Wine” Farmers Market
07/23/09 - The Light in the Piazza
07/24/09 - The Light in the Piazza
07/24/09 - Art Leelanau
08/07/09 - Leland Art Walk
08/08/09 - Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story
08/13/09 - SupperWhere Gathering
08/13/09 - Leland Sidewalk Sales
08/14/09 - Volunteer Project on North Manitou Island
08/27/09 - SupperWhere Gathering
09/07/09 - Leland Labor Day Bridge Walk
09/19/09 - Leland Heritage Celebration
09/19/09 - Harvest Stompede
11/07/09 - Toast the Season