Area events/destinations include: rides aboard the Inland Seas Schoolship (a schooner teaching marine science), Cherry Festival in Traverse City (July 5-12, 2008), winery tours/wine tasting, horseback riding, Leland Wine and Food Festival, a day at the spa (facial, manicure, massage at Bayside Salon), biking (the Leelanau Trail runs from Suttons Bay 15 miles to Traverse City), enjoy a sunset on Lake Michigan in Leland, Manitou Island Transit (ferry service to the Manitou Islands, fishing and scuba charters, and shoreline cruises from Leland to the Manitou Islands), Traverse City Beach Bums baseball games and Interlochen Arts Festival/Academy just to name a few.
Suttons Bay is a quaint harbor town in Leelanau County, just north of Traverse City on the 'little finger” of Michigan. It is truly a wonderful family vacation destination. The area continues to get national attention as one of the best summer vacation areas in the U.S. because of the activities, festivals, sights, and natural beauty it has to offer.
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Cottage floor plan and additional pictures of area and cottage available upon request. More information is just an email away.
Ski:
Skiing is available at The Homestead, Holiday Hills, and Crystal Mountain Resort. It is less than thirty minutes to the Homestead -- a family friendly ski resort featuring three lifts, a great lesson program, up to date ski (downhill or cross country) and snowboard rental equipment and spectacular views of Lake Michigan! Crystal Mountain resort is approximately one hour away. There are also numerous cross country trails in the area and close access to the TART trails. Enjoy ice skating at the downtown Suttons Bay rink, great ice fishing, dining out, sunrises over Suttons Bay and snowmobiling. Many restaurants and resorts offer a warm up by the fireplace, along with your favorite food and beverages. Traverse City boasts two local breweries and the Leelanau Peninsula is proud of its many wineries.
Golf:
Golf Information: There are multiple golf courses in the area, including some with driving ranges. Choose whether you want to play a 9 or 18 hole course (and of course the 19th hole too!) The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms is 4 miles away and one of the nicest courses on the Peninsula. Also nearby are: Dunes Golf Club ~ Empire, The Homestead ~Glen Arbor, King's Challenge ~Golf Club Cedar, Mistwood Golf Club ~ Lake Ann, Sleeping Bear Golf Club ~ Cedar, There are multiple courses in the Traverse City area as well.
