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Lake Leelanau Map. Lake Leelanau is an unincorporated community in Bingham Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, near the lake of the same name. It is situated along M-204 at the "narrows" that separate North & South Lake Leelanau.
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- Geography of Lake Leelanau
- Climate of Lake Leelanau
- Brief History of Lake Leelanau
- Attractions in and Around Lake Leelanau
Lake Leelanau, which includes North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau, flows 21 miles through the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula and has a maximum width of about 1.5 miles. Covering 8.89 square miles, South Lake Leelanau measures 8 miles in length and has 25 miles of shoreline. It reaches an average depth of 24 ft and a maximum depth of 62 ft....
According to Köppen Climate Classification, Lake Leelanau experiences a humid continental climatewith hot, humid summers and severely cold winters. The warm season lasts from June 7 to September 18, where July is the hottest month, having an average high temperature between 75°F and 60°F. The cold season lasts from December 3 to March 16, where Jan...
The indigenous people who initially inhabited the area named it “ke-ski-bi-ag,” which meant “narrow body of water,” and the lake “lee-lan-au,” which meant “delight of life.” The well-known American geographer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, who also served as the territory’s Indian agent, officially named the county “Leelinau.” However, scholars have ascer...
Fountain Point Resort
Located on South Lake Leelanau’s eastern shore in Michigan’s Suttons Bay Township, this historic landmark has been named after an artesian spring that has been continuously gushing since 1867. The Fountain Point Resort is one of Michigan’s oldest recreational hotel complexes spread over 54 acres, including a half-mile lakefront and a fountain. The resort offers indoor and outdoor recreational activities, such as swimming, boating, fishing, rowing, tennis, etc. The Fountain Point Resort also h...
Boathouse Vineyards
Placed on the Narrows that connect North Lake Leelanau with South Lake Leelanau, Boathouse Vineyards is a perfect place to enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and sip a glass of wine. The Boathouse Vineyards serve award-winning wines from grapes grown at the 25-acre Leelanau County Vineyard. The Boathouse Vineyards offer live music entertainment on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons in July and August. Besides the above-mentioned tourist attractions, Lake Leelanau draws hordes of vacat...
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Location. Lake Leelanau connects on the northwest to the Leland River, which runs for one mile (1.6 km) to Lake Michigan. Between North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau the water narrows for about a mile near the unincorporated community of Lake Leelanau. A bridge crosses the narrows on M-204.
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- Leelanau County, Michigan
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- Leland River
The village of Lake Leelanau is located about 15 miles east of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
The Leelanau Peninsula is bordered by M-22, surrounded by Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, with dining, shopping, fun, & places to stay.
A visitor's guide to Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Connecting the 21 miles of North and South Lake Leelanau with food, fun, watersports, nature, and wine.
