Leland
is an old fishing village that is nestled on the west coast of Leelanau Peninsula between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau. You will find many fine restaurants and excellent lodging in town, along with a variety of shops. Stroll through Fishtown, a 140-year old village where unique shops are housed in converted historic fishing shanties or explore the antiques and unique gift shops on Main Street. Leland also offers lots of recreational activities, including charter fishing boat trips to the Manitou Islands. Nearby are award-winning wineries, farm markets, golf courses, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the many other quaint villages of the Leelanau Peninsula. The stunning natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the town has attracted artists and writers for decades and local artists display their works in at many galleries in Leland. Other points of interest include the Leelanau Historical Museum, Barthalomew Park (Nedow’s Beach,) which is a public beach and park on North Lake Leelanau, Christmas Tree Corners Beach (located on Lake Michigan,) and Fisher “Fudgie” Beach. The Leland Harbor is located in Fishtown and has a public boat launch, covered picnic area and playground.
Surrounding areas: Duck Lake, Michigan (2.2 mi), Lake Leelanau, Michigan (3.6 mi), Suttons Bay, Michigan (6.3 mi), Northport, Michigan (10.2 mi), Cedar, Michigan (12.3 mi), Maple City, Michigan (12.5 mi), Old Mission, Michigan (14.1 mi)
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Leland Vacation Rentals
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Leland 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 |
28°F |
15°F |
2.06 in. |
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| February |
32°F |
15°F |
1.32 in. |
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| March |
41°F |
22°F |
2.20 in. |
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| April |
54°F |
31°F |
2.45 in. |
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| May |
67°F |
41°F |
2.24 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
51°F |
2.94 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
57°F |
3.16 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
56°F |
2.85 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
49°F |
3.96 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
40°F |
2.96 in. |
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| November |
44°F |
30°F |
2.65 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
21°F |
2.26 in. |
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Leland Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Cherry Capital airport (TVC) located about 21 miles south of Leland in Traverse City, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located approximately 51 miles east of Leland in Gaylord, Michigan, the Manistee County Blacker airport (MBL) located roughly 57 miles southwest of Leland in Manistee, Michigan, and finally the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located around 60 miles northeast of Leland in Pellston, Michigan.
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Leland Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Veronica Valley Golf Course | Lake Leelanau | MI | 3.8 mi. | | | Cedar Hills Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 18.5 mi. | | | Elk Rapids Golf Course | Elk Rapids | MI | 19.2 mi. | | | Bay Meadows Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 19.6 mi. | | | Crown Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 19.6 mi. | | | Elmbrook Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 19.6 mi. | | | Mitchell Creek Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | 19.6 mi. | | | Dunes Golf Club | Empire | MI | 20.8 mi. | | | Mistwood Golf Course | Lake Ann | MI | 21.3 mi. | | | High Pointe Golf Club | Williamsburg | MI | 24.8 mi. | | | Interlochen Golf Club | Interlochen | MI | 26.5 mi. | | | Antrim Dells Golf Club | Ellsworth | MI | 27.1 mi. | | | Bellaire Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 27.3 mi. | | | Chief Golf Course | Bellaire | MI | 27.3 mi. | | | Farm Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 27.3 mi. | | | Hawks Eye Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 27.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 12.3 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 14.0 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 27.0 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 35.9 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 42.4 mi. | | | Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 46.9 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 53.0 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 56.2 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 109.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| D H Day State Park | | MI | 15.7 mi. | | | Traverse City State Park | | MI | 22.1 mi. | | | Interlochen State Park | | MI | 27.9 mi. | | | Young State Park | | MI | 37.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Dennos Museum Center | Traverse City | MI | 19.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Eastern Wisconsin Zoo | Green Bay | WI | 116.3 mi. | |
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