The diverse landscape of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan is a low-budget, beautiful trip just 4.5 hours from Detroit.

There are so many things to do on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula that one could spend an entire vacation exploring the area.

Is there anything better than a table in the sunshine and a lake breeze? Here are some of our favorite spots to dine outside in Leelanau.

Looking to Visit Empire Bluff Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI? Find more information about this attraction and other nearby Empire family attractions and hotels on Family Vacation Critic.

These eclectic towns are alive with shopping, restaurants, outdoor concerts and more. Here’s your introduction.

LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

With many places to drink in the areas surrounding Traverse City, where do you begin!? Read here to learn about my favorites on Leelanau Peninsula!

Discover the best things to do in Northport Michigan at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michgan, a top travel spot...

Though not quite as popular as San Juan, the eastern reaches of Puerto Rico are home to idyllic beaches, towering mountains, delicious food, plenty of historical attractions, and more.