- TripBuzz found 54 things to do with kids in or near Leland, Michigan, including 46 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Empire, Glen Arbor and Williamsburg.
- From Whitecap Charters Fishing to Van's Beach, the Leland area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Fishing, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- Close to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Leland is a short drive from Traverse City. Surrounded by water, the city is known as a fishing village. It is also equipped with many beaches, art galleries and unique shopping. And various food and music festivals are hosted in this small town each year.
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13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Sitting on the banks of Grand Traverse Bay, the Traverse Tall Ship Company operates tours on two vessels. The Scout is a sailing vessel with overnight accommodations, and the Manitou is a 114-foot wooden tall ship that cuts a majestic figure through the Bay's cold waters.
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13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
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One of two ships available through Traverse City Sailing Ship Tours, Tall Ship Manitou - Day Tours offers voyages ranging from two-hour jaunts to multi-day windjammer tours. The Tall Ship Manitou is a replica of a 19th century schooner.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI
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The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire features views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It has many stopping points where you can park the car and admire the views, with an option to ride bikes along the trail.
18.5 Miles
Private excursions are the focus for Two Brothers Sailing that utilizes a 37 foot Oday Center Cockpit yacht. The captain takes small groups of six or less on trips through the Grand Traverse Bay for morning, afternoon, or evening cruises.
18.7 Miles
H & H Stables is a horse stable that offers boarding and extended care services for horses. The facility also offers guided horseback riding tours over more than 250 miles of trails.
19.0 Miles
Located near the marina, Clinch Beach, offers 1500-feet of sandy beachfront with all of the amenities you could ask for. Featuring swimming and picnic areas, paddleboat rentals, playground areas, and more, you will be glad you visited.
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Film buffs come to Traverse City's State Theatre for an assortment of arthouse screenings found nowhere else in the city. The Theatre is also the nexus of the annual Traverse City Film Festival.
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A scenic lake that provides opportunities for a wide variety of acivities, Spider Lake is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, and even snowmobile races in season. The lake also offers scenic areas for picnicking.
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At Sleeping Bear Trail you climb up the sand dunes and get views of lakeshore, mountains and the nature around. Bring your own accessories like snacks and water when climbing the sand dunes.
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1200 W 11th St., Traverse City, MI 49684
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Many of Traverse City's most beautiful, historic structures are now part of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a shopping district in the city's heart. Many of the shops are housed in a former hospital and psychiatric asylum that have been renovated as spacious, inviting commercial venues.