Leland Featured On List Of Michigan's 'Best-Kept Secret' Towns

Leelanau County is getting ink on another list of Michigan’s must-visit destinations. The latest list, published over the weekend by WorldAtlas.com, hypes up seven “best-kept secret” towns in Michigan. Alongside the likes of Mackinac Island, Saugatuck, and Frankenmuth, Leland gets some time in the spotlight.

“Lying on the Leelanau Peninsula, Leland is on a narrow strip of land between Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan,” the blurb reads. “There are several beaches to explore, including Van’s Beach, along Lake Michigan near downtown Leland, and Nedow’s Bay Beach on Lake Leelanau, which features a boat launch, dock, and picnic area. For an unbeatable view of Lake Michigan, visitors can hike the Whaleback Natural Area, a challenging trail set within a 40-acre preserve. After the hike, reward yourself with a chocolate peanut butter waffle, a slice of chocolate pie, or a cup of hot cocoa from Great Lakes Chocolate & Cafe, conveniently located on South Main Street.”

This isn’t the first time WorldAtlas.com – a geography site with nearly 300,000 followers on Facebook – has brought some attention to Leelanau County. Last year, the site published a rundown of “9 must-visit small towns in Michigan” – a list that included Empire.