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Welcome to paradise: Hundreds of Miles of Beaches and Beauty

Featuring the Leelanau Scenic Route and the Old Mission Route.

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  • 159 mi
  • $25
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Created by Charlie Hill - July 12th 2022

When planning a weekend getaway, you can't do much better than the Leelanau and Old Mission scenic routes. These leisurely drives are maximized for incredible coastal escapes and amazing fall colors.

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Photo of Point Betsie Lighthouse
4.5

Point Betsie Road 3701 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort, MI, US

Point Betsie Lighthouse

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26mi 00h 37m
Photo of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
5.0

9922 Front St, Empire, MI, US

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Photo of Pyramid Point
4.0

1701 E April Rd, Maple City, MI, US

Pyramid Point

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3mi 00h 06m
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Photo Credit: via Flickr/Jim Sorbie

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18mi 00h 21m

56 French Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI, US

Laurentide Winery

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24mi 00h 36m

15500 N Lighthouse Pt Rd, Northport, MI, US

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

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37mi 00h 52m

154 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, US

Cherry Republic

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2mi 00h 05m
Photo of Dennos Museum Center
4.5

1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, US

Dennos Museum Center

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11mi 00h 16m

13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI, US

Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant

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2mi 00h 04m
Photo of Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula
4.0

M-37, Traverse City, MI, US

Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula

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8mi 00h 12m

20500 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI, US

Mission Point Lighthouse

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20mi 00h 27m
Photo of Traverse City State Park
4.0

1132 Us-31 N, Traverse City, MI, US

Traverse City State Park

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5mi 00h 07m

7377 US Hwy 31 N, Williamsburg, MI, US

The Music House Museum