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By saving on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Lake Leelanau. Top sights include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along America’s major roadways.

Must-see local attractions include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Lake Leelanau, Grand Traverse Bay, and Glen Lake. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, and Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Boathouse Vineyards, 45 North Vineyard & Winery, and Aurora Cellars.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Lake Leelanau to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Lake Leelanau are January, February, November, and December, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Lake Leelanau to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is located 18.2 mi (29.2 km) away from the heart of the city. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.