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Leland, Michigan

S. state of Michigan.

Type CityPopulation 410

Why go

  • Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States.
  • Known for Van's Beach, Historic Fishtown, Hancock Field, Leland Country Club.
  • 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.

History

Leland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Leelanau County, part of the northwestern Lower Peninsula of the state. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 410. From 1883 to 2004, Leland was the county seat of Leelanau County, which has since moved to Suttons Bay Township.

Eat & drink

Restaurant — 302 E River St, Leland, MI 49654
Indoor

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 21 mi to the centre
Traverse City, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Delta Air Lines DL (717, ERJ, CRJ) · 2 routes: Detroit, Minneapolis*
  • American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Leland, Michigan — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Leland, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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