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LELAND
by MyNorth
Around Town
SHOP LOCAL On Main Street, Leland Gal offers bright, color-soaked home décor and apparel, while Leelanau Books is known for their vast selection of fiction and nonfiction, plus plenty of family fun during the holidays. Head to Harbor House Trading Co. for all of your outdoor apparel needs, from brands like North Face and Patagonia, to Smartwool and Osprey.
MAKE MERRY Grab a latte and cozy up at Madcap Coffee Company off Main Street (formerly Blue Boat Coffee). Madcap is known for carefully roasting their beans in small batches—pick up a bag or two to gift the coffee lovers in your life. madcapcoffee.com
SANTA’S SECRET Check out The Warren, a brand-new collective that’s home to three Leelanau makers: Sarah Peschel, Kelsey McQuown of Moraine and Kristin Hussey of Kristin MacKenzie Design. Find handmade jewelry, fine art prints, vintage pieces and much more. thewarrenleland.com
WINTER WONDERLAND Just five minutes north of downtown lies Clay Cliffs Natural Area, where you can snowshoe a scenic 1.5-mile trail system and enjoy stunning views of both Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Situated 200 feet above Lake Michigan, the viewing platform offers a one-of-a-kind photo op. leelanauconservancy.org
HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 25 Pajama Party Nov. 25 Light Up Leland Nov. 26 Small Business Saturday
LELAND
Small-town charm and holiday cheer abound in this village aglow with cozy shops and eateries. Stop to see historic Fishtown and its shanties dusted in snow, with Lake Michigan’s frigid waters just beyond.
by ALLISON JARRELL
