Northport, MI

united states

Northport sits at the tip of Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula where it meets Grand Traverse Bay. Take scenic M-22 north from Traverse City through cherry country and lakeside villages, about 30 miles of winding coastal road. The village of 465 serves as a gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes and local wineries, with a marina featuring a half-scale lighthouse replica built entirely by volunteers using traditional methods.