At the northern tip of Leelanau County, Northport was the gateway to Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the village of Northport boasts a fine harbor and park, full service grocery and many stores (including 6 antique shops!). The hills around Northport are filled with cherry and apple orchards. Leelanau State Park (home to the historic and well restored Grand Traverse Light) sits at the tip of the Peninsula. Other parks include Peterson Park and the Leelanau Conservancy's Kehl Lake Preserve. Churches include the bethany Lutheran Church, the Northport Evangelical Covenant Church, St. Gertrude's Church and St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.
Northport facts
TOWNSHIP: Leelanau
TOWNSHIP POPULATION: 1,840
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Northport
ZIP CODE: 49670
Omena is a small town in sheltered Omena Bay. It is home to a small grocery store, the Harbor Bar & Restaurant, Leelanau Wine Cellars, the Leelanau Cheese Company and the amazing Tamarack Craftsman art gallery.
Omena facts
TOWNSHIP: Leelanau
TOWNSHIP POPULATION: 1,840
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Northport
ZIP CODE: 49670
At the northern tip of Leelanau County, Northport was the gateway to Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the village of Northport boasts a fine harbor and park, full service grocery and many stores (including 6 antique shops!). The hills around Northport are filled with cherry and apple orchards. Leelanau State Park (home to the historic and well restored Grand Traverse Light) sits at the tip of the Peninsula. Other parks include Peterson Park and the Leelanau Conservancy's Kehl Lake Preserve. Churches include the bethany Lutheran Church, the Northport Evangelical Covenant Church, St. Gertrude's Church and St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.