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Frankfort to Suttons Bay: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore & Leelanau Peninsula - Frankfort MI Scenic Drive

Preview: This 66-mile drive from Frankfort to Suttons Bay takes you through towering sand dunes that loom hundreds of feet high. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state of Michigan. This drive leads you along the coast of Lake Michigan, north through small fishing towns, recreation areas, and through the Leelanau Peninsula. Special attractions: Dune Climb, Platte River Point. Location: The northwest portion of the lower peninsula. This chapter is a complete description of a scenic drive with a route map and information on the best travel seasons, interesting sites, recreation opportunities, camping locations, and much more.
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Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Scenic Driving Michigan Guide Book



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