Welcome to the Glen Lake area, home to Big and Little Glen Lakes, including the quaint areas of Glen Arbor, Empire, Burdickville and Maple City, located amidst the The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Explore the natural beauty of the area – year round!
Step away from the hustle and get refreshed in the natural beauty around Glen Arbor. Find a new trail to hike, a new view from a hilltop, shop the great stores, buy a piece of local art; Try a new item on the menu, get a new book to read. Take in the beaches, woods, meadows, hilltops, dunes, and aqua-colored lake water.
Play and Stay in Glen Arbor, and don’t miss the Glen Arbor Village Wine Trail! Set out on your tour to check out the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail while enjoying one of the Country’s most beautiful scenic drives, along M-22.
“No matter the season, the Glen Lake area is a perfect outdoor getaway.”
Although summer is the most popular time to visit, our area is a fall color-tour destination for scenic drives, PLUS it’s a great spot go skiing, ice-skating, snowshoeing, and ice-fishing throughout the winter.
Discover the variety of Things to Do, year round. Outdoor recreation to shopping and dining, browse our local Business Directory and check out the NEW Glen Arbor Walking Map.
Events
See what's coming up by visiting our popular Event Calendar. Find Chamber supported events like Glen Lake Restaurant Week or the Holiday Market and Pumpkin Fest to local organizations events like seminars, gallery openings, theater productions or classes - to local business events like Trivia Night and Cherry Pit Spitting to Story Time and more.
Hit the Trails
The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a developing and local gem. This non-motorized trail, winds throughout the Lakeshore allowing visitors and locals to enjoy the the natural beauty of the area year round: walk, run, bike, roll, XC ski and snowshoe!
"The Glen Lake area has something to offer everyone. Plan your next visit soon!"
Places to Stay
Visit our Directory for a list of different types of Places to Stay, and filter your results from RV camping, to cozy cottages, large lakeside vacation rentals, Resorts and B&B’s!
Questions?
We welcome you to explore our website and learn about all that you can do during your stay in the area, and encourage you to contact us should you have any trip-planning questions.
