Welcome to Northern Leelanau!
The villages of Northport and Omena at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula are the area's best-kept secret. Take a drive up M22 along the lake and rolling orchards to experience the beauty of the changing seasons. Enjoy a day full of activities at the State Park, historic lighthouse, the Nagonaba trails, Northport Creek Golf course, award-winning wineries and eateries, and many beaches with perfect sunset viewpoints.
Above Photos by Tristen Roman
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The Northport and Omena Brochure has been updated for 2021. Find area maps to all outdoor activities, unique small-town stores and attractions, and delicious food and drink to experience.
Northport traces its recorded history to 1849. The local cherry industry started in 1853 on Rev. George Smith’s farm. Many people moved from Canada or New York and for a while, Northport was the largest town in Leelanau County at the turn of the century.
Learn more at the Northport Area Heritage Museum: Website // Facebook
Much of Omena is in the Omena Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. In 1852, Rev. Peter Dougherty established a mission and school. The Omena Presbyterian Church was built in 1858. There was no permanent post office until 1959. Prior to that, mail was picked up at the postmaster's home or business.
Learn more about the Omena Historical Society here:
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