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Expansive dunes for uphill sand climbs with water views & challenging hikes to Lake Michigan.

Scalable sandy bluffs sitting 450 feet above Lake Michigan, popular for panoramic views.

👍👍 Wow. This is the #1 "must see" at Sleeping Bear. It's about a five minute sandy walk to the wooden overlook--which definitely offers the best views of the dune. In fact, the dune is so steep that you cannot see the bottom in most places. Adventurous (or crazy?!?) people were running down the dunes...

Unpretentious, wood-paneled hangout serving cocktails, burgers & American diner fare since 1946.

👍👍 An absolute incredible trail that is easy enough for everyone to enjoy. Maybe 1 1/2 miles total. Great for all the family. There is two overlooks along the way and the trail ends up where you can continue on along the sands dunes if you wish. Great views of Lake Michigan and the main part of th...

👍👍 Amazing visitors center. Includes a cool topography map of the Sleepy Bear Dunes. Push buttons to see the different locations in the National Park. nice displays of the flora and fauna of the area. Different animals that reside in the terrain is fascinating too. Be sure to look.in this big room....

Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics.

👍 It was a beautiful stop just wish the place would stay open a little later. Would be great of they allowed you to come in just until after sunset but still a great spot to stop and snag a few pictures while taking in some of the nice views from the beach. There was a few people I think that run the...

🫤 Great location if your wanting to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, and other surrounding attractions. This park has a really nice separate luxury RV section but the regular RV section is definitely lacking. Most sites are full dirt so if it rains, it’s a mud mess. Even without rain,...

👍👍 No exaggeration- I ordered the Fitzgerald sac lunch combo (sandwich, chips, & drink $15) and it was the most delicious sandwich I've ever had. The pretzel bun was perfectly salted, a great big amount of turkey, the herb mayo was *chefs kiss*. The one sandwich filled me and my husband right up! I lov...

👍👍 I highly recommend this drive. It offers several picturesque stops with great views and trails to explore. Though it was a bit crowded, we managed to find parking at each viewing area. Some spots required a climb up sand hills, but it was not too challenging. Amazing lake color. It was fun watching...

Straightforward, cozy rooms with flat-screen TVs in a simple hotel offering free Wi-Fi & parking.

Elevated Italian cuisine & notable wines served in snug, warm surrounds in a time-tested building.

👍👍 We did the National Park drive. Cost is $25, but we were given a free National Park card since my husband is a veteran. The drive is beautiful and lots of lookout stops along the way! Not to crowded! We will definitely go back! We did not trek to the bottom, because of the “cost” to be rescued is $3...

👍👍 For the first time ever, I was able to hike a trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes in perfect solitude. In mild rain, nobody else was at Alligator Hill. There was a ghostly view of a freighter in Lake Michigan at the Islands Overlook. Trails are wide since they are also used as equestrian trails. It's impos...

👍👍 What a beautiful little campground. Hostess Yolanda was fantastic and very accommodating for our camper and boat. This place is by no means “fancy” but it is peaceful and in a great location. Showers left a little to be desired but that was our only criticism. We will be back.