LEELANAU COUNTY WINERIES:  (page down for golf)

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Bel Lago Vineyards and Winery - Located just north of Cedar on County Road 643 (South Lake Shore Drive). Summer hours noon-5 p.m. Thursday through Monday and by appointment. Winter hours, beginning Dec. 1, Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 6530 South Lake Shore Drive, Cedar; (231) 228-4800, ext. 102.

Boskydel Vineyards - Located at the corner of Otto Road and County Road 641. Open daily from 1-6 p.m. 7501 E. Otto, Lake Leelanau; (231) 256-7272. 

Chateau Fontaine - Summer hours Wednesday through Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Winter hours Saturday and Sunday noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 2290 S. French Road, Lake Leelanau; (231) 256-0000.

Chateau de Leelanau - In barn at Hilltop Road and M-22, 5048 S. West Bayshore Road, Suttons Bay. In season, open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday noon - 5 p.m. Closed during winter months. Suttons Bay, 49682; (231) 271-8888.

Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - Located eight miles north of Traverse City on Hilltop Road off M-22. In season, open noon-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. During winter months, open by appointment only. 10343 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay; (231) 271-5553.   Famous father.

Gill's Pier Vineyard & Winery - Located four miles north of Leland off M-22. Call for hours. 5620 N. Manitou Trail, Northport, voice 231-256-7003, fax 231-256-7033.

Good Harbor Vineyards - Located three miles south of Leland on M-22 behind Manitou Farm Market and Bakery. 2191 S. Manitou Trail, Leland. May through October, tours and tasting are offered daily from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Monday through Saturday and from noon - 5 p.m. Winter hours, November through December 16, Saturday only, noon - 5 p.m. Closed January through April. Sunday. R. 1, Box 888, Lake Leelanau; (231) 256-7165.

L. Mawby Vineyards/Winery - On Elm Valley Rd. south of Suttons Bay (take M-22 to Hilltop Rd. to S. Elm Valley Rd.). Summer hours 1-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday or by appointment. Winter hours, Nov. through May, Saturday only noon-5 p.m. or by appointment.4519 S. Elm Valley Rd., Suttons Bay; (231) 271-3522.

Leelanau Wine Cellars - Located in Omena on the east side of the Leelanau Peninsula, between Suttons Bay and Northport. Summer hours 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sunday. 12683 East Tatch Rd., P.O. Box 68, Omena; (231) 386-5201.

Raftshol Vineyards - Located 2 1/2 miles north of Suttons Bay on M-22. Open daily from noon-5 p.m. 1865 N.W. Bayshore Drive, Suttons Bay; (231) 271-5650.

Shady Lane Cellars - Located on the Leelanau Peninsula between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m., May 1 through Oct. 31. Winter hours: Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; (231) 947-8865.

The Winery at Black Star Farm - On Revold Rd. 12 miles north of Traverse City (take M-22 to Revold; winery is first driveway on left). Tasting hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. 10844 E. Revold Rd., Suttons Bay, 49682; (231) 271-4884.

Willow Vineyards - On Hilltop Road south of Suttons Bay (take M-22 to Hilltop). Open noon-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday or by appointment. Closed December through April. 10702 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay; (231) 271-4810.

LEELANAU COUNTY GOLF:

Dunes Golf Club: The Dunes provides a tough test for the average golfer. The 18-hole course is carved out of the Leelanau County countryside. The toughest hole is the sixth, a 469-yard par-4. Located 17 miles west of Traverse City on M-72. 326-5390.

King's Challenge: Home to the Leelanau Country Club, King's Challenge Golf Courses are located 18 miles northwest of Traverse City. The Arnold Palmer Course features outstanding views of the Leelanau Peninsula. The 6,695-yard course has a par of 70 for men and 72 for women. The North Course, now known as Sleeping Bear Golf Club, is one of the area's longest courses at 6,800
yards from the championship tees. The front nine has tree-lined fairways and many elevations, the back nine is rolling, with more woods. 228-7400 or 1-888-228-0121.

Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms: This 18-hole championship course opened for play last summer amid kudos from players of all abilities and ages. It features natural terrain and outstanding views of the Leelanau Peninsula. The yardage is 6,770 from the back tees. Located on Otto Road, 3 miles south
of Suttons Bay. 271-2020.

Leland Country Club: A private golf club with 18 holes that overlooks Lake Leelanau. Located in Leland.

Northport Point: A nine-hole private course near Northport.

Veronica Valley: Veronica Valley is a scenic course that plays to a par 35 and 3,203 yards. Located on County Road 641, 5 miles south of Lake Leelanau. 256-9449.

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