6 days in Harris & Lake Leelanau Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): make a trip to Iron Mountain Iron Mine and then try your luck at Island Resort & Casino.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Harris trip planner.

Manitowoc to Harris is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Manitowoc to Harris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Harris can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. You'll set off for Lake Leelanau on the 18th (Fri).

Lake Leelanau is an unincorporated community in Leland Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, near the lake of the same name. Step off the beaten path and head to Bel Lago Winery and Van's Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Manitou Passage Golf Club and Grand Traverse Bike Tours. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at 45 North Vineyard & Winery, get outside with Whitecap Charters Fishing, savor the flavors at Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms, and look for gifts at The Cottage Book Shop.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lake Leelanau trip itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Harris to Lake Leelanau in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September in Lake Leelanau, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 54°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.