- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Suttons Bay, Michigan, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
- From Leelanau Cheese Company to The Bay Theatre, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Suttons Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Empire, Glen Arbor and Leland.
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The Empire Bluff Trail is a 1.5-mile hilly round trip trail overlooking Lake Michigan. The trail, not completely open in the winter, is built through beech-maple forests, fields, and around dune plants.
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Old Indian Trail is a hiking trail that traverses woods, passes through dunes, and ends at a secluded beach. The trail is a loop, so hikers do not have to retrace their steps to return to the beginning.
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Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte Plains Trail is composed of several loops that create a total trail of just under 15 miles. Three viewing sites reveal Lake Michigan, and there are a few intermediate skill level ski trail sections.
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Located on Lake Michigan, Empire Beach is a small community beach open to the public. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like swimming, having picnics, or relaxing in the sand.
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Lake Michigan Beach Park, located in the city of Empire, is a public beach and park with a pavillion and the working Manning Lighthouse. It also includes the shore of Empire Bluffs and the Empire Bluff Hiking Trail.
23.2 Miles
The Secret Garden is a seasonal art gallery featuring artwork from over 200 American artists with a focus on artists from Michigan. The gallery is located in a nineteenth-century storefront and offers various art pieces and other merchandise for sale.
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9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire offers hiking and biking paths, paddle boating and kayaking, and climbing on the dunes. Multiple trails are featured and there is also a driving trail with scenic stops.
24.6 Miles
Bier Gallery consists of three buildings including a 19th century school, an artist workshop and the main gallery. It features a collection primarily created by local artists and including jewelry, paintings, pottery, glass and sculptures.
28.2 Miles
Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix consists of six miles of the shore of Lake Michigan. The park features 80 campsites, a beach with swimming allowed, hiking, and a picnic area.
29.2 Miles
A 19th century old castle, the Castle Farms was built by Albert Loeb, then president of Sears Company. Currently, Castle Farms is open to the public with its museum. It is also used as a perfect venue for 'Happily Ever After' weddings.