Historic Fishtown

Historical place · Leland

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"Fishtown and Leland are on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula. Leland is a fishing village with no stoplights and a picturesque canal, epitomizing lakeside charm." - Travel + Leisure Editors

20 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the U.S.

203 W River St, Leland, MI 49654 Get directions

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