Welcome to Glen Arbor, nestled in the heart of the 70,000 acre Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Here is where the pristine and rustic beauty of the region combines with modern amenities and world-class dining for an unforgettable escape from the ordinary!
From the Caribbean blue waters of the twin Glen Lakes to the towering white sand dunes of the National Park and the lush green forests of a dozen hiking trails, Glen Arbor provides eye-popping vistas that will have you scrambling for your camera or paint brushes.
Spend the day kayaking down the aptly named Crystal River or enjoying one of the many public beaches along Lake Michigan . When you're done communing with nature, treat yourself to an epicurean delight with dinner at La Becasse or Funistrada, our four star French and Italian restaurants, respectively. (Or for the best burgers around, don't miss the legendary Art's Tavern, as featured in the New York Times !)
After dinner, stroll through Glen Arbor's charming ‘downtown' to see the best collection of Michigan artists this side of Saugatuck. Or search for a memento of your stay at any one of our distinctive shops like Wildflowers or Cherry Republic . Whether you take in the live music on Boonedocks deck or a majestic sunset on Sleeping Bear Bay , you'll have experienced the quintessential day in Glen Arbor….yet only scratched the surface of all that our warm and welcoming community has to offer.
We promise you this: visit us once and your heart will belong to Glen Arbor forever.