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Board in downtown Traverse City for a five-hour loop through the Leelanau Peninsula visiting three distinct wineries—award-winning estates, sustainably farmed vines, and a high-elevation tasting room with panoramic views. Ideal for those who want curated tastings and scenic stops without the driving.
Board in downtown Traverse City for a five-hour loop through the Leelanau Peninsula visiting three distinct wineries—award-winning estates, sustainably farmed vines, and a high-elevation tasting room with panoramic views. Ideal for those who want curated tastings and scenic stops without the driving.
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The bus eases out of downtown Traverse City and the road leans into open sky and vineyards; the lake’s breath follows you as you roll north toward the Leelanau Peninsula. Within an hour the landscape shifts—rows of vines contour low ridges, and orchards punctuate the fields—while the driver points out the next tasting stop and the quiet pride of local vintners.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short standing and walking around tasting rooms and vineyard terraces.
Three wineries are included with roughly 60–80 minutes at each stop for tastings and browsing.
Tastings are arranged through the tour and most sites include access to a tasting; policies can vary by winery.
Yes—the tour departs from the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City and returns there.
You may bring a packed lunch; most wineries offer only light snacks or small plates rather than full meals.
Winemaking on Leelanau Peninsula grew from small family farms; the region’s cool-climate viticulture expanded in recent decades thanks to growers adapting European varieties to lake-moderated microclimates.
Many Leelanau wineries prioritize sustainable farming practices—look for sites that use integrated pest management, cover crops, and reduced-spray programs to protect soil and water.
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