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Sight Glen Haven, Sleeping Bear Dunes

Glen Haven Historic Village

A sight in Glen Haven, Sleeping Bear Dunes, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Summer afternoon.

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Glen Haven Historic Village in Glen Haven, Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Why go

Restored lumber-era village with the Cannery Boat Museum and a blacksmith shop.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Sleeping Bear Dunes, alongside 3 activities, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Glen Haven
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Summer afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Sleeping Bear Dunes. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

    Paved bike path linking Empire, Glen Arbor and Glen Haven through the lakeshore.

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Dune Climb

    Climb a huge sand dune; the full hike to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.

    Activity · Traverse City · 1.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Dune Climb

    Steep 110-foot sand climb; the full trail to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.

    Activity · 1.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Cherry Republic

    Flagship store for tart cherry products, with free tastings and a café.

    Shopping · 1.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since 1934 with burgers and whitefish.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since the 1930s, serving burgers and whitefish near the dunes.

    Food · Traverse City · 1.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Glen Haven Historic Village is a stop on our Michigan Lake Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Sleeping Bear Dunes run from 29°F in February to 69°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Glen Haven Historic Village itself, we suggest: Summer afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Sleeping Bear Dunes from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sleeping Bear Dunes weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Glen Haven Historic Village, Glen Haven Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA
Coordinates
44.90301, -86.02702
Destination
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan

Glen Haven Historic Village: quick answers

How much time do you need at Glen Haven Historic Village?

Plan on about an hour at Glen Haven Historic Village. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Glen Haven Historic Village?

Our pick: Summer afternoon.

Is Glen Haven Historic Village free?

Yes, we list Glen Haven Historic Village as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Glen Haven Historic Village?

Glen Haven Historic Village is at Glen Haven Historic Village, Glen Haven Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Glen Haven Historic Village?

Glen Haven Historic Village appears on Michigan Lake Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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