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| Suttons Bay
Est. 1865
Suttons Bay is situated on Grand Traverse Bay, 3.5 miles from the geographical center of Leelanau County. It is 12 miles south of Northport, 9 miles southeast of Leland, and 16 miles north of Traverse City.
Suttons Bay merchants can supply the summer visitors with the highest grade groceries; smartest most up-to-date clothing and shoes, gas, oil and tires; a modern barber shop; baking services; drugs, confectionery and gifts. The Suttons Bay merchants have chosen merchandise of the kind that the resorter desires. Suttons Bay stores are noted for their low prices on quality merchandise. "We don't try to Jesse James the Resorter." We want them to come back. — Traverse City Record Eagle, June 29, 1929. Referenced in Vintage Views of Leelanau County by Byron & Wilson.
What's Best?
It's well-kept homes and community spirit. It's marina and beautiful pedestrian promenade along the harbor.
Where to Meet Locals?
At the Bay Theater. Sledding at Bahle Park. Waiting your turn at Jon's Barber & Sport Shop. After the game at Eddie's Village Inn.
About the School District
Suttons Bay Public Schools is a Class C, K-12 school with 1092 students. The district covers 65 square miles and serves Eastern Leelanau County.
Historical Sketch
Suttons Bay's first industry was cutting cordwood for steamships. As lumbering declined, cherry farming and tourism became prominent industries. When the railroad went through Traverse City to Northport in 1902, Suttons Bay became a regular stop.
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Suttons Bay Events (from the Leelanau Calendar)
10/29/07 - Yarn Lovers Night every Monday in Suttons Bay
06/14/08 - Spinning Night
05/15/10 - Leelanau Farmers Markets - 6 locations weekly!
09/18/10 - Harvest Stompede Wine Trail Tour
Suttons Bay Photos
Cherry Blossoms near Suttons Bay
The Bay Theatre
The Marina in Winter
Suttons Bay Links
Bay Theatre & Beyond the Bay Film Series
The Bay has great first-run movies and hosts an innovative foreign and independant film series called "Beyond the Bay".
Suttons Bay Public Schools
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