Welcome to the Village of Northport
Northport is a picturesque, waterfront community with a proud heritage dating back to 1849. Located in northeastern Leelanau County on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, the Village of Northport has a rich historical heritage and a wealth of scenic beauty, small town character, and recreational opportunities. With over two miles of water frontage, an outstanding marina, well maintained parks, a public school, a wide variety of unique shops, and its beautiful setting amidst beaches, rolling hills, and orchards, Northport offers a high quality of life for its year round residents -as well as attractive amenities for the town’s many seasonal residents and visitors.
The Village of Northport promotes renewable energy sources with solar panels generating electricity for the wastewater treatment plant. The Village has actively engaged in efforts to improve water quality of the Grand Traverse Bay by improving stormwater retention along Nagonaba Street and funding a rain garden near the lakeshore. The Village also promotes dark sky initiatives, including through ordinances regulations.