Around the Area...
Benzie County and its surrounding areas have many abundant lakes and rivers good for fishing, beach combing, canoeing... Come see our breathtaking sunsets, relax on our beautiful beaches and bask in the warm sunshine. Don't forget the s'mores.
Things To Do
Boat Rental/Fishing
Rent a ski boat, pontoon and other personal watercrafts at one of the local marinas. Go fishing right out your front door on Crystal Lake, or go fishing off of the Frankfort Pier, or rent a charter fishing boat out on Lake Michigan.
- Crystal Lake Marina (231) 882-7058
- MacDonald Marina (231) 352-7970
- Frankfort Tackle Box (231) 352-7673
- Fish Hunter Charters (231) 352-7511
Hiking/Walking
Do the dune climb at Aligator Hill in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, take a sunset walk on the Frankfort pier, or walk out your front door and find out where the Betsie Valley Trail leads.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Betsie Valley Trail
- Point Betsie Lighthouse 1 mile north of Downtown Frankfort, 8 miles
- Frankfort Pier Downtown Frankfort, 7 miles
Golfing
- Arcadia Bluffs (231) 889-3001
- Champion Hill (231) 882-9200
- Crystal Lake Golf Course (231) 882-4061
- map Crystal Mountain (800) 968-7686 Thompsonville, MI
- King's Challenge (888) 228-0121 Cedar, MI
- Mistwood Golf Course (231) 275-5500
- Pinecroft Golf Course (231) 882-9100
Wine Tasting
Make your way up to the Leelanau Peninsula to find cherry orchards and vineyards intermixed with the sand dunes. Make it a day trip and visit some of the counties finest vineyards.
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Ciccone Vineyards has a private tasting, and is held daily from April to November, noon to 6 p.m., with reduced hours in the winter.
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Willow Vineyard's tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., May through October, and by appointment.
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Shady Lane is open daily from May to October, noon to 6 p.m.; only Saturdays the rest of the year.
Calendar
- Frankfort Spring
Craft Fair 3rd Saturday in June - Cherry Festival Located in Traverse City, July 5th - 12th
- Beulah Art
& Craft Show 1st Saturday after July 4 - Elberta Art
& Craft Show 3rd Saturday in July - Crystal Lake Art Show 3rd Wednesday in July
- Frankfort Art Fair 3rd Saturday in August
Places of Interest
Traverse City
Traverse City is only 45 minutes away and home to plenty of great shopping and dinning. It's also the largest growing city in Michigan!
- The Beach Bums Minor league baseball team in Traverse City
- Dining
Check out the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce for a detailed list of dining options in the area.
Lake Michigan
- Frankfort Beach & Lighthouse
The Frankfort Pier and Lighthouse are a must see, and the beach is great for swimming on hot summer days. Frankfort is about a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
- Elberta Beach
- Point Betsie Lighthouse
Located off of M-22, north of Downtown Frankfort. About a 15-20 minute drive from the cottage.
- Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
Take a beautiful drive on Pierce Stocking Drive.