Lesa’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Frankfort
Frankfort is a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Benzonia
Traverse City
Elberta
Quiet little town with great access to Lake Michigan.
45 minute drive from Frankfort. Shopping, restaurants, along with many local events that can be searched on the Traverse Chamber site including Cherry Festival, Film Festival and many others.
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Traverse City
45 minute drive from Frankfort. Shopping, restaurants, along with many local events that can be searched on the Traverse Chamber site including Cherry Festival, Film Festival and many others.
Rated #1 Autumn drive in the US according to USA Today. Herron Road just off of M-22 south of Frankfort. www.onekama.info/
Onekama
Rated #1 Autumn drive in the US according to USA Today. Herron Road just off of M-22 south of Frankfort. www.onekama.info/
Leland
Sightseeing
Point Betsie Light is located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan — at the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage — north of Frankfort in Benzie County in Northern Michigan. Construction began in 1854, but it was not completed until 1858, and began service in the shipping season of 1859. Wikipedia
Address: 3701 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
Height: 36′
Construction started: 1858
Opened: 1858
Automated: April 1983
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM
Phone: (231) 352-7644
Function: Lighthouse
Materials: Concrete, Cream City brick
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I-Lighthouse ka-Point Betsie
3701 Point Betsie RdPoint Betsie Light is located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan — at the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage — north of Frankfort in Benzie County in Northern Michigan. Construction began in 1854, but it was not completed until 1858, and began service in the shipping season of 1859. Wikipedia
Address: 3701 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
Height: 36′
Construction started: 1858
Opened: 1858
Automated: April 1983
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM
Phone: (231) 352-7644
Function: Lighthouse
Materials: Concrete, Cream City brick
https://betsievalleytrail.org/
Bring your bicycles and enjoy the paved portion of the Betsie Valley Rails to trails project. Our Cabin is less than a mile from the path, where you can go right to Elberta or left to Beulah.
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Betsie Valley Trail
826 Michigan Avehttps://betsievalleytrail.org/
Bring your bicycles and enjoy the paved portion of the Betsie Valley Rails to trails project. Our Cabin is less than a mile from the path, where you can go right to Elberta or left to Beulah.
Elberta Dunes South Natural Area (EDNA)
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Bike Trail Head M-22 Shore Line
1031-1001 W Harbor HwyBring your bikes to the cabin then begin your ride by turning right out of the driveway then left onto the bike path where you'll ride over the river and in to Beulah where you will find a few small town shops and restaurants. Plus views of Crystal Lake, that is properly named as you'll see.
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Lucky Dog Bar and Grille
223 S Benzie BlvdBring your bikes to the cabin then begin your ride by turning right out of the driveway then left onto the bike path where you'll ride over the river and in to Beulah where you will find a few small town shops and restaurants. Plus views of Crystal Lake, that is properly named as you'll see.
Crystal Mountain
golf Ski within 15 miles of our cabin.
Little River Casino
2700 Orchard HwyCasino and buffet
Crystal Lake
rent canoes, kayaks and floating toys to enjoy a river trip. There is also a small store there for snacks.
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Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwyrent canoes, kayaks and floating toys to enjoy a river trip. There is also a small store there for snacks.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StEmpire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff TrailArcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead
Trail to BaldyArcadia Scenic Turnout
Michigan 22Food scene
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StIf you enjoy honey meed, wine, and beer then this is a must visit.
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St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer RdIf you enjoy honey meed, wine, and beer then this is a must visit.
grocery store that provides food, beverages, snacks and household items. They are located in a small plaza across from McDonalds where there is also a dry cleaners, Ace Hardware and next door to a Save A Lot
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Shop-N-Save
1747 Benzie Hwygrocery store that provides food, beverages, snacks and household items. They are located in a small plaza across from McDonalds where there is also a dry cleaners, Ace Hardware and next door to a Save A Lot
If you'd like Steaks or any meat to grill waiting for you here in the cabin, please let us know and we can have them processed to your specific wants; such as if you like your steaks 3/4 inch we will have it waiting in your refrigerator. Please call Randy 231-383-0311 for select cuts and prices.
Rice Centennial Farm
4944 Benzie HighwayIf you'd like Steaks or any meat to grill waiting for you here in the cabin, please let us know and we can have them processed to your specific wants; such as if you like your steaks 3/4 inch we will have it waiting in your refrigerator. Please call Randy 231-383-0311 for select cuts and prices.
Early bird breakfast is an amazing deal and such good food, like home made bread.
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Lighthouse Cafe
735 Frankfort AveEarly bird breakfast is an amazing deal and such good food, like home made bread.
Great Chai, coffee, smoothies, tea and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Frankfort.
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Petals & Perks
429 Main StGreat Chai, coffee, smoothies, tea and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Frankfort.
L'Chayim Delicatessen
318 Main StGreat Bagels
Cabbage Shed
198 Frankfort AveVisitor information
Check out the Frankfort Chamber to get up to date activities happening in Frankfort.
Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce
1311 Main StCheck out the Frankfort Chamber to get up to date activities happening in Frankfort.