Food & drink within walking distance
Fresh bagels with cream cheese & toppings, breakfast bagels, lox & deli sandwiches ~ Stephanie's personal favorite... lox, veggies & cream cheese on an everything bagel ~ Bobby's personal favorite... the Tel Aviv!
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L' Chayim Delicatessen
274 S Benzie BlvdFresh bagels with cream cheese & toppings, breakfast bagels, lox & deli sandwiches ~ Stephanie's personal favorite... lox, veggies & cream cheese on an everything bagel ~ Bobby's personal favorite... the Tel Aviv!
*closed for the season* Cherry chicken salad, chicken pot pie, cherry pie, savory dishes, sandwiches, salads ~ Stephanie's personal favorite... the spinach salad ~ Bobby's personal favorite... the cherry chicken salad croissant ~ When in Beulah, try the cherry-ade! Celebrating 100 years in 2022!
27 abantu bendawo batusa
The Cherry Hut
211 N Michigan Ave*closed for the season* Cherry chicken salad, chicken pot pie, cherry pie, savory dishes, sandwiches, salads ~ Stephanie's personal favorite... the spinach salad ~ Bobby's personal favorite... the cherry chicken salad croissant ~ When in Beulah, try the cherry-ade! Celebrating 100 years in 2022!
A variety including whitefish pâté, wings, salads, nachos, pizza, fish, ribs & more
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Cold Creek Inn
185 S Benzie BlvdA variety including whitefish pâté, wings, salads, nachos, pizza, fish, ribs & more
Breakfast all day, lunch, coffee bar & ice cream ~ Stephanie's personal favorite coffee creation... a caramel latte with raspberry
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Ursa Major Bistro (formerly Blue C Cafe)
245 S Benzie BlvdBreakfast all day, lunch, coffee bar & ice cream ~ Stephanie's personal favorite coffee creation... a caramel latte with raspberry
Craft beer, cider & more | Small plates, sandwiches, mac & cheese, salads ~ If you can get your hands on the PTO cyser, yummy!
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Five Shores Brewing
163 S Benzie BlvdCraft beer, cider & more | Small plates, sandwiches, mac & cheese, salads ~ If you can get your hands on the PTO cyser, yummy!
Burgers, hot dogs, tacos, wings & sandwiches ~ Our personal favorites... the honey jack bacon, honey jack sriracha & spicy mango habanero wings
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Lucky Dog Bar and Grille
223 S Benzie BlvdBurgers, hot dogs, tacos, wings & sandwiches ~ Our personal favorites... the honey jack bacon, honey jack sriracha & spicy mango habanero wings
Pub & restaurant | Pizza, small plates, salads, burgers, sandwiches, fish & more ~ We have a thing for the TouchTunes jukebox & pool tables here ~ Celebrating 50 years in 2023!
Hungry Tummy Restaurant
226 S Benzie BlvdPub & restaurant | Pizza, small plates, salads, burgers, sandwiches, fish & more ~ We have a thing for the TouchTunes jukebox & pool tables here ~ Celebrating 50 years in 2023!
*closed for the season* Food truck | Asian fusion & street foods ~ Stephanie's personal favorite... hand-squeezed lemonade & sweet potato fries. There's nothing like Mary's lemonade on a hot summer day, trust me.
Mary's Asian Cuisine
U.S. 31*closed for the season* Food truck | Asian fusion & street foods ~ Stephanie's personal favorite... hand-squeezed lemonade & sweet potato fries. There's nothing like Mary's lemonade on a hot summer day, trust me.
Deli counter for pizza, subs & salads | Fine wine & spirits
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East Shore Market
276 S Benzie BlvdDeli counter for pizza, subs & salads | Fine wine & spirits
City/town information
If you want to head to Lake Michigan, this adorable lakeside town is only 15 minutes away. In the summertime, you can hop on the free weekend trolly (Crystal Lake Express) to get here. Lots of shopping & restaurants... and of course, the beach! Also home to Stormcloud Brewing Company's pub & taproom.
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Frankfort
If you want to head to Lake Michigan, this adorable lakeside town is only 15 minutes away. In the summertime, you can hop on the free weekend trolly (Crystal Lake Express) to get here. Lots of shopping & restaurants... and of course, the beach! Also home to Stormcloud Brewing Company's pub & taproom.
Frankfort's little sister on the other side of Betsie Bay ~ The Crystal Lake Express stops here, too. There are a few hidden gems here, and a new distillery coming soon! Elberta has its own beach on Lake Michigan, and a beautiful lookout above it.
Elberta
Frankfort's little sister on the other side of Betsie Bay ~ The Crystal Lake Express stops here, too. There are a few hidden gems here, and a new distillery coming soon! Elberta has its own beach on Lake Michigan, and a beautiful lookout above it.
Another stop on the Crystal Lake Express, this is where you can find the famous Cherry Bowl Drive-In theater (open in the summer). You will find some more hidden treasures in this small town along US-31, and this is where you can find plenty of places to canoe, kayak, or tube along the Platte River.
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Honor
Another stop on the Crystal Lake Express, this is where you can find the famous Cherry Bowl Drive-In theater (open in the summer). You will find some more hidden treasures in this small town along US-31, and this is where you can find plenty of places to canoe, kayak, or tube along the Platte River.
The primary gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire is another quaint lakeside town about 20 minutes north of Beulah.
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Empire
The primary gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire is another quaint lakeside town about 20 minutes north of Beulah.
Neighborhoods
Worth a day if you like to ski, golf, or get treated at the spa ~ Our personal favorite... a couples massage followed by a soak in the hot tub!
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Crystal Mountain Drive
Crystal Mountain DriveWorth a day if you like to ski, golf, or get treated at the spa ~ Our personal favorite... a couples massage followed by a soak in the hot tub!
Great for kids
Interactive multi-generational science & discovery center
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COGNiTiON Science and Discovery Center
232 N Michigan AveInteractive multi-generational science & discovery center
*closed for the season* Two 18-hole courses; choose easy or challenging | Ice cream shop
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Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream Shop
1405 Michigan Ave*closed for the season* Two 18-hole courses; choose easy or challenging | Ice cream shop
Food & drink in Frankfort/Elberta
*closed November 1-24 for off-season maintenance* Modern dishes prepared from scratch | Handcrafted cocktails
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Birch & Maple
727 Main St*closed November 1-24 for off-season maintenance* Modern dishes prepared from scratch | Handcrafted cocktails
One-stop shop in Benzie County | Bike & kayak rentals | Bites, coffee & beer | Michigan-made products ~ General mercantile building built in 1880
Conundrum Cafe
603 Frankfort AveOne-stop shop in Benzie County | Bike & kayak rentals | Bites, coffee & beer | Michigan-made products ~ General mercantile building built in 1880