Guidebook for Frankfort
Food Scene
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StGood beer, fun, outdoor seating.
Birch & Maple
727 Main StGreat food and cocktails.
A Papano's Pizza
13033 Cadillac HwyCoho Cafe
320 Main StSeafood
Our favorite spot for coffee and a breakfast sandwich!
They also serve donuts, fresh-baked bread, and lunch! Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Crescent Bakery and Cafe
404 Main St Our favorite spot for coffee and a breakfast sandwich!
They also serve donuts, fresh-baked bread, and lunch! Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Petals & Perks
429 Main St Wifi
Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar
415 Main StPort City Smokehouse
1000 Main StTake out fish and BBQ. They'll also smoke fish that you've caught.
L'Chayim Delicatessen
318 Main StDeli
Outdoor seating that overlooks the Betsie Bay Marina. My mom LOVES the perch fish and chips. Go for the outdoor seating and view of Betsie Lake.
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Villa Marine Bar & Grill
228 Main StOutdoor seating that overlooks the Betsie Bay Marina. My mom LOVES the perch fish and chips. Go for the outdoor seating and view of Betsie Lake.
Ice Cream.
Serves Moomer's Ice Cream (a renowned Traverse City favorite!)
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The Scoop of Frankfort
321 Main StIce Cream.
Serves Moomer's Ice Cream (a renowned Traverse City favorite!)
The Cool Spot
306 Main Stice cream
Ice cream, chocolate and fudge. You can't vacation in northern Michigan without fudge!
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Kilwin's of Frankfort
413 Main StIce cream, chocolate and fudge. You can't vacation in northern Michigan without fudge!
Frankfort Dairy Maid
1017-1028 Forest AveClassic soft-serve shack.
Mexican Bar and Grill.
Margaritas and outdoor seating.
Check out Fish Taco Fridays.
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Road House
1058 Michigan AveMexican Bar and Grill.
Margaritas and outdoor seating.
Check out Fish Taco Fridays.
EXCELLENT ice cream! (probably my favorite) combined with cute little florist and home decor shop. (Also a great reward for the winner of nearby miniature golf.)
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Hill Top Soda Shoppe
7117 South StEXCELLENT ice cream! (probably my favorite) combined with cute little florist and home decor shop. (Also a great reward for the winner of nearby miniature golf.)
Sightseeing
Point Betsie Lighthouse
3701 Point Betsie RdCrystal Lake Alpacas
4907 River RdAlpacas are cute!
Parks & Nature
Elberta Dunes South Natural Area (EDNA)
1200-1204 Frankfort AveA must! Iconic postcard views of the dunes and Lake Michigan. Kids will love the dune climb. If you plan to hike all the way to the lake, go early in the day and bring water!
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front St A must! Iconic postcard views of the dunes and Lake Michigan. Kids will love the dune climb. If you plan to hike all the way to the lake, go early in the day and bring water!
Beautiful views of Betsie Bay and boats and a cool playground. There is often live music and/or farmer's markets here on summer weekends.
Frankfort Mineral Springs
630 Main StBeautiful views of Betsie Bay and boats and a cool playground. There is often live music and/or farmer's markets here on summer weekends.
Porch-style beach swings for adults. The BEST way to watch a sunset!
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Frankfort Almennur strönd og leikvöllur
Porch-style beach swings for adults. The BEST way to watch a sunset!
Elberta Beach (Ebeach)
Bye RoadLess crowded but more difficult to access.
Lake Michigan too cold? Try inland Crystal Lake! This small beach is accessible from Frankfort by car or via the Betsie Valley Trail and includes a playground, restrooms, and there's an ice cream shop right around the corner. (Beware of "swimmer's itch" in late summer)
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Beulah Public Beach
139 Lake StLake Michigan too cold? Try inland Crystal Lake! This small beach is accessible from Frankfort by car or via the Betsie Valley Trail and includes a playground, restrooms, and there's an ice cream shop right around the corner. (Beware of "swimmer's itch" in late summer)
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
7292 Swamp RdDune hikes
Essentials
Family Fare Supermarket
1002 Forest AveCorner Drug of Frankfort
401 Main StDrug Store
Frankfort Hardware Inc
15 N Main StMore than just a hardware store...
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital: Emergency Room
224 Park AveEntertainment & Activities
The Garden Theater
301 Main StWatch for film festivals and contests
library, computers, printers available (15c/page), childrens' programs.
Benzie Shores District Library
630 Main Stlibrary, computers, printers available (15c/page), childrens' programs.
Mini golf! a northern Michigan family tradition!
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Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream Shop
1405 Michigan AveMini golf! a northern Michigan family tradition!
Rent Bikes, kayaks, SUP boards...
They also rent bike carriages for young children.
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Crystal Lake Adventure Sports
312 Main StRent Bikes, kayaks, SUP boards...
They also rent bike carriages for young children.
Tube, kayak, canoe, or SUP the Platte river. Rentals available here.
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Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream RdTube, kayak, canoe, or SUP the Platte river. Rentals available here.
A round of golf here is pricey but the views are absolutely breathtaking!
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Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood HwyA round of golf here is pricey but the views are absolutely breathtaking!
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwyDrive-in Movie Theater!
(Summer Only)
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyCanoe, Kayak, tube the Platte.
Arts & Culture
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyOutdoor performances occur at the end of July, right across the street from the cottage at Tank Hill!
More info at lakesideshakespeare.org
Lakeside Shakespeare Theater
188 Park AveOutdoor performances occur at the end of July, right across the street from the cottage at Tank Hill!
More info at lakesideshakespeare.org
Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra
8685 4th AveGwen Frostic Prints
5140 River RdShopping
Lynn and Perin Mercantile, Co
433 Main StGourmet Food Gifts.
EKlekTikA
735 Main StAntiques