Frankfort, Michigan
Directions
The main airport for this area is in Traverse City. Frankfort is an hour drive from there. We recommend staying in Frankfort, Glen Arbor or Empire to be closest to festivities.
Where to Stay
The Homestead Resort
1 Wood Ride Rd
Maple City, MI 49636
+1 (231) 334 5000
Sylvan Inn B & B
6680 W Western Hwy
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
+1 (231) 334 4333
Empire Lakeshore Inn
11626 S Sunset Dr
Empire, MI 49630
+1 (231) 326 5145
Cottonwood Inn B & B
9583 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630
+1 (231) 326 5535
Glen Arbor B & B
6548 W Western Ave
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
+1 (231) 334 6789
Crystal Mountain Resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr
Thompsonville, MI 49683
+1 (855) 995 5146
Hotel Frankfort
231 Main St
Frankfort, MI 49635
+1 (231) 352 8090
Harbor Lights
15 Second St
Frankfort, MI 49635
+1 (231) 352 9614
M22 Inn
5793 S Glen Lake Rd
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
+1 (231) 334 3773
What to Do
The Leelanau Peninsula is known for its natural beauty,
the freshwater lake and its amazing community.
Eat and Drink
Enjoy a coffee and sandwich at The Mill, have a delicious sandwich at Shipwreck Cafe. Check out Mawby Winery, Iron Fish Distillery or Stormcloud Brewery for an alcoholic drink. If you’re looking for a plate full of delicious breakfast food try The Lighthouse Cafe or similarly Birch and Maple if you like a boozy brunch.
Play in the Water
There are countless amazing beaches in Michigan. For a more remote location with swimming and lounging try the beach on Esch Rd . For quick access to Water sports equipment try Empire Beach near Sleeping Bear Surf Shop. For a touch of history as well as great walking and swimming try Glen Haven Beach. If you’d like a mix of shopping, beach and a bite to eat the Beach at Frankfort is your spot.
For surfing we recommend our friends over at Sleeping Bear Surf Shop. For an active paddle, rent a canoe or raft at The Livery Barn and go Kayaking on The Platt River. For a chill, short distance paddle, try the Kayak Shop in Glen Arbor and paddle out on The Crystal River.
Explore Nature
Northern Michigan is known for its lush and gorgeous nature. Bring your own mountain bikes and try a trail in Palmer Woods or Arcadia.Enjoy a lively hike at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Treat Farm, Pyramid Point and Sleeping Bear Point. Trek the Big Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Shop
Leaf through books at The Cottage Book Shop, stop in Empire’s many cute shops such as The Miser’s Hoard. Take the drive into Traverse City to check out Fustinis Olive Oils, Brilliant Books or many of the nice shops they have around. Look for little treasures in Benzonia at Jerry’s Resale or Echo Resale in Manistee.