Location: Frankfort
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The 10 Best Things to do in Frankfort, Michigan (MI)
Coordinates: 44°38′01″N 86°14′04″W / 44.633611°N 86.234444°W / 44.633611; -86.234444
Restaurants in Frankfort
1. Crystal Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By 182gregoryf
We have been vacationing every summer at Crystal Lake for at least 10 years. It is a beautiful place. Frankfort Michigan is a hopping little tourist town during the summer. If you need big shopping, you will be disappointed. This is geared for casual dining, t-shirts, and art galleries/book stores. A lovely sandy beach and Lake Michigan is at the end of Main St. Public access to Crystal Lake is the next town over, Beulah, MI. Best to rent a cottage on Crystal Lake and start your own summer traditions.
2. Intimidator Sport Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Frankfort Michigan is known for it's great salmon and trout fishing. Join Captain Andy Odette for a half day or full days fishing charter. From beginner to pro you are guaranteed to have a fun day on the water. (6 persons) multiple fishing boats available. Friendly captain - latest equipment and electronics.
3. Betsie Valley Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By brianhH5461XT - Frankfort, United States
Built on the former Ann Arbor Railroad grade, the stretch between Frankfort and Beulah is a very pleasant ride. Starting at Cannon Park in Frankfort and ending in downtown Beulah, you get a small town tour, ride through meadows, forests, riverside, Crystal Lake and into downtown Beulah. Take the time to stop and explore and you will be rewarded with some of the most pleasant sights, smells and sounds of summer possible. The entire ride is only about 20 miles round trip, but it's mostly flat, with only the wind on the return trip to slow you down. A very peaceful, lovely ride.
4. Ellie Harold Art Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Ellie Harold Studio & Gallery is located in an historic Victorian home on the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue, just a short block from Main Street. The 1895 structure showcases the award-winning artist's contemporary oil paintings. When Ellie discovered the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in 2007, she declared "I could paint here for the rest of my life." The following year, she and her husband Roo purchased the Forest Ave. home and embarked on a 3 year renovation project. Since 2012, they have welcomed many hundreds of visitors who enjoy meeting the artist and viewing her artwork displayed in a home setting. In addition to paintings and decor ideas, you'll also find gift items: boxed card sets, desk calendars and the artist's book, 7 Habits of Deeply Fulfilled Artists: Your Aesthetic Needs & How to Meet Them. In warmer weather you'll find Ellie painting in her Summer Studio -- you're welcome stop by and watch!
Reviewed By 277danr
In Frankfort, MI this past weekend admiring the beautifully restored and charming homes of this quaint "seacoast" town and found ourselves in Ellie's summer studio. We were instantly drawn to the welcoming and warm glow surrounding this place. Ellie visited with us throughout out personal home tour, and shared the inner feelings that inspired each piece, providing meaning and depth I've rarely seen firsthand. She also told her story which gave context and further texture to how she approaches her work. The work speaks to you with each brush stroke in a beautiful and loving way. We felt her kindness and vibrant spirit stay with us throughout the weekend. Thank you Ellie.
5. Point Betsie Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By dcarlstead - Palmyra, United States
The light house and shop and tours, are great and a lot of the lake history is talked about> The beach we spent time looking at the rocks on the beach. Great views.
6. The Frankfort Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By ShanOC - Grand Forks, United States
We were in Frankfort on a beautiful hot summer July day! We walked towards the beach and saw the lighthouse! And you could walk out to it?? Cool! Yes! We walked the massive concrete pier to reach the lighthouse. There were places that were wet in the concrete and made walking slippery. Be careful! Many were diving off the pier. We didn’t have clothes to swim in so we jealously watched. We hope to be back! This was part of a fun day in Frankfort!
7. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
8. Frankfort Beach
9. Focus Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Focus Gallery, located in a historic building in the heart of Frankfort, features the work of photographer Drew Smith and wildlife artist Carl Freeman. Voted “Best Gallery in Benzie County” in 2016, Focus Gallery was born and first opened for business in the summer of 2015. On display are Drew's images of Northern Michigan and beyond, printed in-house, as well as Carl's watercolors and more.
10. Frankfort Mineral Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Bilaspur - Frankfort, United States
The Mineral Springs are an institution in Frankfort. The water flows year around under a pavilion roof. It sits across from the Post Office in the Mineral Springs Park. A pretty spot with very minerally tasting water, but 'guaranteed' to keep you well!
