Welcome to Northern Michigan
Food scene
Rocks Landing is a great place for a special night out. Located directly on Crystal Lake, you have great views and food. You'll definitely want reservations. There are three different seating areas, inside, on the porch,( I ususally book on the porch because if the weather is bad your reservation won't be cancelled.) or outside which is great too, weather permitting.
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Rocks Landing
1577 Crystal DrRocks Landing is a great place for a special night out. Located directly on Crystal Lake, you have great views and food. You'll definitely want reservations. There are three different seating areas, inside, on the porch,( I ususally book on the porch because if the weather is bad your reservation won't be cancelled.) or outside which is great too, weather permitting.
I'm not a coffee drinker but lots of people enjoy their coffee's. Casual dining in downtown Beulah, pet friendly outside, good menu selections.
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Ursa Major Bistro (formerly Blue C Cafe)
245 S Benzie BlvdI'm not a coffee drinker but lots of people enjoy their coffee's. Casual dining in downtown Beulah, pet friendly outside, good menu selections.
Good beer selection and burgers. Outdoor patio in downtown Beulah. Be sure to check out the large art work by Ann Loveless and Steve Loveless. It was an award winner at Art Prize.
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Lucky Dog Bar and Grille
223 S Benzie BlvdGood beer selection and burgers. Outdoor patio in downtown Beulah. Be sure to check out the large art work by Ann Loveless and Steve Loveless. It was an award winner at Art Prize.
Located in downtown Beulah, a good place to pick up bagels or a sandwich to take on a picnic. Sandwiches are large so big enough to share. There are benches and tables at Crystal Lake which is right around the corner if you want to enjoy your food there.
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L' Chayim Delicatessen
274 S Benzie BlvdLocated in downtown Beulah, a good place to pick up bagels or a sandwich to take on a picnic. Sandwiches are large so big enough to share. There are benches and tables at Crystal Lake which is right around the corner if you want to enjoy your food there.
Located in downtown Beulah. A good place to pick up a sandwich. They have half baked pizzas that are great. I recommend you call ahead to order. Pizza's are large and you can pick your ingredients. They bake up really nicely.
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East Shore Market
276 S Benzie BlvdLocated in downtown Beulah. A good place to pick up a sandwich. They have half baked pizzas that are great. I recommend you call ahead to order. Pizza's are large and you can pick your ingredients. They bake up really nicely.
Located in downtown Beulah, outdoor dining, bar dining and dining room. Perch sandwich and dinner are real good as is the pizza.
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Cold Creek Inn
185 S Benzie BlvdLocated in downtown Beulah, outdoor dining, bar dining and dining room. Perch sandwich and dinner are real good as is the pizza.
Papa J's has a good menu selection. Good pizza, olive burger and pot roast are some of my favorites. I typically do pick up or delivery. Five minutes from the house in Honor in the same shopping plaza as Honor Family Market.
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Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner
10583 Main StPapa J's has a good menu selection. Good pizza, olive burger and pot roast are some of my favorites. I typically do pick up or delivery. Five minutes from the house in Honor in the same shopping plaza as Honor Family Market.
Located in Honor, Sweet's Bar and Grill is about five minutes from the house. Good menu and bar setting.
Sweet's Bar and Grill
10919 Main StreetLocated in Honor, Sweet's Bar and Grill is about five minutes from the house. Good menu and bar setting.
Located five minutes from the house on the same block as Sweet's Bar and Grill. I haven't been lately but have enjoyed their pizza.
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Platte River Inn
10921 Main StLocated five minutes from the house on the same block as Sweet's Bar and Grill. I haven't been lately but have enjoyed their pizza.
Terrific breads and baked goods. They also have produce from their farm, pizza and sandwiches. Pick up something for a picnic lunch and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
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9 Bean Rows Bakery
9000 E Duck Lake RdTerrific breads and baked goods. They also have produce from their farm, pizza and sandwiches. Pick up something for a picnic lunch and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
Sightseeing
SBD is about 30 minutes from my house. A pretty drive along M22. Lot's of hiking, biking and swimming options. Pierce Stocking Drive is a great way to see some beautiful views in your car and their are also places to get out to walk and take in the views. There is a visitors center in Empire and I have a lot of info at the house.
Peterson Beach is about 10 minutes from my house and is part of SBD, it's a gorgeous beach with not a lot of people. The photo on my guide book is from Peterson Beach.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StSBD is about 30 minutes from my house. A pretty drive along M22. Lot's of hiking, biking and swimming options. Pierce Stocking Drive is a great way to see some beautiful views in your car and their are also places to get out to walk and take in the views. There is a visitors center in Empire and I have a lot of info at the house.
Peterson Beach is about 10 minutes from my house and is part of SBD, it's a gorgeous beach with not a lot of people. The photo on my guide book is from Peterson Beach.
Nice bike and walking trail that starts in downtown Beulah. You can head to Frankfort or Thompsonville. There is trailhead that you can park at or just park in downtown Beulah.
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Betsie Valley Trail
826 Michigan AveNice bike and walking trail that starts in downtown Beulah. You can head to Frankfort or Thompsonville. There is trailhead that you can park at or just park in downtown Beulah.
The Heritage Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes is a great 22 mile trail for hikers and bikers.
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake RoadThe Heritage Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes is a great 22 mile trail for hikers and bikers.
A fun place to hike and see unique art work. Part of Crystal Mountain Resort.
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Michigan Legacy Art Park
12500 Crystal Mountain DrA fun place to hike and see unique art work. Part of Crystal Mountain Resort.
They do trips down the Platte River. Also the store has beer, wine, good pizza, sandwiches and firewood.
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Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream RdThey do trips down the Platte River. Also the store has beer, wine, good pizza, sandwiches and firewood.
Attractions
Old fashion fun, five minutes from the house. There is a playground and mini golf, nothing fancy. They also sell snacks. There are two movies and it doesn't get dark until about 9:30 so expect a late night or early morning if you do both movies. It is a popular attraction so you'll want to get there earlier than 9:00.
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Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwyOld fashion fun, five minutes from the house. There is a playground and mini golf, nothing fancy. They also sell snacks. There are two movies and it doesn't get dark until about 9:30 so expect a late night or early morning if you do both movies. It is a popular attraction so you'll want to get there earlier than 9:00.
Trips on the Platte River, rafting, canoes and kayaks.
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Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyTrips on the Platte River, rafting, canoes and kayaks.
Grocery Stores
Honor Market is five minutes from the house. A good meat department, great selection of homemade brats, lots of flavor combinations. Good beer selection too.
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Honor Family Market
10625 Main StHonor Market is five minutes from the house. A good meat department, great selection of homemade brats, lots of flavor combinations. Good beer selection too.
Shop n Save is about 10 minutes from the house. A larger selection than Honor Market.
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Shop-N-Save
1747 Benzie HwyShop n Save is about 10 minutes from the house. A larger selection than Honor Market.
City/town information
My house is located in Honor which is a small town with easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes, depending upon where you want to go it's typically not more than a 30 minute drive.
Beulah is a cute town on Crystal Lake, about 10 minutes from the house.
Frankfort is about 20 minutes away and offers shopping, restaurants and Lake Michigan.
Glen Arbor is a popular tourist destination where some of the SBD attractions are. You will also find other cute towns further north, Leland, Fish Town and Northport.
The largest city is Traverse City, about 45 minutes away. Easy airport to go in and out of. The Benzie Bus provides transportation for $20 a person. Will pick you up and drop you off at the house. You need to call ahead to set up. Let me know if you want more details. I use it often and love it.
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Honor
My house is located in Honor which is a small town with easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes, depending upon where you want to go it's typically not more than a 30 minute drive.
Beulah is a cute town on Crystal Lake, about 10 minutes from the house.
Frankfort is about 20 minutes away and offers shopping, restaurants and Lake Michigan.
Glen Arbor is a popular tourist destination where some of the SBD attractions are. You will also find other cute towns further north, Leland, Fish Town and Northport.
The largest city is Traverse City, about 45 minutes away. Easy airport to go in and out of. The Benzie Bus provides transportation for $20 a person. Will pick you up and drop you off at the house. You need to call ahead to set up. Let me know if you want more details. I use it often and love it.
Beulah is less than 10 minutes from the house and it has a lot to offer. Cute shops, restaurants, a fishing pier and beach. Park once and take it all in.
On Thursday's during the summer they have music in the park at 7:00. No charge to listen to live music but feel free to donate when the bucket comes around!
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Beulah
Beulah is less than 10 minutes from the house and it has a lot to offer. Cute shops, restaurants, a fishing pier and beach. Park once and take it all in.
On Thursday's during the summer they have music in the park at 7:00. No charge to listen to live music but feel free to donate when the bucket comes around!
Frankfort is about 20 minutes from the house and offers a variety of shops and restaurants. Also access to Lake Michigan.
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Frankfort
Frankfort is about 20 minutes from the house and offers a variety of shops and restaurants. Also access to Lake Michigan.
Suttons Bay is a cute small town about an hour from the house. Variety of shops and restaurants.
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Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay is a cute small town about an hour from the house. Variety of shops and restaurants.
Beer, Wine and Cocktails
Off the beaten path offering craft cocktails and good pizza. Pet friendly. Close to Crystal Mountain Resort
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Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdOff the beaten path offering craft cocktails and good pizza. Pet friendly. Close to Crystal Mountain Resort
A fun outdoor space offering a variety of beers, wine and food. Pet friendly
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St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer RdA fun outdoor space offering a variety of beers, wine and food. Pet friendly
Beautiful views while enjoying a glass of wine.
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Rove Estate Tasting Room and Vineyard
7007 E Traverse HwyBeautiful views while enjoying a glass of wine.
Beautiful property in Suttons Bay. Indoor and outdoor tasting room. There are also trails on the property that you can hike.
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Black Star Farms Suttons Bay
10844 E Revold RdBeautiful property in Suttons Bay. Indoor and outdoor tasting room. There are also trails on the property that you can hike.
This is a great way to see a variety of wineries and breweries with out getting lost! A scenic drive.
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Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
15900 Rue DevinThis is a great way to see a variety of wineries and breweries with out getting lost! A scenic drive.