Frankfort, Michigan Getaway
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The motto for Frankfort, Michigan is Always in Season. Once you take a look around at all the fun things there are to do every season of the year, you’ll agree.
It all starts with the lake, the big lake, Lake Michigan. If you enjoy the water, you won’t need any other excuse to enjoy Benzie County on the West Shore of the state. In addition to Lake Michigan, you also get bonus bodies of water that come along with the area - Betsie Lake, Betsie River, Crystal Lake, Manistee River, Platte River and more.
With this much water, you can imagine all the possibilities for fishing and boating of all kinds and the miles and miles of shoreline provide some of the best beaches you can imagine - seriously. Shores of golden sand, hulking dunes and clear blue waters will beckon you with their siren song even in the windy days of winter. Don’t miss the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in nearby Empire, MI.
Golf is an outstandingly scenic 3 season activity around Frankfort as are hiking and biking. In the winter, try snowmobiling, cross county skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing or snowtubing to get some fresh air and exercise. Much to my surprise, downhill skiing is big in this part of Michigan and there are numerous ski hills nearby. The closest, Crystal Mountain, is less than 20 miles from Frankfort and about half of their runs are open for that peculiar Midwestern past time, night skiing.
If you prefer indoor activities, there are unique shops and eateries to please every style and taste. Frankfort and the surrounding towns have a full schedule of festivals and fairs, as well, with an emphasis on the arts and family fun.
For an upscale visit, choose a fully-equipped Harborview condo overlooking Betsie Bay for your Frankfort Michigan getaway. If camping is more your style, try the Betsie River Camp, which has large, grassy campsites right on the trail system and the river. They also offer minimalist camper cabins with bunks and covered porches at a very reasonable price.
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