Up-North Attractions in the Benzie Area
.....Northern Michigan Preserved
Beautiful Benzie County is an ideal vacation destination any time of year. With 60 miles of waterfront and sandy beaches, including 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, it's no mystery why people return year after year. We are home to a portion of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where you'll find beaches, dunes, trails, and spectacular scenery. See the wonder from the water on Sleeping Bear Dunes Boat Cruise.
Scenic Betsie Valley Trail extends 22 miles from Elberta, through Frankfort and Beulah, to Thompsonville. Spend some time with your family hiking or bicycling through our woods and quaint villages and along our shorelines. Lighthouse enthusiasts come to see, tour, and photograph our Lighthouses including the popular Point Betsie.
The Benzie area is rich in culture and history. Visit our Museums, Parks & Historical Sites page for more information. When you Stay In Benzie you are but a short drive from world famous Interlochen Center for the Arts where you'll find concerts and events year round.
Benzie is a Four Season Playground destination with something for everyone! From the #1 Resort in the Midwest, Crystal Mountain to pristine beaches, lakes and rivers-- the possibilities are endless.
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Benzie Community Chorus
Benzie's best voices present will attended choral performances--Broadway, Big Band, Gospel. Box Office: 231-352-8142
Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm
Flowers in the field, you select, we dig! and Garden Art galore!
Betsie Valley Trail
22 miles of hiking and biking trail from Frankfort, through Elberta and Beulah, to Thompsonville. Owned by the Michigan DNR and operated and maintained by Benzie County. Some parts are open to snowmobilers in the winter. Visit our website for more information and trail maps.
Concerts in the Park
Evenings in July and August
Wednesdays in Elberta Park on the Betsie Bay!
Thursdays in Beulah at Beulah Park on Crystal Lake
Fridays in Frankfort at Mineral Springs Park on Betsie Bay
Douglas Valley Organic Vineyards
Michigan's first organic vineyard community! Douglas Valley is a historic 650 acre fruit farm and century old edifice transformed into a sustainable organic vineyard community. Join us for wine and hard cider tasting, picnics in the summer, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables in our farm market. Kendra Remai.
Gwen Frostic Prints, LLC
Hand-crafted block prints by world-renowned artist Gwen Frostic, printed on-site.
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Center for the Arts holds concerts and events year round. Visit website for schedules.
Little River Casino Resort
The action never stops. Gaming, restaurants.
Michigan Legacy Art Park
A place that connects man to nature.
Unique blend of art, nature and history, featuring more than 30 works of art. Summer Sounds Outdoor Concerts at Crystal Mountain July-mid August
Taken at a leisurely pace with moments for reflection, a hike through the Park typically lasts between 90 minutes and two hours and covers up to 1.6 miles of hilly terrain.
Northern Natural Winery
Northern Natural Winery features strawberry, apple, peach, and red apple cider wines made from local organic fruits, also Cherry Dessert and Late Harvest Riesling. Northern Natural winery supports more than 12 Michigan farms and businesses. Celebrate Pure Michigan at our tasting house in Benzonia.
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