Guidebook for Frankfort
Drinks & Nightlife
Hometown owned, you may be personally greeted by either of the owner-operators on any given visit. The staff take extreme pride in their brews and food, and you'll never go wrong with the pizza special of the day.
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StHometown owned, you may be personally greeted by either of the owner-operators on any given visit. The staff take extreme pride in their brews and food, and you'll never go wrong with the pizza special of the day.
Cabbage Shed is iconic for its history as a "locals" bar and its epic concerts and performances the past 30 years. Live regular music and plenty of space to dance and be yourself.
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Cabbage Shed
198 Frankfort AveCabbage Shed is iconic for its history as a "locals" bar and its epic concerts and performances the past 30 years. Live regular music and plenty of space to dance and be yourself.
Sightseeing
This is a must-see for all of our visiting family members and friends who visit Frankfort. Besides being "the most photographed lighthouse in Michigan", the rock hunting is epic and you're guaranteed taking a photo you'll want framed.
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Farol de Point Betsie
3701 Point Betsie RdThis is a must-see for all of our visiting family members and friends who visit Frankfort. Besides being "the most photographed lighthouse in Michigan", the rock hunting is epic and you're guaranteed taking a photo you'll want framed.
Parks & Nature
This trail is only a 5 minute drive from the cottage, but gives you the sense that you're 100 miles from anywhere when you walk the rolling trails through the hardwood and cedar forest. You can take a loop or head straight to the remote and sandy beaches of Lake Michigan.
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Old Indian Trail
4349 North Scenic HighwayThis trail is only a 5 minute drive from the cottage, but gives you the sense that you're 100 miles from anywhere when you walk the rolling trails through the hardwood and cedar forest. You can take a loop or head straight to the remote and sandy beaches of Lake Michigan.
Arts & Culture
The Art Center now inhabits the refurbished, historic Coast Guard Station with giant windows and a great view of the water. There's a great gift shop, rotating art exhibitions and year-round classes available on their website.
Crystal Lake Art Center
111 10th StThe Art Center now inhabits the refurbished, historic Coast Guard Station with giant windows and a great view of the water. There's a great gift shop, rotating art exhibitions and year-round classes available on their website.
Shopping
This boutique candle and wax shop is a 10 minute drive away, but represents everything local and artisan in our community. The owners have raised bees for 30 years and besides selling their own handmade honey beeswax products, also sell other local products.
Beedazzled Candleworks
841 River RdThis boutique candle and wax shop is a 10 minute drive away, but represents everything local and artisan in our community. The owners have raised bees for 30 years and besides selling their own handmade honey beeswax products, also sell other local products.
Getting Around
The Benzie Bus allows you to keep the car at home for around $3 per person one way. Just call their dispatchers and tell them where you want to go and when, and they'll do the rest! Take your bike, your picnic gear, or your pet in a carrier: 231-325-3000
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Benzie Bus
14150 US-31The Benzie Bus allows you to keep the car at home for around $3 per person one way. Just call their dispatchers and tell them where you want to go and when, and they'll do the rest! Take your bike, your picnic gear, or your pet in a carrier: 231-325-3000
Essentials
Family Fare is a full service grocery store with a deli, beer/wine/liquor section, and some local produce. Mornings are the best time to shop.
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Family Fare Supermarket
1002 Forest AveFamily Fare is a full service grocery store with a deli, beer/wine/liquor section, and some local produce. Mornings are the best time to shop.