Things to Do

Elberta’s Waterfront Park
Furnace Ave, Elberta
Children’s playground, on beautiful Betsie Bay.

Glider Rides
NW Soaring Club, Frankfort
231-352-6123, 231-352-9160
See Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, Platte Lake – breathtaking memorable scenery.

Mystery Spot: Gravity Hill
Putney Rd in Blaine Twp.
Visit one of Michigan’s premier mystery spots. Optical illusion or can a ball roll uphill?

Gwen Frostic
5140 River Rd, Benzonia
231-882-5505
www.gwenfrostic.com
Hand-crafted block prints by world-renowned artist Gwen Frostic, printed on-site.

Hot Air Balloon Rides
The Brookside Inn
115 US-31, Beulah
231-882-9688
www.brooksideinn.com
Drift over beautiful scenery of Benzie County.

Little River Casino Resort
2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee
231-723-1535, 888-568-2244
www.littlerivercasinos.com
The action never stops. Gaming, restaurants.

Michigan Legacy Art Park
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr,
Thompsonville
231-378-4963
www.michlegacyartpark.org
Unique blend of art, nature and history, featuring more than 30 works of art.

 Point Betsie Lighthouse
3671 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort
231-352-7666
www.pointbetsie.org
Stunning view of the dunes and Lake Michigan. Tours late May to early Sept. Call ahead.

Platte River State Hatchery
US-31, Honor
231-325-4611
Largest fish hatchery east of Mississippi River. Open 7:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call ahead.

Sleeping Bear Dunes
National Lakeshore
9922 Front St, M-72, Empire
231-326-5134
Challenge the Dune Climb, hike the trails, walk along Lake Michigan’s shore, www.npa.gov/slbe

The Park at Water’s Edge
Crystal Mountain
12500 Mountain Dr,
Thompsonville
231-882-4904, 800-968-7686
www.crystalmountain.com
One acre outdoor water complex featuring 4,200 sq. ft. pool with pipe falls, crawl tub, water cannon and slide, 32 ft. climbing wall, children’s activities.