Chris’s Benzie County Guidebook

Chris
Chris’s Benzie County Guidebook

Restaurants, Breweries, and Distilleries

Delicious meads, wines, beer, food, honey products, yard games, frisbee golf, live music, and atmosphere!
86 locals raden deze aan
St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer Rd
86 locals raden deze aan
Delicious meads, wines, beer, food, honey products, yard games, frisbee golf, live music, and atmosphere!
Great beer, food, and live music!
24 locals raden deze aan
Five Shores Brewing
163 S Benzie Blvd
24 locals raden deze aan
Great beer, food, and live music!
Great restaurant and brewery
99 locals raden deze aan
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main St
99 locals raden deze aan
Great restaurant and brewery
Great variety of beers on tap and food options
15 locals raden deze aan
Lucky Dog Bar and Grille
223 S Benzie Blvd
15 locals raden deze aan
Great variety of beers on tap and food options
A local legend, the ribs are hard to beat!
19 locals raden deze aan
Geno's Sports Bar And Grill
14848 Thompson Ave
19 locals raden deze aan
A local legend, the ribs are hard to beat!
Unique craft distillery with great food options and atmosphere!
60 locals raden deze aan
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek Rd
60 locals raden deze aan
Unique craft distillery with great food options and atmosphere!
Best brisket around!
JIMS JOINT BBQ
10914 U.S. 31
Best brisket around!
A Beulah classic - try it out and thank us later! Excellent selection of deli meats and cheeses as well as fresh made bagels, breads, sandwiches, and pastries.
19 locals raden deze aan
L' Chayim Delicatessen
274 S Benzie Blvd
19 locals raden deze aan
A Beulah classic - try it out and thank us later! Excellent selection of deli meats and cheeses as well as fresh made bagels, breads, sandwiches, and pastries.
Excellent eclectic foods, beverages, and deli counter with sandwiches and pizza. Try the Judy - you won't regret it!
13 locals raden deze aan
East Shore Market
276 S Benzie Blvd
13 locals raden deze aan
Excellent eclectic foods, beverages, and deli counter with sandwiches and pizza. Try the Judy - you won't regret it!
Great pizza!
8 locals raden deze aan
A. Papano's Pizza BEULAH
7803 Crystal Dr
8 locals raden deze aan
Great pizza!
Great home made ice cream
8 locals raden deze aan
Hill Top Soda Shoppe
7117 South St
8 locals raden deze aan
Great home made ice cream
A Benzie County staple, get there early, it fills up fast!
52 locals raden deze aan
Road House
1058 Michigan Ave
52 locals raden deze aan
A Benzie County staple, get there early, it fills up fast!
Closest coffee/espresso and cafe to the cabin - try the tuna melt... *chef's kiss*
24 locals raden deze aan
Ursa Major Bistro (formerly Blue C Cafe)
245 S Benzie Blvd
24 locals raden deze aan
Closest coffee/espresso and cafe to the cabin - try the tuna melt... *chef's kiss*
Great beer and live music!
57 locals raden deze aan
Lake Ann Brewing Company
6535 First St
57 locals raden deze aan
Great beer and live music!

Lakes and Beaches

Great local beach on beautiful Crystal Lake!
12 locals raden deze aan
Beulah Public Beach
139 Lake St
12 locals raden deze aan
Great local beach on beautiful Crystal Lake!
Awesome beach with epic Lake Michigan waves
30 locals raden deze aan
Frankfort Public Beach And Playground
30 locals raden deze aan
Awesome beach with epic Lake Michigan waves
A local favorite
22 locals raden deze aan
Esch Beach
Esch Road
22 locals raden deze aan
A local favorite
Classic beach and river access point with boat launch, grills, and picnic areas
8 locals raden deze aan
Platte River Point
8 locals raden deze aan
Classic beach and river access point with boat launch, grills, and picnic areas
Beautiful inland lake with great fishing
Platte Lake
Beautiful inland lake with great fishing
great place to enjoy Lake Michigan, close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes
40 locals raden deze aan
Empire Beach
40 locals raden deze aan
great place to enjoy Lake Michigan, close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes
Historic Lake Michigan access point with beach access and visitor information
12 locals raden deze aan
Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven Road
12 locals raden deze aan
Historic Lake Michigan access point with beach access and visitor information

Rivers

Beautiful river for paddling or fishing, larger than the Platte or but not as big as the Manistee
7 locals raden deze aan
Betsie River
7 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful river for paddling or fishing, larger than the Platte or but not as big as the Manistee
Beautiful river for paddling, floating, or fishing
14 locals raden deze aan
Platte River
14 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful river for paddling, floating, or fishing
Beautiful large river for paddling, floating, or fishing
20 locals raden deze aan
Manistee Riverwalk
43-79 Jones St
20 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful large river for paddling, floating, or fishing
Stunning crystal clear river, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes
7 locals raden deze aan
Crystal River
7 locals raden deze aan
Stunning crystal clear river, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes
Hidden gem of a river, great paddling, fishing, and even some small whitewater!
6 locals raden deze aan
Boardman River
6 locals raden deze aan
Hidden gem of a river, great paddling, fishing, and even some small whitewater!
Great canoe/kayak/tube rental and shuttle service right on the Platte river!
58 locals raden deze aan
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwy
58 locals raden deze aan
Great canoe/kayak/tube rental and shuttle service right on the Platte river!

Trails

Beautiful multipurpose trail running 26 miles from Thompsonville to Frankfort with paved and unpaved sections. Perfect for running, walking, or biking. Some sections are open for snowmobiles in the winter.
33 locals raden deze aan
Betsie Valley Trail
826 Michigan Ave
33 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful multipurpose trail running 26 miles from Thompsonville to Frankfort with paved and unpaved sections. Perfect for running, walking, or biking. Some sections are open for snowmobiles in the winter.
A classic with iconic views!
46 locals raden deze aan
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
46 locals raden deze aan
A classic with iconic views!
Great local option with Lake Michigan views
22 locals raden deze aan
Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead
Trail to Baldy
22 locals raden deze aan
Great local option with Lake Michigan views
Best mountain bike trails in the area! Beautiful rolling 10-mile and 4-mile loops through hardwood forests
St Pierre Mountain Bike Trail
Saint Pierre
Best mountain bike trails in the area! Beautiful rolling 10-mile and 4-mile loops through hardwood forests
Quiet forested trail leading to Lake Michigan, excellent for cross country skiing in the winter.
18 locals raden deze aan
Old Indian Trail
4349 North Scenic Highway
18 locals raden deze aan
Quiet forested trail leading to Lake Michigan, excellent for cross country skiing in the winter.
Beautiful trail system in the National Lakeshore, mostly flat, winding through hardwoods on the shore of Lake Michigan. A favorite for trail running or longer hikes. Also accesses the White Pine backcountry campground.
Platte Plains Trail
Trail End
Beautiful trail system in the National Lakeshore, mostly flat, winding through hardwoods on the shore of Lake Michigan. A favorite for trail running or longer hikes. Also accesses the White Pine backcountry campground.
An area icon! Climb the dunes and walk all the way back to Lake Michigan
232 locals raden deze aan
Sleeping Bear Dunes
232 locals raden deze aan
An area icon! Climb the dunes and walk all the way back to Lake Michigan

Golf Courses

A great local course with Crystal Lake views
7 locals raden deze aan
Crystal Lake Golf
8493 Fairway Dr
7 locals raden deze aan
A great local course with Crystal Lake views
A shorter but challenging local course with one of my favorite views of Crystal Lake
8 locals raden deze aan
Pinecroft Golf Course
8260 Henry Rd
8 locals raden deze aan
A shorter but challenging local course with one of my favorite views of Crystal Lake
My personal favorite course in the area - bentgrass fairways, fast and true greens, and well laid out
8 locals raden deze aan
Mistwood Golf Course
7568 Ole White Dr
8 locals raden deze aan
My personal favorite course in the area - bentgrass fairways, fast and true greens, and well laid out
Great option for a variety of golf with 36 holes. The Mountain Ridge course is very unique!
135 locals raden deze aan
Crystal Mountain
135 locals raden deze aan
Great option for a variety of golf with 36 holes. The Mountain Ridge course is very unique!
Closest golf to the cabin, great longer course with rolling hills.
Champion Hill Golf Course
501 N Marshall Rd
Closest golf to the cabin, great longer course with rolling hills.
Iconic high-end golf, there is nothing like it!
44 locals raden deze aan
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood Hwy
44 locals raden deze aan
Iconic high-end golf, there is nothing like it!
The one and only. Private country club, must be a member or guest.
Crystal Downs Country Club
249 Crystal Downs Dr
The one and only. Private country club, must be a member or guest.

Shopping

Local family owned grocery store, top notch meat counter and liquor/beer/wine selection!
17 locals raden deze aan
Honor Family Market
10625 Main St
17 locals raden deze aan
Local family owned grocery store, top notch meat counter and liquor/beer/wine selection!
The most helpful and knowledgeable staff
Nugent Ace Hardware
1665 Benzie Highway
The most helpful and knowledgeable staff
A great resource if you need any pet supplies
Tractor Supply Co.
1352 Michigan Avenue
A great resource if you need any pet supplies
Closest auto parts store, very friendly and helpful staff
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts Company
235 North Michigan Avenue
Closest auto parts store, very friendly and helpful staff
Well stocked fishing (and hunting, and pet supply!) shop.
Backcast Fly Shop LLC
1675 Benzie Hwy
Well stocked fishing (and hunting, and pet supply!) shop.
Local bike shop, offers parts and service plus bike, SUP, and kayak rentals
14 locals raden deze aan
Crystal Lake Adventure Sports
312 Main St
14 locals raden deze aan
Local bike shop, offers parts and service plus bike, SUP, and kayak rentals
One stop shop for groceries, pharmacy, and hardware
Family Fare Supermarket
One stop shop for groceries, pharmacy, and hardware
Awesome little kitchen and homegoods store
Crystal Crate & Cargo
262 S Benzie Blvd
Awesome little kitchen and homegoods store