Attractions In and Around Beulah

Parks, Trails & Wildlife

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
Flagship north Michigan attraction with verdant forests, golden beaches and dunes stretching over 35 miles of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline.

Northern Lower Peninsula Wildlife
Guide to Peninsula's many centers of wildlife.

North & South Manitou Islands
Nature havens on Lake Michigan accessible by ferry.

Betsie Valley Trail
You can join the hikers and bikers on this attractive nature trail at Beulah for the serene, 12-mile trip to Thompsonville.

Lakes/Rivers

Great Lakes Visitor Center
The Lakes Visitor Center at Ludington State Park focuses on the geological and human history of the Great Lakes.

Skiing

Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort
Family-orientated winter sport with over 45 miles of groomed pistes.

Champion Hill Cross Country Skiing
Over 25km of groomed trails for beginner to advanced skiers.

Homestead Resort

Golf Courses

Crystal Mountain Golf Course
Something close to golfing heaven can be found at Crystal Mountain's 36 challenging, tree-lined holes.

Champion Hill Golf Course
Challenging, links-style highland course.

Pinecroft Golf Course
Eye-catching layout overlooking Lake Crystal.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
Beautifully manicured fairways and greens characterize this prestigious new championship course.

Mistwood Golf Course
27 holes of exceptional championship golf and 9 holes of fun.

Vineyards/Wine Tours

Michigan Vineyards
Michigan has 13,500 acres of vineyards, making Michigan the fourth largest grape-growing state.

Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room
A chance to sample many of the delightful regional wines in Omena.

Leelanau Peninsula Vintners
Member wineries on the Leelanau Penensula.

Arts & Culture

Benzie Performing Arts
Community performing arts groups include the Benzie Community Chorus and Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra.

Interlochen Arts Festival
The region's best arts festival: recent guest performers have included Norah Jones, Itzhak Perlman and Jewel.

Benzie Historical Museum
6941 River Road,
P.O.Box 185,
Benzonia,
MI 49616
Tel: +1 231 882 5539

Features early Benzie County history – exhibits from the Civil War and Logging eras.

Crystal Lake Arts Center
Crystal Lake Arts Center at Frankfort runs a variety of classes, workshops, shows, exhibits, programs, and performances to promote the arts in Benzie County.

Events

Benzie Calendar of Events
Comprehensive list of events for 2006.

Traverse City Cherry Festival

An annual celebration of the famous Michigan cherries held in early July.

Shopping

Grand Traverse Mall
Over 100 leading brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Marshall Field's, TJ Maxx, Aeropostale, Pier 1 Imports, plus cinemas and numerous restaurants.

Grand Traverse Resort Tower Gallery of Shops
Boutiques, gifts, food and entertainment shops comprise the dozen stores in Traverse City.

Gwen Frostic Prints

Betsie Bay Furniture
Three floors of one of a kind furniture and original artwork in Frankfort.

Crystal Crate and Cargo
A unique collection of statements on fashion, food, and fun, Crystal Crate & Cargo offers unique merchandise at a good value with confident and competent service.

Restaurants

Boones's Long Lake Inn

Coho Café - 231-352-6053

Papano's Pizza
Benzie County's pizza king has outlets in Beulah, Frankfort, Thomsonville and Interlochen.

Hofbrau

The Cherry Hut
Find out what all the fuss over Michigan cherries is about at this local institution.

The Thistle & Wildflower Restaurants
The choice of dining options on Crystal Mountain include the Scottish-style Thistle restaurant.

Manitou Restaurant
Enjoy homemade entrees with a local flavor including fresh fish, soups, pies and much more.

Fusion Restaurant
Serving Contemporary Asian Cuisine.

Funistrada Restaurant
Serving a wide range of Italian dishes.