Platte Lake Resort Guidebook
Food scene
Geno's Sports Bar And Grill
14848 Thompson AveGreat food at a great value!
JIMS JOINT BBQ
10914 U.S. 31great small business bbq joint!
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveGreat food in a beautiful location!
Spacious restaurant, live bands, games for kids, great food! Historical building right on the water!
30 locals recommend
Cabbage Shed
198 Frankfort AveSpacious restaurant, live bands, games for kids, great food! Historical building right on the water!
Dilbert's
11303 US-31Great Breakfast!
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RdGreat steakhouse with seating inside and out.
Many awards and national attention for this local run ice cream shop. It is popular, so be prepared for a small wait. Walk down to the lower deck to view the neighboring cows!
86 locals recommend
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdMany awards and national attention for this local run ice cream shop. It is popular, so be prepared for a small wait. Walk down to the lower deck to view the neighboring cows!
City/town information
Pass through the gate way on your way to Lake Michigan. Frankfort has a wonderful downtown shopping and dining scene as well as an awesome beach.
107 locals recommend
Frankfort
Pass through the gate way on your way to Lake Michigan. Frankfort has a wonderful downtown shopping and dining scene as well as an awesome beach.
Take M-22 down toward Arcadia for Inspiration Point scenic lookout rest stop. Amazing views!
7 locals recommend
Arcadia
Take M-22 down toward Arcadia for Inspiration Point scenic lookout rest stop. Amazing views!
Take Frankfort Ave to Bye road to find a spectacular hidden scenic outlook and beach. Just past the Cabbage Shed were you can go for good eats!
Elberta
Take Frankfort Ave to Bye road to find a spectacular hidden scenic outlook and beach. Just past the Cabbage Shed were you can go for good eats!
There is always something going on in Traverse City! Great Downtown, active night scene, top restaurants and Clinch Park beach and marina.
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
There is always something going on in Traverse City! Great Downtown, active night scene, top restaurants and Clinch Park beach and marina.
Sightseeing
Check another lighthouse off your list. A great visit and lovely beach.
57 locals recommend
Point Betsie Lighthouse
3701 Point Betsie RdCheck another lighthouse off your list. A great visit and lovely beach.
Climbing the dunes is a must! Bring water and remember you have to walk back as far as you walk out!
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Climbing the dunes is a must! Bring water and remember you have to walk back as far as you walk out!
Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, bobsledding, Water's Edge water park, golf, Legacy Art Park, sunset trips to the top of the ski hill in the summer. There is so much to enjoy at this resort!
135 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, bobsledding, Water's Edge water park, golf, Legacy Art Park, sunset trips to the top of the ski hill in the summer. There is so much to enjoy at this resort!
Just minutes from Platte Lake resort cabins. Rent canoes, kayaks, tubes, etc. Have a quiet float along the Platte River and end up at the incredible beach where it flows into Lake Michigan. Must experience!
58 locals recommend
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyJust minutes from Platte Lake resort cabins. Rent canoes, kayaks, tubes, etc. Have a quiet float along the Platte River and end up at the incredible beach where it flows into Lake Michigan. Must experience!
Great pizza and Ice cream. A small store with essentials, souvenirs and gifts of all sorts. Also, rent a kayak or canoe trip for Platte River.
18 locals recommend
Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream RdGreat pizza and Ice cream. A small store with essentials, souvenirs and gifts of all sorts. Also, rent a kayak or canoe trip for Platte River.
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Great activities for a family with children:
Crystal Mountain walking Legacy Art Park and Water’s Edge water park, Gwen Frostic Art Studio, Sleeping Bear Dune climbing, Pierce Stocking scenic drive, Clinch Park splash pad Traverse City, Riverside Canoe at Platte River or Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District canoe rental, COGNiTiON Science and Discovery Center in Beulah, Pirate’s Cove Adventure putt putt, go karts and ropes course, Incredible Mos Bowling, arcade and toddler room, Platte River Fish hatchery, Sleeping Bear Philip A. Hart visitor center, Crystal Lake alpaca farm, ELEV8 wall climbing, Williamsburg butterfly/bug zoo