Benzie Bramble Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious Mexican food and drink with a friendly local vibe. Great outdoor seating and occasional live music. Gets very busy so go early or plan to wait for a table.
52 locals recommend
Road House
1058 Michigan AveDelicious Mexican food and drink with a friendly local vibe. Great outdoor seating and occasional live music. Gets very busy so go early or plan to wait for a table.
Great local spirits grown and made here in Benzie County. Full bar, outdoor seating, pizza and rotating specials.
60 locals recommend
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdGreat local spirits grown and made here in Benzie County. Full bar, outdoor seating, pizza and rotating specials.
Quaint little brewery with outdoor seating right by the beach at Crystal Lake in Beulah. Pretty International menu of bar fare.
24 locals recommend
Five Shores Brewing
163 S Benzie BlvdQuaint little brewery with outdoor seating right by the beach at Crystal Lake in Beulah. Pretty International menu of bar fare.
Nestled in the dunes overlooking Betsie Lake, newly opened bar crafting a lineup of small batch spirits.
Furnace Street Distillery, LLC
1121 Furnace StreetNestled in the dunes overlooking Betsie Lake, newly opened bar crafting a lineup of small batch spirits.
Makes mead, wine, beer, and cider from locally sourced ingredients. Family-friend vibe with casual fare.
86 locals recommend
St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer RdMakes mead, wine, beer, and cider from locally sourced ingredients. Family-friend vibe with casual fare.
Northern Michigan brewery crafting Belgian inspired ales two blocks from the Lake Michigan beaches with casual fare.
99 locals recommend
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StNorthern Michigan brewery crafting Belgian inspired ales two blocks from the Lake Michigan beaches with casual fare.
More high-end dining with a beautiful spot right on Crystal Lake. Reservations recommended.
13 locals recommend
Rocks Landing
1577 Crystal DrMore high-end dining with a beautiful spot right on Crystal Lake. Reservations recommended.
We think this one is worth the drive. Farm, restaurant, brewery and market serving delicious fresh local fare. Note: this one definitely isn’t dog-friendly.
89 locals recommend
Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveWe think this one is worth the drive. Farm, restaurant, brewery and market serving delicious fresh local fare. Note: this one definitely isn’t dog-friendly.
Cidery making traditional English-style scrumpy cider set amongst the orchards.
63 locals recommend
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdCidery making traditional English-style scrumpy cider set amongst the orchards.
Little brewery with a great outdoor area and communal firepit for colder days.
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrLittle brewery with a great outdoor area and communal firepit for colder days.
Sightseeing
Lovely public beach in downtown Beulah. Lots of parking usually available, great clean water, playground and public restrooms.
12 locals recommend
Beulah Public Beach
139 Lake StLovely public beach in downtown Beulah. Lots of parking usually available, great clean water, playground and public restrooms.
Lovely local beach with a beautiful old pier and lighthouse. Gorgeous sunsets and walks out to the pier on calmer days.
30 locals recommend
Frankfort Public Beach And Playground
Lovely local beach with a beautiful old pier and lighthouse. Gorgeous sunsets and walks out to the pier on calmer days.
Tends to be much rougher than the others but often deserted. Great for dog runs and swims or longer walks down the shoreline.
16 locals recommend
Elberta Beach (Ebeach)
Bye RoadTends to be much rougher than the others but often deserted. Great for dog runs and swims or longer walks down the shoreline.
Beautiful trails that wind through woods and provide scenic lookouts of the dunes. Lots of possible route options to customize length.
22 locals recommend
Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead
Trail to BaldyBeautiful trails that wind through woods and provide scenic lookouts of the dunes. Lots of possible route options to customize length.
Another stunning option with about a 2.5 mile loop offering gorgeous views. Some elevation as well.
22 locals recommend
Green Point Dunes
1198 Green Point RdAnother stunning option with about a 2.5 mile loop offering gorgeous views. Some elevation as well.
Stunning view of the dunes on a 2.7 mile loop with some elevation. Also a pretty great spot for sledding in the winter if you’re brave!
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Stunning view of the dunes on a 2.7 mile loop with some elevation. Also a pretty great spot for sledding in the winter if you’re brave!
Full-Service Ski Resort that also offers a spa, golf course, outdoor pool, etc. Check their website for offerings and to make reservations.
135 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
Full-Service Ski Resort that also offers a spa, golf course, outdoor pool, etc. Check their website for offerings and to make reservations.
Great little spot to rent kayak, canoes, etc for exploring the Platte River. Check their website for reservations.
58 locals recommend
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyGreat little spot to rent kayak, canoes, etc for exploring the Platte River. Check their website for reservations.
Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream Shop
1405 Michigan AveQuaint little course for family fun!
Drive-in theater showing new releases with a retro vibe, very family oriented.
76 locals recommend
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwyDrive-in theater showing new releases with a retro vibe, very family oriented.
Beautiful course with water views. Visit their website for rates and tee times.
44 locals recommend
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood HwyBeautiful course with water views. Visit their website for rates and tee times.
Neighborhoods
A quaint little town with local shops and a cute main drag great for a stroll. Farmer's market on Saturdays and beach at the end of Main Street for a swim!
107 locals recommend
Frankfort
A quaint little town with local shops and a cute main drag great for a stroll. Farmer's market on Saturdays and beach at the end of Main Street for a swim!
Larger cityscape to explore with a walkable downtown, lots of shops, restaurants and breweries!
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
Larger cityscape to explore with a walkable downtown, lots of shops, restaurants and breweries!
Adorable village with great small food options and some cute boutiques. Lots of wine tasting to be had in the Leelanau Peninsula on the way there and back too!
145 locals recommend
Leland
Adorable village with great small food options and some cute boutiques. Lots of wine tasting to be had in the Leelanau Peninsula on the way there and back too!