Frankfort, Michigan
Robinson Manor Guidebook
Food scene
A brewery in the heart of Frankfort. Great service and Belgian Style Craft Beer all made here in Frankfort. Food is great, too!
99 locals recommend
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StA brewery in the heart of Frankfort. Great service and Belgian Style Craft Beer all made here in Frankfort. Food is great, too!
A short, ten-minute drive to a very popular Mexican style restaurant. Fantastic margaritas! Good food and fantastic ambiance. Opens at 4pm and tends to fill up quickly!
52 locals recommend
Road House
1058 Michigan AveA short, ten-minute drive to a very popular Mexican style restaurant. Fantastic margaritas! Good food and fantastic ambiance. Opens at 4pm and tends to fill up quickly!
Kilwin's of Frankfort
413 Main StIce Cream Shop and Fudge! Where can you go wrong?
Locally owned and operated, grill and tap. Great food and fun atmosphere!
My father highly recommends the brisket, if it is available!
Old Town Grill & Tap
Locally owned and operated, grill and tap. Great food and fun atmosphere!
My father highly recommends the brisket, if it is available!
Local tradition. Dighy's has been a staple in Frankfort for decades. Known for smoked meats and Friday Fish Fry. Casual, american cuisine.
28 locals recommend
Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar
415 Main StLocal tradition. Dighy's has been a staple in Frankfort for decades. Known for smoked meats and Friday Fish Fry. Casual, american cuisine.
This beautiful and small restaurant is highly recommended as a finer dining experience right on Crystal Lake. Reservations are Needed, as it is small and quite popular. Open for dinner during the summer season.
13 locals recommend
Rocks Landing
1577 Crystal DrThis beautiful and small restaurant is highly recommended as a finer dining experience right on Crystal Lake. Reservations are Needed, as it is small and quite popular. Open for dinner during the summer season.
Adventure Rentals
Great place to rent beach toys - paddleboards, boogie boards and a fine array of adventure clothing for sale.
14 locals recommend
Crystal Lake Adventure Sports
312 Main StGreat place to rent beach toys - paddleboards, boogie boards and a fine array of adventure clothing for sale.
Grocery
Full service grocery store (including ice and liquor) on the corner of Forest Ave and 10th St.
21 locals recommend
Family Fare Supermarket
1002 Forest AveFull service grocery store (including ice and liquor) on the corner of Forest Ave and 10th St.
Sightseeing
M-22, Frankfort, MI, USA
The historic Garden Theater has been renovated and is beautiful! It hosts the Frankfort Film Festival in October and is known to show classic films and is available to rent as a venue. It opened originally in 1923!
25 locals recommend
The Garden Theater
301 Main StThe historic Garden Theater has been renovated and is beautiful! It hosts the Frankfort Film Festival in October and is known to show classic films and is available to rent as a venue. It opened originally in 1923!
A local tradition is to check out Sleeping Bear Dunes and hike it - if you are in very good shape! Be aware of the fee if you have to be airlifted back to top! Beautiful scenery. and a Northern Michigan must see!
39 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook
A local tradition is to check out Sleeping Bear Dunes and hike it - if you are in very good shape! Be aware of the fee if you have to be airlifted back to top! Beautiful scenery. and a Northern Michigan must see!
Beautiful drive up to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Look for the mushrooms that grow on the trees! (But, please do not collect said mushrooms...)
66 locals recommend
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayBeautiful drive up to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Look for the mushrooms that grow on the trees! (But, please do not collect said mushrooms...)
Traveler advice
What to pack
Up North Weather varies!
The day could start out cold and cloudy, and even rainy and still end up being a fabulous day at the beach or on a hike! It is Up North, Michigan. Be prepared for all types of weather!
Don't miss
Saturday's Farmers Market
From 9am - 1pm, the Farmers Market is a community must. Cash only. Vendors from veggies to farm-raised meet to various crafts and plants all come together at Mineral Springs Park.
Don't miss
Mineral Springs Park
This beautiful park runs along the Betsie Bay - lush grass, boat slips, boats in the bay, a playground, gardens and of course, the famous mineral fountain - smells like rotten eggs, but is sure to be a health benefit and an experience you won't forget! The Library is at the end of the park and has a fabulous children's area and programs for kids.
Getting around
Great walking or bicycling town!
Parking downtown can be challenging during the busy season. Most of the shops and restaurants are concentrated in the downtown area. However, navigation around Frankfort and the surrounding areas is pretty straight forward. There is only one blinking stop light in the city!