Nancy And Larry’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Towering dunes overlooking Lake Michigan. Miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive offers amazing views a very short hike from the road.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StTowering dunes overlooking Lake Michigan. Miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive offers amazing views a very short hike from the road.
Astounding views, covered bridge, picnic areas, local geology
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayAstounding views, covered bridge, picnic areas, local geology
Great trail for biking, skateboarding, strolling. Old railroad bed along the Betsie River. Scenic bay, river, wetlands, lake, mostly wooded. Bike livery a short walk from The Elberta House
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Betsie Valley Trail
826 Michigan AveGreat trail for biking, skateboarding, strolling. Old railroad bed along the Betsie River. Scenic bay, river, wetlands, lake, mostly wooded. Bike livery a short walk from The Elberta House
Much less crowded than Frankfort Beach, quieter, bonfires permitted, expanded parking lot. Less than a mile from The Elberta House. (does require motor vehicle to access)
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Elberta Beach (Ebeach)
Bye RoadMuch less crowded than Frankfort Beach, quieter, bonfires permitted, expanded parking lot. Less than a mile from The Elberta House. (does require motor vehicle to access)
Petting farm, adorable babies, incredibly soft wool, great gifts, great for kids
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Crystal Lake Alpacas
4907 River RdPetting farm, adorable babies, incredibly soft wool, great gifts, great for kids
Fabulous views of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bears Dunes, Arcadia Dunes, Frankfort & Elberta Lighthouses. Great place for watching sunsets - - but arrive early for front row viewing (pack a picnic or wind & cheese, we provide camp chairs for kicking back and enjoying the show)
Elberta Bluffs
Fabulous views of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bears Dunes, Arcadia Dunes, Frankfort & Elberta Lighthouses. Great place for watching sunsets - - but arrive early for front row viewing (pack a picnic or wind & cheese, we provide camp chairs for kicking back and enjoying the show)
Trail to Baldy
Trail to BaldyGreat Hiking
Gwen Frostic Studio
Print shop/gift shop of local naturalist/Artist famous for block prints. Studio includes massive Guttenburg presses (still working!) Fascinating architecture. Lots of cards, placemats, calendars, napkins, books, T-shirts, Tote bags.
5140 River Rd
5140 River RoadGwen Frostic Studio
Print shop/gift shop of local naturalist/Artist famous for block prints. Studio includes massive Guttenburg presses (still working!) Fascinating architecture. Lots of cards, placemats, calendars, napkins, books, T-shirts, Tote bags.
Nearly pristine river for paddling. Nice put-in at Adams road offers 1-2 hour paddle. Likely to see Bald Eagles, turtles, Great Blue Herons, muskrats. Occasional spottings of beaver and otters. So tranquil! Kayak livery at Betsie River Campground.
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Betsie River
Nearly pristine river for paddling. Nice put-in at Adams road offers 1-2 hour paddle. Likely to see Bald Eagles, turtles, Great Blue Herons, muskrats. Occasional spottings of beaver and otters. So tranquil! Kayak livery at Betsie River Campground.
Lighthouse tours, fabulous views, great beach for finding Petoskey Stones, secluded beach north of lighthouse, gift shop
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Hải đăng Point Betsie
3701 Point Betsie RdLighthouse tours, fabulous views, great beach for finding Petoskey Stones, secluded beach north of lighthouse, gift shop
Ranger led life saving activities, great beach for strolling, occasional point break for surfing
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
Sleeping Bear Dunes RoadRanger led life saving activities, great beach for strolling, occasional point break for surfing
Frankfort Pier is great for jumping and sunset strolls (go full-on tourists and get an ice cream cone from Kilwins, The Scoop, or The Cool Spot on Main Street in Frankfort to enjoy while strolling on the pier)
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Frankfort
Frankfort Pier is great for jumping and sunset strolls (go full-on tourists and get an ice cream cone from Kilwins, The Scoop, or The Cool Spot on Main Street in Frankfort to enjoy while strolling on the pier)
On Betsie Bay (no beach) less than a half-mile from The Elberta House. Pavilion with grill for picnics, playground, railroad relics, Hillside stage pavilion (hillside is great for summer sledding on cardboard!)
Elberta's Waterfront Park
Centre StreetOn Betsie Bay (no beach) less than a half-mile from The Elberta House. Pavilion with grill for picnics, playground, railroad relics, Hillside stage pavilion (hillside is great for summer sledding on cardboard!)
Fresh produce, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, baked goods, flowers. A very short walk from The Elberta House
Elberta Farmers' Market
Fresh produce, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, baked goods, flowers. A very short walk from The Elberta House
North Star Organics
1139 Forrester RdU-pick Cherries