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Attractions
Besides The Farm House Cottage, and Upper Herring
Lake, there are many things to do in the surrounding areas. Below is a list of attractions, and ideas that make The Grand
Traverse Region so special.
- Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - A must
see! 72,000 acres of protected dune land, and lakeshore. Located from just north of Ctrstal Lake on M-22, all the way to just
south of Leland. Endless beaches, dune climb, hiking, overlooks, biking, etc... Visit the towns of Empire, Glen Arbor, and
Leland for shopping, restaurants, coffee etc... Info center in Empire (888) 334-8499. If short on time, Pierce Stocking Scenic
Drive, and The Dune Climb, on M-109 north of Empire.www.sleepingbeardunes.com/
- Empire Bluff Hike - A must see! bring your camera! In the city of Empire.
From W. Front St., take Lake St. south to parking area on right. Easy, 1 mile hike, w/spectacular views. Get those post card
pictures here!
- Boating, and water-sports - Upper Herring Lake
You're there! - Lake Michigan Beaches - To many to list!
- Green Point Beach
4 miles
- Elberta Beach
6 miles - Frankfort Beach
9 miles - Arcadia Beach
7 miles - Crystal Lake
10 miles
- Wine Tours - These
tour companies will pick you up at your door! - Celtic Shuttles
www.celticshuttles.com (231) 313-5458 - Traverse City Limos
www.traversecitylimos.com (231) 935-1933 - Paradise Tours (231) 218-2317
- Boat cruises - Manitou Island Transit - South, and North Manitou Island cruises, and
day trips.
http://www.leelanau.com/manitou/manitou.html (231) 256-9061 - Traverse Tall Ship Company - Daily excursions, real to life Tall ships!
www.tallshipsailing.com/ (231) 941-2000 - Sleeping Bear Cruises - From Downtown Frankfort.
www.sleepingbeardunescruise.com/ (231) 352-8102
- Parasail! - Breathtaking aerial views of the fabulous Traverse City Bay Area. Fun, safe,
and exciting for the whole family, regardless of age, or skills. - Traverse Bay Parasail
http://www.TBParasail.com (231) 929-7272
- Horseback Riding
- The Rockin R Ranch - Bear Lake
www.therockinr.com/ (231) 864-3539
- H & H Stables - Empire
www.h-hstables.com/ (231) 326-5150
- Glider Ride! - -
Northwest Michigan Soaring Club
www.northwestsoaringclub.org/ (231) 352-6123
- Airplane Tour
- Orchard Beach Aviation - Manistee, Mi (231) 723-8095
- Kite Board Lessons - Boneah Brothers broneah.com/ (231) 392-2212
- Charter Fishing! - Lake Trout, Salmon.
- Frankfort, or Traverse City. http://www.micharterboats.com/michigan/index.html
- Boat, Jet
Ski, and Snowmobile rental - Delivered!
- Sunset Watersports
www.SunsetWatersports.com (231) 932-1800
- Canoeing, & Tubing
- Riverside Canoe Trips - Platte River, to Lake Michigan.
www.CanoeMichigan.com (231) 352-5622
- True North General Store - Crystal River, Glen Arbor. (231) 334-3090
- Balloon Rides!
- Grand Traverse Baloon
www.grandtraverseballoons.com (231) 947-7433
Golf - Too many to list!
- Arcadia Bluffs - 14710 northwood Highway (M22) Arcadia, Mi
www.arcadiabluffs.com (231) 889-3001 - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8493 Fairway
Dr. Beulah, Mi 49617 (231) 882-4061 - Crystal Mountain Resort - 12500 Crystal Mtn. Dr. Thompsonville,
Mi 49683 (231) 378-2000 - Dunes Golf Club - Empire, Mi (231) 326 5390
- Crystal Downs Country Club -
- Rent a scooter
- Bayside Cycles Scooter Rental (231) 352-9700
- Rent a mountain bike, kayak, paddleboard, and more! - Crystal Lake Adventures www.crystallakeadventuresports.com/rentals.html (231) 882-2527
- Shopping - Too much to list!
- Downtown Frankfort
- Downtown Glen Arbor - Downtown Leland - Downtown Traverse City - Grand Traverse Mall
- Movies/Cinema - Cherrybowl Drive-in - Retro flashback, fun, fun, fun!
www.cherrybowldrivein.com (231) 325-3413 - Frankfort Garden - Newly restored!
www.frankfortgardentheater.com/ (231) 352-7561
- State Theatre - Downtown Traverse City, home of The T.C. Film Festival. The Latest in independent films.
statetheatretc.org/ (231) 947-4800 - Horizon
Cinemas (231) 933-6388
- G.T Mall Cinemas (231) 941-9575
- Concerts - Interlochen - World class concerts, and entertainment!
http://tickets.interlochen.org/ (231) 276-7800
- Catch a ball game
- Traverse City Beach Bums - Minor League Baseball!!
www.traversecitybeachbums.com/welcome.php (231) 943-0100
Spa - Treat yourself!
- Crystal Mtn. Resort (231) 378-2000 - Eden Day Spa (231) 882-9178 - Shear Class Experience (231) 352-7210
Frankfort Dining
Glen Arbor Dining
Beulah Dining Traverse City Dining
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