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ACCOMMODATIONS

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Arcadia Bear Lake Benzonia Beulah Copemish
Elberta Empire Frankfort Honor Interlochen
Lake Ann Onekama Thompsonville Watervale
  • ARCADIA

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    • Arcadia House (Arcadia) - Historic Edwardian style bed and breakfast offers many unique comforts not often found in motels, hotels, or other resorts.

    • Lake Michigan Rental Cottages - Two cottages on Lake Michigan one mile north of Arcadia near the bottom of the "Inspiration Point" scenic lookout bluff.

    • Pleasant Valley Resort Motel (Arcadia) - Near Lake Michigan & Arcadia Lake: 4 HK cottages and 6 motel units.

    • Sunset Valley Resort/Motel (Arcadia) - Quiet family vacation spot on M-22 at base of Inspiration Point with beach on Lake Michigan. 15 units, 10 with kitchens, 1 barrier free.

  • BEAR LAKE

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  • BENZONIA

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    • Hanmer's Riverside Resort (Benzonia) - On the Betsie River with 11 HK cottages and 2 duplexes; outdoor heated pool, spa, campfires, canoe livery.

    • Homestead Resort and Campground (Benzonia) - Quiet, clean, affordable, family-oriented. 20 acres on the Betsie River, 7 new 2 bedroom cabins with AC, 5 w/fireplace; 4 spacious motel rooms, 1 is wheelchair accessible.

    • Lakes-N-Trails Motel (Benzonia) - Close to all the best recreation, shopping, and sight-seeing opportunities Northern Michigan has to offer. Many features focused on fishermen, such as: rooms designed for fishermen, freezer access, fish cleaning station, and boat parking.

    • The Benzie Grand B & B (Benzonia) - Filled with comfort and charm, this Italianate American farmhouse B&B features country elegance in the quaint village of Benzonia, Michigan.

  • BEULAH

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    • Almost Home Cottage (Beulah) - Beautiful year-round home with view of Crystal Lake. One block to Crystal Lake Public Beach/Park. 10 minutes to Crystal Mountain. Sleeps up to 10.

    • Best Western (Beulah) - "Scenic Hill Resort" and "Eden Salon and Day Spa" - Located atop one of the highest hills in Benzie County, one of the most exciting and beautiful counties in America. 43 modern hotel rooms ranging from queen doubles to master suites. 110 person conference center, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna, and more. The Eden Salon and Day Spa (see SPAS below) is a full service salon and spa for both men and women.

    • Beulah View Cottage (Beulah) - Cottage is in a quiet spot, one block from the main street of Beulah, two blocks from public beach and boat launch ramp on Crystal Lake.  It is an older home, remodelled inside and out, comfortably sleeps 10. Four bedrroms, two full baths, den, 2000 square feet of living space. Well-equipped kitchen, fireplace (wood supplied), double garage, lovely large backyard with patio, and more.

    • Bigelow Beach House (Beulah) - Privacy and splendor, this vacation home has its own sandy beach and dock on beautiful Crystal Lake. Accommodates 6 adults, and loft for two children.

    • Birch Ridge on Long Lake (Beulah) - "Up North" ambience in a historic log home with over 500' of private frontage on Long Lake. Fish from the private dock, sunbathe on the sandy beach, enjoy a paddle on the lake. Sleeps 14, with antiques & period furnishings. Extremely private and off the road. Within walking distance from Manitou restaurant, across the road from Sleeping Bears Dunes National Park.

    • Britten Cottage on Beautiful Crystal Lake (Beulah) - Located on the south shore of Crystal Lake, the cottage is on 130 feet of private frontage, with a dock, hoist for small boats, and beach area. There are four bedrooms and it will sleep 8 or 9 people.

    • Brookside Inn (Beulah) - A place where everyday feels like a day off and romance is in the air.

    • Cedar Landing Resort (Beulah) - A small community of one and two bedroom cottages on Long Lake, each with complete kitchen.

    • Cold Creek House (Beulah) - Completely furnished spacious 3 bedroom home, completely furnished near Crystal Lake beach.

    • Cozy Comfort Resort (Beulah) - On beautiful Crystal Lake, features private beach, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom cottages, all with gas heat, fully equipped modern kitchens, and cable TV.

    • Crystal Crate & Cargo Suites (Beulah) - Three newly remodeled homekeeping suites in the heart of Beulah above the Crystal Crate and Cargo store.

    • Crystal Lake Cottages (Beulah) - Secluded private sandy beach on Crystal Lake, completely furnished, easy access to Beulah village shops, 2 units, 2 bedrooms, each sleeps 4 people.

    • Crystal Lake East Shore Cottages (Beulah) - Rent these two waterfront cottages on Crystal Lake Michigan. Beautiful view, beachfront property, 3 bedroom, cable tv, and much much more.

    • Crystal Lake Poplar Cottage (Beulah) - Newly remodeled and decorated. 3 bdrm 2 bath, double jacuzzi tub, major lakeview, beach, boat dock, boat hoist, fireplace, central heat & air.

    • Crystal Lake Resort (Beulah) - Modern and extremely clean 1, 2, and 3 bedroom cottages on Crystal Lake. Motel rooms also available. All on private sandy beach. Plenty to see and do on and around Crystal Lake in beautiful Benzie County.

    • Ellis Lake Resort (Interlochen) - A resort designed for people who love the outdoors; a blue jean, sweatshirt sort of place.

    • Five Corners - The Loft (Beulah) - Lakeview vacation rental suite, located in downtown Beulah, just steps away from Crystal Lake, weekly rental suite is the ideal choice for a family vacation or romantic getaway. Fully furnished, two bedrooms and a sleeper sofa, includes a private deck, kitchen, dining area, living room, and laundry closet, accommodating up to 6 guests. Open year-round.

    • Garvin's Beach House (Beulah) - On south shore of Crystal Lake, private beach, 6 bedroom, 4 bath. Enjoy summer; dock, boats, volleyball, firepit, air conditioning. Enjoy fall and winter - hunting, skiing, fishing, fireplaces, satellite TV, free HBO. Open year round.

    • Long and Wilson Grand Condo (Beulah) - Four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, sleeps 10, 4-person Jacuzzi in family room, Attached 2 1/2 car garage. Deck overlooking Crystal Lake sandy beach.

    • Nelson Beach Cottage (Beulah) - Newly remodeled 2-story home on beautiful Crystal Lake. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with privately owned beach. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

    • Northwoods Lodging (Beulah) - Formerly the Honeymoon Inn, 20 clean comfortable motel rooms and several efficiency apartments. Minutes away from a variety of shops and restaurants.

    • Pine Knot Resort (Beulah) - AAA, beach access. Motel rooms with (2) double beds, a bungalow unit with (1) queen size bed and refrigerator, and (1) and (2) bedroom fully equipped kitchenette units.

    • Skips-Heide-Away (Beulah) - This awesome Crystal Lake four bedroom home, recently remodeled, offers the best beach on Crystal Lake with magnificent sunsets and is within walking distance to Beulah. Open rear round.

    • The Beach House (Beulah) - Clean, fully furnished apartments on the sandy eastern shore of Crystal Lake.

    • The Bowers House (Beulah) - Three bedroom home, completely furnished, one block from quaint village of Beulah.

    • The Elliott House (Beulah) - Located across from Crystal Lake with three rooms and a wrap around porch. Crystal Lake Cottage also available.

    • The Inn at Beulah Beach (Beulah) - On beautiful Crystal Lake, a year-round bed & breakfast offering five plush and comfortable guest rooms and great breakfasts. We also provide cool lake breezes, a shaded porch, and refreshing lemonade & iced tea (with our compliments) daily.

    • Tree Top Chalet (Beulah) - Spacious cottage nestled in the woods just north of Crystal Lake. Weekly or monthly rental, available year round. Three bedrooms, two and half baths, full kitchen, dining area, living room, finished basement and wrap-around deck.

  • COPEMISH

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    • George's Retreat (Copemish) - One-bedroom, one-bath, pet-friendly cabin situated on 10 acres in beautiful northern Michigan. The location is central to Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac, providing the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer.

    • Jeralan's Farm B & B (Copemish) - Built in 1872, this American Gothic house sits on 120 acres surrounded by ponds, farmland, and hardwood forests. Experience something different with a friendliness from a bygone era. Open year-round, and only 10 minutes from Crystal Mountain.

  • ELBERTA

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    • Bay Valley Inn (Elberta) - Spacious rooms, luxury accommodations, reasonable rates in a renovated school. Community Room with kitchen.

    • La Rue House B&B (Elberta) - Lovely Victorian painted lady on near Betsie Bay and Lake Michigan dunes and beaches in Elberta, Michigan.

    • Willow Wood Retreat (Elberta) - A year round rental - Sleeps six. Enter the front gate and step into an enchanting garden-patio, replete with a beautiful grape arbor and a variety of radiant perennials. The sauna provides you with a chance to relax and reduce stress.

  • EMPIRE

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    • Empire House Bed and Breakfast (Empire) - A 19th century farm house with 4 rooms and a separate 2-bedroom guest house in a quiet, homey atmosphere, with a wonderful "hearty" continental breakfast.

    • Empire Rentals (Empire) - Vacation Rentals in beautiful Leelanau County, Michigan.

    • Empire Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Empire area.

    • Sleeping Bear Bed & Breakfast (Empire) - Nestled in the rolling hills of the Leelanau Peninsula, this restored 1890s vintage farmhouse offers a restful retreat. Five guest rooms with a variety of amenities await. Renowned gourmet breakfasts are prepared daily.

    • The Parsonage (Empire) - Charming, centennial 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with fully-equipped kitchen is centrally located in the heart of Empire just a short walk from the Empire Public Beach. Open all year!

  • FRANKFORT

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    • 818 Forest Avenue (Frankfort) - just one block from Betsie Bay Harbor, guests can enjoy a short stroll to the sandy beaches and incredible sunsets of Lake Michigan, on the pier to the lighthouse to watch the fishing boats return or enjoy the shops of historic downtown Frankfort. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. New kitchen, new appliances, and new cabinets.

    • Bay Port Lodging (Frankfort) - Charming motel and cabin in scenic Frankfort steps from Betsie Bay, 4 blocks to downtown, close to Lake Michigan beach. Recreational possibilities abound. Parking available for boats and snowmobiles. Open all year. (New owners, newly remodeled, formerly the Marshal Motel.)

    • Betsie Bay Inn (Frankfort) - Historic Victorian inn, steps from Frankfort's Lake Michigan beach. Charming, spacious rooms, many with spas and saunas. Banquet facilities. The pub, casual restaurant, and wine cellar are now open. Fine dining, and gift shop are coming in 2007. Open all year.

    • Bob & Kathy's Cottage (Frankfort) - Charming 2 unit home, rent separately or together to accommodate a larger group. Small town living in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood. Mere steps (about four houses) from Lake Michigan - lake, sandy beach, and great sunsets.

    • Chimney Corners Resort (Frankfort) - A family resort on Crystal Lake. 1000 ft. of sandy beach. Twenty one HK cottages and apts. with fireplaces. Rooms in a turn-of-the-century lodge. Restaurant serving breakfast buffet, snack bar lunch.

    • Close A-Nuff (Frankfort) - 2-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath carriage house, centrally located to the sandy Lake Michigan beach, historic downtown Frankfort, and local activities.

    • Cozy Crystal Lake Cottage (Frankfort) - 2131 South Shore Drive with 100 feet of beachfront on beautiful Crystal Lake, sleeps 6, and is completely furnished.

    • Crystal Lake Gem (Frankfort) - For rent weekly or monthly. Modern tri-level, sleeps 10; 3 1/2 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, washer / dryer, sandy beach.

    • Crystal Lake Getaway (Frankfort) - 2400 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, sleeps up to 12 with 140' of Crystal Lake frontage, 30' x 40' sand beach area, dock with boat, and waverunner hoist.

    • Crystal Lake Area Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Crystal Lake area.

    • Frankfort Betsie Bay Condo (Frankfort) - Two bedroom, two bathroom, deluxe, second-floor condo with elevator cable TV, and private parking.A great location only four blocks from the Lake Michigan beach, fishing piers, quaint shops, and shopping.

    • Frankfort Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Frankfort area.

    • Garvin's Beach House (Frankfort) - Crystal Lake, south shore. 150' of private beach. 4-bedroom, 4 bath home. Boats, dock, decks, BBQ, satellite TV, laundry, linens, NO PETS.

    • Harbor Lights Resort on Lake Michigan (Frankfort) - Four seasons of private vacation living on Lake Michigan beach with spectacular sunsets. 120 units including , deluxe motel rooms, and 1, 2, & 3 bedroom condominiums and luxury honeymoon whirlpool suites. Indoor pool and spa.

    • Harborview Condo (Frankfort) - Sophisticated adult vacation weekly rentals lodging in downtown Frankfort with a beautiful view of the Frankfort harbor and its marinas.  The two condominiums are fully appointed one-bedroom units professionally decorated for the adult vacation. (sorry, no kids, pets or smoking). Experience fishing, sailing, hiking in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and more.

    • Harborside Vacation Rental (Frankfort) - Newly remodeled 3 bedroom apartment, 2 baths, sleeps 8, overlooking Betsie Bay and Lake Michigan. Above the Crescent Bakery and Cafe. Shopping, dining options and beach are all within a few blocks blocks.

    • Knollwood Manor (Frankfort) - 1896 Victorian Mansion with 4 luxury guest rooms with private baths; full breakfast. Also 2 bedroom "Carriage House" apt. with full kitchen & living room.

    • Lake Michigan Beach House (Frankfort) - Very private, new 2002. Styled after Life Saving Station. 4 bedrooms with baths. Lake Michigan views every room. See freighters, sailing/fishing from decks, Lake Michigan beach & sunsets. Just steps from the Lake.

    • Reverie On Lake Michigan B & B (Frankfort) - A truly unique bed and breakfast experience.

    • R & R Motel (Frankfort) - On Betise Bay! Motel with 13 rooms: 6 with double bed (referred to as a single room) and 6 which have two double beds (referred to as a double room). They also have an efficiency bedroom located above the office which has its own separate entrance. Open from the beginning of May to the end of September.

    • Serendipity House (Frankfort) - Four-season lodging at the water's edge. Five suites, most with kitchens, each with accommodations ranging from 4-8 guests. They can accommodate up to 26 guests, which works especially well for family reunions or celebrations; or for a group just cruising through town.

    • Stonewall Inn B & B (Frankfort) - The resort town of Frankfort, Michigan provides the setting for your CIVIL WAR experience in a nationally registered Victorian home. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets... on Lake Michigan.

    • Stowaway Cottage (Frankfort) - A quiet, comfortable getaway rental cottage, accommodates 6 persons and is wheelchair accessible. It's only a few short minutes from Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, sugar-sand beaches, the Betsie River, the Betsie Valley Trail, and the port city of Frankfort, Michigan..

    • Summerplace Seasonl Rental Town Cottage (Frankfort) - Comfortable and charming restored Victorian era Michigan "hidden treasure" with beautiful gardens incorporating skill and whimsey, tucked in the cute resort town of Frankfort.

    • The Beach House (Frankfort) - Northern Michigan lakefront vacation getaway offered by Blue Lakes Vacation Rentals. Relax on the back deck and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Upper Herring Lake.

    • The Barn Cottage (Frankfort) - On Upper Herring Lake. 5 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2005. Sleeps 14. Includes free use of pontoon boat, kayaks, and water trampoline in summer. Open year around.

    • The Farm House Cottage (Frankfort) - On Upper Herring Lake. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 14. Includes free use of pontoon boat. Open year around.

    • The School House Cottage (Frankfort) - On Upper Herring Lake. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2006. Sleeps 14. Open year around.

    • Wayfarer Lodgings (Frankfort) - Just minutes from Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the Betsie River. Our ten cute, clean, and very comfortable cabins are perfect for the couple, family, and the fisherman.

    • Windchime Inn (Frankfort) - Charming, century-old Victorian home; warm and nostalgic atmosphere with modern comforts. Walk to Lake Michigan beach, shops, restaurants, and marinas.

  • HONOR

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    • Big Platte Lake "On Waldie's Pond" (Honor) - Cozy, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, family retreat (sleeps 6 - 8) with separate guest house for kids (two twin beds), nestled on one full acre of wooded land. 100 feet of private, sandy beach front on the north shore of Big Platte Lake.

    • Big Platte Lake Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Big Platte Lake area.

    • Cedar Ridge Cabins (Honor) - Nine cabins close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Platte River, Betsie River, and Lake Michigan. All cabins clean and newly decorated with decks and picnic tables.

    • EaglePine (Honor) - A retreat setting offering a truly unique cedar cabin on 5 acres nestled in the woods of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Offering the the ultimate in privacy and, includes 600 feet of sandy Long Lake.

    • Erickson's Resort (Honor) - Three cottages for seasonal rent in a beautiful setting on Big Platte Lake.

    • Honor Motel (Honor) - Comfortable ground-level rooms featuring 3 bedroom unit with 2 baths, kitchen & fireplace. 2 BR cottage and 4 BR Crystal Mt. Resort home available.

    • Honor Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Honor area.

    • Little Platte Lake Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Little Platte Lake area.

    • Long Lake Landing (Honor) - On Long Lake, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Sandy beach, sleeps 14. Includes free use of pontoon boat and kayaks in summer. Open year around.

    • Miller's Hide-a-Way Resort (Honor) - Quiet, beautiful, wooded setting on Little Platte Lake. 6 lakefront housekeeping cottages, access to Big Platte Lake.

    • Platte River Pines Resort (Honor) - Four-season resort with 9 HK cottages on Platte River in a park-like setting.

    • Platte Lake Resort I (Honor) - Lakefront cottages (cable TV, kitchen, and much more) in quiet and wooded resort on the north shore of Big Platte Lake. Many nearby recreation opportunities.

    • Platte Lake Resort II (Honor) - On Big Platte Lake, beach houses with screened-in porches, decks, and fireplaces.

    • Riverside Acres (Honor) - Fully equiped cottages, ideal for a long weekend or week long stay, with plenty of room to stretch out.

    • Rustic Resort (Honor) - Log cabins near the mouth of Platte River, which flows into Big Platte Lake. A friend to Steelhead, Brown, Rainbow and Brook Trout Platte Lake is a fishermanís delight. Nearby kayak and canoe rentals.

    • Serenity On The Big Platte Lake (Honor) - Three bedroom resort home offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy one of Northern Michigan's premier vacation locations.

    • Slo-Shu Lodge (Honor) - Gorgeous, spacious, custom log cabin retreat located in a private wooded setting adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, perfect for large families or group events. Sleeps up to 16 with 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 2 living areas, and 2 fully-equipped kitchens.

    • Sunny Woods Resort (Honor) - Four-season destination resort, located on the Platte River.

    • Twin Birch Resort (Honor) - Located on the shores of the Little Platte Lake. Quiet solitude yet is close to all the scenic spots around the area.

  • INTERLOCHEN

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    • Betsie Valley B & B (Interlochen) - A "family-friendly" country ranch home located near the Interlochen Music Camp and Center for the Arts, they have been accommodating Interlochen's friends and families for over a decade.

    • Ellis Lake Resort (Interlochen) - A resort designed for people who love the outdoors. A blue jean, sweatshirt sort of place.

    • Hall Creek Bed & Breakfast (Interlochen/Karlin) - Offers four rooms on 200 acres of woodlands just minutes from Interlochen Center for the Arts.

    • Interlochen Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Interlochen area.

    • Lake 'N Pines Lodge (Interlochen) - Upscale B&B for romantic getaway or merely secluded relaxation located on 1000 acre Lake Dubonnet.

    • The Interlochen Motel (Interlochen) - Clean, quiet, and comfortable, we are close to everything Northern Michigan has to offer, such as Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain. And, we're walking distance from the world famous Interlochen Center For The Arts.

  • LAKE ANN

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    • Adventurer's Lodge B & B, Hostel (Lake Ann) - Unique combination of a B & B and International Hostel, one private suite, two large bunk rooms, Rooms share a common kitchen, groups or couples up to 20.

    • Cottage Garden Guesthouse (Lake Ann) - Bed & Breakfast Cottage is nestled among perennial gardens and towering whitepines on Lakeview Lake, 15 miles west of Traverse City. One bedroom, two baths, a hide-a-bed, full kitchen and laundry.

    • Lake Ann Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Lake Ann area.

    • Pine Cove Cottage (Lake Ann) - A lodging experience for our guests, where they can vacation in private and be pampered with special amenities.

    • Sleeping Bear Resort [Formerly Herendeene Lake Resort] (Lake Ann) - Six newly remodeled lakeside cottages located 15 min. from Traverse City. Sleeps 4-8.

  • ONEKAMA

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    • Alpine Motor Lodge (Onekama) - Enjoy quiet, country with your family. 25 rooms. Located close to many lakes and rivers, ideal for sportsmen, water enthusiasts, and vacationers alike.

    • Lake Breeze House (Onekama) - Located on beautiful Portage Lake. Enjoy full breakfast on the porch overlooking babbling creek. Comfortable rooms furnished with family antiques.

    • Lake Michigan Beach Chalet (Onekama) - Elegant retreat tucked away in the forest boasts a magnificent view of Lake Michigan with windows large enough to fully embrace wonderful sunsets.

    • Onekama Vacation Rentals - Several vacation rental listings in the Onekama area.

    • Portage Point Inn (Onekama) - Located on Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Full-service restaurant, 1-4 bedroom hotel room, 1-2 bedroom condos, and 1-4 bedroom cottages.

    • The Canfield House (Onekama) - B & B offers "first class accommodations in a relaxed Northern Michigan atmosphere" with views of Portage Lake.

    • The Travelers Motel (Onekama) - Clean, comfortable lodging year 'round at a reasonable price. Located near Portage Lake and Lake Michigan along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour route.

  • THOMPSONVILLE

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    • Betsie River Getaway LLC (Thompsonville) - Year-round cedar cabin in a beautiful wooded setting with private frontage on the Betsie River. Fully furnished and equipped. One mile from Crystal Mountain and snowmobile trails.

    • Betsie Valley Lodge (Thompsonville) - Sleeps seven comfortably with three bedrooms, two baths, and is just minutes from Crystal Mountain, Arcadia Bluffs, Lake Michigan, The Betsie River, and more.

    • Black's Betsie River Retreat (Thompsonville) - Cozy cottage on the Betsie River, only 3 miles to Crystal Mtn. Spacious living room, large fully equipped kitchen, two bdrms, full bath.

    • Blue Lakes Vacation Rentals (Thompsonville) - Beautiful, brand new, 4 bedroom homes, private all-sports waterfronts, pontoon boats, and sandy beaches. Pet friendly.

    • Crystal Adventures (Thompsonville) - Where your Up-North adventure begins. Beautiful log cabins for rent, only minutes from Crystal Mountain and area attractions.

    • Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville) - Year-round lodging includes condos, vacation homes, and motel-style rooms for 750 persons. Fine dining, indoor pool, fitness center, golf, skiing, tennis, biking, and conference facilities are available.

    • Gatehouse Lodge Bed & Breakfast (Thompsonville) - Located just minutes from Crystal Mountain Resort, it's the perfect home base while visiting Benzie County during spring, summer, fall, or winter.

    • Mountain Valley Motel (Thompsonville) - Near the Betsie River on M-115. Twenty ground floor units, 3 miles to Crystal Mountain.

  • WATERVALE

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    • Watervale Inn (Frankfort) - An historic resort in Northern Michigan, Watervale has been serving up slices of Americana to generations of families. Enjoy pristine beaches and lakes, peaceful beauty, exciting water sports, and wholesome fun for all ages. Located on Lower Herring and Lake Michigan. Full service dining, weddings, special events and meetings.

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  • See also Rental Agents

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ANTIQUES

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  • J. PATE Cottage and Cabin Furnishings (Thompsonville) - Furniture, furnishings, and accessories featuring antiques, collectibles, crafted items, and found objects.

  • Vintage Brokers (Lake Ann) - Specializes in on-line direct and consignment-based resale of antiques, used books, and vintage items. Vintage Brokers also resells contemporary used and new items.

APPLIANCES / ELECTRONICS

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  • Benzie Appliance and TV (Benzonia) - Radio Shack dealer, Dish network satellite TV systems, WildBlue satellite Internet, home appliances and electronics, free local delivery, and local service department.

APPRAISAL SERVICES

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  • Tri-Counties Appraisal, Inc. (Bear Lake) - Real estate and equine appraisals across Northern Lower Michigan. We cover Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, and Wexford Counties. Our goal is to provide you with a timely and accurate appraisal.

ARCHERY

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  • Ideal Release (Frankfort) - Precision engineered archery releases. Plain and simple, they will make you a better shooter.

ARTS

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  • Annie the Bard (Interlochen) - Poetry, workshops, and more by Ann Bardens McClellan.

  • Artist House Inc. (Beulah) - A media development cooperative started in 1986 by Dan Kelly and friends to grasp the implications of emerging technology and realize it s benevolent potentials.

  • Bag End Cottage Studio (Empire) - Unexpected sculptural objects for the home and garden.

  • Bayer, Richard C. (Frankfort) - Handmade jewelry. Sterling silver and semiprecious stones (Petoskey, Opal, Onyx, Jasper, Coral, Turquoise, Larimar, Charite, Fire Agate, Lace Agate, Amber, and more).

  • BeeDazzled Candleworks (Benzonia) - Beeswax candles, all natural soaps, aromatherapy, honey, and more.

  • Carl Freeman (Frankfort) - Wildlife stationery products on recycled paper (notepaper, bookmarks, stationery) printed from original artwork by Carl James Freeman. Also, original watercolors of wildlife.

  • Country Gallery Frame Shop (Benzonia) - Offers custom framing and wildlife prints by various artists.

  • Crystal Lake Art Center (Frankfort) - Promoting the arts in Benzie County

  • Denison Art Studio (Honor) - Fine art hand-painted ceramic tiles by Pat Custer Denison. Also wood and tile combination mixed media cut-outs.

  • Eden Hill Gallery (Beulah) - A virtual gallery showcasing photography and digital media by John Clement Howe.  It's namesake is Eden Hill, a Benzie County, Michigan landmark with views of the village of Beulah on Crystal Lake to the west, and Platte Lake, Lake Michigan, and the scenic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to the North. 

  • Gallery 31 (Honor) - Features original works of art by local artists in a variety of mediums including photography, color pencil, acrylic, watercolor, and stained glass.

  • Gwen Frostic Prints / Presscraft Papers (Benzonia)

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts (Interlochen)

  • Kohnen's Clayworks (Frankfort) - Discover the beautiful and unique fire kissed Raku pottery. Enjoy sculpted design and non-functional pottery. See where each piece of pottery is a handcrafted one-of-a-kind.

  • Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre (Elberta) - a Chicago-based theatre ensemble which performs during the summer in the Performance Pavilion in the Waterfront Park, located alongside Betsie Lake/Frankfort Harbor in Elberta, Michigan on M168 just off M22.

  • Les Sirenes Galerie D`art (Frankfort) - Located on the main street of Frankfort, they offer the fine art batiks of Terri Haugen, custom framing, and art work from around the world.

  • Mecca (Benzonia) - An offbeat shop with cake toppers, fanciful boxes, and one-of-a-kind treasures.

  • Michigan Legacy Art Park (Thompsonville) - Over 20 major works of art by Michigan artists line trails that loop through a serene densely wooded forest. An art park integrated with nature, art and history.

  • Peggy Hawley Studio (Frankfort) - Peggy Hawley's original paintings are about color and light as portrayed in a landscape, a boating scene, an interior from an old cottage, or in still life.

  • Pumpkin Ed (Frankfort) - Ed Moody, master pumpkin sculptor of Frankfort, MI, the giant pumpkins he carves, events he'll be attending, and photos of past creations.

  • Ripple Effect (Empire) - Summer working studio and gallery of nationally acclaimed landscape photographer and natural history author Jeff Ripple. The gallery features Jeff's limited edition large format color and black & white fine art photographs from Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Michigan UP. You can also see his plein aire landscapes and larger paintings in progress.

  • Roland Roycraft Watercolors (Beulah) - Watercolor paintings, books, and videos.

  • Secret Garden Gallery (Empire) - Renowned gallery of fine art and handcrafts, featuring the work of more than 200 artists and craftspeople in a diverse collection of wall art, jewelry, pottery, wearables, ornaments, paper goods, home wares, and children's toys.

  • Strong Wind Arts (Benzonia) - A Native American owned & operated business with a primary focus of promoting native arts and crafts from the local Michigan tribes, and offering fine art, traditional & contemporary native crafts, and jewelry handcrafted by local artists.

  • Trick Dog Gallery / Cafe (Frankfort) - Features the artwork of Greg Jaris. His paintings, prints, sculpture and furniture reflect the lifestyle of the region and is often done with wit and humor. Dogs often find a way into Greg's art because they are so ingrained in family life. There are also numerous eclectic and fun gifts, toys and dog products. The clothing in the store is designed from Greg's block prints that are made specifically for Trick Dog.

  • See also Entertainment
  • See also Gifts / Specialty Items
  • See also Musicians, Music Groups, Bands. Orchestras
  • See also Photography
  • See also Graphic Design Services

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIETIES

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  • Benzie Area Historical Society (Benzonia) - The Society operates the Benzie County Historical Museum and a one-room schoolhouse museum, which features Bruce Catton local history collections and car ferries.

  • Benzie Area Public Safety Dive Team (Beulah) - 100% volunteer organization that serves the entire county of Benzie. They provide search and recovery services at no charge for local law enforcement and fire/rescue teams. They train in the areas of: Search and Recovery, Ice Diving, Night Diving, Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Zero Visibility Diving, and Evidence and Body Recovery. The Team is also a member of the Northern Michigan Mutual Aid Dive Team, which serves all of Northern Michigan.

  • Benzie Area Women's History Project - For more than 20 years this group of area women has been celebrating women's history.

  • Benzie Conservation District - Promotes responsible use of natural resources in our community by providing leadership, information and services.

  • Benzie Community Services - Personal care and respite care for citizens of Benzie County we are 60 years of age or older, equipment loan closet, daily telephone reassurance calls, in-home helpers for private duty.

  • Benzie County Community Chest - Mission: To represent and serve the overall interests of the citizens of Benzie County in matters concerning individual, community health, and social well being.

  • Benzie County Democrats

  • Benzie County Republicans

  • Benzie Sportsman' s Club (Benzonia) - Promoting excellent fellowship and sportsmanship through outdoor sports, competition shooting, hunting, fishing, and to promote family fun in all Club activities.

  • Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club (Beulah) - Providing guidance and opportunity for the youth of Benzie County.

  • Benzie-Manistee County Farm Bureau (Arcadia) - Dedicated to defending the rights and economic interests of its members.

  • Beulah Boosters (Beulah) - A non-profit organization that supports the village of Beulah, Michigan in Benzie County and the surrounding area through volunteerism and financial means.

  • Citizens for Access to the Lakeshore (CAL) (Beulah) - Monitors for, and responds to any actions by the National Park Service (NPS) that may result in a diminishment of public access in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where it is not necessary to protect Lakeshore resources.

  • Congregational Summer Assembly (Frankfort)

  • Crystal Lake & Watershed Association (CLWA) - A nonprofit organization of concerned local citizens and environmental professionals committed to protecting the integrity of Crystal Lake, Benzie County, Michigan, for the enjoyment of future generations. A merger of two predecessor organizations: the Crystal Lake Watershed Fund, Inc. (CLWF) and the Crystal Lake Association (CLA).

  • Crystal Lake Community/Business Association (Beulah) - A group of business owners and individuals who are interested in promoting Benzie County.

  • Druids Guild - Animal & Nature Sanctuary of Michigan (Benzonia) - Our project is to design & build a 550 acre animal and nature sanctuary retreat.

  • Frankfort Rotary Club (Frankfort) - The principle motto of Rotary is... "Service Above Self."

  • Grow Benzie (Beulah) - Their mission is to root and nourish the Benzie Community Family, including local businesses, agencies, and individuals, with a self-reliant, multipurpose, garden-based center that brings all ages, abilities, and interests together to grow life, learning, and business opportunities.

  • Interlochen Eagles (Interlochen) - FOE 3503 - Club and Campgrounds

  • League of Women Voters - Grand Traverse Area - A multi-issue national organization whose strength lies in participation at the national, state, and local levels throughout the United Sates. Serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties.

  • Lions Clubs

  • Mills Community House Association (Benzonia) - Community building, site of the Benzonia Public Library; space available for arts, cultural and educational activities, for business and organization meetings, and for private events.

  • Northwest Michigan Onsite Wastewater Task Force - Nonprofit group with the goal of documenting current wastwater practises and to become a central point of contact for the dissemination and promotion of information on the practical application of emerging, innovative and current technologies.

  • Sierra Club, Traverse Area Group - The Sierra Club's local voice for the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. This group has over 730 members and represents the northwest Michigan counties of Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Antrim, and Otsego.

  • Society for the Preservation of the S.S. Milwaukee Car Ferry (Beulah / Manistee)

  • Spirit of the Woods Music Association (Brethren) - Simply a group of folks who love traditional music and get together to do the necessary work to bring musicians and music lovers together.

  • See also Animals / Veterinarians
  • See also Attorneys / Legal Services
  • See also History
  • See also Lighthouses
  • See also Social Services

ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES

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  • Benzie Bar Association - Purpose is to aid in promoting improvements in the administration of justice and advancements in jurisprudence, to improve relations between the legal profession and the public, and to promote the interests of the local legal community.

  • Miles Gerberding (Arcadia, Frankfort)

  • Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP (Frankfort) - Legal services for individuals, small businesses, health care providers, and nonprofit organizations.

  • Simen, Figura & Parker, P.L.C. (Empire) - Provding these legal services: alternate dispute resolution, bankruptcy and creditor's remedies, estate planning, wills, trusts and probate, general business and business planning, litigation, municipal and administrative law, real estate,and taxation.

  • Sterling Law Office (Empire) - Family law / divorce / custody; personal Injury; immigration & citizenship; social security; disability; wills & estate planning / probate / trusts; real estate & business contracts; auto accidents, and other civil litigation.

AUCTION SERVICES

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  • All American Auction Service (Buckley) - Auction dates, newsletters, glossary of auction terms, local antique and other businesses, bulletins of antique thefts, amber alert, and many other auction related and community services.

  • Cole & Company Auction and Appraisal Inc. (Beulah) - Professional auction and appraisal service of Michigan, including estate and heirloom appraisals.

  • Ringel Auction Sales (Manistee) - Serving Manistee, Mason, and Benzie counties.

  • Savory Sales, Inc. (Manistee) - Estate, household, moving, and barn sales.

AUTOMOTIVE: Cars, Motorcycles, RVs, Trailers, Trucks

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  • Bayside Cycles, LLC (Frankfort) - Motorcycle sales and service.

  • Cycle-Moore, Inc. (Interlochen) - Our goal is to help all motorcycle riders create and maintain the machine of their dreams by providing quality parts, accessories and service. Also, enjoy our large, wooded campground, just $6 per person per night (as long as you have your motorcycle with you). Includes electrical hook-ups, and heated bathrooms with showers.

  • East Bay Auto Parts (Interlochen) - "Northern Michigan's leading auto recycler."

  • Kaskinen - Parts Plus Autostore (Beulah)

  • Leisure Time Auto and RV (Benzonia) - Top quality pre-owned motor homes and travel trailers that are clean, mechanically sound, and ready to roll.

  • Napa Auto Parts (Honor, Bear Lake)

  • Platte Valley Auto Sales, Tires, and Detailing (Honor) - We offer pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale. We buy used vehicles and take trade-ins. We are a new and used tire sales and installation facility. And we are an auto detailing specialist. We are in Honor, Mchigan on US-31 directly across from the famous Cherry Bowl Drive-in theatre. Phone: 231-325-1299 or 866-839-2839, or email us. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

  • Precision Collision & Auto Glass (Frankfort) - Complete collision and auto glass repair, auto body and paint work, lifetime warranty.

  • Vacation Trailer Sales (Benzonia) - An authorized dealer for Sandpiper, Viking, and Shasta RV's.

  • Williams Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge (Benzonia) - They promise outstanding customer satisfaction and offer a complete line of new Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge cars and trucks, along with a large inventory of pre-owned vehicles. They also have a complete service and parts department.

  • See also Gas Stations

BANKS and CREDIT UNIONS

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BARS, TAVERNS, NIGHTCLUBS

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BASEBALL

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BICYCLING

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  • Betsie Valley Trail - Enjoy hiking or biking on this 27-mile long trail in Benzie County in Northwest Michigan. Travel by bays, rivers, lakes; through forests and historic towns.

  • Bike Benzie for Kids (Thompsonville) - Hosted by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club, this is an annual charity bicycle ride (with three different length rides) to benefit area youth, and takes place at Crystal Mountain Resort.

  • Conundrum Café (Elberta) - Bicycle and kayak rental after Memorial Day. (Also: specialty coffee, beverages, Hawaiin shave ice and assortment of pastries.)

  • Crystal Lake Adventure Sports (Beulah) - Kayaks, canoes, sailboats, windsurfers, mountain bikes, snowboards, outdoor gear and apparel, and more. They also rent bicycles, kayaks, sailboats, water skiies and ski boats, and more.

  • Pedal Perfection (Frankfort, Traverse City) - Pedal-powered surrey and bicycle rental and sales. Many models from which to choose.

  • See also Recreation

BOATS and MARINE SUPPLY

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  • Advanced Marine (Interlochen) - Used outboard parts for Johnson and Evinrude motors.

  • Bear Lake Marine (Bear Lake) - Sales, service and boat motor repair parts for Evinrude, Johnson, and Mercury outboards, inboard outboard motors, stern drive, and jet boats. Sales and rental of Crest pontoon boats; runabouts, fishing boats and ski boats..

  • Boat Smart - Your link to safer and better boating. A column written by Senior Chief Tom Rau (ret) and edited by U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan command.

  • Classic Dock and Canvas (Beulah) - Canvas repair, custom canvas covers, boat seating repair, replacement, or refurbishment. (Also, manufacturers of quality docks, benches, ladders, and pontoon, and boat hoists and accessories. Welding, fabrication, repair.)

  • Crystal Lake Marina, Inc. (Beulah) - Sales of boats, motors, pontoons, docks & hoists. Ski boat/pontoon/personal watercraft rentals. Dockside fueling & service by factory trained/certified technicians.

  • Dean Michael Boats (Frankfort) - Boat and RV storage, docks, lifts hoists, and canopies.

  • Long Lake Marina (Interlochen) - Full service boat dealer, including boat sales, repair, and storage and serve all of Northern Michigan, from Cadillac to Mackinaw City. We sell all lines of new and used boats and motors, including Rinker, Sweetwater, Sanpan, Hurricane, and Aqua Patio,

  • MacDonald Marine (Frankfort) - Northern Michigan's only Mercury Platinum dealership. Large marine supply store and pro ski shop featuring Connelly skies, Leisure Life kayaks, wakeboards, and hundreds of water sports accessories.

  • Onekama Marine (Onekama) - Premier new and used boat sales, dealers and brokers, services and storage.

  • The Boat Doctors (Frankfort) - Professional mobile marine service 24/7. Factory certified and insured.

  • See also Canoeing / Kayaking
  • See also Fishing
  • See also Marinas

BOAT CRUISES

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  • Sleeping Bear Dunes Boat Cruises on Lake Michigan (Frankfort) - 2 1/2 to 3 hour cruise featuring unforgettable views of Frankfort, Point Betsie Lighthouse, Empire Bluffs and more. Based in Frankfort. Host your party or event by booking the whole boat for a specialty cruise!

BOOKS / BOOKSTORES

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BOWLING

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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CAMPGROUNDS

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CANOEING / KAYAKING

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  • Betsie Bay Kayak (Frankfort) - Dedicated to designing and producing high performance touring kayaks and paddles based on Greenland Inuit designs longer than any company in North America.

  • Cherry Capital Paddle America Club - Traverse City, MI.

  • Conundrum Café (Elberta) - Kayak and bicycle rental after Memorial Day. (Also: specialty coffee, beverages, Hawaiin shave ice and assortment of pastries.)

  • Crystal Adventures (Thompsonville) - Kayak, canoe, or tube the Betsie, Platte, or Manistee rivers.

  • Crystal Lake Adventure Sports (Beulah) - Kayaks, canoes, sailboats, windsurfers, mountain bikes, snowboards, outdoor gear and apparel, and more. They also rent bicycles, kayaks, sailboats, water skiies and ski boats, and more.

  • Honor Canoe Rentals (Honor) - New canoes, new kayaks, new tubes. Servicing the Upper and Lower Platte River. Located on US 31-North at Whispering Creek Resort.

  • River Log - Details for local rivers of northwestern Lower Michigan.

  • Riverside Canoe Trips (Honor) - Serving the lower Platte River for a gentle, family style trip. Offering canoes, single and double kayaks, inner tubes, rafts and boats. On the faster upper Platte we offer canoes and single kayaks for those who have the skills to handles "faster" water. Located on Highway M-22 at the Platte River Bridge in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

  • Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak (Empire) - Kayak sales, rentasl, lessons and tours, featuring Current Designs kayaks. Also, surfboard, stand-up paddleboard, and skimboard rentals and sales.

  • The Trading Post (Honor) - Canoe, kayak, and tube livery on the Platte River with convenience store, including pizza, subs, ice cream, fishing supplies, groceries, campfire wood, packaged liquor and beer.

  • Vacation Trailer Park (Benzonia) - Located along the Betsie River, a full-service campground which features canoeing on the Betsie River. Also: canoe sales and accessories.

  • Uncommon Adventures (Beulah) - Specializes in kayak tours, certified kayak instruction, corporate retreats and backcountry flyfishing in fresh and saltwater environments. Since 1984 our expert guides and professional workshop leaders have made us a good find for individuals, small groups, and corporations.

  • See also Recreation

CARPENTRY SERVICES

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  • UpNorthHomeCare.com (Mesick) - A licensed and insured residential builder providing cottage and home care, repair, maintenance, and custom decorating. They also feature cottage care / watch services such as opening & closing, watching, and decorating or remodeling your cottage while you are away. "Your reliable up north handyman."

  • See also Construction Services

CATERING SERVICES

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  • BlueStone Catering (Elberta) - Caters events anywhere in Benzie County, both large and small. Custom menus range from old-fashioned comfort food to fine dining cuisine, available as either buffet or table service.

  • Crystal Lake Catering (Frankfort) - Complete catering and event services that bring outstanding restaurant quality menu items right to your backyard. They offer a full range of services, including special event coordinating.

  • See also Food Products
  • See also Grocery Stores
  • See also Restaurants / Bakeries / Coffee Shops

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

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CHURCHES

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CLOCK and WATCH REPAIR

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  • Five Corners Watch & Clock Shop (Beulah) - Offers a fine selection of collectible mechanical timepieces, as well as new products from a variety of manufacturers. Our service department has earned us a reputation as the area's premier repair facility.

  • Proper Time Watch Repair (Thompsonville) - Repair. service, and restoration of modern and vintage, quartz and mechanical watches. Battery and crystal replacement. Specializing in jeweled Swiss movements.

CLOTHING and APPAREL

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COMPUTERS / INTERNET / WEB

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CONFERENCE / BANQUET FACILITIES

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  • Best Western (Beulah) - Scenic Hill Resort - 110 person conference center, business center, private meeting rooms, telephone, cable TV, and broadband Internet in all 43 modern hotel rooms, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna, exercise room, full service salon and day spa.

  • Betsie Bay Inn (Frankfort) - An historic inn two blocks from Lake Michigan offering banquet facilities for up to 90 persons, and on-site catering. We'd love to host your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, family reunion, anniversary, milestone birthday, or any other special event you have in mind. Let us help you create something memorable. Also offering casual and fine dining restaurants, pub, and wine cellar. Open all year.

  • Crystal Mountain Resort (Thompsonville) - International Association of Conference Center (IACC)-approved facilities accommodates groups of up to 300 people.

  • Frog Pond Village (Interlochen) - Wedding chapel and new reception/conference center in a rustic, outdoor setting.

  • Greystone Mansion & Banquet Center & Wedding Chapel (Honor) - Everything you need for a perfect wedding ceremony and a perfectly planned reception.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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  • GENERAL

    • Finan Services, Inc. (Kaleva) - Provides quality industrial services (such as shotblasting, concrete and asphalt scarification, concrete grinding, power steam services for industrial and residential applications, and large crane services) to state departments of transportation, airports, and municipalities.

  • HOME BUILDERS / DESIGNERS / REMODELERS

    • Benzie Builders & Maintenance, LLC - Fine custom home remodelers and renovators in Benzie County, Michigan area, with extensive experience in all phases of home construction.

    • D.A.K. Builders, Inc. (Thompsonville) - A fine home builder in northern Michigan in whom you can have confidence. Our family has a tradition of quality homes for over forty years.

    • John Darien Homes (Frankfort) - Custom residential homes and multi-family dwellings, interior and exterior design service, home remodeling, in-house closnig service for new homes.

    • Durango Homes (Frankfort) - Specializes in the custom design/build process of residential construction with an emphasis in tailoring the home to a Northern Michigan, multi-functional lifestyle.

    • House of Construction, Inc. (Frankfort) - A full-service general contracting firm specializing in remodeling and new home construction, and operating in Benzie County, Michigan.

    • Inland Pines Construction (Interlochen) - A general contracting, building and development company specializing in super insulated, energy efficient homes and servicing the greater Grand Traverse area.

    • JRN Design (Interlochen) - With 25 years of experience in the area, we will help you acquire the starter home or the luxurious home of your dreams. We will meet or exceed your design and budget expectations. We serve Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie Counties.

    • Mary J. Lappan Designs (Thompsonville) - Professional home designer. We design complete custom home plans and are the liaison between client and contractors. We consult on home improvement projects and assist you in selecting the right materials for the job.

    • Mason Construction (Beulah) - A full-service builder and contractor, offering commercial construction and residential custom homes throughout Northwest Michigan. New construction and remodeling.

    • Northshore Construction L.L.C. (Empire) - Remodeling, renovation, new homes and additions. Offers quality construction needs in Leelanau, Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties.

    • Portland Building Co. (Honor) - Just one call away from all of your building needs. Whether a new home, room addition, or garage, we are able to meet all your needs. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

    • Robert Sibary Construction (Bear Lake) - Licensed and insured residential and commercial builder. "An honest builder who lives by the golden rule." Serving Manistee and Benzie Counties. New and custom homes, remodeling, additions, garages, roofing, steel standing seam roofs, siding, decks, sea stairs and walks, windows.

    • Storm Hill Development Group (Empire) - Custom builders of distinctive homes in Empire, Michigan on Lake Michigan in beautiful Leelanau County. With spectacular architectural features and cutting-edge interior floor plans, a Storm Hill home will stand the test of time and provide a level of elegant living that meets every individual lifestyle.

    • Tandy Construction (Beulah) - Full service building contractor serving Benzie, Manistee, Grand Traverse, and Wexford counties. New construction, pole barns, garages, decks, remodeling, additions, kitchens, and baths.

  • See also Carpentry Services
  • See also Electrical Services
  • See also Gas Services
  • See also Heating / Cooling / Plumbing Services
  • See also Painting Services
  • See also Plumbing Services
  • See also Roofing Services
  • See also Sawmills
  • See also Solar Energy
  • See also Windows and Doors

COSMETICS and PERFUMES

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CRANE SERVICES

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  • Finan Services, Inc. (Kaleva) - Provides crane services in northwest Michigan for industrial, commercial, and residential contractors and companies. We also offer oil field construction, power wash / steam services, concrete floor prep / shot blasting , and scarification / concrete grinding

DECORATING SERVICES

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DENTISTS / DENTAL SERVICES

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  • Franke Family Dentistry (Frankfort) - Dr. Walt and Dr. Jana Franke carry on a seven-decade tradition with their practice in Frankfort. They believe that everyone deserves the benefits of modern dentistry and advanced technology in a friendly atmosphere. This includes both traditional and cosmetic dental procedures, from maintaining the lifelong health of your teeth through cleanings and periodontal care, to being able to adjust your smile so that it makes the great first impression you’ve always wanted.

  • Northway Orthodontics (Beulah) - Aspiring to provide state of the art orthodontic treatment and care for the people of Northern Michigan, always striving to perform to the very best of our ability.

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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EMBROIDERY SERVICES

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  • H & H Creations of Custom Embroidery (Copemish) - One-stop shopping solution for embroidery, design, digitizing, & finishing. Whether a personalized gift or logo embroidered onto garments for your business or corporate event. Hundreds of products (jackets, polos, shirts, sweatshirts, caps, etc.) and thousands of stock embroidery designs, all very well organized and easy to find.

ENGINEERING SERVICES

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  • BioTech Agronomics (Beulah) - A full-service residual and biosolids management firm. Our approach is to work in partnership with clients and communities to create tailored solutions. Biotech understands the dynamics between the agricultural, environmental, regulatory, economic and political issues involved in managing successful residuals and biosolids programs.

  • Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. (Beulah) - An environmental science and engineering consulting firm contributing to a better future by providing comprehensive services in groundwater and surface water hydrology, water resources development and planning, soil science, and civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering.

  • Luedtke Engineering (Frankfort) - A marine construction firm that works in all the Great Lakes and has been in business for over 70 years.

  • Roman-Jones, Inc. (Empire) - Consulting and contract engineering services in the electronic and computer profession. Analog, digital, and computer software design in industrial and commercial areas. Licensed Engineer and Expert Witness services available nationwide.

  • Third Coast Engineering (Empire) - A mechanical engineering firm specializing in product design, research, and development. We combine creativity and engineering tools to solve a broad range of problems, producing new products, and proprietary technologies.

ENTERTAINMENT

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FABRIC, QUILTS, WOOL, YARN

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  • Ben Franklin Crafts (Benzonia).

  • Llama Meadows Farm (Benzonia) - Organic produce farm where we also raise llamas. Llama wool items made include slippers, mittens, hats, and three dimensional art objects. We also sell decorative flags and banners.

  • Olde Thyme Homespun Quilts-n-Decor (Thompsonville) - Online shop specializing in tea-stained, homespun quilts and handcrafted gifts for primitive country home decor.

  • The Yarn Market (Beulah) - Brand name fashion yarns from around the world, and related supplies.

  • See also Embroidery Services

FAIRS / FESTIVALS (Northwestern Michigan area)

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  • Blissfest (Cross Village)

  • Buckley Old Engine Show (Buckley)

  • Dunegrass Music Festival (Empire) - Officially the "Sleeping Bear Dunegrass Music Festival."

  • Farm Fest (Johannesburg)

  • Hoxeyville Music Festival (Hoxeyville) - In August, two stages of national touring artists and a 3rd stage with the best and brightest talent from around our beautiful state!

  • Manistee County Fair (Onekama)

  • Mesick Mushroom Festival (Mesick) - Great food and fun for the whole family. Highlights include week-long hunt for the biggest morel.

  • Michigan Antique Festival (Midland) - Antiques and collector cars - 3 times a year: June, July and September.

  • Michigan Fairs & Festivals - Directory of fairs and festivals in Michigan

  • Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival (West Branch) - Held every September at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, showcases fiber and lamb for the education and enjoyment of all.

  • Northwestern Michigan Fair (Traverse City)

  • Northwood Renaissance Festival (Interlochen) - Annual renaissance festival held the middle two weekends in June at the Interlochen Eagles Arena.

  • ODPC Funfest – A.K.A. the Evart Dulcimer Festival (Evart) - The world's largest hammered dulcimer festival. Held at the Osceola County Fairgrounds and presented by the Original Dulcimer Players Club (ODPC). The event features not only hammered dulcimers, but most every acoustic string instrument. (fiddle, guitar, bass, mountain dulcimer, banjo, dobro, pennywhistle, harp, autoharp, harp, hurdy gurdy, concertina, uklele, harmonica, mandolin, etc.) Lots of concerts, workshops, open stage, jamming, and sales booths.

  • Port Oneida Fair (Port Oneida) - A celebration of rural culture and arts, in the Port Oneida Historic Farm District, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore four miles north of Glen Arbor on M-22. Always the second weekend in August. Other sites about the fair: Site 2, Site 3.

  • Spirit of the Woods Folk Fesitval (Brethren) - Annual Folk Festival held every year at Dickson Township Park in Brethren the third Saturday in June.

  • Wheatland Music Festival (Remus) - Stage performances, juried arts and crafts, a wide variety of unique foods, workshops, demonstrations, dances, and impromptu jam sessions at the 160-acre festival site. Performers, artists and dancers are brought to Remus from across the nation to share art traditions featuring the blues, Cajun, bluegrass, gospel, and old time music, handcrafted arts and crafts, instrument making and more.

  • See also Chambers of Commerce
  • See also Arts
  • See also Associations, Clubs, Groups, Organizations, Societies

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FISHING

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  • GENERAL
  • CHARTER BOAT SERVICES
    • Andersen Sportfishing Charters (Arcadia/Kaleva) - Fishing charters on Lake Michigan from the port of Arcadia for salmon and trout. Specializing in brown trout.

    • Benzie Fishing Service (Benzonia) - Fishing trips on local rivers and lakes. Half- and full-day trips, year round. US Coast Guard license, DNR inspected vessel.

    • Charter boat directories: Arcadia, Frankfort, Onekama

    • Fish Hunter Charters (Frankfort) - Fish one of the best ports on Lake Michigan aboard the "Fish Hunter" located at East Shore Marina in Frankfort. Whether it's kings, coho, steelhead, lake or brown trout, you can find them in Frankfort.

    • Float and Fly Guide Service (Benzonia) - Drift boat fishing on the Betsie River.

    • Gold Coast Charter Service, Inc. (Frankfort) - Half and full day charters on a 28' charter Edition Cherokee.

    • Hammerhead Charters (Frankfort) - Come experience some of the best Salmon and Trout fishing in the Midwest. Frankfort consistently ranks as one of the top ports in Michigan for offshore fishing.

    • Hawg-Tide Sportsfishing (Frankfort) - Salmon • Steelheed • Lake Trout • 28' Bertram Sportfisher.

    • Hardy Charters (Frankfort) - The best charter salmon and trout fishing trips in Frankfort, Michigan.

    • Murphy's Law Charter Service (Frankfort) - World-class Salmon and Trout charter fishing on Lake Michigan at Frankfort, Michigan. Corporate outings and families welcome. Multiple boats and lodging packages available.

    • Nibbles Charter Service, LLC (Frankfort) - Lake Michigan Sport Fishing for Salmon and Trout

    • Northwest Michigan Charter Service, LLC (Frankfort)

    • Pier Pressure Charters and Guide Service (Bear Lake) - Charters on Lake Michigan, jet boats for the Big Manistee River, and drift boats for the Big Manistee and Betsie Rivers.

    • River Rat Charter and Guide Service (Frankfort) - Sports fishing trips for salmon on Lake Michigan.

    • Scott Free Charters (Thompsonville) - Charter fishing the waters off the coast of Frankfort. Beautiful views and hot salmon action. 

    • Sea Joy Charter Fishing (Frankfort) - Charter fishing from the East Shore Marina in Frankfort, northwest Michigan's most productive fishing grounds. Fish with us and we'll create memories that will last a lifetime!

    • Seeker Sportsfishing (Frankfort) - Guarantee: No fish? Then the next charter is on us! Dick Kekovich, captain of the "Seeker II," has over 35 years experience locating and successfully catching Walleye and Salmon.

    • Slo-Mo-Sean III Fishing Charters (Frankfort) - Fishing for steelhead, lake trout and chinook salmon.

    • Streamside Custom Rod and Guide Service (Fairview) - Flyfishing guide service for trout, steelhead, and salmon on the Au Sable, Betsie and Rifle Rivers.

    • Stormy Chinook Charters (Frankfort) - Great Lakes Salmon & Trout fishing - some of the most exciting freshwater sportfishing in the world.

    • Tangle Five Charter Fishing Boat Service (Frankfort) - Trout, perch, and more at Frankfort, Michigan near Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes.

    • Tiny Bubbles III Charters (Frankfort) - Sport fishing in Frankfort, Michigan. Anglers of all ages will have a truly unforgettable trip when booking with the Tiny Bubbles. Three generations of experience combined with a truly spacious and comfortable boat mean we can tailor each trip to the anglers aboard. Men, women, children and seniors alike will truly enjoy a fun and successful fishing experience.

    • Wattabite Charter Fishing (Empire) - Trout and salmon fishing at it's best. We offer sunrise, and sunset fishing charters on beautiful Lake Michigan. It's the ultimate sportsman adventure and fun for the whole family. We fish anywhere the fishing is good, including Glen Arbor, Traverse City, East and West Bay, Leland, Empire and more, covering all of the Leelanau County Peninsula.

  • GUIDE SERVICES
    • Benzie Fishing Service (Benzonia) - Fishing trips on local rivers and lakes.

    • Fly Fishing with Pete Guide Service (Benzonia) - Specializing in various fly-fishing techniques for trout, steelhead and salmon. Emphasis on catch and release. All equipment and lunch provided. 17' Fish Rite drift boat. Licensed and insured.

    • Jon's Guide Service (South Boardman) - Northwest Michigan's premiere fly fishing guide and outfitter service. Explore great trout, salmon, and steelhead fishing and some of the Midwest’s finest rivers in northern Michigan. Jon has been guiding Northwest Michigan Rivers and streams for twenty years. Come discover why he is one of the best at what he does.

    • Wild Fishing Guide Service (Grawn) - Inland lake fishing with guide David Rose. Small and large mouth, walleye, muskie, pike, gills. All equipment provided.

    • Wild Waters Guide Service (Lake Ann) - Inland lake fishing with guide David Rose. Small and large mouth, walleye, muskie, pike, gills. All equipment provided.

    • See also Recreation

FITNESS

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  • Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center (Frankfort) - Formerly the Betsie Valley Fitness Club, this facility offers innovative programs, classes, and state of the art equipment in a clean, comfortable environment with a friendly and professional staff.

  • Curves (Benzonia) - Helping women realize their fitness goals without perpetual dieting using a simple 30-minute program.

  • Studio on Main (Frankfort) - Offers Pilates and Yoga for all levels, Zumba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Arabic and Cajun Dance, Body Sculpting, Fitness and Children’s Classes, Wellness Workshops, Yoga Retreats, Massage and much more! Visitors welcome!

  • See also Spas

FLOORING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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  • Carpet Galleria (Beulah) - Thousands of choices in carpet, area rugs, tile and stone, wood floors and more, we have been helping you create beautiful floors in northern Michigan for more than 19 years (as of 2005).

  • Carpet Network (Traverse City) - The Traveling Floor & Window Store. Personalized service, professional advice, multiple product choice, precise measuring, and complete estimates right in the comfort of your home or office. Floor covering purchases CAN be fun and easy. Serving Benzie County & Northern Michigan.

FOOD PRODUCTS

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  • Benzie Area Morel Madness Message Board

  • Cherry Hut Products (Beulah) - Cherry and berry jams, jellies, preserves made by hand, and other locally grown products.

  • Crystal Health (Frankfort) - Outstanding nutritional products from Royal Body Care as well as a unique business opportunity.

  • Doug Murdick's Fudge (Traverse City, Leland, Acme, and more) - Homemade fudge and peanut and cashew brittles.

  • Dymaloma Jams, Jellies, & Syrups (Kaleva) - Rich, fresh-tasting gourmet jams, jellies, and syrups from Northern Michigan. Flavors include traditional, delicious combinations, and the exotic.

  • Five Springs Farm (Bear Lake) - A community supported agriculture (CSA) vegetable farm serving northwest lower Michigan since 1994.

  • Food For Thought (Honor) - Healthy, organic, natural, and wildcrafted foods.

  • Frankfort Farmers Market (Frankfort) - Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM, Memorial Day through fall or early winter. Held in Open Space Park during summer and early fall, and in the Recreation Center fall through the Christmas Season (2008). A variety of produce and products from local farmers, artists, and crafters.

  • Graceland Fruit, Inc. (Frankfort) - Extraordinary fruit and vegetable ingredients.

  • Grocer's Daughter Chocolate (Empire) - We use Rainforest Alliance certified, premium high cocoa content chocolate. Our artisan, hand-made chocolates and hand-dipped truffles are made with many locally grown/blended products such as herbs, spices, berries, spirits, coffees, teas and nuts. Many of our products are organic.

  • Grossnickle Farms (Kaleva) - Wholesale and retail, large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, hand picked daily and grown right on our farm. Also: fresh cut flowers.

  • Homestead Sugar House (Beulah) Hand-dipped candies, fruits, and thick sugarless syrup.

  • Llama Meadows Farm (Benzonia) - Organic fruit and vegetable farm. We raise llamas for wool and use the manure for fertilizer. We currently have have 11 llamas, around 100 fruit trees, (apples, cherries, peaches, apricot, plums, nectarines, pears), and also grow grapes and kiwi. Llama wool items made include slippers, mittens, hats, and three dimensional art objects. We also sell decorative flags and banners.

  • Port City Smokehouse (Frankfort) - The very best in genuine Up North specialty foods and goods! Old-fashioned wood-smoked fish and meat products, fresh fish, specialty seafood, robust and hearty jerky, Michigan dried cherry and blueberry goodies, Michigan wines, gift baskets, carry-out BBQ foods, party trays and much more.

  • Rice Farm (Benzonia) - 100% natural beef and lamb meats, guaranteed. to be free from growth ormones, steroids, pesticides, insecticides, and chemicals. Humanly raised, grain finished, U.S.D.A. inspected custom cut  black Angus beef and Suffix lamb.

  • Rod Gentryprises, Inc. (Arcadia) - Rod Gentry's Grillin' Thauth and Yardbird Sweet Sauce — hot and mild grilling and dipping sauces made using Manistee County maple syrup and honey. Contains no high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients.

  • Sleeping Bear Farms - Gourmet Honey Products, Beekeeping, Beeswax Candles, Gift baskets.

  • Smeltzer Orchard Company (Frankfort) - Offers some of the finest, premium dried fruit products in the world. Products include cherries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, all ideal for cooking or snacks.

  • Stratton Hill Farm (Frankfort) - Cherry products. There are over 3,000 trees on the 80 acre farm bearing tons of cherries each year.

  • Ware Farm (Bear Lake) - Organic fresh fruit, Pleasanton Brick Oven Bread, Shetler's Milk, and more. We specialize in organic heirloom varieties of strawberries and organic asparagus, salad greens, and blueberries. See also our CSAfarms.org site.

  • See also Catering Services
  • See also Coffee Shops
  • See also Garden, Plants, Flowers, Herbs, Landscaping, Nurseries, Trees
  • See also Grocery Stores
  • See also Restaurants / Bakeries / Coffee Shops

FUNERAL SERVICES

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FURNITURE

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  • Betsie Bay Furniture (Frankfort) - Home furnishings displayed in colorful vignettes. Casual, rustic, and contemporary styles. Upholstery in fabric and leather. They feature accessories and accent pieces in many colors and finishes.

  • Dream Beds By Signe (Frankfort) - Unique, one of a kind, decorative art beds, just the touch to complete your room. Hand-painted using multiple techniques.

  • Labadie's Summer Place Casuals (Beulah) - Patio furniture, wicker, and rattan, and gas grills at guaranteed lowest prices. Warrantees up to fifteen years.

  • Lily's Furniture Gallery (Interlochen) - Fine furniture, custom upholstery a slipcovers, restored vintage furniture.

  • Nature's Elegance (Onekama) - Home furnishings and accessories. Hand-painted cottage-style furniture, unique juvenile/adult mirrors, antique linens, root candles, polish pottery, fun and seriously exquisite handbags, one-of-a-kind table and floor lamps.

  • Northern Lights & Lifestyles, LTD (Frankfort) - Offers a shopping experience where past and present meet, where exceptional craftsmanship and designs of a simpler era are evident in their heirloom-quality furniture, vintage-inspired furnishings, and period lighting.

  • Slabstix Rustic Tables, Etc. (Thompsonville) - Furniture: Rustic, tables, mirrors, benches, chairs.

GARDEN, FLOWERS, PLANTS, HERBS, LANDSCAPING, NURSERIES, TREES

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  • Apple Hill Creations (Bear Lake) - Flowers and country decor. Same-day delivery on orders received before noon.  Always fresh, always creative.

  • Benzie County Michigan Master Gardener Homepage

  • Benzie Organic Solutions - For all your vermicomposting needs. They carry worm castings, red worms, home vermicomposting supplies, and much more.

  • Crystal Gardens (Frankfort) - "More than just a garden center. They carry everything from standard supplies, hard-to-find items, to garden whimsy."

  • Eden Hill Greenhouse (Beulah) - Independent grower quality - big box store prices.

  • Earth Plus Products LLC (Copemish) - Home of Adzsum Plus, a natural, multi-mineral fertilizer.

  • Fruit Haven Nursery, Inc. (Kaleva) - A family Christmas tree farm since 1955. We offer the freshest and highest quality of Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland shipped by U.P.S. direct to your door. We also offer U-cut and Wholesale - specializing in large trees, up to 25 feet.

  • Katherine's Fresh Flowers (Empire) - "Selling fresh flowers is my passion. Whatever your floral needs, I can guarantee your satisfaction because I only buy the freshest flowers available. Stop by see how affordable an original arrangement of flowers can be."

  • L & S Tree Health Care and Nursery (Interlochen) - Tree health care service and nursery, specializing in quality fruit plants, fruit trees, and nut trees. Also, specialty gifts and foods.

  • Natural Touch, Inc. (Interlochen) - Offering environmentally friendly landscape services in Benzie County and the surrounding area.

  • Our Field of Dreams (Bear Lake) - Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, soils, mulches, tools, bird feeders, and supplies. All your gardening needs.

  • Sweet Annie's Rose (Kingsley) - Dried Herbs and Flowers, Essential and Fragrance Oils, Incense. A small rustic shop selling herbal products, plants, handmade potpourri, handmade incense, and dried flower products.

  • Victoria's Floral Design & Gifts (Beulah) - Offers beautiful fresh flowers at great prices for all occasions, serving Benzie County & surrounding areas.

  • Waterscapes Unlimited, Inc. (Lake Ann) - Water Gardens: bringing nature closer to you.

  • Weesies Brothers: Manistee Garden Center (Manistee) - Perennials, roses, herbs, trees, flower and vegetable plants, geraniums, hanging baskets, pansies, potting soil, peat moss, shrubs. Route US 31 just south of Manistee.

  • See also Associations, Clubs, Groups, Organizations, Societies
  • See also Food Products
  • See also Lawn Maintenance Services
  • See also Tree Removal Services

GAS SERVICES

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GAS STATIONS / MINI MARTS

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GIFTS / SPECIALTY ITEMS

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GOLF

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GOVERNMENT

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GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES

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  • daDesigns4u (Frankfort) - Graphic designs from 1 to 1000! Some of what we offer: printing, graphic design, promotional products, vinyl cutting,, signs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, license plates, MC numbers / letters, logos.

  • Deertracks.com (Bear Lake) - Graphic design and Web site services for small businesses.

  • Jonathan Maue (Beulah) - Web design, graphic design, and video creation.

  • See also Embroidery Services
  • See also Printing / Copying Services

GROCERY STORES

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  • Glen's Family Market (Frankfort)

  • Lake Ann Grocery (Lake Ann) - Established in 1981, located in Benzie County, and close to Traverse City, Michigan. they provide a variety of groceries including gourmet, lunch to-go, beer & wine, movie rentals, lottery tickets, hardware, tools, and many other items.

  • See also Gas Stations / Mini Marts

HANG GLIDING

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HARDWARE, BUILDING MATERIALS, LUMBER, PAINT

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HEALTH-RELATED and HOSPITALS

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HEATING / COOLING / PLUMBING SERVICES

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  • Central Boiler, Inc. (Local dealer in Arcadia) - Outdoor Wood Furnaces.

  • Moore Mechanical (Honor) - Plumbing, heating, air conditioning. Residential and commercial. Complete sales, service, and installation. Service all makes & models. 24-Hour emergency service.

  • Nye Plumbing & Heating (Benzonia) - Serving all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs.

  • Rheem (Local dealer in Beulah and Interlochen) - Manufactures a full range of dependable air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, package units and accessories to fit every application and budget.

  • Service Now! (Frankfort ) - We know the dynamics of air conditioning and heating and are dedicated to providing our customers with quality service at competitive prices. We service all of your HVAC and heating needs with our "Fixed Right or It's Free®" guarantee or we will provide you our labor free of charge.

  • Wood Doctor (Local dealer in Arcadia) - Outdoor Wood Furnaces. 30 year warranty on boiler plate. Clean burning converter is virtually smoke free. (Corporate Web site.)

HIKING

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  • Betsie Valley Trail - Enjoy hiking or biking on this 27-mile long trail in Benzie County in Northwest Michigan. Travel by bays, rivers, lakes; through forests and historic towns.

  • North Country National Scenic Trail - A premier footpath that stretches for about 4,600 miles linking communities, forests, and prairies across seven northern states: North Dakota through New York.

  • Trail Log - Details for hiking trails in northwestern Lower Michigan, mostly within an hour of Traverse City.

  • See also National Lakeshore

HISTORY

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HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES

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  • Falling Leaf Retreat and Wellness Center (Lake Ann) - Whether you come for Homeopathy, a retreat, a class or a calming meditation in the garden our purpose is to ease your path to wellness in mind, body and spirit. Harmony for the body, mind and spirit. Featuring daylong retreats, meditation, Homeopathy, Reiki, Aromatherapy and more.

  • Living Light and Balance (Frankfort) - Dedicated to the transformation of Body, Mind, Emotion, and Spirit. Learn how to be happy, live in abundance and fulfullment, and teach others as well.

  • See also Spas

HOME DECOR

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HOME MAINTENANCE / REPAIR / SERVICES

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HORSES, RODEOS, STABLES

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  • H&H Stables (Empire) - Horse riding, boarding, training, sales. Experience the excitement of
    horseback riding!

  • Rockin' R Ranch and Rodeo (Bear Lake) - Rodeos, horseback riding, hay rides, sleigh rides, carriage rides, camping and lodging are just a handful of the things The Rockin' R offers.

  • Tannenwald Trakehners (Interlochen) - Family-owned and operated breeding farm for Trakehner sport horses.

  • See also Animals / Veterinarians

HOUSING / ASSISTED LIVING

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  • Colby's Orchard House (Frankfort) - This beautiful, homelike, assisted living facility nestled quietly in gorgeous Benzie County offers six 1-bedroom senior apartments with kitchen and bath facilities.

  • Frankfort Pines (Frankfort) - Providing assisted living for senior citizens.

  • Michigan Shores Cooperative (Frankfort) - Cooperative housing for active, independent seniors on 19 wooded acres overlooking Lake Michigan. 1 & 2 bedroom units and amenities, including lounges, library, whirlpool, woodshop & indoor parking.

  • See also Accommodations
  • See also Real Estate
  • See also Rental Agents

HUNTING

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INSURANCE SERVICES

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  • Curtis Insurance Agency, Inc. (Frankfort) - Come discover the Independent Agent advantage in Frankfort for all your insurance needs: Auto, Home, Business, Life, and Annuities. We're the 'No Problem' People."

  • Farm Bureau Insurance (Bear Lake, Honor, Thompsonville) - Multi-line insurance company, serving all your business and personal insurance needs, making your future more predictable.

  • Frankfort Insurance Agency (Frankfort) - A hometown agency built on trust and experience, dedicated to serving their clients and community.

  • John Orr & Associates, Inc. Insurance Centre (Beulah) - Farmers Mutual Insurance.

  • M & R Information Services (Frankfort) - Provides software for rating workers' compensation insurance. State-specific databases (Michigan, California, Illinois and Pennsylvania) are updated continuously and accessed via Internet.

  • Northern Michigan Health Plans (Thompsonville) - Agent for individual, small group, and senior health insurance. Additionally we provide dental, pptical, prescription, life, and long and short-term disability insurance.

  • State Farm Insurance - Matt Wetmore (Benzonia) - Insurance and financial services. Auto, home, business, life, and health.

  • Webber Insurance (Benzonia) - Quality insurance at a reasonable price. Free quotes in Michigan.

INTERIOR DESIGN

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  • Brubaker Designs (Empire) - Not a typical interior design business... We specialize in a lack of formality. We brainstorm with every client to understand your needs and wants, then create “the home of your vision and dreams”.

  • Duperron Designs Inc. (Honor) - Complete interior design services with solutions that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Licensed builder, new-build or remodel. Serving Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee, and Grand Traverse counties, northwest Michigan.

INVESTMENT SERVICES

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JEWELRY

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  • Foremost Jewelry (Honor) - 14K gold animal pendants & charm jewelry. Christmas, birthday, graduation, and anniversary gifts.

  • Jackleens Jems & Gifts (Beulah) - Custom designed jewelry around our custom cut stones, premium gemstone beads, and fresh water pearls.

  • Just-4-U-Jewelry (Onekama) - Hand-crafted, personalized jewelry made "Just For You."

  • Richard C. Bayer (Frankfort) - Sterling silver pendants and earrings made with stones such as: Petoskey, Opal, Onyx, Jasper, Coral, Turquoise, Larimar, Charite, Fire Agate, Lace Agate, Amber.

JOBS / EMPLOYMENT

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LABORATORIES

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LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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LIBRARIES

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LIGHTHOUSES

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  • Frankfort and Manistee Lighthouses - Offered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as part of their Lighthouse Getaway site.

  • Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse - This nonprofit organization supports the preservation and management of the Point Betsie Lighthouse in northwest Michigan, and provides educational opportunities and maintains the historical and environmental integrity of the lighthouse site. (This is the official Point Betsie Lighthouse Web site.)

LOCAL AREA INFORMATION

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MANUFACTURERS

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  • Classic Dock and Canvas (Beulah) - Manufacturers of quality docks, benches, ladders, and pontoon, and boat hoists and accessories. Welding, fabrication, repair. Custom canvas, vinyl, and trim shop.

  • Continental Industries (Benzonia) - Produces automotive soft trim interior.

  • Frankfort Manufacturing Company [FMC] (Frankfort) - manufactures machined products of unparalleled quality for the medical, agricultural, lumbering, power transmission, sporting, and automotive industries.

  • Frostic Incorporated (Honor) - Manufactures portable dry ice makers, hydroponic CO2 injection systems, CO2 blast cleaners, high temperature refractory mix, casting sand mix, high pressure propane burner assemblies, and other speciality products.

  • Graceland Fruit, Inc.

MARKETING

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  • Gear It Up Communications, Inc. (Benzonia) - Print, multi-media, Web design, domain hosting, and Internet marketing services for business.

  • Why! Advertising (Lake Ann) - Provides innovative marketing solutions for the modern marketplace, specializing in custom Web design, and creative strategies developed outside the box. WHY! integrates resources with experience to deliver effective results. That's WHY!

  • See also Business Services

MARINAS

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  • Crystal Lake Marina, Inc. (Beulah) - Ski boat, pontoon, personal watercraft rentals. Sales of boats, motors, pontoons, docks & hoists.

  • Frankfort City Marina (Frankfort) - Mobil gas, diesel, oil, and supplies for boats; pump outs, shower and bath house. See Web site for details.

  • Gold Coast Marina (Frankfort) - Luxury, dockside condominiums offering the boating lifestyle. Brand new dockominiums and high-end condominiums for sale.

  • Jacobson Marina Resort (Frankfort) - 49-slip deep water marina, thirty-five 45' slips, fourteen 60' slips, and a 2400 square foot clubhouse. The clubhouse houses shower and laundry facilities, the marina offices, a ship's store, The Gallerty deli, kitchen, and Great Room for our guests' enjoyment.

  • See also Boats and Marine Supply

MOVIES

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MUSEUMS

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  • Arcadia Historical Museum (Arcadia) - An educational site providing information about the history of the Arcadia area. Developed with the support of members of the Arcadia Area Historical Society.

  • Benzie Area Historical Museum - Features artifacts pertaining to Benzie County’s history; including Bruce Catton, car ferries, civil war, logging, railroads, Gwen Frostic and Mitchell Corporation exhibits.

MUSIC STORES

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  • Miranda Music (Frankfort) - Offers a huge selection of band and orchestral musical instruments including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and stringed instruments. Electric violins and basses, natural double basses. Traditional instruments like mandolins, dulcimers, guitars, Mariachi guitars, etc. Accessories and strings for everything, too.

MUSICIANS, MUSIC GROUPS, BANDS, ORCHESTRAS

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  • Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra - Volunteer musicians of all ages and from several Northwest Michigan counties, gather weekly in Benzie County to play a variety of music that is then performed in public concerts throughout the year.

  • Bihlman Bros. - "A unique voice in an often dreary musical landscape. Good time, blues-based rock, mixing raw, cutting edge styles, with funky, rockin', groove-oriented musical arrangements."

  • Carol McAnulty [email link] (Beulah) - Carol holds a BM and MM in performance, has played 20 years with the USAF Band in Washington DC. She is a teacher of guitar at Northern Michigan University, and a member of Marquette Symphony, and the Benzie Symphony. She plays for restaurants, art galleries, receptions, weddings, private parties, concerts in the park, recordings, etc.

  • Groove Engine [email link] - "Rockin' Blues" five-piece band...weddings, summer festivals, reunions, and more.

  • K Jones and the Benzie Playboyz - An eclectic group, mostly from Benzie County, performing Cajun and Zydeco two-steps and waltzes.

  • Keyboard and Plastic Duck - Northern Michigan's own avant-garde music experience! All original music and poetry with keyboard, flute, bass, and a creative assortment of percussion along with occasional bowed saw, toy accordion, and theremin.

  • Song of the Lakes - They combine the rich Celtic and Scandinavian music traditions with Michigan history in an engaging high energy show, woven with humor, and storytelling.

  • Jay Webber - Singer / songwriter. Jay music includes a "blend of Jazz, Blues, and Folk with a touch of Latin fire and boogie - - the kind of music that has you dancin' in your seat and hummin' the tunes on the way home."

NATIONAL PARK (LAKESHORE)

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NEWSPAPERS

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  • Benzie County Record Patriot - Benzie County's only weekly newspaper, complete with local news, sports, events calendars, money saving ads and more, published and distributed every Wednesday.

  • Grand Traverse Insider - Serving Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau Counties.

PAINTING SERVICES

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  • A & A Painting (Benzonia) - Commercial, residential, interior, and exterior painting in Northwest Michigan.

  • Parrotte Painting (Honor) - Residential, commercial, custom. Interior and exterior. Power washing, deck sealing.

  • Terrestrial Painting & Restoration (Honor) - Residential and Commercial, licensed and insured. Repaints, new construction, interior and exterior. Power washing, deck cleaning & sealing. Small carpentry and repairs.

PARKS

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PAVING CONTRACTORS and MATERIALS

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  • Michigan Pavement Solutions (Interlochen) - Specializing in chip seal (commonly known as tar and chip) for roads, parking lots, asphalt repair, pot hole and crack sealing. Commercial and residential; free estimates.

  • Ron Brown and Sons, Inc. (Bear Lake) - Asphalt paving contractor, aggregate sales, topsoil sales. Serving Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Wexford, and Mason Counties.

PEST CONTROL

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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  • Captured Moments - Four Season Photography (Frankfort) - Four-season photos of scenic northern Michigan including Benzie County and Sleeping Bear Dunes, available as enlargements or in JPG format.

  • Ilyaxous Photography (Frankfort) - Fine art photograhy by Will Swanson. Weddings, studio, photojournalism, portraits, products, fashion, and more.

  • Natural Images Photography (Interlochen) - Full service portrait studio located in the hart of Interlochen Michigan. Our services include but are not limited to portraits, group and location photographs, corporate and industrial portraits, wedding photography, proms, special events, and sports, pets and livestock.

  • Oh Joy! Photography (Beulah) - A fine-art child, family portrait, and landscape photographer. I work strictly on location, striving for the best in personal attention, making sure you enjoy your session and love your portraits — ones that reflect your lifestyle and personality. Serving Northern Michigan and Central Ohio.

  • Planet of Jess (Interlochen) - Nature photography taken around Northern Michigan and Canada by Jessica Kuenzer.

  • Steve Loveless Photography (Beulah) - Images from northwestern Michigan.

  • Studio b Photography (Elberta) -Specializing in weddings, editorial and commercial, and portraiture. Studio b serves northern Michigan and the great lakes region.

  • Take Action Photos (Frankfort) - What makes us unique...is that we specialize in high quality digital photography with on-site processing capabilities. We are able to shoot your event, display our photographs in a slide show, then in minutes print out your selections on high quality, 100-year archival paper.

  • Walk Softly Photos (Frankfort) - Nature photography of Jay Burt, offered in the form of custom prints and computer screen savers.

  • Westwind Photography (Lake Ann) - Weddings, portraits, sports photos, vacation photos.

  • See also Arts

PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES

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  • Crystal Power Washing (Beulah) - "We can clean many different surfaces from delicate cedar siding to block walls. Let us clean your roof top, sidewalk, and concrete floors."

  • Pressure Plus Powerwashing, Etc. - An environmental cleaning contractor with full wastewater recovery capabilities and a restaurant kitchen exhaust cleaning company offering professional cleaning services for all commercial and residential cleaning needs.

  • See also Painting Services

PRINTING / COPYING SERVICES

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  • BaySide Printing, Inc. (Frankfort) - "A friendly, small town print shop and a whole lot more . . . ."

  • Crystal Copies of Beulah, Inc. (Beulah) - Offers a wide variety of services from copies and printing, to custom design, lamination, and FAX services. We also feature a Kodak Picture Maker.

RADIO STATIONS

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  • 88.7 FM - WIAA (Interlochen) - IPR Music Radio - Mostly Classical Music. (Also available in some areas: WIAB 88.5 FM and WICV 100.9 FM)

  • 91.5 FM - WICA (Interlochen) - IPR News Radio

  • 99.3 FM - WBNZ (Frankfort) - Benzie County's only radio station. "We pride ourselves on being up to date on activities in Benzie County."

  • Interlochen Public Radio (Interlochen) - Home site for 88.7 FM WIAA IPR Music Radio and 91.5 FM WICA IPR News Radio.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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  • Benzie MLS Search - Be emailed each day all homes that match your criteria as they come on the market.

  • Century 21

    • Crystal Mountain Realty (Thompsonville)

    • Sleeping Bear Realty (Beulah, Empire, Frankfort) - Northwest Michigan Real Estate Service covering the Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and Glen Lake areas in Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee counties.

      • Century 21 pages

      • Faye Fitch (Frankfort) - Specializing in lakefront, residential, and historic properties for those who appreciate the best.

      • Sandy Jackson (Frankfort) - A fine homes specialist and the area’s leading Realtor® in commercial sales.

      • Laura Sielaff (Empire) - Specializing in the Empire, Maple City, and Glen Arbor areas including Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, and other lakes and properties surrounding and adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

      • Warren Hill Properties (Beulah) - Far from ordinary, this breathtaking residential neighborhood offers expansive views of Lake Michigan, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and several nearby lakes. Located 23 miles west of Traverse City and seven minutes from Lake Michigan,

  • Cherry Coast Realty (Beulah) - Nancy Sorenson - Helping folks buy and sell real estate in the Benzie and Manistee counties.

  • Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors (Benzonia)

    • Karen Burns - Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtor serving the Benzie and Manistee County areas.

    • Steve Campbell - Let me help you find the perfect Up North place, whether it be to spend family vacations, retire, or use as an investment property. I primarily represent the Frankfort, Michigan area and properties within Harbor Lights Resort, but I am happy to show you any properties in the area that interest you.

    • Matt and Harold Case - Licensed realtors with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors. Access to all your residential, vacant, water & commercial needs.

  • Exit Real Estate Solutions (Beulah) - Northwest Michigan Real Estate - The team of Sonya and Dave Reitan. Retirement, commercial, and investment properties, homes and land for the sports and outdoor enthusiast, auction services, property managment.

  • Greenridge Realty (Bear Lake, Manistee, Beulah) - "Full service realtor broker specializing in inside video tours of every listing, virtual tours of every listing, homes, condos, financing, insurance."

  • Integrity Real Estate (Elberta) - One-stop source for selling or buying your home. "Always professional, Always there, Integrity throughout." Integrity is an aggressive brokerage, with expert agents. Let us list your current home and find your new one!

  • International Realty Plus: Judy Stovak (Beulah) - Professional real estate agent serving Traverse City Michigan, and many surrounding counties.

  • Lakewood Properties, Inc. (Interlochen) - Green Lake Township and surrounding areas: countryside, waterfront, residential, building sites, acreage, commercial.

  • Leelanau and Benzie Real Estate.com (Empire) - Your complete source for real estate in Leelanau and Benzie County in northern lower Michigan. Home to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

  • Northern Lights Realty (Onekama, Brethren) - Commercial, residential, waterfront, and vacant land

  • Real Estate One (Beulah, Glen Arbor)

    • Main Site - Serving all of Benzie County and the surrounding area.

    • Bryan Beckwith (Beulah) - Experienced Home Town Realtor. With extensive real estate experience and a B.A. degree in Marketing, Bryan offers the expertise to coordinate your next real estate sale, purchase or investment.

    • Mary L. DeWitt (Glen Arbor, Beulah) - Complete source Benzie and Leelanau County Real Estate, from Frankfort to Northport.

    • Carolyn Lalas (Beulah) - Michigan Real Estate Listings. Search thousands of updated listings for Michigan homes and property for sale.

    • Northern Michigan Site - For the Traverse City area, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, Beulah, Frankfort, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, Northport, Leland, and surrounding northern Michigan communities.

    • Kathy Neveu (Beulah) - Servicing Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau Counties and surrounding areas in northwestern Michigan.

    • Bob Weisbrodt - Northern Michigan Real Estate - Benzie County Michigan - Frankfort, Beulah

  • RE/MAX Bayshore Properties, LTD (Frankfort) - A full-service realtor serving northern lower Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula, specializing in restaurants, resorts, lodging, and other commercial investment properties.

  • Ringel Real Estate (Manistee) - Full-service broker for Manistee, Mason, and Benzie counties.

  • RMLS Real Estate Listings for Benzie County

  • Stapleton Realty (Honor, Lake Ann) - Personal real estate services for residential properties, affordable housing, and vacant land / acerage in Benzie, Leelanau, and Grand Traverse counties.

  • Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) (Traverse City) - Northern Michigan's real estate headquarters, serving five counties in the Grand Traverse Area: Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Benzie Counties.

  • Vaughan Realty (Frankfort) - "Northern Michigan real estate listings w/ pictures and information."

  • See also Accommodations
  • See also Appraisals
  • See also Housing / Assisted Living
  • See also Mortgage Services
  • See also Rental Agents
  • See also Title Insurance Services

RECREATION, SPORTS

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  • Fun Country Village (Interlochen) - 18-hole mini-golf, aqua playground: 2 water slides, water wars, balloon game, arcade - paddle boats, go-karts.

    BUT MOSTLY...

RECYCLING

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RENTAL AGENTS

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  • Blue Lakes Vacation Rentals (Frankfort) - Beautiful, brand new, 4 bedroom homes, private all-sports waterfronts, pontoon boats, and sandy beaches. Pet friendly.

  • Crystal Vacation Rentals (Benzonia) - Specializing in privately owned "vacation" homes throughout Northwest Michigan.

  • Empire Rentals (Empire) - Vacation rental homes in Empire and Leelanau county, Michigan.

  • Frankfort Area Rentals (Frankfort) - Your vacation means as much to us as it does to you! Let us help arrange a pleasant vacation in clean, comfortable surroundings. Cottages, condos, and long-term monthly rentals in Frankfort, Crystal Lake, and the Lake Michigan Area. Open year around.

  • Great Rentals – Northern Michigan - Several vacation rental listings in the Northern Michigan area.

  • Lakeview Property Management (Lake Ann) - Vacation getaways and homes to rent or lease in northwest Michigan.

  • Northern Rental Management (Beulah) - Beachside waterfront cottages, secluded riverside retreats, and spacious homes located at Crystal Mountain Resort.

  • Roosevelt Property Services, LLC (Benzonia/Beulah) - Experience and Excellence. Full-service property management in Benzie and surrounding counties. Rental management of single family homes to mid-size apartments, we can do it all!

  • See also Accommodations
  • See also Housing / Assisted Living
  • See also Real Estate

RESTAURANTS / BAKERIES / COFFEE SHOPS

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  • A. Papano's Pizza (Beulah, Frankfort, Interlochen, Thompsonville) - Home of the Perfect Pie. Pizza, subs, salads, chicken wings.

  • Arcadia Bluffs Restaurnant (Arcadia) - At the Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Fine dining, casual pario bar, Lake Michigan views, May through October.

  • Betsie Bay Inn (Frankfort) - An historic inn two blocks from Lake Michigan offering both casual and fine dining restaurants featuring a delectable combination of contemporary, hearty, and healthy fare, with weekly and seasonal specials. Pub, wine cellar, banquet facility for 90 and on-site catering. Open all year.

  • Blue Slipper Bistro (Onekama) - Casual yet refined dining. something for everyone. Also nearby is our Blue Slipper Pizzeria & Bakery, feraturing the best pizza around, sandwiches, salads, and calzones. The bakery offers fresh baked goods, gourmet coffees, soups, sandwiches, quiche, scrambles, salads, and more.

  • Brookside Inn (Beulah) - Fine dining with soft lights, antiques most everywhere. Fresh meats & some stone cooking.

  • Cabbage Shed (Elberta) - Unique dining, full menu including steaks & seafood. Imported beer ale, stout, & spirits.

  • Celia’s by the Bay (Frankfort) - Family style, casual dinning. Breakfast and lunch only, take out available.

  • Cherry Bowl Gifts and Goodies (Honor) - Great homemade food at a reasonable prices, family fun, and unique northern Michigan gifts — an eclectic collection of gifts, souvenirs, local food items, and old-fashioned toys. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, dine-in or carry-out. Pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches, panini’s, pasties, quiches, and the best desserts in Northern Michigan. Open year-round.

  • Cherry Hut (Beulah) - Restaurant, as well as cherry and berry jams, jellies, preserves made by hand, and other locally grown products.

  • Clancy's Kitchen (Interlochen) - Casual dining and take-out in a non-smoking environment, and a menu that includes something for everyone.

  • Cold Creek Inn (Beulah) - Join us for dinner or come in for a drink and snack. Come in and enjoy our entertainment, sign up for pool leagues, or just stop by after a day at the beach or shopping and relax in our lounge. We have a full bar and kitchen and are open 7 days a week!.

  • Conundrum Café (Elberta) - Specialty coffee, beverages, Hawaiian shave ice and assortment of pastries. Seasonal, so please call ahead. Bicycle and kayak rental after Memorial Day.

  • Crescent Bakery (Frankfort) - We make food the old fashioned way: by hand and from scratch. Breads, muffins, pies, and other delicious pastries. Wedding cakes and specialty deserts. A great cup of coffee, an amazing bite to eat. House-roasted meats, savory soups, and the best bowl of granola you've ever tasted!

  • Crystal Mountain Resort (Thompsonville) - Choose from casual fine dining at the Wild Flower Restaurant, eat-in or take-out hot subs and pizza at the Little Betsie Bistro, or fast favorites from one of our Grills.

  • Dairy King (Beulah) - Home of Northern Michigan 's King's Royal Sundae! Over 30 hand-dipped ice cream flavors, salads, sandwiches, and more!

  • Dinghy's Restaurant and Bar (Frankfort)

  • Dining Guide for many northwest Michigan's counties

  • Empire Village Inn (Empire Village Inn) - Pizza, homemad soup, grinders. fresh salads, burgers, calzones, stromboli, appetizers, veggies, grilled chicken.

  • Five Corners Cantina (Beulah) - A walk-up window featuring Moomer's Ice Cream, as well as hot dogs, chips, candy, soft drinks, bottled water, and other seasonal favorites. We also carry many beach essentials, such as suntan lotion and lip balm, along with aspirin and other necessities.

  • Gemma's (Empire) - Full espresso bar, fine sandwiches, home-baked goods, specialy drinks, ice cream, and local products.

  • Giovanni's Roadhouse (Interlochen) - Rooted in both Italian favorites and a classic roadhouse style, Giovanni’s Roadhouse is all about comfort. Pizza, sandwiches, salads, roadhouse fare. Appetizers, wraps, pasta, entrees, beer, wine, cocktails, daily specials. For lunch, dinner or a bite and a brew.

  • Hofbrau (Interlochen) - Rustic ambiance with fantastic food, huge selection of beers, more than 100 wines, and a fully stocked bar, Sunday brunch, and three 10' big-screen TVs.

  • Hungry Tummy (Beulah) - Familiy dining with full service menu. Specialities include Benzie County's original pizza and broaster chicken. Beer, wine, cocktails. Located in downtown Beulah on Crystal Lake.

  • Jo & Joe’s Interlochen Deli and Market (Interlochen) - Order food online for quick curbside pick-up.

  • Joe's Friendly Tavern (Empire) - Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Famous burgers, vegetarian options, children's menu, full dinner menu.

  • LumberJacks Bar and Grill (Honor) - Bar & restaurant with live music and the best food. The heartbeat of Honor!

  • McDonald's (Benzonia)

  • Mistwoord Golf Course Dining (Lake Ann) - The Sunset Bar & Grill features such local favorites as whitefish and barbecue ribs. In the lower level of the clubhouse, sandwiches and snacks are available at Bogey's Snack Bar.

  • Papa J's Pizzeria and Diner (Honor) - Family owned and operated '50s style diner with small town charm on US-31 in Honor serves a full menu and great pizza with a vintage look and feel. Enjoy good food, fair prices, and fast, friendly service, 7 days a week. We also offer an all-you-can-eat buffet and salad bar, Moomers hand-dipped and soft serve ice cream, and real shakes and malts. Oper year around.

  • Phoenix Cafe (Beulah) - Coffee drinks, breakfast & lunch. Free wireless Internet access.

  • Roadhouse Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (Benzonia) - A wide variety of tasteful mexican dishes. Our menu items range from snacks and appetizers to a variety of combination dinners. Also available for catering and banquets.

  • Shay's Chop House (Onekama) - Casual fine dining overlooking Portage Lake. Featuring premium steaks and chops, nightly features, drink specials, and a full bar. Serving dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Stapleton's Corner Store & Subway Restaurant (Benzonia)

  • Subway (Benzonia, Interlochen)

  • Sunset Bar & Grill (Lake Ann) - At Mistwood Golf Course. Casual dining, regional specialties, daily specials, fabulous sunsets, banquets. Seasonal - May-October.

  • Tali (Frankfort) - Brings you wonderful tastes from around the world. the casual bistro menu features everything from chicken satay to gyoza. Come in and join us, we promise it will be a favorable experience!

  • The Briar Grill (Mesick) - At the Briar At Mesick Golf and Country Club, sandwiches, brats, soft drinks, beer & wine.

  • The Fusion (Frankfort) - Brings you wonderful tastes from around the world. The casual bistro menu features everything from chicken satay to gyoza. Come in and join us, we promise it will be a favorable experience!

  • The Galley Deli (Frankfort) - At the Jacobson Marina Resort. Complete deli, sandwiches, salads, desserts.

  • The Hagen Room (Interlochen) - At the Interlochen Golf Club. Steak, fish, burgers, appetizers, Mexican, soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, cocktails, beer & wine.

  • Trick Dog Gallery / Cafe (Frankfort) - Full service espresso bar and bakery with popular goodies such as apricot scones, cinnamon pull-aparts, and lemon yogurt muffins. The Trick Dog Cuban Sandwich has gained a reputation near and far and the Brazilian French Toast is enjoyed all day long.

  • Two On The Town - Manistee, Benzie, & Mason Areas - Featuring 2 for 1 dining specials but also include golf, lodging and other entertainment. The Manistee, Benzie, and Mason county version includes Ludington, Benzonia, Beulah, Bear Lake, Onekama, Honor, Thompsonville, and surrounding areas.

  • Wendy's (Interlochen)

  • See also Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs
  • See also Catering Services
  • See also Food Products
  • See also Grocery Stores

RIDE SHARE SERVICES

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  • Northwest Michigan Ride Share Connection - Serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Benzie counties - Connects commuters for ride sharing to work, activities, and more. Search for a ride, or offer to give others a ride. Learn more about ride sharing with tips, safety, and FAQs. NMRide.net is a program of Northwest Michigan Transportation Alliance (NMTA).

ROOFING SERVICES

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  • Metal Roofing Specialties (Beulah) - Custom-made, standing seam roofing, serving both contractors and home owners. 25 colors from which to choose. A division of Case Court Construction, LLC.

  • Mr. B's Roofing and Siding (Beulah) - Comprehensive roofing and siding contracting services for residential and commercial facilities, serving much of northwestern lower Michigan.

RUNNING

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  • Betsie Valley Run (Thompsonville) - An annual distance running event held at the Crystal Mountain Resort to benefit the Betsie Valley District Library. For the serious distance runner or to those who would enjoy a scenic walk through the hilly wooded beauty ot northern Michigan.

  • Port City Run (Frankfort, Elberta) - 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run on the Betsie Valley Trail along Betsie Bay between Frankfort and Elberta.

SAILING

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  • Crystal Lake Adventure Sports (Beulah) - Kayaks, canoes, sailboats, windsurfers, mountain bikes, snowboards, outdoor gear and apparel, and more. They also rent bicycles, kayaks, sailboats, water skiies and ski boats, and more.

  • Crystal Lake Yacht Club (Frankfort) - A private, family-oriented sailing club located on the west shore of Crystal Lake, about 30 miles west of Traverse City. They are open from mid-June until mid-August.

  • See also Recreation

SALONS

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SAWMILLS

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  • Lake Ann Hardwoods & Sawmill (Lake Ann) - Sawmill, buyer of standing timber and pre-cut logs of both hardwoods and soft woods, as well as these finished products: tongue and groove cuts, farm lumber, tough pine, oak fence boards, landscape compost, pre-cut slab wood, firewood, landscape mulch, and cedar posts.

SEPTIC SYSTEM PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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  • Williams Pumping Service (Cedar) - Serving Benzie, Leelanau, and Grand Traverse Counties. Septic and holding tank cleaning, portable toilet rental, home inspections, Terralift, and our repair services. Septic tank products, including products by Zabel Filters, Lenzyme and Pro-Pump.

SKIING

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SNOWMOBILING

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SNOWSHOEING

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  • Trail Log - Hiking trails northwestern Lower Michigan, mostly within an hour of Traverse City. Most of these trails can be used for snowshoeing.

SOARING

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  • Northwest Soaring Club (Frankfort) - Located in Frankfort, Michigan, along the magnificent sand bluffs of Lake Michigan and surrounded by rolling hills and beautifully clear inland lakes such Crystal Lake, the Northwest Soaring Club meets regularly to enjoy the sport of soaring.

SOCCER

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  • Benzie Area Youth Soccer - They are a MSU Extension/4-H Affiliated sports club based in Benzie County, whose members include players in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as volunteer coaches from ages 12 to adult.

  • See also Recreation

SOCIAL SERVICES

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  • Benzie Community Drop-In Center - Designed for and by people whom have suffered from various forms of mental illness. We offer an environment where you can feel welcome, talk with others who truly understand what you're dealing with, or just give you a place to go to get out of the house and shoot some pool or quietly sip coffee. We're here for you.

  • Women's Resource Center (Benzonia, Traverse City) - Provides education, support, counseling, housing and advocacy - through community collaboration - to end domestic and sexual violence and promote an equitable, safe environment for all..

  • See also Associations, Clubs, Groups, Organizations, Societies

SOLAR ENERGY

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  • Crystal Solarlighting Solutions (Thompsonville) - Add value to your home with a skylight, or replace your old skylight with a new energy efficient vented or fixed VELUX skylight. Custom sizes available, installation is quick and easy. Bring the quality of natural light to your home and life.

SPAS

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  • A Shear Class Experience Day Spa & Salon (Elberta) - Relax • Refresh • Renew. Your calmer life starts here. Trust our team of professional technicians to enhance your inner beauty as well as your outer self. Allow us to artistically create a balance of body, mind, and soul in a unique relaxing atmosphere.

  • Eden Salon and Day Spa (Beulah) - A full service salon and spa for both men and women. Services are for individuals or groups and range from hair styling/coloring to facials, manicure/pedicure, and tanning and deep tissue massage.

  • See also Cosmetics and Perfumes
  • See also Fitness Centers
  • See also Holistic Health Services

STATE PARKS

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  • Interlochen State Park (Interlochen) - "Situated between two fishing and swimming lakes that are among one of the last stands of virgin pines in Michigan. In addition, the Interlochen National Music Camp adjacent to the park offers nightly musical performances by world-renowned artists."

  • See also National Lakeshore

SUMMER CAMPS

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  • Camp Arcadia (Arcadia) - The mission is to "provide a setting for Christian families and individuals to vacation with God, and to foster the renewal of the whole person - spirit, mind, and body amid the beauty of God's creation and in fellowship with other Christians."

  • Crystalaire Camp and Camp Lookout (Frankfort) - Two small camps on beautiful lakes in northern lower Michigan featuring noncompetitive, nonsectarian, individualized programming. 1-3 week sessions for boys and girls, ages 7-15.

    • Camp Lookout - On Lower Herring Lake, just south of Frankfort.

  • Interlochen Arts Camp (Interlochen) - "Imagine a place a camp made of stone and wood in a pine forest, nestled between two glacial lakes,where the bustle of creativity fills fresh air. Imagine yourself among others people just like you in pursuit of the artist within." For students who have completed grades 3 through 12.

  • Lake Ann Camp (Lake Ann) - "Exists to challenge individualism a group setting to make Biblical, life changing decisions through unique learning experiences."

  • Little Eden Camp (Onekama) - Summer program camps for 13 weeks and the rest of the year offers a lodge and several winterized cabins for family or other group retreats.

  • Portage Lake Bible Camp (Onekama) - Christian Camp and Retreat Center. Summer and year-round outreach programs, challenges, and opportunities for youth, adults, families, and churches.

  • See also Recreation

TITLE INSURANCE SERVICES

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  • Corporate Title & Escrow Co. (Benzonia) - Title insurance and escrow services, serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties

  • Crystal Clear Title & Escrow (Beulah) - Real estate title searches, title insurance, all escrow services including deed and document preparation for real estate closings.

  • Lakeshore Title Company (Beulah) - "A title insurance agency offering a full range of professional title insurance and closing services throughout Benzie, Wexford, and Manistee Counties of Michigan."

TOURISM

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

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  • Benzie Bus (Honor) - The Benzie Bus System, with curb-to-curb dial-a-ride bus service countywide, and direct links to Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Thompsonville, and Lake Ann, and express bus service to Traverse City and Manistee.

  • Coastline Transportation, LLC (Manistee) - Professional passenger and concierge service. Provides transportation services to medical appointments, airports, and long distance service anywhere in Michigan.

TREE REMOVAL SERVICES

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  • Advanced Tree Removal (Frankfort) - Advanced tree removal from any location, specializing in tight area takedowns. Prompt, same day service, 26 years experience, serving northwest Michigan. No job too tough.

  • Tom Sawyer's Tree Service (Benzonia) - Specializing in difficult and dangerous tree removal.

  • Top View Tree Service, Inc. (Beulah) - Prompt and professional tree removal and trimming service. Fertilization, pest and disease control. Consultation on Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt, and general tree health.

WATER QUALITY SERVICES

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  • Great Lakes Water Quality Lab, Inc. (Lake Ann) - "State certified laboratory for bacteria and partial chemical testing for health department compliance monitoring, home wells, swimming pools, real estate sales and mortgage approval."

WEATHER

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WEDDING & EVENT SERVICES

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WINDOWS & DOORS

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  • Thermolock (Copemish) - Vinyl windows and patio doors, new construction or replacement, installed or do-it-yourself.

WOOD PRODUCTS

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