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Michigan West Coast Tourism

Be sure to check out these web sites for other great things to do in Northern Michigan and around "The Beach House" on Upper Herring Lake.
 
Benzie Area Visitors Bureau web site at: http://www.visitbenzie.com
 
Traverse City Visitors Bureau web site at: http://www.mytraversecity.com
 
*Beaches, boating and water sports
   
    - Upper Herring Lake       You're there !!
    - Lake Michigan Beaches
       * Green Point Beach       4 miles
       * Arcadia Beach             7 miles
       * Elberta Beach              7 miles
       * Frankfort Beach           9 miles
       * Empire public beach   24 miles    
    - Crystal lake                    10 miles                                    --
    - Grand Traverse Bay       40 miles                                    --
    - Glenn Arbor                   32 miles                                    --

* Wine Tours - These tour companies will pick you up at The Beach House
   - www.celticshuttles.com                                       (231)313-5458
     $300/4 hrs. Up to 12 people                                
   - www.bythebaytransportation.com                         (231)932-1065
     $300/4 hrs. Up to 12 people                                 
   - www.traversecitylimos.com                                  (231)935-1933
     See pricing page       
   - Paradise Tours -  $40/person - 4 hour tour            (231)218-2317
 
*Parasail! - Breathtaking aerial views of the fabulous Traverse City Bay Area.  Fun, safe and exciting for the whole family, regardless of age or skills.
      - Traverse Bay Parasail        25 miles              (231) 929-PARA
      Traverse City, MI  http://www.TBParasail.com
 

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*Charter Fishing near "The Beach House"
 
*Boat & Jet Ski Rental
    - www.SunsetWatersports.com  will deliver             (231)932-1800
       Traverse City & Glen Arbor
    - Sail & Power                 will deliver                      (231)929-1717
       13255 S. West Bay Shore Dr.
       Traverse City, Mi
   
*Boat Cruises
    - Manitou Island Transit                                        (231)256-2601
       P.O Box 591                                                       (231)256-9061
       Leland, MI. 49654 
    - Malabar ETC                                                       (231)941-2000
      13390 S. West bay Shore Dr.
      Traverse City, Mi. 49684
 
*Canoeing & Tubing 
    -Platte River                      17 miles                          (231)325-5622
      Riverside Canoe Trips                                            (231)882-4072 
      -Alvinas Canoe & Boat     26 miles                          (231)941-1730
      6470 Betsie River Rd.
      Interlochen, MI. 49643
    -Glen Arbor                      32 miles                          (231)334-3090 
      True North General Store
      Crystal River
   
*Balloon Rides
    - Grand Traverse Balloon                                    (231)947-7433
       232 E. Front St.
 
*Shopping
    - Downtown Frankfort         9 miles
      Main Street
      Frankfort, MI.
    - Grand Traverse Mall        37 miles                    (231)929-2177
       3200 South Airport Rd.
       Traverse City, Mi. 49684
 
*Movies/Cinema
     - Cherrybowl Drive-In       15 miles                     (231)325-3413
        9812 Honor Hwy.
        Honor, Mi.  http://www.cherrybowldrivein.com 
     - Horizon Cinemas            38 miles                     (231)933-6394
       3585 Marketplace Cir.
       Traverse City, Mi. 49684
     - Grand Traverse Mall       37 miles                     (231)922-7722
        3200 South Airport Rd. W.
        Traverse City, Mi. 49684
 
*Concerts
     - Interlochen Center for      28 miles                      (231)276-7200
                 the arts    
     
*Dining 
      -  Sail Inn                           8 miles                    (231)882-4971
         1579 Benzie Highway (M31)
         Benzonia, Mi.
      - Crystal Cafe                     8 miles                    (231)882-9565
         1681 Benzie Highway (M31)
         Benzonia, Mi.
      - The Road House              9 miles                     (231)882-9631
         1058 Benzie Highway (M31)
         Benzonia,MI.
      - Celia's By the Bay            9 miles                    (231)352-9030
         727 Main St.
         Frankfort, MI.
      - Rhonda's Wharfside         9 miles                     (231)-352-5300
         300 Main St.
         Frankfort, MI.
      - Villa Marine                      9 miles                    (231)352-5450
         228 Main St.
         Frankfort, Mi.
      - Dingy's                             9 miles                    (231)352-4702
         415 Main St.                   
         Frankfort, Mi.
      - Mayfair Tavern                 7 miles                    (231)352-4166
         515 Frankfort Ave.
         Elberta, Mi.
      - Boone Docks                  32 miles                    (231)334-3950
         5858 S. Manitou Blvd.
         Glen Arbor, MI.
      - Fresh Water Lodge         40 miles                    (231)932-4694
         13840 S.West-Bay Shore Dr.
         Traverse City, Mi. 49684
      - Earth & Hearth                28 miles                      (231)276-9105
         2515 M-137 South
         Interlochen, Mi. 49643
      - Boone's Long Lake Inn    34 miles                      (231)946-3991
         7208 Secor
         Traverse City, Mi. 49684
      - Giovanni's Restaurant       28 miles                      (231)276-6244
         9205 U.S. 31 South
         Interlochen, Mi. 49643
      - La Senorita's                    36 miles                      (231)946-4545
         2455 N. U.S. 31 South
         Traverse City, Mi. 49684
    
*Fishing (too many to list, here are a few)
       - Upper Herring Lake       You're there !!
       - Betsie River                     8 miles
       - Platte river                     17 miles
       - Lake Michigan
          Frankfort Pier                 9 miles
       - Grand Traverse Bay       40 miles
       - Platte Lake                     15 miles
       - Crystal Lake                   11 miles
       - Glenn Lake                     40 miles
 
* Golfing
       - Arcadia Bluffs                                                 (231)889-3001
          14710 Northwood Highway (M22)
          Arcadia, Mi. http://www.arcadiabluffs.com
       - Crystal Downs Country Club                            (231)352-4561
         252 East Crystal Downs Drive
         Frankfort, Mi.
        - Cedar Hills Golf Course                                    (231)947-8237
          Traverse City, Mi. 49684
       - Dunes Golf Club                                              (231)326-5390
          Empire, MI.
       - Crystal Lake Golf Club                                     (231)882-4061
          8493 Fairway Dr.
          Beulah, Mi. 49617
       - Sugar Loaf Resort                                            (231)228-5461
          4500 Sugar Loaf Mtn. Rd.
       - Crystal Mountain Resort                                   (231)378-2000
          12500 Crystal Mtn. Dr.
          Thompsonville, Mi. 49683
 
* Site seeing (Here are just a few of many areas)
       - Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore      17 miles
       - Sleeping Bear Dune walk in Glen Haven  29 miles
       - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive  27 miles

* See the Traverse City Beach Bums

 "The Beach House" on Upper Herring Lake
5484 Indian Trail
Frankfort, MI    49635
(231) 632-0833