local food and sights
Food scene
I recommend going early in the day to buy pastries and delicious home-made bagels. Perfect place to get sandwiches and head to the beach. They have another location in Beulah that is right off the bike trail.
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L'Chayim Delicatessen
318 Main StI recommend going early in the day to buy pastries and delicious home-made bagels. Perfect place to get sandwiches and head to the beach. They have another location in Beulah that is right off the bike trail.
newly opened distillery features an assortment of cocktails ranging from pricing. located on the peak of elberta just before the beach. i would recommend going around sunset- it has a gorgeous view
Furnace Street Distillery, LLC
1121 Furnace Streetnewly opened distillery features an assortment of cocktails ranging from pricing. located on the peak of elberta just before the beach. i would recommend going around sunset- it has a gorgeous view
They tend to sell out quick in the summer, but they have delicious pastries and baked goods.
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Crescent Bakery and Cafe
404 Main StThey tend to sell out quick in the summer, but they have delicious pastries and baked goods.
Upscale dining experience located right on Crystal Lake. They have a seasonal menu that highlights local produce. I would definitely recommend making a reservation.
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Rocks Landing
1577 Crystal DrUpscale dining experience located right on Crystal Lake. They have a seasonal menu that highlights local produce. I would definitely recommend making a reservation.
Eclectic restaurant/bar within walking distance from the park. They usually feature bands on the weekend and have a beautiful view of the bay.
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Cabbage Shed
198 Frankfort AveEclectic restaurant/bar within walking distance from the park. They usually feature bands on the weekend and have a beautiful view of the bay.
Fun little coffee shop with baked goods and trinkets. Comfy seating for WiFi use.
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Petals & Perks
429 Main StFun little coffee shop with baked goods and trinkets. Comfy seating for WiFi use.
fun place to get a beer and listen to some music! if you are going here for dinner i would recommend a reservation because it gets quite busy in the summer.
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main Stfun place to get a beer and listen to some music! if you are going here for dinner i would recommend a reservation because it gets quite busy in the summer.
highly recommend for a fancy, intimate date night overlooking a little lake.
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The Glenwood (Closed for the season, reopening May 7, 2021)
4604 Main Streethighly recommend for a fancy, intimate date night overlooking a little lake.
Sightseeing
People come from all over to hike the giant sand dunes. I would recommend going early in the day or on a cooler day if possible.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
People come from all over to hike the giant sand dunes. I would recommend going early in the day or on a cooler day if possible.
Gorgeous, hilly hike through the woods of Elberta takes you to the edge shore of Lake Michigan. Fun place to bring a picnic and hangout at the beach in peace.
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Green Point Dunes
1198 Green Point RdGorgeous, hilly hike through the woods of Elberta takes you to the edge shore of Lake Michigan. Fun place to bring a picnic and hangout at the beach in peace.
Probably a two minute drive from the campground opposite direction of the bay. The trail allows you to explore different paths and offers a gorgeous view of Lake MI (view of both the lighthouses).
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Elberta Dunes South Natural Area (EDNA)
1200-1204 Frankfort AveProbably a two minute drive from the campground opposite direction of the bay. The trail allows you to explore different paths and offers a gorgeous view of Lake MI (view of both the lighthouses).
best kept secret - this beautiful (not too long) hike takes you on a winding walk to the top of a gorgeous dune allowing sightseeing from arcadia to frankfort.
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Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead
Trail to Baldybest kept secret - this beautiful (not too long) hike takes you on a winding walk to the top of a gorgeous dune allowing sightseeing from arcadia to frankfort.