Benzie County
Benzie County Feature Fall Lodging
Crystal Mountain – Crystal Mountain, the Midwest’s Premier Four-season Family Resort, is a family-owned year-round resort featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 50 downhill slopes, over 250 superb lodging units, dining and award-winning conference facilities.
Honor Motel – Classic “Mom & Pop” establishment offers traditional Motel lodging with a personal touch. You will find 16 clean, comfortable and modern rooms with all the amenities in a beautiful small town country setting.
Chimney Corners Resort – Bring family and friends to enjoy simple pleasures in our Crystal Lake Cottages or Apartments. Or spend a night in our B&B Lodge. Located on the shores and bluffs of Crystal Lake, with 1,000 feet of sandy beach, acres of wooded hills, playground areas and a tennis and basketball court. All have fireplaces and beautiful views.
Sleeping Bear Resort – Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay.
The Hotel Frankfort – Centered in Frankfort’s historic Main Street, just two blocks from one of the most picturesque beaches of Lake Michigan, sits the historic Hotel Frankfort. Our 83 year old boutique hotel boasts 17 guest rooms…
Benzie Area Color Tour Lodging & Services
Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color Update – October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025 Update:
It’s Fall Color Friday and we are nearing the end of peak colors. We’re seeing some beautiful orange and red leaves, with a few trees still working on their seasonal switch. Now is the time to hop on a fall chairlift and take in the views! 🍁
Last call for fall colors, first [...] more...
Frankfort Beer Week – September 29 – October 4, 2025
[ September 29, 2025 to October 4, 2025. ] Welcome to the 12th Annual Frankfort Beer Week!
Prepare for a week-long tasting adventure celebrating the heart of Michigan's craft beer scene. Join us in the charming coastal towns of Frankfort and Elberta to discover why great beer and an incredible culinary scene are a perfect pair.
From the small-batch brewers who obsess over every pint to [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Fall Fun Saturday – October 4, 2025
[ October 4, 2025; ]
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for Fall Fun Saturdays! Join us for a full day of autumn adventures and activities perfect for all ages.
Some activities and attractions may only be available on select dates, so be sure to check our [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Fall Fun Saturday – October 11, 2025
[ October 11, 2025; ]
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for Fall Fun Saturdays! Join us for a full day of autumn adventures and activities perfect for all ages.
Some activities and attractions may only be available on select dates, so be sure to check our [...] more...
Frankfort Fall Festival – October 11, 2025
[ October 11, 2025; ]
The Frankfort Fall Festival is back and better than ever on Saturday, October 11 at Open Space Park in Frankfort!
Start the day with the scenic Port City Run along the Betsie Valley Trail, enjoy the Fall Fest Parade down Main Street, browse incredible creations from local and regional artists at the Craft Fair, indulge in [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – 19th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic – October 18, 2025
[ October 18, 2025; ]
The 19th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic is held in and around the beautiful, gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain.
The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes.
Riders journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a course that is fast and challenging, but not so difficult [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Fall Fun Saturday – October 18, 2025
[ October 18, 2025; ]
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for Fall Fun Saturdays! Join us for a full day of autumn adventures and activities perfect for all ages.
Some activities and attractions may only be available on select dates, so be sure to check our [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Fall Fun Saturday – October 25, 2025
[ October 25, 2025; ]
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for Fall Fun Saturdays! Join us for a full day of autumn adventures and activities perfect for all ages.
Some activities and attractions may only be available on select dates, so be sure to check our [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color Photos – 2025
Crystal Mountain / Benzie County Fall Color Photos – 2025
Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction iconsFall Color Tuesday October 28th, 2025 - 3:01 pm FROM Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail >> The fall colors are peaking! Get out and enjoy the beautiful trail! Trail Care Coordinator, Charlie Gregory [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Fall Chairlift Rides
Fall Chairlift Rides
Rolling hills, fresh air, and panoramic views of the four counties, all enjoyed from the peaceful uphill ride on the Buck Quad Chairlift during our Scenic Chairlift Rides! For more information or to make a reservation, please call 231-378-2238.
Please Note: All chairlift rides are weather dependent.
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Reservations
June – September: Advanced reservations are not required. [...] more...
Frankfort Film Festival – October 20 – 23, 2016
[ October 20, 2016 to October 23, 2016. ]
Plans are in the final stages for the 8th Annual Frankfort Film Festival slated for October 20-23 at The Garden Theater.
The Frankfort Film Festival will again bring award-winning films from around the globe to the big screen in downtown Frankfort. Live music, restaurant specials, spectacular fall color combined with exceptional cinema and delightful company make this [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Labor Day Weekend – September 4 – 6, 2021
[ September 4, 2021 to September 6, 2021. ]
Kick back, relax and enjoy your Labor Day weekend at Crystal Mountain. Bring your family and friends for a weekend of fun!
Daily Activities
• Outdoor Pool & Water Playground
• Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide*
• Edge Adventure Course*
• Climbing Wall*
• Biking
*Reservations will be required for these activities.
Additional Weekend Events
Saturday, September 4
10am, Sand Art
Held [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Fall Fun Saturday – October 2, 2021
[ October 2, 2021; ]
Get outside and have some family fun during our Fall Fun Saturdays! Join us on Saturday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 for a day full of fall activities that everyone is sure to enjoy.
Saturday Schedule
9am - 5pm, Bike Rental at the Mountain Adventure Zone
Take a bike ride around the resort to see all [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Haunted Trail – October 18 & 19, 2019
[ October 18, 2019 to October 19, 2019. ]
7:30 - 9:30pm: Get ready to scream! Ride the Loki lift & follow the lanterns down the Haunted Trail... if you dare. Our Haunted Trail is available October 18-19 and 25-26, 2019.
Cost: $9 per person. Ages 6 & under free with paying adult.
Haunted Trail is weather permitting. Call the Mountain Adventure Zone at [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Spooktacular Saturday – October 19, 2019
[ October 19, 2019; ]
Get outside and have some family fun during Spooktacular Saturday! It's a day full of fall activities that everyone is sure to enjoy.
2 - 6pm: Wagon rides, caramel apples, petting zoo, pumpkin carving and more!
2:30pm: Burlap Races
3pm: Fall Bingo
3:30pm: Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
4pm: Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin
4:30pm: [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Simply Spa Package
This fall discover Crystal Spa, the 18,500-square-foot oasis at the heart of Crystal Mountain.
Enjoy lodging, a $100 spa credit, and 20% off spa treatments, all starting at
$129 per person.
As a spa package guest you are able to enjoy unlimited access to our award-winning spa facilities during your stay, including our luxurious locker rooms with infrared [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Stay and Play Golf Packages
Play & Stay this Fall at Crystal Mountain. Enjoy crisp greens and colorful fairways while you play unlimited golf on our championship courses.
Unlimited Golf Package
The name says it all, unlimited golf on our championship golf courses with shared cart.
Package Includes:
• Unlimited golf with shared cart from your day of arrival through day of departure
• Unlimited use of our Practice & [...] more...
Champion Hill Golf Course – Benzie County
Great Fall Rates at Champion Hill….
Tucked into 350 acres of the windswept hills of Benzie County’s highlands, Champion Hill is distinguished by its scenic, open, rolling, heather lined fairways, large contoured greens and distant views of Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and Platte Lakes. The highlands links design features open, rolling bluegrass fairways with many [...] more...
Pinecroft Golf Course – Benzie County
Fall Rates at Pinecroft Golf Course….
Pinecroft is entering its 28th year in operation. What once was a family fruit farm and then a Christmas Tree plantation was transformed with artisan skill becoming a favorite golf destination for northern Michigan golfers. The undulating terrain, excellent rolling greens, and mature pine and fir trees, combine with [...] more...
Benzie County Fall Color – October 5, 2011
The fall color is getting a great start in the inland regions of Benzie County. Look for near-peak to peak conditions inland for this weekend with early color along the roads closer to Lake Michigan. Fall color should be very good for the next two to three weeks – maybe longer.
Fall Color in Benzie [...] more...
Crystal Mountain Fall Colors – Benzie County – October 4, 2011
Fall Colors on the Mountain October 4, 2011
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Colors starting to pop at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa.
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Crystal Mountain Resort – Benzie County
Crystal Mountain, the Midwest’s Premier Four-season Family Resort, is a family-owned year-round resort featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 45 downhill slopes, over 260 superb lodging units, dining and award-winning conference facilities. Crystal Mountain is located 28 miles SW of Traverse City, Michigan – an easy drive from Detroit and Chicago.
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Honor Motel – Benzie County
Our classic “Mom & Pop” establishment offers traditional Motel lodging with a personal touch. You will find 16 clean, comfortable and modern rooms with all the amenities in a beautiful small town country setting. All rooms include: * Air Conditioning * Smoke – FREE * Cable TV w/remote * In-Room Coffee * Refrigerator and Microwave [...] more...
Sleeping Bear Dunes – Free Fall Fun – “Saturdays at the Lakeshore” in September
Are you ready to enjoy the crisp fall air? Then join a Park Ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to explore the dunes, marvel at ghost forests, look for wildlife, and beautify the beaches!
Every Saturday after Labor Day, meet a Park Ranger at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire on M-72. The [...] more...
Crystal Mountain Fall Golf Packages
Looking for the perfect northern Michigan golf vacation? Crystal Mountain offers 36 holes of championship golf on our Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley golf courses, plus some of the Midwest’s finest accommodations. Call 1-800-YOUR-MTN ext. 5100 to book your Crystal Mountain Golf getaway today!
Call 1-800-968-7686 ext. 5100 to book your Crystal Mountain Golf getaway today!
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Sunny Woods Resort – Benzie County
Located on the Platte River, Sunny Woods offers a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from clean, comfortable motel rooms to cabins, and campsites. Every motel rooms has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, in-room coffee, phone, cable television and air conditioning. Rooms are available with either a single, queen-size bed or two, full-size beds. The heated, [...] more...
Chimney Corners Resort – Crystal Lake
Bring family and friends to enjoy simple pleasures in our Crystal Lake Cottages or Apartments. Or spend a night in our B&B Lodge. Located on the shores and bluffs of Crystal Lake, with 1,000 feet of sandy beach, acres of wooded hills, playground areas and a tennis and basketball court. All have fireplaces and beautiful [...] more...
Bay Port Lodging – Frankfort
“Where Up North Ambiance Meets Down Home Charm”
Located in scenic Frankfort, this charming boutique motel offers cottage style rooms, double suites, and a cottage, as well as on-site parking for boats and trailers. (During the summer, the cottage is a weekly rental only.)
Accommodations at Bay Port Lodging range from charming cottage rooms to double suites, [...] more...
Crystal Vacation Rentals – Benzie County
Crystal Rentals rents privately owned “vacation” homes throughout Northwest Michigan. Our rental properties are located in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee Counties and include over 70 of the nicest seasonal and year round homes in the region. Choose Lake Front, Lake Access, or River Frontage on a variety of lakes and rivers in [...] more...
Sleeping Bear Resort – Benzie Area
Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there [...] more...
Wayfarer Lodgings
Ten cozy, vintage cottages with many modern conveniences, on beautiful grounds, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. A bit of Americana located just minutes from charming Frankfort, picturesque Lake Michigan beaches, and the scenic Betsie River. A short walk through the meadow and down the stairs brings you to the most beautiful, deserted [...] more...
The Hotel Frankfort
Centered in Frankfort’s historic Main Street, just two blocks from one of the most picturesque beaches of Lake Michigan, sits the historic Hotel Frankfort. Our 83 year old boutique hotel boasts 17 guest rooms, all with private baths, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning units and each decorated with a unique theme. Our larger suites feature [...] more...
Bradley’s Pub & Grille (at Interlochen Golf Course)
Bradley’s Pub & Grille at Interlochen Golf Course serves lunch and dinner year-round. The menu features a full range of smoked and BBQ foods, as well as local food selections. Enjoy the full bar, local beers and craft cocktails, while sitting just feet from the course. Entertainment and live music throughout the season.
Executive Chef, Casey [...] more...