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BeeDazzled Candleworks [Candle Makers], 6289 River Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7765
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Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Avenue, Box 185, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: Phone: (231) 882-5539. Featuring artifacts and exhibits of Benzie County history (logging, agriculture, railroads); as well as displays of Pulitzer-Prize winner and Benzonian native, author Bruce Catton (1954 for his books on the Civil War); the Ann Arbor Car Ferries, a General Store and more. Open Tuesday through Saturday, May through December. Also open on Mondays -- June, July and August.
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Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theatre [Movie Theatre, Casual Dining], 9812 Honor Hwy (US-31), Honor, MI 49640, Phone: (231) 325-3413
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Frankfort North Breakwater Light, Coastline, Frankfort, MI 49635, Phone: (231) 352-4242. Built: 1932. "This automated light sits out on the end of the Frankfort North Breakwater, a popular destination for walkers and fishermen in the area.
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Homestead Sugar House [Candy Maker], 11393 Homestead Road, Beulah, MI 49617, Phone: (231) 882-7712. Founded in 1963 by the award winning candy maker, Russell Mostadt. It is an exciting place for all ages and the children love it. Step through the door and into the world of candy, syrups and gift boxes. Mailing service is available and bus tours are welcome.
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Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room, 7300 Crystal Avenue, Beulah, MI 49617, Phone: (231) 882-9766. We invite you to visit our tasting room and sample some our wines. We have over 20 varieties available to suit every kind of taste. Many of the wines we feature are available only at the tasting room. We also offer a wide variety of gifts and antiques.
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Point Betsie Lighthouse, 3071 Pt. Betsie Road, 4 mi North of Frankfort, Frankfort, MI 49635, Phone: (231)352-7666. This oldest standing structure in Benzie County, built in 1858, marks the all-important entrance to southern end of the Manitou Passage, a once-vital maritime shipping channel. Although the lane is no longer used by large commercial vessels, the operating light signal remains a US Coast Guard aid to navigation to this day, and the site shines as a treasured landmark to mariners and landlubbers alike. Because the USCG automated the light in 1983 and subsequently vacated the buildings in 1996, by 2004 it was possible to transfer title to Benzie County who, in turn, leased the site to the all-volunteer organization, Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc. In a strong partnership, the County and the Friends have set about renovating the deteriorating buildings. By 2006, they had completed a nearly $1 M exterior restoration phase. Further work continues on a barrier-free access, the Fog/Signal structure, and the interiors of both major buildings. The site has been open for tours and gift shopping, primarily on weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, since 2002. The public beach adjacent to the site is easily accessed, although roadside parking is problematic and there are no public facilities available until reaching Frankfort, 4 mi south, or Platte River, 8 mi north, on M-22. Encouraged to visit are lighthouse aficionados, students of history, and lovers of the beautiful natural setting Pt. Betsie offers.
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