- The list below includes 32 free or cheap things to do in or near Frankfort, Michigan, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Art Gallery, Lighthouses and Hiking Trails.
- From Crystal Lake to Betsie Valley Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Frankfort and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Empire, Glen Arbor and Manistee.
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Designed like the original Roen Saloon, the Empire Area Museum still has the original bar, a Victorian parlor, a turn-of-the-century kitchen, artifacts, and more. Visitors can also explore the schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and more.
17.3 Miles
H & H Stables is a horse stable that offers boarding and extended care services for horses. The facility also offers guided horseback riding tours over more than 250 miles of trails.
18.6 Miles
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI
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The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire features views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It has many stopping points where you can park the car and admire the views, with an option to ride bikes along the trail.
18.7 Miles
A horse drawn carriage service company, Black Horse Farms offers a variety of services. In addition to hay rides, sleigh rides, and carriage rides, the company offers wedding carriages for a memorable wedding party event.
20.9 Miles
Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Glen Harbor Maritime Museum was originally the Sleeping Bear Point U.S. Life-Saving Station. Exhibits cover the history of Great Lakes shipping services, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
20.9 Miles
Started in 2001, Glen Arbor Botanicals is a nature inspired art gallery and antique museum that focuses on original artwork. Views of natural illustrations are featured, as well as garden plans and various wildlife drawings.
21.7 Miles
An art gallery that focuses on the Northern Michigan lifestyle, the Ruth Conklin Gallery showcases the owner's work as well as that of a variety of other artists. The gallery also sells some clothing and accessories.
21.8 Miles
With subjects such as people and nature, Synchronicity Gallery offers wall to wall paintings, pottery, and sculptures for visitors to enjoy. The 90 artists featured here are local Michigan artists.
21.9 Miles
Clear water, lots of water sports and close to nature is what you get at The River Glen Arbor. Normal depth is feasible for kids as well. Get your booking done with pricing confirmation before you go there.
21.9 Miles
Smock Paper Scissors is a year-round art program for children ages 3 and up. SPS is located in Lia Sova's home studio-classroom with all classes taught by Mrs. Sova, who is a K-12 certified art educator.