- TripBuzz found 29 things to do with kids in or near Frankfort, Michigan, including 20 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Empire, Glen Arbor and Manistee.
- From Crystal Lake to Tiny Bubbles Sport Fishing Charters, the Frankfort area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Fishing, Lighthouses, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
- Frankfort, MI is situated with water nearly on all sides with Lake Michigan on the west, Lake Betsie to the south, and Crystal Lake Township to the north and east. Guests will enjoy snapping a few pictures of the town's lighthouse located in the northern section of Lake Michigan off the shores of Frankfort.
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Situated toward the Northern end of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak offers rentals of surfboards, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. A large inflatable paddleboard known as the SUPsquatch is also available for group use.
15.0 Miles
Empire's Pyramid Point Trail features views of Lake Michigan and is open year round. The trail offers steep sand dunes and is open to both children and adults of all ages.
15.0 Miles
Dunes Trail is a steep trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 3.5-mile hike along steep dunes requires two to four hours to compete and ends at Lake Michigan.
15.0 Miles
The Empire Bluff Trail is a 1.5-mile hilly round trip trail overlooking Lake Michigan. The trail, not completely open in the winter, is built through beech-maple forests, fields, and around dune plants.
15.0 Miles
Old Indian Trail is a hiking trail that traverses woods, passes through dunes, and ends at a secluded beach. The trail is a loop, so hikers do not have to retrace their steps to return to the beginning.
15.0 Miles
Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte Plains Trail is composed of several loops that create a total trail of just under 15 miles. Three viewing sites reveal Lake Michigan, and there are a few intermediate skill level ski trail sections.
15.1 Miles
Situated at the beginning of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Heritage Trail Bikes offers Trek bike rentals including helmet, map and lock. Adult hybrid bikes are available as well as children's bikes and trailers.
15.2 Miles
Lake Michigan Beach Park, located in the city of Empire, is a public beach and park with a pavillion and the working Manning Lighthouse. It also includes the shore of Empire Bluffs and the Empire Bluff Hiking Trail.
15.3 Miles
Located on Lake Michigan, Empire Beach is a small community beach open to the public. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like swimming, having picnics, or relaxing in the sand.
15.6 Miles
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.