Guidebook for Honor

Renee & David
Renee & David
Guidebook for Honor

Essentials

Great meats and a good selection of beer and specialty foods. It's the nearest grocery store to the cabin.
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Honor Family Market
10625 Main St
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Great meats and a good selection of beer and specialty foods. It's the nearest grocery store to the cabin.
Fresh, local produce and other specialty foods. They have fresh baked pies, or you can go right next door to The Cherry Hut for their pie and a plethora of cherry products.
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Market Basket Inc
187 N Michigan Ave
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Fresh, local produce and other specialty foods. They have fresh baked pies, or you can go right next door to The Cherry Hut for their pie and a plethora of cherry products.
If you need to do some laundry, this is your closest spot.
Crystal Clean Lakeside Laundromat
254 N Michigan Ave
If you need to do some laundry, this is your closest spot.
The largest market on most people's way to the cottage. They carry some organic and natural foods, and a pretty stellar selection of wine, beer, cider, and liquor. There is also a pharmacy, craft, and hardware store connected.
Family Fare Supermarket
The largest market on most people's way to the cottage. They carry some organic and natural foods, and a pretty stellar selection of wine, beer, cider, and liquor. There is also a pharmacy, craft, and hardware store connected.
A low key farmer's market with everything you need. Thursday mornings. We prefer this to the market in Frankfort on Saturdays.
Elberta Farmers' Market
A low key farmer's market with everything you need. Thursday mornings. We prefer this to the market in Frankfort on Saturdays.

Sightseeing

One of my favorite beaches and close to the cottage. Spectacular views of the dunes and a great place for a long walk or jog. Less developed than Platte Point. You can pick-up the Platte Plains trail here.
Peterson Road
Peterson Road
One of my favorite beaches and close to the cottage. Spectacular views of the dunes and a great place for a long walk or jog. Less developed than Platte Point. You can pick-up the Platte Plains trail here.
A short drive from the cottage, this beach also has terrific views of the dunes. Kids love to play in the creek that flows gently into Lake Michigan.
Esch Road
Esch Road
A short drive from the cottage, this beach also has terrific views of the dunes. Kids love to play in the creek that flows gently into Lake Michigan.
A beautifully restored Michigan lighthouse in the dunes. It's worth a stop.
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Point Betsie Fyr
3701 Point Betsie Rd
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A beautifully restored Michigan lighthouse in the dunes. It's worth a stop.

Drinks & Nightlife

A great place to grab a beer and some food, especially if you've just finished the dune climb nearby! It's tasty, casual, and friendly.
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Art's Tavern
6487 W Western Ave
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A great place to grab a beer and some food, especially if you've just finished the dune climb nearby! It's tasty, casual, and friendly.
The pretzels with mustard are a good snack while sampling the many brews. They also have a tasty and reasonably priced dinner menu.
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main St
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The pretzels with mustard are a good snack while sampling the many brews. They also have a tasty and reasonably priced dinner menu.
A fun place to play lawn games and catch some live music. At times they have had food trucks with good wood fired pizzas, but I think they've opened their kitchen--I have yet to try the fare. They offer it all: Mead, Wine, and Beer. I don't recommend the reds :(
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St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer Rd
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A fun place to play lawn games and catch some live music. At times they have had food trucks with good wood fired pizzas, but I think they've opened their kitchen--I have yet to try the fare. They offer it all: Mead, Wine, and Beer. I don't recommend the reds :(
A newer addition with small plates and a casual atmosphere.
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Five Shores Brewing
163 S Benzie Blvd
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A newer addition with small plates and a casual atmosphere.

Food Scene

We usually head to traverse for anything more than pizza or burgers, but there are a few options down this way.
Family friendly 50's style restaurant with tasty pizza, shakes, and a salad bar. It's close to the cabin.
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Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner
10583 Main St
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Family friendly 50's style restaurant with tasty pizza, shakes, and a salad bar. It's close to the cabin.
TC-A must stop for you coffee lovers. I myself prefer a soy latte, and their honey latte in particular. You can take in the views of the Boardman River and a bit of Grand Traverse Bay from the deck.
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Morsels
321 E Front St
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TC-A must stop for you coffee lovers. I myself prefer a soy latte, and their honey latte in particular. You can take in the views of the Boardman River and a bit of Grand Traverse Bay from the deck.
Enjoy a cup of coffee overlooking Betsie Lake and Frankfort. There is some fun art to peruse as well.
Trick Dog
1121 Furnace Street
Enjoy a cup of coffee overlooking Betsie Lake and Frankfort. There is some fun art to peruse as well.
A great place for lunch or a sweet treat. Go early for a homemade pretzel, or cream of asparagus soup. And they have the old school cake donuts!
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Crescent Bakery and Cafe
404 Main St
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A great place for lunch or a sweet treat. Go early for a homemade pretzel, or cream of asparagus soup. And they have the old school cake donuts!
For the foodies out there......
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La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm Rd
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For the foodies out there......
Another foodie destination in Glenn Arbor.
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Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane Road
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Another foodie destination in Glenn Arbor.
My preference for nearby pizza, this location is in Frankfort. It doesn't have the 50s style diner ambiance of Papa J's, but it's tasty. There is also a location in Interlochen that one local recommends, and another in Beulah (although I prefer to skip the news that is constantly blaring at that location).
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A Papano's Pizza
13033 Cadillac Hwy
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My preference for nearby pizza, this location is in Frankfort. It doesn't have the 50s style diner ambiance of Papa J's, but it's tasty. There is also a location in Interlochen that one local recommends, and another in Beulah (although I prefer to skip the news that is constantly blaring at that location).
Probably one of our favorite spots to have brunch or drinks right now. Fresh with a southern flare. They also own Dos Arboles next-door, but we have yet to try it out!
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Birch & Maple
727 Main St
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Probably one of our favorite spots to have brunch or drinks right now. Fresh with a southern flare. They also own Dos Arboles next-door, but we have yet to try it out!
Great bread and pastries. There are two locations, one serves brunch and dinner with indoor seating.
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Common Good Bakery
537 W Fourteenth St
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Great bread and pastries. There are two locations, one serves brunch and dinner with indoor seating.
For an upscale Italian meal--you can go all out with several courses, or stay smaller with a dish or two. The ragu is to die for.....
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PepeNero
700 Cottageview Dr
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For an upscale Italian meal--you can go all out with several courses, or stay smaller with a dish or two. The ragu is to die for.....

Shopping

Looking for a sweet treat? In addition to chocolate, they have ice cream, fudge, and many other confections. My personal favorite: the dark chocolate cherry cordials.
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Kilwin's of Frankfort
413 Main St
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Looking for a sweet treat? In addition to chocolate, they have ice cream, fudge, and many other confections. My personal favorite: the dark chocolate cherry cordials.
Local crafters rent booths here. Mostly home goods, but also jewelry, bath and body, and some clothing. Primarily of the farmhouse/shabby chic variety.
The Red Dresser
956 W South Airport Rd
Local crafters rent booths here. Mostly home goods, but also jewelry, bath and body, and some clothing. Primarily of the farmhouse/shabby chic variety.
A good place to find a gift, at various price points.
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Secret Garden
10206 W Front St
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A good place to find a gift, at various price points.
Located at Crystal Gardens, this antique shop is an interesting place to peruse. It's like a small museum, organized by decades. A good place for housewares, gifts, maybe a souvenir.
Barn Swallow Frankfort
Located at Crystal Gardens, this antique shop is an interesting place to peruse. It's like a small museum, organized by decades. A good place for housewares, gifts, maybe a souvenir.
Great selection of books and helpful staff. We try to support them each trip--not too many brick and mortar bookstores left!
The Bookstore
Great selection of books and helpful staff. We try to support them each trip--not too many brick and mortar bookstores left!

Everything Else

Fresh pumpkin donuts to go with hot or cold cider......need I say more? They also have a kid's petting zoo, produce, and locally made specialty foods.
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GALLAGHER'S FARM MARKET AND BAKERY
7237 E Traverse Hwy
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Fresh pumpkin donuts to go with hot or cold cider......need I say more? They also have a kid's petting zoo, produce, and locally made specialty foods.

Arts & Culture

Formerly the Northern Michigan Asylum, this space has rich history. There are many galleries and shops to peruse, or learn the history of Dr. Munson and his perspective that "Beauty is Therapy".
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
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Formerly the Northern Michigan Asylum, this space has rich history. There are many galleries and shops to peruse, or learn the history of Dr. Munson and his perspective that "Beauty is Therapy".
Anyone can have a membership here. Since the video store closed, this is the place to go for a dvd rental.
Darcy Library of Beulah
7238 Commercial St
Anyone can have a membership here. Since the video store closed, this is the place to go for a dvd rental.
Glen Lake Artists Gallery
6027 S Lake St
Ruth Conklin Gallery
6632 W Western Ave
Michigan Artists Gallery
317 E Front St