Paddle river country, discover dunes, fall in love with lighthouses, dine at local restaurants and taste the craft libations scene.
Frankfort – Ten minutes from Benzonia
Benzie County Must-Visits
Glen Arbor – The Cherry Republic – 30 mins from Benzonia
Downtown Traverse City – 50 mins from Benzonia
Downhill enthusiasts love the gentle glacier-carved terrain of Northwest Michigan. Skiing in the Traverse City area is some of the best you’ll find in this part of the country. Our premier full-service winter destination Crystal Mountain Resort, the smaller ski areas include Mt. Holiday and Hickory Hills. Hearty bike enthusiasts will also find winter sporting options on a Fat Bike. Sleeping Bear Dunes is one of the America’s most profoundly beautiful landscapes, a 64-mile curve of sweeping vistas, miles of perfect freshwater beaches, forested wilderness islands, miles of hiking trails and the paved sleeping bear heritage trail, is a multi-use pathway that runs from the northern end of the park to a point just south of Empire. Waterfront dining, microbreweries and farm-to-table eateries.
Academy Park – located in Benzonia
Over Ten Golf Courses in surrounding Area!
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (30 minutes from Benzonia)
Leelanau State Park
Other Outdoor Activities
Indoor Recreation
The village is located within Benzonia Township at the southeast end of Crystal Lake on U.S. Highway 31 at the junction with M-115 west.
Benzonia housing is 33% lower than the national average.
The Village of Benzonia is quaint, friendly and walkable. Close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan, it is home to delicious restaurants, shops, parks, and grocery stores plus a library and museum.
Benzie proper has 4 public schools and 0 private schools. However, Benzie County has 2 Boarding Schools, 14 Parochial Schools, and 4 Charter Schools.