BENZONIA, MI?(Marketwire -03/21/12)- Benzie County with nearly 30 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline, including the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, makes it a prime vacation destination for Summer and Fall 2012. The Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore was voted the ?Most Beautiful Place in America? by ABC?s Good Morning America viewers in 2011.
Benzie County is known as ?the best place in Michigan for Outdoor Sports Recreation.? There is an abundance of outdoor events and activities all season long. From the ?Michigan PGA Women?s Open? at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa to the ?National Coho Festival? honoring the ?salmon run? along the first river that began salmon fishing in Michigan, many of the area?s events cater to a variety of sports and recreational interests. ?The Taste of Benzie? gives vacationers a chance to experience a farm-fresh Benzie County foodie event, while arts and crafts fairs in the many towns and villages within Benzie County take place all summer long. Benzie County?s Fall Festivals and the Frankfort Film Festival in October give visitors quality entertainment value for a fall color getaway to this beautiful region in Michigan.
Benzie County is offering a popular summer and fall promotion called ?Passport to Fun.? Visitors to Benzie County are invited to view www.visitbenzie.com to sign up for the promotion online. ?Passport to Fun? runs from May 11 ? during morel mushroom hunting season ? through October 31, 2012. Visitors must book and stay at one of the participating Benzie County lodging locations for 2 or more consecutive nights. Visitors will receive approximately $175 worth of free activities and food from various restaurants and shops all around the county.
Information about Benzie County
Benzie County is located only 30 minutes west of Traverse City, Michigan. With quaint vacation towns and villages and majestic Crystal Lake, Benzie County is a perfect setting for a relaxed getaway. Benzie County has spectacular beaches, miles of biking and walking paths, views of Lake Michigan, and plenty of great restaurants, shops and attractions. Perfectly situated along the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Benzie County, Michigan has nearly 30 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, over 50 inland lakes, 200 miles of rivers, and the Betsie Valley Trail with 22 miles of paved limestone and quality aggregate trail surface suitable for road bikes and excellent for cross and mountain bikes. Outdoor activities for vacationers and sports enthusiasts include fishing, golfing, biking, hiking, running, and kayaking in the spring, summer and fall months. Benzie County also has a homespun charm with hometown events that include parades and interaction with the local crowd.
For more information on Benzie County lodging, restaurants, outdoor recreation and events contact Benzie County Visitors Bureau at 1-800-882-5801 or see www.visitbenzie.com
Featured Upcoming Events in Benzie County:
Frankfort Craft Fair
Frankfort
June 16, 2012
Michigan PGA Women?s Open Pro-Am
Thompsonville ? Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
June 22 ? 24, 2012
Michigan PGA Women?s Open Championship
Thompsonville ? Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
June 25 ? 27, 2012
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
Thompsonville ? Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
Frankfort
Beulah
July 1 ? 4, 2012
Fire Cracker Race
Beulah
July 4, 2012
Beulah Art Fair
Beulah
July 7, 2012
Elberta Arts Craft Fair
Elberta
July 21, 2012
Port City Run
Frankfort
July 21, 2012
Benzonia Art Craft Fair
Benzonia ? at Benzonia Memorial Park
August 8, 2012
Frankfort Art Fair
Frankfort
August 17 ? 18, 2012
Collector Car Show
Frankfort
August 18, 2012
Bike Benzie
Thompsonville ? Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
August 19, 2012
Benzie Fishing Frenzy
Frankfort
August 24 ? 26, 2012
Honor Coho Festival
Honor
August 24 ? 26, 2012
Pure Michigan Labor Days
Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
September 1 ? 3, 2012
Taste of Benzie
Frankfort
September 8, 2012
Benzie County Fall Festivals
October 6 7, 2012 ? Beulah Benzonia
October 13 14, 2012 -Frankfort Elberta
October 20 21, 2012 ? Countywide
October 27 ? 28, 2012 ? Countrywide
7th annual Betsie Valley Run ? Half-Marathon ? 10K Run/Walk ? 5K Run/Walk
Thompsonville ? Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
October 7, 2012
Peak 2 Peak Mountain Bike Classic
Thompsonville ? Crystal Mountain Resort Spa
October 13, 2012
Frankfort Film Festival
Frankfort
October 18 ? 21, 2012
Article source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/benzie-county-offers-beauty-family-153000938.html
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