Stay in Frankfort, with a Whole Coastline to Explore.

From a porch-to-sidewalk stroll to a full afternoon in the car, here’s everything worth seeing, sorted by exactly how far you’ll go to see it

Two golfers on a green tee box overlooking a lush, hilly golf course with the ocean glistening under a clear blue sky in the background.

Wooden boardwalk path surrounded by lush green grass and wetlands under a sky with sun rays shining through scattered clouds.

Wooden stairs descending through green trees toward a vibrant turquoise and blue ocean under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Aerial view of a large, curved inland lake with varying shades of blue water, surrounded by green vegetation and scattered buildings along the shoreline.

Pick a distance, not a destination.

Everything nearby falls into one of four rings around The Maxwell. Choose a ring below to jump straight to it.

A Walk Away

ON FOOT FROM THE PORCH

10 Minute Drive

LIGHTHOUSES & LAKESIDE TOWNS

30 Minute Drive

DUNES, BLUFFS & OVERLOOKS

1 Hours Drive

TRAVERSE CITY & WINE COUNTRY

Learn more about downtown Frankfort here.

Explore Downtown Frankfort

A Walk away

Leave the key in the room. Everything here is a comfortable stroll from the front door.

Under 10 Min on Foot

Interior view of a modern art gallery with polished concrete floors, white walls displaying colorful abstract paintings, wooden-themed sculptures on pedestals, large windows letting in natural light, and a staircase with metal railings leading down to the gallery floor.

Brick theater building named Garden with a vintage marquee displaying movie and concert listings, two pedestrians walking on the sidewalk in front, and a clear blue sky above.

Two people riding bicycles on a wooden boardwalk path surrounded by green grass and trees under a blue sky.

Close-up of a chocolate ice cream cone with colorful sprinkles on melting white frosting, held in front of The Scoop ice cream shop with a red awning.

Within a 10-Minute Drive

Grab the keys. These are all a short hop up or down the coast.

Approx. 10 Min by Car

People interacting with a group of alpacas fenced in near a red barn on a sunny day with green trees in the background.

Aerial view of a small town street running parallel to a large blue lake with docks, surrounded by green trees and houses under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Drive-in movie theater at dusk with rows of parked cars facing a large screen showing a person standing against a backdrop of mountains and moonlit clouds, under a colorful sunset sky.

Aerial view of a large, deep blue body of water bordered by green forested land and light sandy shores under a clear sky.

Within a 30-Minute Drive

Worth the extra time — the dunes, bluffs and coastal overlooks the region is known for.

People climbing and sitting on a steep sandy dune overlooking a vast blue body of water under a clear sky with tree branches hanging from the top right corner.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Towering sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan - a breathtaking National Lakeshore known for sweeping views and endless shoreline.

Two golfers playing on a lush green golf course with rolling hills, overlooking a large body of water under a clear blue sky.

Arcadia Bluffs

A dramatic lakeside golf course overlooking Lake Michigan, where rolling dunes, lush fairways, and sweeping water views meet.

Wooden stairway with metal steps descending through green trees toward a large body of turquoise blue water under a partly cloudy sky.

Arcadia Point Overlook

A scenic lakeside overlook with sweeping views of Lake Michigan, reached by a wooded boardwalk through the dunes.

Wooden boardwalk path through lush green marshland with water channels under a dramatic sky where sun rays pierce clouds during sunset or sunrise.

The Arcadia Nature Preserve

A peaceful nature preserve with winding boardwalks, wetlands, and open landscapes, perfect for a quiet escape into nature.

Within a 1 Hours Drive

Just an hour away — a scenic escape through lakeshore landscapes, charming towns, and some of Northern Michigan’s most striking views.

1 HOURS DRIVE - CITY & CULTURE

Downtown Traverse City

Just an hour from Frankfort, Traverse City offers local restaurants, independent shops, galleries, and a lively waterfront — an easy day trip along the Lake Michigan coast.

Explore Traverse City

View down a small-town main street lined with brick and colorful buildings, with trees and a sandy beach leading to a blue lake under a partly cloudy sky.

1 HOURS DRIVE - EXPLORE

Downtown Glen Arbor

About an hour from Frankfort, Glen Arbor is a laid-back lakeside town with local shops, cafés, galleries, and easy access to some of the area’s most scenic shoreline.

Explore Glen Arbor

Aerial view of a coastal town with residential buildings, green trees, a marina filled with boats, sandy beaches, and blue ocean waters extending to the horizon under a clear sky.

AROUND 1 HOUR · LAKESIDE ESCAPE

Spend the Day in Suttons Bay

A charming waterfront village along the Leelanau Peninsula, Suttons Bay offers local shops, galleries, cafés, and peaceful views across the beautiful waters of Grand Traverse Bay.

Explore Suttons Bay