Thompsonville Articles

30 Northern Michigan Events to Check Out This March

March brings exciting early spring and end-of-winter events. From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to laid-back concerts at local venues, here are 30...

Winter Insider’s List: Local Tips from Benzie to Ludington

Winter is upon us! Explore six of our favorite ways to get up close and personal with this coastal region from Benzie County to Ludington and all...

Stay in a Treehouse During Northern Michigan’s Fall Color Season

A magical treehouse village in Northern Michigan lets you sleep among the trees during peak fall color. This article first appeared in Traverse...

Red Hot Best 2023: The Best of Benzie & Leelanau

The votes have been counted and the results are in for the BEST in Benzie and Leelanau County! From Frankfort to Northport, here are your 2023 Red...

Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan

The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore all 46 categories, 8 regions and 900+ winners below or search by region and make this your Red Hot...

Ashlyn’s Picks: Memorial Day Events Across Northern Michigan

Spending this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend in Northern Michigan? Then look no further than this list of local events taking place from May 26-28....

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30 Best Things In Thompsonville Region

Ten Things To Do at Crystal Mountain In Summer

Thompsonville Region Outdoors

Paddle the Region's Many Rivers...For All Levels

Bike the Betsie Valley Trail With Fun Stops

Find Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More

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Thompsonville Region Restaurant Articles

Dine on Crystal Lake Waterfront at Rock's Landing

A Must-Visit Icon: The Cherry Hut in Nearby Beulah

Thomsponville Region Craft Drink

Iron Fish Distillery is Truly Farm to Flask

Where to Drink in Thompsonville & Benzie County

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Summer Camps for Kids

These Northern Michigan summer camps embrace a love of the outdoors and the arts.

Endless Summer Family Fun

There are endless opportunities for outdoor fun, so we’ve created this list of 10 healthy and affordable Northern Michigan summer activities to keep your family moving. 

Best Beaches For Kids

We asked our readers to share their favorite spots to take young children to cool off (bonus points for places with playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic tables). These are their picks for best Northern Michigan beaches for kids.

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Traverse City (even on rainy days!)

From exploring the Children's Museum to family-friendly wineries, Traverse City offers endless options for kids and families!

Best Biking For Kids

Sometimes difficult terrain or cars zipping by can make riding too difficult for kids. Read on for our picks of the best Northern Michigan bike trails for kids.

Make It a Day on Mackinac Island

Forts, fudge, biking the island and horse-drawn carriage rides. It's kid heaven...and parents love it, too!

Getting to Northern Michigan