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Benzonia is located on the south shore of Crystal Lake in the heart of Benzie County. Benzonia is the birthplace of the famous Civil War and Michigan historian, Bruce Catton. There is historical plaque about him in front of the library. Benzonia has beautiful swimming beaches and several small shops to visit. Population: 449. Founded by Charles E. Bailey as the site of a proposed Christian college in 1858, while it was still a woodland wilderness. The Herring Creek post office was moved here in 1859. Incorporated as a village in 1891. The French called the local river Aux Bec Scies (bec-scie meaning sawbill, a species of duck, evidently abounding on the stream then), which the American sailors corrupted into the Betsie River, and that in turn was changed to Benzie when the county was organized in 1869. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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BeeDazzled Candleworks, 6289 River Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7765
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Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Avenue, Box 185, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: Phone: (231) 882-5539. Featuring artifacts and exhibits of Benzie County history (logging, agriculture, railroads); as well as displays of Pulitzer-Prize winner and Benzonian native, author Bruce Catton (1954 for his books on the Civil War); the Ann Arbor Car Ferries, a General Store and more. Open Tuesday through Saturday, May through December. Also open on Mondays -- June, July and August.
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Dining & Food: Great places to dine!
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Crystal Cafe, 1681 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-9565
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Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill [Mexican Cuisine], 1058 Michigan Avenue - US 31, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-9631
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Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!
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Crystal Vacation Rentals, P.O. Box 467, 11780 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI 49614, Phone: (231) 864-4020
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Hanmer's Riverside Resort [Canoe & Kayak Rental], 2251 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7783
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Homestead Resort on the Betsie River, 2399 Dam Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-4163
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Lakes-N-Trails Motel, 1584 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-0206
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Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (Military Retirees), 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777
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Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319
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Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.
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Benzie Fishing Service [Sportfishing Guide], 7000 King Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-5018
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Benzie Sportsman's Club [Sporting Clays], Hoadley & Pond Rd, Benzonia, Michigan 49616, Phone: (231) 352-5922
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Hanmer's Riverside Resort [Canoe & Kayak Rental], 2251 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7783
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Sleeping Bear Charters LLC [Sportfishing Charters], 3475 S. Stanley St., Lake Leelanau, MI 49653, Phone: (231) 256-6474
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Timberline Campground, 2788 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-9548
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Vacation Trailer Park & Canoe, 2080 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-5101
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Services
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Northern Rental Management [Rental Management], 584 Beulah Highway, Beulah, MI 49617, Phone: (231) 882-9507
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Internet Advertising], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops
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BeeDazzled Candleworks, 6289 River Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7765
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Gwen Frostic Prints [Art Gallery], 5140 River Road, Box 300, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-5505
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Rubini Gallery [Art Gallery], 1047 Michigan Ave., Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-2787
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Vigland Gallery [Art Gallery], 1057 Michigan Ave., (US-31), Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7203
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