Economy and Recreational Opportunities
- The area is designed for tourists, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities, both on and off the water. Local activities, attractions, and its location near rivers, lakes, and Lake Michigan, plus forests, make it a four season destination. This claim is proudly advertised on the arch above the town's entrance, though some find the winters to be a difficult sell.
- It is highly recommended by a report in the New York Times as a starting point for bicycling, whether for a day trip or longer.
- Shopping and antiquing in the historic downtown are a significant portion of the economic base.
- Frankfort is close to the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
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