In Thompsonville — not far from Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the Lake Michigan shoreline — is Crystal Mountain, Michigan’s premier family resort. It’s a great place to fill a beautiful northern Michigan summer day with plenty of activities, then enjoy a relaxing night’s rest in a comfortable guest room.
Lodging choices include suites, condos, cottages, bungalows, hotel rooms, townhomes, and resort homes. All are within an easy walk or short shuttle ride to any resort activity or amenity.
Crystal’s 4,200-square-foot outdoor pool includes a water playground, water basketball, three lap lanes, an outdoor hot tub, cabanas to rent, and a zero-depth entry pool. Directly above the pool is the Edge Adventure Course and Zipline, for adventurers of all ages. There’s also the 32-foot Vertical Edge climbing wall, archery, outdoor laser tag, two 18-hole golf courses, disc golf, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails.
Craving a bit of speed? A thrilling ride down Michigan’s only Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide should do the trick. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of one of the ski slopes and climb aboard a sled with wheels that will take you down one of two 1600-foot tracks with dips, turns, and tunnels to the bottom of the mountain.
For those who dream of taking flight, the Crystal Bungee Trampoline gives you the chance to soar up to 20 feet in the air, performing flips, somersaults, and other gravity-defying maneuvers.
Crystal Spa — ranked #3 in the Midwest by Spas of America — offers signature and seasonal treatments, infrared saunas, dual-head showers, steam rooms, a relaxation lounge with a fireplace, an outdoor mosaic garden, and a private hot tub. The Peak Fitness Center features cardio and strength training equipment, a fitness studio, a hot tub, and an indoor pool with lap lanes.
Both of Crystal Mountain’s championship golf courses are rated ★★★★ by prestigious Golf Digest. At the Golf Learning Center, players of all ages and experience levels – juniors to adults, beginners to scratch players – can improve specific facets of their game, gain on-course knowledge, post lower scores, and have more fun.
More exceptional experiences aren’t far from the resort:
- Hike through the Michigan Legacy Art Park.
- Experience Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, “The most beautiful place in America” according to Good Morning America.
- Tube, kayak, or canoe down the Platte, Manistee, or Betsie Rivers.
From casual fine dining at The Thistle to take-out at Betsie River Pizza & Subs, a range of restaurant options await at Crystal Mountain.
For complete information about lodging, dining, shopping, and activities, visit CrystalMountain.com.
