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Activity Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes

Crystal River Outfitters

An activity in Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Summer afternoon.

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Crystal River Outfitters in Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Why go

Kayak and tube rentals for a slow float down the clear Crystal River.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Sleeping Bear Dunes, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Art's Tavern and Art's Tavern.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Glen Arbor
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Summer afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Sleeping Bear Dunes. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since 1934 with burgers and whitefish.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since the 1930s, serving burgers and whitefish near the dunes.

    Food · Traverse City · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Cherry Republic

    Flagship store for tart cherry products, with free tastings and a café.

    Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

    Paved bike path linking Empire, Glen Arbor and Glen Haven through the lakeshore.

    Activity · 1.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Glen Haven Historic Village

    Restored lumber-era village with the Cannery Boat Museum and a blacksmith shop.

    Sight · 2.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dune Climb

    Steep 110-foot sand climb; the full trail to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.

    Activity · 3.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Crystal River Outfitters is a stop on our Michigan Lake Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Sleeping Bear Dunes

Crystal River Outfitters is our only activity pick in Sleeping Bear Dunes; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Sleeping Bear Dunes guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Sleeping Bear Dunes run from 29°F in February to 69°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Crystal River Outfitters itself, we suggest: Summer afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Sleeping Bear Dunes from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sleeping Bear Dunes weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Crystal River Outfitters, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
6249 River Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA
Coordinates
44.89780, -85.98390
Destination
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan

Crystal River Outfitters: quick answers

How much time do you need at Crystal River Outfitters?

Plan on about 2 hours at Crystal River Outfitters. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Crystal River Outfitters?

Our pick: Summer afternoon.

Where is Crystal River Outfitters?

Crystal River Outfitters is at 6249 River Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Crystal River Outfitters?

Crystal River Outfitters appears on Michigan Lake Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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