Elberta, MI

united states

Elberta is a tiny Lake Michigan town in Benzie County that attracts visitors heading to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Drive Highway M-22 from Traverse City (45 miles) for the scenic coastal route, or take US-131 to M-115 west from Grand Rapids. The town sits where the Betsie River meets Lake Michigan, creating a natural harbor. Its restored 1,000-foot boardwalk leads through protected dunes to a pristine beach.