Overview
Honor is a city in Northern Michigan.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Honor
The Platte River State Fish Hatchery
Cherry Bowl Theater
A drive-in committed to showing movies that don't glorify teen drinking.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TVC Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City — 22 mi away. Directions
- PLN Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport, Pellston — 86 mi away. Directions
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 126 mi away (major hub). Directions
Honor is a small village located in Benzie County in Northwestern Lower Michigan close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Platte Lakes, Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. Also the Platte River runs through the outskirts of town which makes Honor a popular canoeing and fishing destination.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Platte River State Fish Hatchery
- Lunch Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner
- Afternoon Cherry Bowl Theater
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Honor is a small village located in Benzie County in Northwestern Lower Michigan close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Platte Lakes, Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. Also the Platte River runs through the outskirts of town which makes Honor a popular canoeing and fishing destination.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner
This 50s style diner serves a full menu for breakfast lunch and diner.
Sleep
Nearby
Frankfort
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Arcadia
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Bear Lake
City / town · 3 listings · 18 mi away
Traverse City
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Leland
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Manistee
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