Visitors
Plan your weekend in Crystal
Spend the day on the lake, catch a race under the lights, then grab dinner downtown. We've put it all in one place.
Crystal Township, Michigan
Eat, Stay, Playin Crystal.
A lake destination. A Central Michigan motorsports hub. A small town that's actively growing — and open for business. The Downtown Development Authority is here to help you visit, invest, and belong.
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Why Crystal
A lake town with a racing heart.
Crystal sits at a rare crossroads — minutes from one of Michigan's best inland lakes and home to two iconic Central Michigan motorsports destinations.
Motorsports
Crystal Motor Speedway
A legendary high-banked dirt oval drawing racers and fans from across the Midwest every weekend in season.
Outdoors
Crystal Lake
Swim, fish, paddle and relax on one of Central Michigan's favorite all-sports lakes — minutes from downtown.
Motorsports
Mid-Michigan Motorplex
Premier drag racing destination bringing thousands of visitors and high-energy events to the region.
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Local businesses worth a stop
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What's happening in Crystal
About the DDA
Real reinvestment. No new taxes.
The Crystal Township Downtown Development Authority funds growth using Tax Increment Financing — capturing the increase in property value created by new investment, then reinvesting it in projects that benefit the whole community.
Promote
Showcase Crystal as a destination — driving visitors, foot traffic and overnight stays.
Reinvest
Use TIF funds to upgrade public spaces, infrastructure and façades — without raising taxes.
Grow
Recruit new businesses, support existing ones, and unlock available properties for investment.
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Business Owners
Grow your business here
List in our directory, apply for facade dollars, and tap into a community actively investing in growth.
Investors
Crystal is open for business
Browse available commercial properties and redevelopment-ready sites in a community building forward.
Community
Parks, lake access and a place worth coming home to.
Crystal isn't just a place to visit — it's a great place to raise a family, start a business, and put down roots. Quiet streets, friendly neighbors and the lake right around the corner.
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