Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manistee, MI

  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Manistee, Michigan, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Beaches.
  • From First Street Beach to Manistee River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manistee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ludington.
  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Manistee, Michigan, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Beaches.
  • From First Street Beach to Manistee River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manistee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ludington.
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41.6 Miles
97% 60 votes
Beaches Lake Michigan Drive, Empire, MI MoreLess Info
Lake Michigan Beach Park, located in the city of Empire, is a public beach and park with a pavillion and the working Manning Lighthouse. It also includes the shore of Empire Bluffs and the Empire Bluff Hiking Trail.
41.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Beaches S Lake Michigan Drive, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
Located on Lake Michigan, Empire Beach is a small community beach open to the public. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like swimming, having picnics, or relaxing in the sand.
41.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 5200 W. Beeman Road, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
H & H Stables is a horse stable that offers boarding and extended care services for horses. The facility also offers guided horseback riding tours over more than 250 miles of trails.
42.0 Miles
94% 280 votes
Lighthouses LIghthouse Dr., Mears, MI MoreLess Info
Little Sable Point Lighthouse is located near the beach, away from crowd, nice view from the top of lighthouse. Need a walk of around 2 miles from parking and steps are made up of iron so might not be feasible for kids.
42.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 11544 S Lacore Road, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
Designed like the original Roen Saloon, the Empire Area Museum still has the original bar, a Victorian parlor, a turn-of-the-century kitchen, artifacts, and more. Visitors can also explore the schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and more.
42.8 Miles
33% 12 votes
Mini Golf 6083 East M 115, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
Located within walking distance of William Mitchell State Park, Adventure Island Family Fun Park features a wide range of family-friendly entertainment. There is an extensive go kart track, bumper boats, waterslides, and children's playground.
42.8 Miles
82% 34 votes
National & State Parks 6093 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
Located between Lake Michigan and Lake Cadillac, William Mitchell State Park is a year-round camping and fishing area. The 334-acre park offers mini cabins, a playground, summer swimming, and winter snowmobiling.
43.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Canoeing 8027 Grandview Hwy, Wellston, MI 49689 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take one of the many canoes from Bosman's Pine River Canoe Rental on a scenic journey through Pine River. As the name suggests, the river is surrounded with tall pine trees.
43.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sleigh Ride 11177 S Plowman Rd, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
A horse drawn carriage service company, Black Horse Farms offers a variety of services. In addition to hay rides, sleigh rides, and carriage rides, the company offers wedding carriages for a memorable wedding party event.
44.5 Miles
99% 382 votes
City Tours Traverse City, MI 49685 MoreLess Info
Traverse City Tours offers fun tours for adults looking to explore Michigan's wine country. The tour takes guests aboard a sailboat to explore the shoreline or on land for wine and micro-brew tours.
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