- Our list of the best things to do in Manistee, Michigan, features the top 40 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Manistee, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Manistee, MI , followed by 21 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ludington
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Established in 1901, Manistee Golf and Country Club is one of Michigan’s oldest courses featuring unmatched views of Lake Michigan.
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First Street Beach in Manistee is next to the Douglas Recreation Area and Lighthouse Park. It offers a playground, picnic area, vollyball nets, gazebos, grills, fishing areas, and basketball courts.
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Cutting through Manistee, Michigan, the 30-mile Manistee River is a popular river for canoeing, rowing and kayaking. It slices through the Manistee National Forest and is punctutated by two dams.
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Orchard Beach State Park in Manistee offers self-guided trails, a beach on Lake Michigan, and a campground. The park also allows for boating and fishing, with a separate picnic area and playground.
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Located in Manistee, Michigan, Orchard Beach Aviation offers passenger service for visitors to northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Flight school education is also featured for students wishing to fly small passenger planes.
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Movies new and old are shown at The Vogue Theatre. Bring a companion or go solo to see the latest box office releases. Seasonal favorites are also offered around the holidays, like Home Alone and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
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Manistee National Golf & Resort offers two separate golf courses with 18 total holes. The resort features multiple packages combining rounds of golf with hotel accommodations, in addition to acces to practice ranges and the Osprey Grille.
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Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse is a landmark that is popular for walking and sightseeing. At the end of the pier sits the lighthouse where visitors can walk near to get views of the Lake.
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One of Manistee's most unique attractions is the S.S. City of Milwaukee, a former seafaring behemoth converted into a hotel, restaurant and event venue. The fascinating interior, complete with vintage furnishings and textiles, provides an elegant backdrop to any function.
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Manistee's Ransdell Theatre includes a variety of shows, including opera, the Light Night Music Series, and films, with additional performances by the Manistee Civic Players group. In addition to a theatre, the facility also includes Hardy Hall and a ballroom, which are available for private functions.
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Situated along the Manistee River, the North Country Trail has sandy soils and a pine-hardwood forest. The trail can be used for biking and hiking and provides access to the river and the Hodenpyl Dam Pond.