Manistee County Self-Guided Tour Series

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Self-Guided Tours in Manistee County & The Region

The Manistee County Visitors Center has compiled years worth of data on how travelers explore and enjoy Manistee County. Out of numerous discussions and survey’s the Manistee County Self-Guided Tour series was formed. The tour series consists of hundreds of historic sites, attractions, natural wonders and much much more. Browse our latest tours below.

Quilt Trail Self-Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Fall Color Tours, Quilt Trail, Self Guided Tours

Lake Michigan Coastal Tour – M22 Scenic Drive

Fall Color Tours, M22/Lake Michigan Coast, Self Guided Tours

Brew & Spirits Self-Guided Tour

Self Guided Tours, Shop, Dine & Artisan Fare

Inland Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

Fall Color Tours, Self Guided Tours

Coastal Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

Fall Color Tours, M22/Lake Michigan Coast, Self Guided Tours

Winter Sports Self-Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Self Guided Tours

Natural Wonders Self-Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Self Guided Tours

U-Pick & Markets Self Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Self Guided Tours

Bridges & Dams Self-Guided Tour

Bridges & Dams, Self Guided Tours

Museums of Manistee County

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Churches Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

West Homes Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Destination Sites Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

East Homes Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Downtown / Commercial District Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Riverwalk

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Industrial

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Guided Tours

Looking to explore the region with a guided tour? Browse our guided tour options below.

Arcadia Public Beach

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Arcadia Public Beach

Categories: ADA Accessible Beaches Inland Lakes

5th Avenue Beach

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Fifth Avenue Beach, Manistee, MI, United States

Categories: ADA Accessible Beaches Lake Mi Beaches Parks

First Street Beach + Douglas Park

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Douglas Park., Manistee, MI, United States

Categories: ADA Accessible Beaches Lake Mi Beaches

Follow the travelers that love Manistee County, enjoy these stories about our incredible outdoor recreation, things-to-do, dining, shopping and unique experiences you will ONLY find here.

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Kaleva Bottle House

by Manistee VB | February 10, 2016 | Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours | 3 Comments

In 1941, a unique home was built in Kaleva out of 60,000 glass bottles by John Makinen. Mr. Makinen owned the local pop bottling factory so he used chipped or flawed bottles from his pop bottling factory for his house. It was designed with artistic...

History of Main Streets

by Mark Fedder | February 1, 2016 | Local History | 0 Comments

As a general rule of thumb, the phrase “Main Street” is normally given to a road in a city, town, or village that runs through a specified area where the foremost business was being done in that community. The main streets of Manistee County are in essence...

Go North for a Day-Trip

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Fall, First Time Visitors, Tours, What To Do | 0 Comments

One of Manistee County’s best-kept secrets is its easy, pretty drives to access other communities. Couple that with our wide variety of lodging and you have the perfect combination of staying here and creating interesting day trips to many of the places...

Immerse Yourself in the History of Manistee

by Manistee VB | April 4, 2022 | Bed & Breakfasts, Historic Tours, Hotels, Local History, Must See Manistee, Self Guided Tours, Spring, Tours | 0 Comments

In 2018, in collaboration with the Manistee County Historical Museum and with funding through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, the Manistee County Visitor’s Bureau introduced a comprehensive tour of the historic sites spanning the...

3 Harbors of Manistee County

by Maralee Cook | January 27, 2016 | Fishing & Hunting, Summer | 4 Comments

In fair weather in spring, summer and fall, water lovers on kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and PWCs share the Lake Michigan shoreline, harbors and rivers with power boats and sailboats. When the weather gets rough, surfers and kiteboarders navigate swirling...

Sweet Sounds

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, Events, What To Do | 0 Comments

Looking for live music and a place to enjoy a meal or liquid libation while spending time in Manistee County? Well, look no further because there are many places throughout the county where you can catch great local bands and jam along to your favorite...

The Piper Inspires Arcadia Bluffs & Manistee County

by Maralee Cook | May 25, 2016 | Golf Resorts, Golfing, Summer | 0 Comments

Picture this. You’re relaxing with friends on the patio at Arcadia Bluffs Lodge, enjoying the warm sunlight softened by the pastel hues that signal the sunset to come. As you gaze westward toward Lake Michigan, you spot the Scottish bagpiper in full...

Love the Night Life

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

After the sun sets over the frozen tundra of the Lake Michigan shoreline, attention turns to dining and entertainment to make for a fun evening in Manistee. Looking for a live performance on the big stage, a rousing game of cards, or a tub of popcorn at a historic...

Historic Downtown Manistee

by Manistee VB | January 23, 2023 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Shopping & Services, Stay, What To Do | 0 Comments

Manistee County welcomes you to explore the streets of Historic Downtown Manistee, the Victorian Era buildings are filled with shops featuring local wares and restaurant serving regional favorites. Situated along the free-flowing waters of the Big Manistee River,...

Explore the Bridges & Dams of Manistee County

by Manistee VB | January 23, 2023 | First Time Visitors, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Self Guided Tours, Tours | 0 Comments

Follow our Bridges & Dams Self-Guided Tour as it leads you to 10 spectacular structures. Manistee is home to 3 vehicular, 3 railroad, and 1 massive pedestrian bridge along with 2 hydroelectric dams, 1 egg take/salmon harvest weir, and 1 historic bridge site. This...