by Manistee VB | Jan 23, 2023 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours
In October of 2022, the Manistee County Visitor’s Bureau unveiled an interpretive signage installation that had been in the works for a number of years. This collaborative project brought together organizations and agencies throughout the region to deliver a new way... 
by Manistee VB | Jan 23, 2023 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Shopping & Services, Stay, What To Do
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,... 
by Manistee VB | Jan 23, 2023 | First Time Visitors, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Self Guided Tours, Tours
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... 
by Manistee VB | Nov 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign
Encumbered by responsibilities, we yearn to get away from it all. We find ourselves seeking the peaceful refuge of the wide-open spaces of the great outdoors. Winter is no exception. Good News! We have just the solution for your winter blues or cabin fever! This year... 
by Manistee VB | Nov 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Uncategorized, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign
Northern Michigan winter adventure abounds in Manistee County, featuring more than 245 miles of trails, 80 deep water inland lakes, and 4 river streams. Whether you are trying your hand at a new winter sport or are a seasoned winter warrior, you will find plenty of... 
by Manistee VB | Nov 22, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign
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... 
by Manistee VB | Nov 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Self Guided Tours, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign
The scenic M22 route following the Lake Michigan shoreline from Manistee north through the Leelanau Peninsula is one of the most beautiful drives in any season of the year, winter is no exception. Your route begins at US31 & M22 at the Little River Casino Resort.... by Brandon Jensen | Sep 3, 2021 | Adventure Sports, Fall, Featured, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Trails
If getting out into the fresh air and wide open spaces sounds appealing to you, you are not alone. With all that is going on in the world right now, it is a perfect opportunity to get out, stretch you legs, and enjoy some scenic fall color from our trails. Here we... by Sherri | Feb 24, 2021 | Adventure Sports, Featured, First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Trails, What To Do, Winter, Winter Trails & Slopes
Where we gonna ride today, Dyl? Today we are riding the Outer Loop at Big M! The outer loop is about 15 miles and depending on the conditions of the day, can take anywhere from just under 2 hours, to up to three and a half or more if conditions are like below! The... 
by Sherri | Feb 15, 2021 | Featured, First Time Visitors, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours, What To Do
Hands down my favorite place in town. The Ramsdell Theatre is bursting with magic, music, and art, as well as incredible history and architecture. You can catch a play, see concerts and if you are lucky, wander over into Hardy Hall to view some of our treasured local... by Brandon Jensen | Sep 3, 2020 | Fall, Featured, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Self Guided Tours
There are more ways to experience fall color than just by car or bike. Here is your TOP 5 #MyManistee “Unique Ways to Explore Fall” this fall color season in Northern Michigan. 1) Scenic Airplane Tour Take a Scenic Airplane Ride with Orchard Beach... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Local History, What To Do
Enjoying entertainment, arts and culture in Manistee County comes with the added bonus of the natural beauty of Lake Michigan, forests and orchards, and dynamic historic architecture.At the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, located in the City of Manistee,... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Featured, First Time Visitors
Chic and glamorous, elegant and refined, intimate, casual or themed, there are SO. MANY. CHOICES. We offer you a pier with historic lighthouse jutting out into Lake Michigan, a vineyard, historic church or 19th Century mansion, the Ramsdell Inn, the Art Deco Vogue... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, First Time Visitors, Shopping & Services, What To Do
Start in the stores….Grab your group of girlfriends and let’s go north for the weekend!Experience downtown Boutique shopping where you receive a personal greeting from the owner who curated the items for your enjoyment. When you shop in our boutiques you find... 
by jake knight | Jan 29, 2019 | First Time Visitors
by Jake KnightI don’t know about you, but I love pizza. And I don’t discriminate. Flat bread, Stone Oven, Supreme or a potato pizza with gruyere cheese and caramelized onions. I love it all.Pizza is held in high regard by the nearly 90% of people who eat it at least... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, First Time Visitors, Tours, What To Do
Join in the fun at these awesome spots in Manistee County that offer brew and spirits. In addition, several of these locations are also restaurants. Make sure to check out the accompanying Brew & Spirits map on page 34 to set your route. Bluefish Kitchen+Bar:(312... by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Fall, First Time Visitors, Tours, What To Do
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 you’ve heard... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Events, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Summer
One of the most commonly asked questions in any community can often be, “What is there to do around here?” While the answer to that question may vary depending on who you ask, in Manistee County, it’s not too hard to answer as there are several events that you can... 
by Manistee Tourism | Oct 1, 2018 | Conversations, Featured, First Time Visitors, Local History, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Uncategorized
Written By: Andrew Allen Manistee is easily one of the most scenic counties in Michigan, so (although thrilled) we weren’t surprised when Pure Michigan decided to begin its Fall and Seek campaign here. Over the next 3 days we were blessed to have photographer Dan... 
by Manistee VB | Feb 2, 2016 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours
Built in 1938, in the then popular Art Deco Style, the Vogue was part of a large Midwestern chain owned by the Butterfield Theaters. The 935 seat theater continued to operate as a single screen until Butterfield Theaters sold it in 1985 and it was changed into a two... 
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