Harbor Tour

From the downtown Riverwalk you can hop aboard the Princess of Manistee, grab a drink, find your seat, and enjoy a midday family cruise or evening sunset cruise on Lake Michigan.

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Historic Trolley Tour

Hop aboard the trolley every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. thru 4 p.m. from the Manistee County Transportation office on Memorial Drive in Downtown Manistee and enjoy a narrated tour through time highlighting the late 1800s-early 1900s in Manistee. See the neighborhoods and visit the historic Orchard Beach State Park on this one hour tour.

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Historic Ramsdell Theatre

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, The Ramsdell has served as the focal point of culture in Manistee since 1903. The theatre features a front drop curtain painted by Walter Wilcox Burridge, a renowned scenic painter who created the original “Wizard of Oz” scenery, and the stage where James Earl Jones began his career. Schedule a backstage tour of this magnificent building by calling 231-398-9770.

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Manistee Fire Hall

In 2019, Manistee’s Fire Hall was awarded the title for Oldest Continuously Manned Operating Fire Station by Guinness World Records. This beautiful structure and has not undergone any alterations in usage or design since it was built in 1888. The fire hall is open for tours daily except during mealtime or in an emergency.

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S.S. City of Milwaukee

The SS City of Milwaukee is the last of six sister ships designed and built by the Manitowac Shipbuilding company out of Wisconsin in the 1920s. It is hosts a seasonal bed and breakfast and features a Ghost Ship Haunted House in October. Tours are available by appointment.

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Tour from Above

Make your way to Manistee’s Blacker Airport for an exciting tour of another sort. Take off from Manistee County Blacker Airport on their Cessna and enjoy a guided tour over Lake Michigan and Downtown Manistee. Orchard Beach Aviation provides breathtaking views from high in the sky. Board a small passenger plane for a private tour of our region’s stunning landscape bordered by Lake Michigan beaches, cruise over the Manistee National Forest, and become familiar with the surrounding areas from a new perspective.

Reservations strongly encouraged!

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Iron Fish Distillery

Offering 5 different tours, immerse yourself into the rich history of the farm and surrounding estate all while tasting fresh from the field spirits and flavors. View tours and learn more about the property at: ironfishdistillery.com/tours

Learn more about their tours here!

Interested in Discovering More?

Manistee Tourism has designed 14 self-guided tours to introduce you to our county. The tour series consists of hundreds of historic sites, attractions, natural wonders and much much more.

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Delve into the history of our region when you visit any of our 10 county museums. Each museum represents a unique perspective on the history of our communities and life in Manistee through the ages.

Learn more about our museums here!