Entertainment and Culture in Manistee County

Looking for some classic entertainment? Look no further. Manistee County is home to 8 different museums, an opera house, and a world class movie theater. In the summer, live music drifts down our coastline in sync with the splash of each wave.

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So much art and culture, and so much to do and see. Here are some of the top entertainment and culture activities in the region. Don’t miss our popular FREE summer concert series during the summer season!

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Make it a ladies weekend

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, First Time Visitors, Shopping & Services, What To Do | 0 Comments

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...

Destination for a perfect day

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Featured, First Time Visitors | 0 Comments

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...

We Love Artisan Pizza!

by jake knight | January 29, 2019 | First Time Visitors | 0 Comments

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...

Can’t Miss Family Stops

by Manistee VB | April 15, 2025 | Beaches, Entertainment & Culture, Shopping & Services, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Something Fun for All Let’s get our hands dirty, breathe in some fresh air out on the trails or take flight. Kids of all ages will find something to spark their curiosity and get inspired in #MyManistee.Time for a Swim First Street Beach - This beach has all of the...

Top 5 Ways to Winter

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Uncategorized, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

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...

Little River. Big Fun.

by Manistee VB | January 27, 2016 | Entertainment & Culture | 0 Comments

The Pure Michigan campaign is well exemplified in Manistee County which is full of beautiful sites and scenery. Off the beaten path and on the shores of Lake Michigan, it is a recreational paradise that more people discover each year. When they arrive,...

Through the Glass – A Photographer’s Eye on Manistee County

by Manistee Tourism | October 1, 2018 | Conversations, Featured, First Time Visitors, Local History, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

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...

Milestones to plan your trip around

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Events, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Summer | 0 Comments

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...

Discover the Origins Walk

by Manistee VB | January 23, 2023 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours | 0 Comments

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...

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...

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