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Your Winter Adventures. #MyManistee
CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Instead of, “Are we there yet?” it will be, “WE’RE HERE!”
Be the first to ‘check-in’ on Facebook and ‘tag us’ on Instagram. Vacation starts sooner in Manistee County. We are a simple 4 hour drive from Detroit, and Chicago, and just under 2 hours from Grand Rapids. You’ll be having fun before the rest get off the road.
CRAFT YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE
TWO WAYS TO WINTER: INDOORSY AND OUTDOORSY
Whether you’re all about cozy days by the fire or gearing up to brave the chilly outdoors, we’ve got two ways to experience winter in Manistee County: inside and outside! Manistee County is your go-to winter destination, packed with fun ideas to make the most of the...
Winter for Families
1. Winter Adventures at Big-M Recreation Area Bring your winter boots, snow shoes, fat bikes or cross country skis to recreate in a well-marked, loop trail winter wonderland under a canopy of hardwoods in the Manistee National Forest. If your family includes a beloved...
Winter Fishing in Manistee
Good Things Happen To Those Who Bait in #MyManistee Winter is here, but don’t be tempted to pack up your lures and rods until the spring. World-class fishing in cold weather awaits anglers in three renown places – the Big Manistee River, Betsie River and Pere...
Winter Foodie Stops
Every single stop is a "must try" when visiting this winter in #MyManistee Manistee’s foodie scene welcomes you to explore a diverse array of flavors served up by talented chefs delivering fresh regional favorites with their own signature flair. From the coziest of...
Big Manistee Winter Paddling
With open water year-round on the 4 rivers of Manistee County, winter paddling adventure abounds from the same access points paddlers enjoy in the summer months. Don’t let colder temperatures keep you away from paddling when the snow flies. You will find the scenic...
Dark Skies and Northern Lights
Manistee National Forest/Big-M: Picture this: a fresh blanket of snow on the forest floor, tree branches decorated in white, illuminated by the stars and the moon. Just off M-55 between Wellston & Manistee the Big-M Recreation Area offers you a beautiful...
Cozy up to Manistee County
When the air turns crisp, Manistee County shines. Groomed cross country skiing, 450+ miles of snowmobiling, and two premier downhill skiing destinations are ready for winter fun. Everything you seek in winter at FRACTION of the cost of destinations further north. With average overnight rates starting at about $79 during the winter months, Manistee welcomes you for an affordable Northern Michigan winter vacation.