Location: Manistee
Top Things to do in Manistee
10 Free Things to do in Manistee That You Shouldn't Miss
Manistee is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,226 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Manistee County. The name "Manistee" is from an Ojibwe word first applied to the principal river of the county. The derivation is not certain, but it may be from ministigweyaa, "river with islands at its mouth". Other sources claim that it was an Ojibwe term meaning "spirit of the woods".
Restaurants in Manistee
1. Fifth Avenue Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By theoljohnnyboy - New Florence, United States
We stumbled across this beach when visiting the lighthouse and pier. Lots of parking, really beautiful and clear water. Public restrooms, concession stands, and free parking all right beside the beach. While the first street beach got lots of waves the day that we were there, the 5th street beach had no waves as the pier blocked them all. Something worth keeping an eye on depending on if you want waves or not!
2. Magoon Creek Park
3. North Country Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
A 20-mile hiking trail.
4. Manistee River
5. Hodenpyl Dam
6. First Street Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By theoljohnnyboy - New Florence, United States
A really nice beach that we stumbled across while driving up the coast. Public restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, and free parking are plenty. The waves were great the day that we were there and the color of the water was fantastic.
7. Douglas Valley Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Located on 640 acres of rolling hills, orchards and vineyards, just 2 miles north of Little River Casino. Enjoy wine tasting, hard cider tastings, by the glass while relaxing on the porch of historical rail depot.
8. Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By heathertindiana - West Lafayette, United States
Absolutely beautiful views! Get to the beach off 5th street before 11am and find plenty of parking. The lighthouse is painted perfectly and the pier is nice and wide to stroll on. **beware of some wet spots that can be slippery probably from algae growth** Better than most for families with small children, or strollers, etc. The 5th Street beach had a concession stand that opened around noon, and clean bathrooms.
9. Manistee Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Rafiki485
The riverwalk is very interesting as it runs along the river shoreline walking past boats and the downtown area then runs out over the water, wandering back to shore and the sandy area to the beach and on out to the pier. It's great for a stroll or an early morning run. Beautiful!
10. Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By thelumberjacki
This place has a rich history and beautiful grounds. The lovely Lakeshore landscape with it's woodsy trails make this a great place for bird watchers, hikers, meditating in nature, taking in a beautiful Sunset. Photographers will love it at Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary.
