What to do and see in Manistee, Michigan (MI): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 4, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

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. The Vogue Theatre

383 River St, Manistee, MI 49660-2710 +1 231-508-8005 http://voguetheatremanistee.org/
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

The Vogue Theatre

2. Fifth Avenue Beach

Manistee, MI http://www.manisteemi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/4
Excellent
88%
Good
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Fifth Avenue Beach

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!

3. Manistee Historical Museum

425 River St, Manistee, MI 49660-1522
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Manistee Historical Museum

Two connected storefronts, the Manistee Historical Museum's rooms each reflect life in a different era.

4. Manistee River

Manistee, MI http://rivermarineoutfitters.shutterfly.com
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Manistee River

Shared by canoeists and fishermen, this majestic river with high, white dunes and bordered by forests, flows into Lake Michigan.

5. S.S. City of Milwaukee/ USCGC Acacia

99 Arthur St # (US31, Manistee, MI 49660-1101 +1 231-723-3587 [email protected] http://www.carferry.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

S.S. City of Milwaukee/ USCGC Acacia

This preserved Lake Michigan car ferry offers tours in the spring,and summer. It doubles as a unique hotel in the summer. In October it is a haunted house. The Acacia has self-guided tours and is also available for overnight groups.

6. First Street Beach

1249 Lakeshore Rd, Manistee, MI 49660-1044 http://www.manisteemi.gov/facilities/facility/details/Douglas-Recreation-Area--First-Street-Be-2
Excellent
78%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

First Street Beach

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. Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse

North pier, Manistee, MI http://www.facebook.com/groups/ManisteeMiLighthouse
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse

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.

8. Manistee Riverwalk

Jones Street, Manistee, MI 49660 http://www.manisteeriverwalk.com/
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Manistee Riverwalk

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!

9. Orchard Beach State Park

2064 Lakeshore Rd, Manistee, MI 49660-9226 +1 231-723-7422 http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails
Excellent
36%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
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4.0 based on 130 reviews

Orchard Beach State Park

Reviewed By peggyhW3597BH - Mount Pleasant, United States

Camped with my immediate family (daughters, future son in law, and infant granddaughter) this week. The campground is very nicely maintained and has nice amenities without being too “comfortable” for our tent camping family. The site had a slope but we made it work. Loved being so close to the lake even though access is no longer an option (we were aware of it because researched in advance). A lot of beautiful trails to walk along the Lang and across the road are many through the forest with abundance of wildlife. Only disappointment was the many campers who ignored the clear sign posted to wear masks when entering restrooms and the park office. Otherwise social distancing was respected and most were courteous of others as far as noise etc. there were a lot of dogs so I could have taken mine and not worried about the occasional barking she may have done. I marked choice Sites and many trails I was not able to walk so I can make the 2 hr drive in the future with my dog. We also loved the 10 minute trip to the beach at First street beach in Manistee. Beautiful Large beach with lighthouse, pavilions, snack bar, restrooms, close parking, and everyone maintained social distancing.

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