Parks in Manistee County

Escape from your hectic schedule, and let our 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline soothe and calm you. Wiggle your toes in the warm golden sand, close your eyes, breathe deeply and listen to the waves. Our Lake Michigan beaches are considered some of the best in Michigan, and after you visit you will know why.

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Arcadia Lake

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Arcadia Lake, Arcadia Township, MI, United States, USA

USFS Manistee River – Rainbow Bend Access Site

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Rainbow Bend Boat Launch, Manistee, MI, United States, USA

USFS Bear Creek Access on Manistee River

Address:

Bear Creek River Access Site Boat Launch, River Road, Brethren, MI, United States, USA

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Stronach Boat Launch & Fishing Pier

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Stronach Boat Launch, Stronach, USA

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Little Manistee Weir

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Little Manistee Weir, Old Stronach Road, Manistee, MI, United States, Michigan, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

First Street Beach Fish Cleaning Station

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First Street Beach, Manistee, MI, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Arthur Street Boat Launch/Fishing Pier

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Arthur Street, Manistee, MI, United States, Michigan, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Bar Lake Outlet

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Bar Lake, Manistee Township, MI, United States, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Centennial Walkway Park

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Centennial Walkway Park

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Grebe Park

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Grebe Park, Arcadia, MI, United States

Categories: Parks Waterfront

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Snowshoeing the Trails of Manistee

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | Outdoors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign, Winter Trails & Slopes | 0 Comments

The same trails that beckon summertime travelers, offer a different deep woods experience when the snow falls. Whether you are up for a big adventure or just want to give it a try, Manistee County is the perfect destination to enjoy a peaceful trek by snowshoe...

A Taste of Manistee

by Manistee VB | April 4, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Must See Manistee, Self Guided Tours, Spring, Tours, Vacation Rentals | 0 Comments

It’s early spring. The days are a little longer, the sun shines a bit brighter, trees start to sport a little green, and we are ready to get out and start exploring. Manistee welcomes you to the perfect destination for your spring getaway! Begin your exploration with...

Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

by Maralee Cook | August 10, 2016 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Fall, Seasons | 1 Comment

As is true of so many businesses in Manistee County, the Northern Natural Cider House and Winery in Kaleva is a family operation. When I visited, the Dad, Dennis Mackey, is still living in his great grandfather’s home built in 1905, with wife Diane, and...

Toni’s Top Ten

by Sherri | February 15, 2021 | Featured, First Time Visitors, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours, What To Do | 11 Comments

Hands down my favorite place in town. The Ramsdell Theatre is bursting with magic, music, and art, as well as incredible history and architecture. You can catch a play, see concerts and if you are lucky, wander over into Hardy Hall to view some of our treasured local...

The city of Manistee turns 150

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Events, Local History | 3 Comments

During the first week in March of 1869, Manistee was granted a charter by the State Legislature officially making Manistee a city. After the first charter election was held on March 15 of that year, a mayor was elected as were alderman for the city’s...

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...

City Bridges: Memorial Bridge

by Mark Fedder | January 27, 2016 | Local History | 0 Comments

One can imagine that after enduring the Great Fire of 1871, people of Manistee would be extra concerned about fires. Since there was only one bridge to cross the river a theory arose that if the bridge were open for boating traffic or by some chance...

Mortimer E. Cooley Bridge

by Manistee VB | February 15, 2016 | Fall, Local History, Self Guided Tours | 0 Comments

I can’t count how many times I’ve traveled across M-55 to get to Manistee County from the east side of the state. What I recently learned is that right before the village of Wellston, you will cross one of Michigan's rarest truss bridges. The Cooley...

Wonders of Winter Along M22

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

The scenic M22 route following the Lake Michigan shoreline from Manistee north through the Leelanau Peninsula is one of the most beautiful drives in any season of the year, winter is no exception. Your route begins at US31 & M22 at the Little River Casino Resort....

City Bridges: Maple Street Bridge

by Mark Fedder | January 27, 2016 | Local History | 0 Comments

Prior to the late 1860s, there was no easy access across the Manistee river channel. This meant that the town was actually made up of two areas and two communities, those that resided North of the city limits and those that resided South of the city. The...