by Manistee VB | Jun 17, 2025 | Self Guided Tours, Summer, Uncategorized
Spend a day in the North Coast Region Follow the M22 Pure Michigan Scenic By-way to the North Coast Region. Home to scenic vistas, farm markets, sandy beaches, world-class golf, and plenty of trails to wander, this region is the perfect destination for those seeking... 
by Manistee VB | Jan 23, 2023 | First Time Visitors, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Self Guided Tours, Tours
Follow our Bridges & Dams Self-Guided Tour as it leads you to 10 spectacular structures. Manistee is home to 3 vehicular, 3 railroad, and 1 massive pedestrian bridge along with 2 hydroelectric dams, 1 egg take/salmon harvest weir, and 1 historic bridge site. This... 
by Manistee VB | Nov 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Self Guided Tours, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign
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.... 
by Manistee VB | Apr 4, 2022 | Bed & Breakfasts, Historic Tours, Hotels, Local History, Must See Manistee, Self Guided Tours, Spring, Tours
In 2018, in collaboration with the Manistee County Historical Museum and with funding through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, the Manistee County Visitor’s Bureau introduced a comprehensive tour of the historic sites spanning the... 
by Manistee VB | Apr 4, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Must See Manistee, Self Guided Tours, Spring, Tours, Vacation Rentals
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... by Brandon Jensen | Sep 3, 2020 | Fall, Featured, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Self Guided Tours
There are more ways to experience fall color than just by car or bike. Here is your TOP 5 #MyManistee “Unique Ways to Explore Fall” this fall color season in Northern Michigan. 1) Scenic Airplane Tour Take a Scenic Airplane Ride with Orchard Beach... by Manistee VB | Feb 15, 2016 | Fall, Local History, Self Guided Tours
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 Bridge is... 
by Manistee VB | Feb 10, 2016 | Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours
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 placement of the... 
by Manistee VB | Feb 2, 2016 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours
Built in 1938, in the then popular Art Deco Style, the Vogue was part of a large Midwestern chain owned by the Butterfield Theaters. The 935 seat theater continued to operate as a single screen until Butterfield Theaters sold it in 1985 and it was changed into a two...
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