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

Address:

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

USFS Manistee River – Rainbow Bend Access Site

Address:

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

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Stronach Boat Launch & Fishing Pier

Address:

Stronach Boat Launch, Stronach, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Manistee City Beaches

Address:

Fifth Avenue Beach, Manistee, MI, United States, Michigan, USA

Douglas Park., Manistee, MI, United States, Michigan, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Little Manistee Weir

Address:

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

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

First Street Beach Fish Cleaning Station

Address:

First Street Beach, Manistee, MI, USA

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Arthur Street Boat Launch/Fishing Pier

Address:

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

Categories: ETS Sites Parks

Bar Lake Outlet

Address:

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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Love the Night Life

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

After the sun sets over the frozen tundra of the Lake Michigan shoreline, attention turns to dining and entertainment to make for a fun evening in Manistee. Looking for a live performance on the big stage, a rousing game of cards, or a tub of popcorn at a historic...

Nature & Pet Friendly Parks in Manistee County

by Manistee VB | January 20, 2016 | Beaches, Outdoors, Spring, Summer | 0 Comments

Traveling with your four legged companions is becoming more and more of a norm in the travel world, so rest assured that we have places that welcome your pets. A top beach in the Manistee Area would be the North Beach Access. Perfect, out of the way, and...

Vogue Theater

by Manistee VB | February 2, 2016 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours | 0 Comments

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...

Explore the North Coast

by Manistee VB | June 17, 2025 | Self Guided Tours, Summer, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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 fun and sun in the great outdoors.Power...

Beaches of Manistee County

by Manistee VB | January 14, 2016 | Beaches, Summer | 0 Comments

Escape from your hectic schedule, and let our endless miles of beaches, for as far as you can see, 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...

History of Main Streets

by Mark Fedder | February 1, 2016 | Local History | 0 Comments

As a general rule of thumb, the phrase “Main Street” is normally given to a road in a city, town, or village that runs through a specified area where the foremost business was being done in that community. The main streets of Manistee County are in essence...

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...

Grebe Park

by Manistee VB | February 10, 2016 | Boating & Harbors, Outdoors, Seasons | 2 Comments

Arcadia Lake is a 100-acre, natural beauty gem and Grebe Park, both family- and pet-friendly, offers access to all. Through the park’s association with Manistee County’s Explore the Shores Program, construction of a special fishing platform and launch site...

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...

Manistee’s Big Four Railroads

by Mark Fedder | January 27, 2016 | Local History | 8 Comments

To take a glance into the past is to delve into the world of yesterday where how people lived, worked, dressed, and traveled can all at once be foreign and similar to the way in which we live today. With Manistee’s place in history as a towering lumber...