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Manistee County Self-Guided Tour Series

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Self-Guided Tours in Manistee County & The Region

The Manistee County Visitors Center has compiled years worth of data on how travelers explore and enjoy Manistee County. Out of numerous discussions and survey’s the Manistee County Self-Guided Tour series was formed.  The tour series consists of hundreds of historic sites, attractions, natural wonders and much much more.  Browse our latest tours below.

Quilt Trail Self-Guided Tour

Quilt Trail Self-Guided Tour

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Lake Michigan Coastal Tour – M22 Scenic Drive

Lake Michigan Coastal Tour – M22 Scenic Drive

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Inland Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

Inland Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

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Coastal Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

Coastal Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

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Winter Sports Self-Guided Tour

Winter Sports Self-Guided Tour

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Natural Wonders Self-Guided Tour

Natural Wonders Self-Guided Tour

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U-Pick & Markets Self Guided Tour

U-Pick & Markets Self Guided Tour

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Bridges & Dams Self-Guided Tour

Bridges & Dams Self-Guided Tour

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Museums of Manistee County

Museums of Manistee County

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Churches Historic Tour

Churches Historic Tour

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West Homes Historic Tour

West Homes Historic Tour

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Destination Sites Historic Tour

Destination Sites Historic Tour

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East Homes Historic Tour

East Homes Historic Tour

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Downtown / Commercial District Historic Tour

Downtown / Commercial District Historic Tour

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Riverwalk

Riverwalk

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Industrial

Industrial

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    Guided Tours

    Looking to explore the region with a guided tour?  Browse our guided tour options below.

     

    Follow the travelers that love Manistee County, enjoy these stories about our incredible outdoor recreation, things-to-do, dining, shopping and unique experiences you will ONLY find here.

    Browse our latest #MyManistee perspectives here, or scroll through these top stories in your category.

    Riding the Big Bear Butt Cruise

    by | February 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Outdoors | 0 Comments

    Multi-kilometer bicycle cruises, northern Lower Michigan scenery, campfires and camaraderie. It seemed like a success story just waiting to be written for Manistee County native Bob Schuelke. He turned a love of cycling and the community he grew up in into...
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    Top Fall Brew and Spirits Stops

    by | September 2, 2025 | Fall, First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Tours, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

    Try the craft brew & spirit stops in and around #MyManistee Sip the unique fall flavors found only in #MyManistee! The mixologists and brew masters are putting on a show to bring you unique cocktails, craft beer, wine and mead this fall season! Here are some...
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    Discover the Origins Walk

    by | January 23, 2023 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours | 0 Comments

    In October of 2022, the Manistee County Visitor’s Bureau unveiled an interpretive signage installation that had been in the works for a number of years. This collaborative project brought together organizations and agencies throughout the region to deliver a new way...
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    XC Skiing Adventure on the Big M

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

    Bike. Ski. Trek. With a rich history dating back to the 1950s, the Big M Recreation Area offers almost 40 miles of trails winding through the Manistee National Forest featuring terrain carved through the hardwoods to challenge all skill levels.  This popular groomed...
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    Top Summer Trails

    by | July 9, 2024 | Adventure Sports, Outdoors, Summer, Trails, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

    150+ miles of trails span our county, welcoming you to come explore! Whether hiking or biking, you will find a trail that is just your speed. We have everything from short looped trails for the casual hiker to challenging single-track trails for the avid mountain...
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    Fun and Excitement on the Northern Michigan Dragway

    by | April 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Summer | 1 Comment

    Drag racing, off-roading, shooting and archery ranges, bicycle cruises, mountain and fat biking, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding: The opportunities for testing the abilities and endurance of humans and machines year-round are endless in...
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    144 Greens: Start planning your golf vacation

    by | February 18, 2016 | Golfing, Seasons, Spring | 0 Comments

    There is perhaps no better spot in all of Michigan golf than the balcony at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club at sunset. The views toward the horizon of Lake Michigan stretch for miles. The fescue grasses of the course’s rugged dunes flutter in the wind and shimmer...
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    A Passenger Ship Through the Past – Touring the S.S. City of Milwaukee

    by | August 1, 2018 | Fall, Historic Tours, Local History, Spring, Summer, Tours, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

    Written by: Andrew Allen Growing up in Manistee County somehow the S.S. City of Milwaukee always seemed to hide right in plain sight. I’d drive past the massive (347 foot passenger/railroad car) ferry without really giving it much thought. Finally, sometime in high...
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    The Sand Industry in Manistee

    by | February 1, 2016 | Historic Tours, Local History | 2 Comments

    While salt was more or less discovered in Manistee, sand, on the other hand, was an abundant problem that residents of the city have had to, more or less, endure. In the past, the area's sand dunes gave the city a unique reputation for being pretty to look...
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    Snowshoeing the Trails of Manistee

    by | 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...
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