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

Agriculture & Nature, Fall Color Tours, Quilt Trail, Self Guided Tours

Lake Michigan Coastal Tour – M22 Scenic Drive

Fall Color Tours, M22/Lake Michigan Coast, Self Guided Tours

Brew & Spirits Self-Guided Tour

Self Guided Tours, Shop, Dine & Artisan Fare

Inland Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

Fall Color Tours, Self Guided Tours

Coastal Fall Color Self-Guided Tour

Fall Color Tours, M22/Lake Michigan Coast, Self Guided Tours

Winter Sports Self-Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Self Guided Tours

Natural Wonders Self-Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Self Guided Tours

U-Pick & Markets Self Guided Tour

Agriculture & Nature, Self Guided Tours

Bridges & Dams Self-Guided Tour

Bridges & Dams, Self Guided Tours

Museums of Manistee County

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Churches Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

West Homes Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Destination Sites Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

East Homes Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Downtown / Commercial District Historic Tour

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Riverwalk

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Industrial

Historic Sites, Self Guided Tours

Guided Tours

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

Historic Trolley Tour

Address:

180 Memorial Drive, Manistee, MI, United States

Categories: Guided Tours Self Guided Tours

Phone: 231-723-6525

Scenic Air Tours

Social: Facebook

Address:

2323 Airport Road, Manistee, MI, United States

Categories: Guided Tours Self Guided Tours

Phone: 231-723-8095

Website: Visit Orchard Beach Aviation

Manistee Adventures

Social: https://www.facebook.com/Manistee-Adventures-103120567978648/

Address:

231 W Parkdale Ave, USA 49660

Categories: Adventure Sports Beach Rentals Biking Guided Tours Hiking Paddling

Phone: 231-233-3265

Website: view our site

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Get out and snowshoe in Manistee County

by Brandon Jensen | November 1, 2016 | Winter, Winter Trails & Slopes | 0 Comments

The snowshoeing opportunities in this area rock. Recently my wife, myself and our 9 year old Weimaraner named Jade took a trip on the Manistee River Trail and had a blast. We dropped into the trail at Red Bridge (US Forest Service Trailhead with primitive...

Hollywood Actor Dedicates Manistee Historic Sites Tours

by Andrew Allen | May 11, 2018 | Entertainment & Culture, Featured, First Time Visitors, Free Tours, Historic Tours, Local History, Media Relations, Self Guided Tours, Tours, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Hollywood actor Toni Trucks dedicates the Manistee Historic Sites Tours.

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...

Ski Nearby Manistee

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

Looking to spend some time on the slopes? Just a 30-minute drive from most locations in Manistee County, you can enjoy a day of downhill skiing or snowboarding at two popular Northern Michigan destinations offering nearly 100 ski runs. Need to gear up? Both regional...

Toni’s Top Ten

by Sherri | February 15, 2021 | Featured, First Time Visitors, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours, What To Do | 9 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...

Piloting a Freighter through the Manistee River Channel

by Maralee Cook | June 1, 2016 | Boating & Harbors, Conversations, Spring | 1 Comment

Photos by: Chris Franckowiak From April through December, and sometimes into January, massive Great Lakes freighters will visit the port of Manistee, delighting residents and visitors, who will line the banks of the river channel to watch in awe and...

144 Greens: Start planning your golf vacation

by Manistee VB | 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...

The Udell History in Manistee County

by Mark Fedder | March 22, 2017 | Historic Tours, Local History | 2 Comments

THE ROLLWAY HISTORY Often times before we set out on a trip, we may wonder if the journey (like the old adage says) will be worth the destination. Upon turning onto Horseshoe Bend Road the thought of turning around and the phrase, “There’s not really much...

Big M’s Outer Loop

by Sherri | February 24, 2021 | Adventure Sports, Featured, First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Trails, What To Do, Winter, Winter Trails & Slopes | 0 Comments

Where we gonna ride today, Dyl? Today we are riding the Outer Loop at Big M! The outer loop is about 15 miles and depending on the conditions of the day, can take anywhere from just under 2 hours, to up to three and a half or more if conditions are like below! The...

Brew. Spirits. Wine. & Great Grub

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, First Time Visitors, Tours, What To Do | 0 Comments

Join in the fun at these awesome spots in Manistee County that offer brew and spirits. In addition, several of these locations are also restaurants. Make sure to check out the accompanying Brew & Spirits map on page 34 to set your route. Bluefish Kitchen+Bar:(312...