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Lake Michigan Beaches 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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Summer Sunset Schedule (June - August)

Plan your day around the beauty of a summer Lake Michigan sunset.  Here is an overview of the sunset times for the upcoming summer season.  (Note: Times are approximate)

June 10th – 9:28pm
June 20th – 9:32pm
June 30th – 9:32pm

July 10th – 9:29pm
July 20th – 9:22pm
July 30th – 9:11pm

Aug 10th – 8:57pm
Aug 20th – 8:41pm
Aug 30th – 8:24pm

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EXPLORE OUR LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES

Enjoy the amenities of Douglas Park and Fifth Avenue, or the quiet seclusion of the Pierport Beach... Lake Michigan beaches await your visit in Manistee County

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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.

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3 Harbors of Manistee County

by | January 27, 2016 | Fishing & Hunting, Summer | 4 Comments

In fair weather in spring, summer and fall, water lovers on kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and PWCs share the Lake Michigan shoreline, harbors and rivers with power boats and sailboats. When the weather gets rough, surfers and kiteboarders navigate swirling...
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Fall Foodie Stops

by | July 3, 2024 | Must See Manistee, Summer, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Every single stop is a "must try" when visiting this fall in #MyManistee The Manistee’s foodie scene welcomes you to explore a diverse array of flavors served up by talented chefs delivering fresh regional favorites with their own signature flair. From the casual...
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Golf Manistee

by | April 15, 2025 | Golf Resorts, Golfing, Outdoors, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

From the spectacular lakeshore vistas of the nationally ranked Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, to the incredible diversity offered on the 3 courses at Manistee National, come experience the courses that make Manistee a not-to-be-missed Michigan golf destination.PC: Arcadia...
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Beaches of Manistee County

by | 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...
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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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Manistee’s sugar sand beaches

by | January 29, 2019 | Beaches, Summer, What To Do | 0 Comments

In the City of Manistee, over 130 acres of Lake Michigan sandy beachfront parks straddle the banks of the Manistee River Channel. First Street Beach/Douglas Park to the south, and Fifth Avenue Beach and Park to the north, offer open, accessible concession...
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Milestones to plan your trip around

by | January 29, 2019 | Events, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Summer | 0 Comments

One of the most commonly asked questions in any community can often be, “What is there to do around here?” While the answer to that question may vary depending on who you ask, in Manistee County, it’s not too hard to answer as there are several events that...
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Arcadia Overlook

by | January 14, 2016 | Fall, Featured, Spring, Summer | 0 Comments

As you are driving north through Manistee County on the beautiful Scenic Highway M-22, you will find yourself "on top of the county" when you reach the Arcadia Overlook (known by some as "Inspiration Point").  When you travel through the quaint town of...
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Best Beaches

by | April 15, 2025 | Beaches, First Time Visitors, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

From busy beaches loaded with things to do, to more low-key spots for relaxing in the sand, we’ve got just the spot for you!First Street Beach BEST BEACH IN MICHIGAN! Listed first for a reason! First Street Beach was voted USA Today Readers’ Choice Best Beach in...
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Our Lakeshore in Manistee County

by | April 13, 2016 | Beaches, Conversations, Summer | 0 Comments

Lake Michigan at the Portage Lake outlet, Onekama, MI : Photo Credit: Al Taylor Boaters who travel the Great Lake Michigan to visit Manistee County know to keep their charts and GPS handy. There are no skyscrapers or tall bridges to eyeball on this section...
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