Entertainment and Culture in Manistee County

Looking for some classic entertainment? Look no further. Manistee County is home to 8 different museums, an opera house, and a world class movie theater. In the summer, live music drifts down our coastline in sync with the splash of each wave.

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So much art and culture, and so much to do and see. Here are some of the top entertainment and culture activities in the region. Don’t miss our popular FREE summer concert series during the summer season!

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Top 5 Ways to Winter

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Uncategorized, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

Northern Michigan winter adventure abounds in Manistee County, featuring more than 245 miles of trails, 80 deep water inland lakes, and 4 river streams. Whether you are trying your hand at a new winter sport or are a seasoned winter warrior, you will find plenty of...

Hodenpyl & Tippy Dams

by Manistee VB | January 14, 2016 | Fishing & Hunting, Local History | 0 Comments

Completed in 1918, Tippy Dam (known as Junction Hydro when it was built) was named after Charles W. Tippy, a board of directors chair for Consumers Power. Tippy is Consumer Energy’s second largest hydro dam producing up to 20,000 kilowatts and providing...

Can’t Miss Family Stops

by Manistee VB | April 15, 2025 | Beaches, Entertainment & Culture, Shopping & Services, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Something Fun for All Let’s get our hands dirty, breathe in some fresh air out on the trails or take flight. Kids of all ages will find something to spark their curiosity and get inspired in #MyManistee.Time for a Swim First Street Beach - This beach has all of the...

Top 5 Unique Fall Finds for 2020

by Brandon Jensen | September 3, 2020 | Fall, Featured, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Self Guided Tours | 0 Comments

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 Aviation....

Destination for a perfect day

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Featured, First Time Visitors | 0 Comments

Chic and glamorous, elegant and refined, intimate, casual or themed, there are SO. MANY. CHOICES. We offer you a pier with historic lighthouse jutting out into Lake Michigan, a vineyard, historic church or 19th Century mansion, the Ramsdell Inn, the Art...

Wonders of Winter Along M22

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Self Guided Tours, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

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....

Toni’s Top Ten

by Sherri | February 15, 2021 | Featured, First Time Visitors, Local History, Must See Manistee, Tours, What To Do | 11 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...

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...

Historic Downtown Manistee

by Manistee VB | January 23, 2023 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Shopping & Services, Stay, What To Do | 0 Comments

Manistee County welcomes you to explore the streets of Historic Downtown Manistee, the Victorian Era buildings are filled with shops featuring local wares and restaurant serving regional favorites. Situated along the free-flowing waters of the Big Manistee River,...

Little River. Big Fun.

by Manistee VB | January 27, 2016 | Entertainment & Culture | 0 Comments

The Pure Michigan campaign is well exemplified in Manistee County which is full of beautiful sites and scenery. Off the beaten path and on the shores of Lake Michigan, it is a recreational paradise that more people discover each year. When they arrive,...

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