Shopping in Manistee County

From airy outdoor market style shopping experiences to quaint and cozy indoor shops, Manistee County is sure to pique your shopping interest. You’ll have many wonderful opportunities to take home unique gifts, souvenirs and reminders of your visit while you explore the aubandance of fine shops, boutiques and galleries waiting for you around every corner of county.

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Foodie & Shopping Tour in Manistee

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Self-Guided Foodie & Shopping Tour

Make your way through Manistee County and explore all of the wonderful boutique shops we have to offer. Be sure to take your time, relax and pair your boutique shopping experience with the local flavors prepared by our area culinary experts.

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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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Sweet Sounds

by | January 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, Events, What To Do | 0 Comments

Looking for live music and a place to enjoy a meal or liquid libation while spending time in Manistee County? Well, look no further because there are many places throughout the county where you can catch great local bands and jam along to your favorite...
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Little River. Big Fun.

by | 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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Brew. Spirits. Wine. & Great Grub

by | 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...
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Kaleva Bottle House

by | February 10, 2016 | Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours | 2 Comments

In 1941, a unique home was built in Kaleva out of 60,000 glass bottles by John Makinen.   Mr. Makinen owned the local pop bottling factory so he used chipped or flawed bottles from his pop bottling factory for his house. It was designed with artistic...
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Toni’s Top Ten

by | 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...
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On stage, screen & canvas

by | January 29, 2019 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Local History, What To Do | 0 Comments

Enjoying entertainment, arts and culture in Manistee County comes with the added bonus of the natural beauty of Lake Michigan, forests and orchards, and dynamic historic architecture.At the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, located in the City of...
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Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

by | August 10, 2016 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Fall, Seasons | 0 Comments

As is true of so many businesses in Manistee County, the Northern Natural Cider House and Winery in Kaleva is a family operation. When I visited, the Dad, Dennis Mackey, is still living in his great grandfather’s home built in 1905, with wife Diane, and...
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Looking into the history of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

by | February 17, 2016 | Conversations, Local History | 0 Comments

Not far outside the Victorian port city, you’ll find one of Michigan’s favorite gaming destinations, Little River Casino Resort. Located at the intersection of US 31 and scenic M-22, Little River offers over 1,500 slots, BINGO, and a variety of table games...
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The city of Manistee turns 150

by | January 29, 2019 | Events, Local History | 3 Comments

During the first week in March of 1869, Manistee was granted a charter by the State Legislature officially making Manistee a city.  After the first charter election was held on March 15 of that year, a mayor was elected as were alderman for the city’s...
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