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.

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Grebe Park

by | February 10, 2016 | Boating & Harbors, Outdoors, Seasons | 2 Comments

Arcadia Lake is a 100-acre, natural beauty gem and Grebe Park, both family- and pet-friendly, offers access to all. Through the park’s association with Manistee County’s Explore the Shores Program, construction of a special fishing platform and launch site...
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ALERT

by | April 17, 2026 | Boating & Harbors, Fishing & Hunting, Media Relations, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Spring | 0 Comments

2026 State of Emergency: Manistee County Flooding Manistee County is currently experiencing significant flooding due to rapid snowmelt and sustained rainfall. River levels have risen well beyond normal conditions, creating serious impacts across the region. Areas near...
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Breakfast Time

by | April 22, 2025 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, First Time Visitors, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Start Your Day the Right Way With a day packed full of adventure ahead, you'll want to fuel up before heading out. Try one of these great spots serving your favorite breakfast classics and some flavorful day-starters with a more inventive kick.The Bungalow As soon as...
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Hodenpyl & Tippy Dams

by | 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...
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Nature & Pet Friendly Parks in Manistee County

by | January 20, 2016 | Beaches, Outdoors, Spring, Summer | 0 Comments

Traveling with your four legged companions is becoming more and more of a norm in the travel world, so rest assured that we have places that welcome your pets. A top beach in the Manistee Area would be the North Beach Access.  Perfect, out of the way, and...
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The Twisted Trails of Manistee County

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

If spending weekends on ATVs climbing vertical rock walls, barreling through boulder gardens and mud bogs, joining in beat downs, truck pulls, dog parties and winter snow wheeling is your kind of fun, Twisted Trails Off Road Park is the place for you. “We...
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City Bridges: Memorial Bridge

by | January 27, 2016 | Local History | 0 Comments

One can imagine that after enduring the Great Fire of 1871, people of Manistee would be extra concerned about fires. Since there was only one bridge to cross the river a theory arose that if the bridge were open for boating traffic or by some chance...
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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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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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Ready for Spring Adventure

by | February 29, 2024 | Must See Manistee, Seasons, Shopping & Services, Spring, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Maybe a getaway shouldn’t require syncing schedules, endless planning and meticulous packing. Maybe it should be as easy as planting a pin on a map, grabbing a bag of the essentials and heading out on the road. Although previously less common, solo travel today is a...
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