Lake Michigan - Manistee Area

Located in Manistee, Michigan

Lake Michigan-Manistee Area is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,259 at the latest census. It is the only city in Manistee County. The name "Manistee" derives from an Ojibwe word first known to the principal river of the county.

The Manistee area covers approximately 876 acres of Lake Michigan.

The nearest hospital is Manistee Hospital, which is open 24 hours for emergencies and is approximately four miles away.

The closest major airport to Manistee, Michigan is Manistee County-Blacker Airport. This airport is seven miles from the center of Manistee, MI.

Life on the water!

Manistee is a quaint beach town with a rich environment. It's an affordable, navigable, and friendly area to reside in. The Lake Michigan beaches are spectacular.

You could say Manistee is a fisherman's dream with walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and northern pike inhabiting the deep blue waters! In addition to extraordinary fishing, Manistee Lake is an all-sports lake to enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, kayaking, and canoeing.

After a successful day on the water, sit back and relax on the sandy shores of the Lake and watch the water sparkle from the setting sun.

What's Nearby?

There are multiple different activities to find outside of the water in Manistee!

Within the Manistee City, you can watch classic films at the Historic Ramsdell Theater, and take a stroll down the famous Manistee Riverwalk. The Riverwalk follows the Manistee River. To walk the full 1.5-mile length, park at the end of Jones Street.

Drive through the fantasy-like tunnel of towering black widow trees located along the M-55 intersection or stroll through the Arcadia Marsh Boardwalk while viewing nature at its finest.

Find the best local cuisine at the multiple restaurants and cafes in the city such as Bluefish Kitchen and bar, The Outpost of Manistee, and the Bungalow Inn!

Why Lake Michigan-Manistee Area?

Find your peace of mind in the charming town of Manistee and create lasting memories with your family!