Kristie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Catch a sunset on one of Manistee’s beautiful beaches
17 locals recommend
1st Street Beach Manistee, Michigan
100-122 S Lakeshore DrCatch a sunset on one of Manistee’s beautiful beaches
5th Avenue Beach
Man Made Lake
201-399 Dunes DrBeulah Public Beach
139 Lake StPhoto op’s GALORE!!! a must see spot where the North Country Trail meets the Manistee River Trail, over the Big Manistee River. I spy hikers, kayakers and waterfalls!
Suspension Bridge, Manistee River Trail
Photo op’s GALORE!!! a must see spot where the North Country Trail meets the Manistee River Trail, over the Big Manistee River. I spy hikers, kayakers and waterfalls!
Explore the many trails and forest roads! You’ll fall in love!
8 locals recommend
Huron-Manistee National Forests
1755 South Mitchell StreetExplore the many trails and forest roads! You’ll fall in love!
Sand Lake Recreation Area
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdArcadia Dunes Nature Preserve
Taylor RoadCrystal Lake swimming Area
17001 6th StArcadia Marsh Nature Preserve
16791 Northwood HwyOrchard Beach Aviation Inc
2323 Airport RdLake Michigan Airplane rides!
North Beach Access
Manistee North Pier Head
Crystal Lake Alpacas
4907 River RdSleeping Bear Dunes
Winery
Picturesque Winery with live music and fun food trucks! Buy a bottle and sit outside and enjoy!
7 locals recommend
Douglas Valley Winery
5375 Douglas Valley DrPicturesque Winery with live music and fun food trucks! Buy a bottle and sit outside and enjoy!
Northern Natural Llc
7220 Chief RdFriday Night food trucks and live music. Great Wine
Try a craft cocktail and a gourmet pizza! Beautiful outdoor setting as well!
60 locals recommend
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdTry a craft cocktail and a gourmet pizza! Beautiful outdoor setting as well!
St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer RdFood scene
North Channel Brewing Company
86 Washington StAwesome Beer and Food! Hip vibe!
Great local spot! You can walk from the cabin! Have some Bobcat Balls and a cold draft beer!
6 locals recommend
Traks Bar & Grill
5073 N High Bridge RdGreat local spot! You can walk from the cabin! Have some Bobcat Balls and a cold draft beer!
Taco 'Bout It Mexican Fusion
344 River StTaco’s and Margaritas need I say more???!
A local favorite with lots is history. Look for the bullet holes in the bar. Friendly faces, great food!
6 locals recommend
Chopo’s Northside Bar
132 Monroe StA local favorite with lots is history. Look for the bullet holes in the bar. Friendly faces, great food!
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetAll things cherry. Yummo!!!
Sweet setting, great restaurant and bar. Open mic nite on Thursdays. Live Music on many Saturday nights with an outdoor stage, fire pit, outdoor dining. Super cool local owners!
9 locals recommend
Coyote Crossing Resort
8593 S 13 RdSweet setting, great restaurant and bar. Open mic nite on Thursdays. Live Music on many Saturday nights with an outdoor stage, fire pit, outdoor dining. Super cool local owners!
Best little dive bar! Have a burger! Put your name on a dollar on ceiling! Play the jukebox!
24 locals recommend
Oak Grove Tavern
5482 W 10 1/2 Mile RdBest little dive bar! Have a burger! Put your name on a dollar on ceiling! Play the jukebox!
Try the broasted chicken and icy cold beers! Local owners who have worked hard to bring this great spot back to the community!
6 locals recommend
Billy Ray & Dani Lees LLC Redneck Yacht Club
19327 Caberfae HwyTry the broasted chicken and icy cold beers! Local owners who have worked hard to bring this great spot back to the community!
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special day with something a little more upscale. Try a crafty cocktail or chef’s special!
27 locals recommend
Bluefish Kitchen + Bar
312 River StCelebrate a birthday, anniversary or special day with something a little more upscale. Try a crafty cocktail or chef’s special!
Great little pub in a historic building the Ramsdell Inn with upscale lodging above! Stroll the shops on Main Street before din din!!!
28 locals recommend
TJ’s Pub
399 River StGreat little pub in a historic building the Ramsdell Inn with upscale lodging above! Stroll the shops on Main Street before din din!!!
Friendly local watering hole with mighty fine food and service. Sit at the bar and get an adult bar style TV tray!
Kaleva Tavern
9289 Walta StFriendly local watering hole with mighty fine food and service. Sit at the bar and get an adult bar style TV tray!
Manistee's Oldest Saloon! An awesome spot for Bloody Mary’s and breakfast. Try a smoked pork chop you won’t be sorry!
11 locals recommend
The Painted Lady Saloon
723 Kosciusko StManistee's Oldest Saloon! An awesome spot for Bloody Mary’s and breakfast. Try a smoked pork chop you won’t be sorry!
Kozy Kitchen
16938 Caberfae HwyGreat breakfasts and lunches in a family atmosphere.
Grille 44
12951 Pleasanton HwyFriday night fish fry!
The Fillmore
318 River StThe Daily BakeHouse
76 Division StSit and Sip a craft beer, enjoy the outdoor beer garden and delicious food. Stroll the shops and catch a sunset.
99 locals recommend
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StSit and Sip a craft beer, enjoy the outdoor beer garden and delicious food. Stroll the shops and catch a sunset.
Wanagan Grille of Manistee National Golf & Resort
4797 Grant HwyHouse of Flavors
284 River StICE CREAM, you scream!
Ski Resort and Golf Course
A locally owned and local favorite, family oriented ski, golf and event resort! Check them out on Facebook make a Tee time and enjoy the beauty that is Caberfae!
62 locals recommend
Caberfae Peaks
1 Caberfae LnA locally owned and local favorite, family oriented ski, golf and event resort! Check them out on Facebook make a Tee time and enjoy the beauty that is Caberfae!
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood HwyWorld class golf with stunning Lake Michigan views!
Antioch Hills Golf Club
5441 M-115The Heathlands Golf Course
6444 Farr RdFawn Crest Golf Course
553 Seaman RdManistee National Golf & Resort
4797 Grant HwyPinecroft Golf Course
8260 Henry RdChampion Hill Golf Course
501 N Marshall RdBear Lake Highlands
11685 Chippewa HwyManistee Golf & Country Club
500 Cherry RdCrystal Mountain
Fishing
Tippy Dam Pond
Kayak the Hodenpyl dam pond to Red Bridge on the Big Manistee for a magnificent 3.5 hour float. Watch for Bald Eagle 🦅 Chat up a local fly fisherman and ask “what’s for dinner”?
Hodenpyl Dam Pond
Kayak the Hodenpyl dam pond to Red Bridge on the Big Manistee for a magnificent 3.5 hour float. Watch for Bald Eagle 🦅 Chat up a local fly fisherman and ask “what’s for dinner”?
Grocery
Larry's Grocery
14389 9 Mile RdGreat home town grocery. Best brats and meat case! Support local!
Not just a gas station! Jerky, groceries, deli, fresh made subs and pizza! They sell propane and firewood as well!! One stop shop! Less then a minute from the cabin.
Brethren EZ Mart
4630 Keister RdNot just a gas station! Jerky, groceries, deli, fresh made subs and pizza! They sell propane and firewood as well!! One stop shop! Less then a minute from the cabin.
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