10 Free Things to do in Manistee County That You Shouldn't Miss

June 5, 2021 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Manistee County, United States including Arcadia Overlook, Wee Bee Jammin', Dublin General Store LTD, Fifth Avenue Beach, Magoon Creek Park, North Country Trail, Manistee River, Hodenpyl Dam, Arcadia Dunes CS Mott Nature Preserve, First Street Beach.
Restaurants in Manistee County

1. Arcadia Overlook

Highway M-22, Arcadia, MI
Excellent
88%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 110 reviews

Arcadia Overlook

Reviewed By 206syedah

We stopped here on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Because Pierce Stocking Drive and some other spots in the SBD area are closed (as of summer 2020), I would have to say that this is the best view of Lake Michigan at the moment. Parking is free, and we enjoyed a picnic here on one of the benches.

2. Wee Bee Jammin'

8025 Norconk Rd, Bear Lake, MI +1 231-510-9500 http://www.weebeejammin.com
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 19 reviews

Wee Bee Jammin'

3. Dublin General Store LTD

18372 Hoxeyville Rd, Wellston, MI 49689-9755 +1 231-859-4121 http://www.dublinstore.com/
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 40 reviews

Dublin General Store LTD

Reviewed By 310pamb

So I ran to the store and was completely surprised by the size. It is a large store. Well I walked in and to the right is a grocery store and to the left is a hardware store. In the middle is everything you didn't realize that you needed. They have a huge wall of jerky. But they have everything else you need including souvenirs. They had a large assortment of shirts and all the lake toys that you would want. Brought the bikes and lost a bolt holding down my daughters fender. No problem, they had one. Forgot the adapter for my daughters human sized floatee. No problem, they had one. It is an oasis in the middle of a forest. And the employees are super nice and helpful.

4. Fifth Avenue Beach

Manistee, MI http://www.manisteemi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/4
Excellent
88%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 32 reviews

Fifth Avenue Beach

Reviewed By theoljohnnyboy - New Florence, United States

We stumbled across this beach when visiting the lighthouse and pier. Lots of parking, really beautiful and clear water. Public restrooms, concession stands, and free parking all right beside the beach. While the first street beach got lots of waves the day that we were there, the 5th street beach had no waves as the pier blocked them all. Something worth keeping an eye on depending on if you want waves or not!

5. Magoon Creek Park

3414 Red Apple Rd, Manistee, MI 49660-9174 http://www.filertownship.com/townshipparks.html
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Magoon Creek Park

6. North Country Trail

Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

North Country Trail

A 20-mile hiking trail.

7. Manistee River

Manistee, MI http://rivermarineoutfitters.shutterfly.com
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Manistee River

Shared by canoeists and fishermen, this majestic river with high, white dunes and bordered by forests, flows into Lake Michigan.

8. Hodenpyl Dam

Manistee, MI
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Hodenpyl Dam

Dam on the mighty Manistee, where the river is characterized by steep banks and sharp bends making this part of the waterway ideal for canoeists and fishermen.

9. Arcadia Dunes CS Mott Nature Preserve

M22 Highway, Arcadia, MI
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Arcadia Dunes CS Mott Nature Preserve

Hiking, Biking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, X-country Skiing

Reviewed By Mobile13413571734

This is a beautiful spot. Loved walking the deck walkway over the preserve. Enjoyed watching the birds along the way and identifying plants and wildflowers. It is an easy enoyful way to commune with nature.

10. First Street Beach

1249 Lakeshore Rd, Manistee, MI 49660-1044 http://www.manisteemi.gov/facilities/facility/details/Douglas-Recreation-Area--First-Street-Be-2
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 113 reviews

First Street Beach

Reviewed By theoljohnnyboy - New Florence, United States

A really nice beach that we stumbled across while driving up the coast. Public restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, and free parking are plenty. The waves were great the day that we were there and the color of the water was fantastic.

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