Rich in history, logging, agriculture and the railroad were key elements in developing Manistee, and the county as a whole. In 1852 the population of Manistee County was only about 200 people. As logging increases and more and more mills were built, additional workers were needed and population rapidly increased. During this 1880's lumber boom, Manistee had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the United States. The elegant mansions and ornate Victorian architecture are a reflection of that flourishing economy.

Today, Manistee is a four seasons community--with incredible natural resources, dining, golf, shopping and industry, fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation. It has been recognized by Midwest Living Magazine as one of 10 Michigan Small Towns in the top 100 Small Town Getaways for 2008. Known as the Victorian Port City, you can enjoy art and culture, wind your way down the river channel on the riverwalk, and picnic any one of a dozen parks or beaches. There's always something to do in Manistee! Take home a memory today.

Manistee is located between Manistee Lake and the shores of Lake Michigan, on US 31.

Manistee Must See & Do

• The DNR Weir
• Art Galleries
• Freighter Sightings along the Riverwalk
• Historic Building Tours
• Heroes Weekend - May 22-25, 2009
• Kids Fish Day on Manmade Lake - June 24, 2009
• MCSFA Budweiser Fishing Tournament - June 26-28, 2009
• Manistee National Forest Festival - July 1-5, 2009
• Muzzle Loaders Shoottime - June 27-28, 2009
• Annual Lakeside Tour of Homes - July 18, 2009
• Salmon Splash Fishing Tournament - July 22-26, 2009
• Port City Street Fair - September 12, 2009
• 3rd Annual Salute to Veterans - Camp Trooper 2009 - September 12-13, 2009
• Macabre Manistee - Entire Month of October
• Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend - December 3-6, 2009
• The Ramsdell Theatre
• The Manistee County Historical Museum & The Waterworks
• The Manistee Fire Hall
• SS City of Milwaukee
• Our Savior's Historical Museum
• Orchard Beach State Park
• Fifth Avenue Lighthouse with Catwalk and Beach area
• First Street Beach area

www.ci.manistee.mi.us
www.manisteecounty.net
www.manisteetownship.com

City of Manistee
231-723-2558
70 Maple Street, Manistee MI 49660
Clerk: Michelle Wright

Manistee Township Hall
410 Holden Street
231-723-6507
Clerk: M. Rebecca Dinsen - 231-723-6507

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