Situated scenically along Lake Michigan in the United States, Manistee is a delightful sum of its beautiful beaches, fishing hotspots, the Manistee National Forest and some superb Victorian architecture. Those looking for an economical option to spend their vacations would find it much to their liking because of a consistent absence of large crowds, inflated prices and congested traffic here. Two star attractions here are the Riverwalk (it offers a breathtaking view of downtown Manistee) and the City Marina and Triangle (it has a stunning view of the Manistee River Channel).
Orchard Beach State ParkOrchard Beach State Park is a 201-acre state park in Manistee Township to the north of Manistee in Michigan. It is scenically situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan and is a delightful sum of a beach, campground, picnic area and hiking trails. You can do swimming, fishing, hiking (up to 3 miles) and cross-country skiing here.
Manistee National Forest FestivalCelebrated for last 80 years, the Manistee National Forest Festival is the biggest annual event in Manistee. It is celebrated during the first week in July and attracts thousands of visitors every year that come to see its trademark pomp and show revolving around a loud carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts fair and fireworks. Central to all happiness here is the Independence Day Parade on 4th July that is a crowd magnet.
Manistee County Historical MuseumManistee County Historical Museum offers a faithful screenshot and depiction of those bygone glory days in an original double store built in 1871. You would find a number of Civil War mementos, old newspapers, city directories, pioneer exhibits, antique clocks, costumes, house wares, vintage photographs, and a host of maritime and genealogy research papers.