- The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Empire, Michigan, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Beaches, Art Gallery and History Museums.
- From Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Empire and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Leland.
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Committed to providing a variety of activities, the Manistee Recreation Association promotes health and wellness throughout the community. With year-round scheduling, some programs include CPR training, basketball and swimming for adults, along with soccer clinics and T-ball for local youth.
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378 River Street, Slip #2, Manistee, MI 49066
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Guests can enjoy guided fishing trips on Lake Michigan aboard the Fishasaurus with Michigan Sport Fishing Company LLC. Their fishing charters target king and coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, and brown trout.
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The Manistee County Historical Museum is open year round and serves as a history of Manistee County. The museum features multiple displays, including the Lyman Drug Store, period rooms, and a collection of Victorian antiques.
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A not for profit museum maintained by the Manistee County Historical Society, the Manistee County Historical Museum houses a large collection of Victorian-era photographs and antiques. It also maintains a period-accurate drug store.
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Manistee's Ransdell Theatre includes a variety of shows, including opera, the Light Night Music Series, and films, with additional performances by the Manistee Civic Players group. In addition to a theatre, the facility also includes Hardy Hall and a ballroom, which are available for private functions.
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Situated along the Manistee River, the North Country Trail has sandy soils and a pine-hardwood forest. The trail can be used for biking and hiking and provides access to the river and the Hodenpyl Dam Pond.
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Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse is a landmark that is popular for walking and sightseeing. At the end of the pier sits the lighthouse where visitors can walk near to get views of the Lake.
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Ninety-seven acres and over two thousand feet of shoreline with freshwater dunes grace Magoon Creek Park with beautiful views and great hiking trails. Wild deer and turkey are often seen amongst the trees. Picnic areas with grills are available.
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Destination for nature lovers with birdwatching, moderate hiking and geological history. At Grass River Natural Area various programs are organized for kids and the staff walk you through the dense forests for sight seeing.
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First Street Beach in Manistee is next to the Douglas Recreation Area and Lighthouse Park. It offers a playground, picnic area, vollyball nets, gazebos, grills, fishing areas, and basketball courts.