Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manistee, MI

  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Manistee, Michigan, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Beaches.
  • From First Street Beach to Manistee River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manistee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ludington.
  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Manistee, Michigan, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Beaches.
  • From First Street Beach to Manistee River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manistee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ludington.
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20.9 Miles
97% 164 votes
Lighthouses at the harbor, Ludington, MI MoreLess Info
The Ludington North Breakwater Light is located at Stearns Park in Ludington with views of the the S.S. Badger carferry. The lighthouse offers tours during the summer months in exchange for a small donation fee.
20.9 Miles
98% 229 votes
Parks Ludington, MI MoreLess Info
Ludington's Stearns Park and Beach offers a view of the Ludington North Breakwater Light. The park has a picnic area, a beach, the Skate Plaza, a shuffleboard court, a mini golf course and a playground.
20.9 Miles
97% 69 votes
Children's Museums 129 East Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 MoreLess Info
The staff at Sandcastles Children's Museum invite young patrons to touch, see, hear and manipulate the museum's hands-on exhibits. The museum also has a huge collection of antique nutcracker dolls.
20.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 115 West Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of several regional artists, A M Galleries showcases abstract and contemporary pieces in its collection. Visitors can rent the gallery for private events like company parties and weddings.
20.9 Miles
94% 33 votes
River Ludington, MI MoreLess Info
Winding through Ludington, the Pere Marquette River is known for fishing. Guided salmon-fishing expeditions and boat, kayak, and canoe rentals are available. The river features numerous launch points and is generally gentle enough for beginners.
21.0 Miles
94% 254 votes
Lighthouses Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI 49431 MoreLess Info
The Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington features tours seven days a week. It includes the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, the Ludington North Breakwater Light, and the Little Sable Point Lighthouse.
21.0 Miles
98% 640 votes
National & State Parks Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI MoreLess Info
The Ludington State Park is located between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan and features beaches on the shoreline, campgrounds, and ponds. The park also permits biking, fishing, and swimming and features an amphitheater, boat launch, and lighthouse.
21.5 Miles
92% 51 votes
Farms & Ranches 2688 W Conrad Road, Ludington, MI MoreLess Info
Wagon rides are provided at the Amber Elk Ranch which travel over 130 acres and feature up close viewings of bull elk, calves, and cows. A petting zoo is also available at the ranch for families with young children.
22.0 Miles
81% 36 votes
Parks 1100 S. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431 MoreLess Info
Ludington's Buttersville Park and Campground is an 18.5 acre park located on the Lake Micigan coastline on the Buttersville Peninsula. The park also provides toilets and a shower facility, with picnic tables, fire rings, and electricity available at each site.
22.7 Miles
85% 62 votes
Historic Sites 1687 South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431 MoreLess Info
Ludington's White Pine Village is a 30-building living history museum complex. It features restored homes, a general store, a one-room schoolhouse and a charming chapel that is available for wedding rentals.
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