- 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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Offering guided salmon and trout fishing trips on Lake Michigan, Tiny Bubbles Charter Service takes visitors out on the lake in a 36 foot Tiara fishing boat. The company guarantees each trip.
29.1 Miles
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144 Thomas St, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Tiny Bubbles Sport Fishing Charters offers sports fishing charter aboard a luxurious and spacious 36'Tiara. The crew of Tiny Bubbles ensure that guests of all ages and abilities have an unforgettable salmon and trout sport fishing experience.
41.2 Miles
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1266 votes
9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire offers hiking and biking paths, paddle boating and kayaking, and climbing on the dunes. Multiple trails are featured and there is also a driving trail with scenic stops.
41.2 Miles
Old Indian Trail is a hiking trail that traverses woods, passes through dunes, and ends at a secluded beach. The trail is a loop, so hikers do not have to retrace their steps to return to the beginning.
41.2 Miles
The Secret Garden is a seasonal art gallery featuring artwork from over 200 American artists with a focus on artists from Michigan. The gallery is located in a nineteenth-century storefront and offers various art pieces and other merchandise for sale.
41.3 Miles
Empire's Pyramid Point Trail features views of Lake Michigan and is open year round. The trail offers steep sand dunes and is open to both children and adults of all ages.
41.3 Miles
Dunes Trail is a steep trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 3.5-mile hike along steep dunes requires two to four hours to compete and ends at Lake Michigan.
41.3 Miles
The Empire Bluff Trail is a 1.5-mile hilly round trip trail overlooking Lake Michigan. The trail, not completely open in the winter, is built through beech-maple forests, fields, and around dune plants.
41.3 Miles
Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte Plains Trail is composed of several loops that create a total trail of just under 15 miles. Three viewing sites reveal Lake Michigan, and there are a few intermediate skill level ski trail sections.
41.4 Miles
Featuring 12 lanes of bowling, The Pines Sports Bar & Bowling Center also has a full service restaurant and a banquet room for private events. The center provides over 40 high-definition televisions, arcade games and adult beverages.