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The county was formed in 1840 and given the Indian name of its chief river, the name of which the Historical Society of Manistee says means spirit of the woods, referring to the sound of the winds through the forests. The town was named after the county. Deciding upon the site in 1840, John, Joseph and Adam Stronach built the first permanent sawmill here in 1841, thus laying the foundations of the village. Stephen Batchelder became its first postmaster on January 31, 18950. The office was closed on July 23, 1851, but was restored from July 24, 1854, to date. Incorporated as a city in 1869, the fire of 1871 nearly wiped it out, but another lumberman, Charles Rietz, led to its rejuvenation by successfully drilling for salt here in 1880-81. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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ATTRACTIONS: Amusement Parks, Casinos, Farms & Mills, Historic Sites, Lighthouses, Museums, Planetariums, Tours, Waterfalls, Wineries, and Zoos
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Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535. Good times will be rolling at Little River Casino Resort located in the heart of Michigan’s four seasons wonderland. New spacious 44,000 square foot casino featuring 1,100 slot machines, 30 table games and a 6-table poker room. Northern Lodge Hotel and 3 restaurants on site. RV Park is open from April 1 to November 30. Nearby sailing, hunting, fishing, boating, swimming and snowmobiling.
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Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse, Coastline, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4325. Located in Manistee county, on outer end of north pier. While Manistee began rebuilding immediately, the light was not to be replaced until 1873, when the new structure was augmented with a combination fog signal and light tower at the end of the wooden north pier. To make access to the light safer during stormy weather, this new light was outfitted with an elevated wooden catwalk running from the shore to the light.
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DINING 0UT: Breweries, Dinner Trains & Cruises, Restaurants, and Wineries
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AC's 1st Street Tavern [Restaurants], 303 First Street, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1031
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Boathouse Grill [Restaurants], 440 West River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2300
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The Bungalow Inn [Restaurants], 1100 28th St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-8000
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Goody's Juice & Java [Restaurants], 343 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9580
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The Grounds Deli and Café [Restaurants], 129 Washington St. Ste. A, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-6050
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Lakeside Restaurant [Restaurants], 445 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 887-4200
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Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535.
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Manistee Golf & Country Club [Restaurants], 500 Cherry St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2509
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Northside Bar [Restaurants], 132 Monroe St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-9118
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Old Town Restaurant [Restaurants], 155 8th St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4581
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Port City Grille [Causal Dining], 318 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9448
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Rico's Roadhouse [Causal Dining], 900 Caberfae Hwy (M-55), Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3721
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Stafono's Restaurant [Causal Dining], 50 Arthur St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4400
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PLACES TO STAY: Apartments, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condominiums, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts and Vacation Homes
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan
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107 Lakeshore Drive, 107 Lakeshore Drive, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231)723-6599
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Awesome Lake Michigan Retreat, Lakeshore Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (847) 845-1759
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Betsie River Getaway [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 18525 Timberline Dr. , Thompsonville, MI 49683, Phone (231) 723-4989
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Buckley Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 450 Cedar St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-7411
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Camp Tosebo, 7228 Miller Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (269) 561-2420
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Firefly Beach House-Manistee, 517 4th Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (517) 627-9779
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Gurney Creek Lodge, 4083 W Windward Forest Trail, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-0861
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Hidden Shores on Lake Michigan, Lake Shore Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (847) 845-1759
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Insta Launch Campground & Marina, 20 Park Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3901
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Lake Michigan Sunset Beach House, PO Box 190, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-6707
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Little River Barn, 7665 Riverside Dr., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (866) 344-6873
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Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535.
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Ramsdell Inn [Historic Inn], 399 River St, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-7901
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Riverside Cottage, 325 Jerumbo St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 887-5055
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Scotland Yard Cottages, 2540 Lakeshore Dr., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-9776
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Tosebo Clubhouse LLC, 7228 Miller Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone (269) 561-2420
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West Shore Vacation Properties LLC, 227 Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231)723-6599
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: Business, Civic, Clubs, Colleges, Fraternal, Independent Schools, Political, Public Schools, Religious, Social, Universities, Veteran, etc.
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Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, 11 Cypress Street, Manistee, Michigan 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2575
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Manistee Area Charterboats, Corner of US 31 & First Street, PO Box 13, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9355
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Manistee County Covention & Visitors Bureau, 310 1st St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9355
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Manistee County Sport Fishing Association, PO Box 98, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 889-5769
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Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319
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Northwestern Michigan Online [Internet Business Directory], 3980 Curtisville Rd., South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 726-4416
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West Michigan Tourist Association, 741 Kenmoor Ave. Suite E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 , Phone: 800-442-2084
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INDOOR & OUTDOOR RECREATION: Beaches, Biking, Boating, Bowling, Camping, Dog-sledding, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, ORVing, Nature & Parks, Scuba Diving & Snorkling, Skating & Hockey, Skiing, Sports Rentals, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing.
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Adventure 1 Charters, LLC [Sport Fishing Charters], 730 Kim Drive, Cadillac, MI 49601, Phone: (989) 971-9210
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Billie Sue Sportfishing [Sport Fishing Charters], 4550 Olds Rd, Onondaga, MI 49260, Phone: (517) 627-2176
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Bullhead Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 9474 Horseshoe Creek, Kaleva, MI 49645, Phone: (231) 794-4756
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Class Act Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 11887 Riley Rd, Flushing, MI 48433, Phone: (810) -348-0886
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Decoy Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 7246 Lake Shore Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 510-1236
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Double Down Sport Fishing, LLC [Sport Fishing Charters], 15412 Whitecreek Ave., Cedar Springs, MI 49319, Phone: (989) 450-7349
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Enforcer II Charters, LLC [Sport Fishing Charters], 325 Jerumbo St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 920-8510
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Final Approach Sportfishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 1760 Hoague Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 510-2387
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Fire Plug Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 277 Second Street, Eastlake, MI 49626, Phone: (231) 398-9073
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Firstclass Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 6219 Miller Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 357-4396
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Fish Are Us [Sport Fishing Charters], Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-7910
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Following Dreams Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 14401 Elwell Rd., Belleville, MI 48111, Phone: (734) 740-3933
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Freddie B Sportfishing Charters, LLC [Sport Fishing Charters], 16024 Vondra, Thompsonville, MI 49683, Phone: (248) 670-2479
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Get N Bigger Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 1005 Gould. Ln., Ortonville, MI 48462, Phone: (810) 577-3219
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Happy Go Lucky Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 2440 Suida Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-5965
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Idee Ho Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 8700 W. Dunbar Road, Ida, MI 48140, Phone: (616) 398-9212
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Instalaunch Campground & Marina [Campground & RV Parks, Marinas], 20 Park Ave., Manistee, Michigan 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3901
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Kelley’s Ketch Sportfishing [Sport Fishing Charters], 768 North Skocelas Road, Mansitee, MI 49660, Phone: (517) 290-4260
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Killin’ Time Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 17457Jennifer Drive, Wellston, MI 49689, Phone: (231) 920-1680
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Linedancer Charter Fishing, LLC [Sport Fishing Charters], 1870 Glen Iris Dr., Commerce Twp., MI 48382, Phone: (248) 884-6152
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LRS, Inc. [Sport Fishing Charters], P.O. Box 700466, Plymouth, MI 48170, Phone: (734) 718-9778
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Manistee Area Charterboats, Corner of US 31 & First Street, PO Box 13, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9355
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Manistee Golf & Country Club [Golf Cours], 500 Cherry St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2509
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Michigan Sport Fishing Company [Sport Fishing Charters], 378 River St,, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (517) 745-0738
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Michigan Sportfishing Company, LLC [Sport Fishing Charter], P.O. Box 234, Spring Arbor, MI 49283, Phone: (517) 745-0738
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Orchard Beach State Park, 2064 N. Lakeshore Rd., Manistee, MI 49660. Approximate Size: 201 (Acres). Phone Number: (231) 723-7422. Orchard Beach State Park is situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. A stairway leads from the campground to the beach and self-guided hiking trails are adjacent to the park. 166 campsites.
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Quality Times Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 1045 W. Rowland, Flint, MI 48507, Phone: (810) 516-265
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Reel Pleasure Charters [Sport Fishing Charter], 742 E. Price Road, Midland, MI 48642, Phone: (231) 510-889
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Reel Teaser Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 11175 LaSalle Road, Manistee, MI,49660, Phone: (231) 398-0619
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Renegade Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], P.O. Box 256, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3282
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Rods-N-Regs Charters [Sport Fishing Charters, Scuba Diving Charters], 195 S Lakeshore Dr., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (866) 803-7380
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Riverside Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 4714 Red Apple Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4901
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Sea Ducer Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 5120 River Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-5350
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Sue Lee Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], Shipwatch Marina 297 6Th Ave., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4025
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TNT Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 1707 Frost Rd., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 342-8633
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Trophy Specialists, LLC [Sport Fishing Charters], 15555 Cassidy Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118, Phone: (734) 475-9146
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Trout Scout Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 5582 River Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (810) 444-8114
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West Coast Sport Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 4701 Morningside, Bay City, MI 48706, Phone: (989) 928-2810
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SERVICES: Building, Dental, Personal, Professional, Medical, Real Estate, Rental, Repair, etc.
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Lighthouse Realty [Real Estate Agencies], 405 E. Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (2310 398-3800
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Traverse City Community Based Outpatient Clinic [VA Medical Facilities], 3271 Racquet Club Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684, Phone: (989) 497-2500 X 11412
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SHOPPING: Antique Shops & Flea Markets, Art & Craft Galleries, Florists, Gift Shops, Outlet Malls, Shopping Centers, Shopping Districts, and Specialty Shops
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FOR SALE Bill’s Place [Convenience Store], 2332 Water St. RR#3, Manisteee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4863, Email: larrythompson@outlook.com
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