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.

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

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.

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.

DINING & FOOD:  BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS

AC's 1st Street Tavern [Casual Dining], 303 First Street, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1031

Boathouse Grill [Casual Dining], 440 West River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2300

The Bungalow Inn [Casual Dining], 1100 28th St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-8000

Goody's Juice & Java [Casual Dining], 343 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9580

The Grounds Deli and Café [Casual Dining], 129 Washington St. Ste. A, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-6050

Lakeside Restaurant [Casual Dining], 445 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 887-4200

Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535.

Manistee Golf & Country Club [Casual Dining], 500 Cherry St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2509

Northside Bar [Casual Dining], 132 Monroe St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-9118

Old Town Restaurant [Casual Dining], 155 8th St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4581

Port City Grille [Causal Dining], 318 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9448

Rico's Roadhouse [Causal Dining], 900 Caberfae Hwy (M-55), Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3721

Stafono's Restaurant [Causal Dining], 50 Arthur St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-4400

Places to Stay:  Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts

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107 Lakeshore Drive, 107 Lakeshore Drive, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231)723-6599

Awesome Lake Michigan Retreat, Lakeshore Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (847) 845-1759

Betsie River Getaway, 18525 Timberline Dr. , Thompsonville, MI 49683, Phone (231) 723-4989, Email: brg@betsieriver.net

Buckley Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 450 Cedar St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-7411

Camp Tosebo, 7228 Miller Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (269) 561-2420

Firefly Beach House-Manistee, 517 4th Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (517) 627-9779

Gurney Creek Lodge, 4083 W Windward Forest Trail, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-0861

Hidden Shores on Lake Michigan, Lake Shore Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (847) 845-1759

Insta Launch Campground & Marina, 20 Park Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3901

Lake Michigan Sunset Beach House, PO Box 190, Manistee, MI  49660, Phone: (231) 723-6707

Little River Barn, 7665 Riverside Dr., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (866) 344-6873

Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535.

Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals, 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Ramsdell Inn [Historic Inn], 399 River St, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-7901

Riverside Cottage, 325 Jerumbo St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 887-5055

Scotland Yard Cottages, 2540 Lakeshore Dr., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-9776

Tosebo Clubhouse LLC, 7228 Miller Road, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone (269) 561-2420

West Shore Vacation Properties LLC, 227 Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231)723-6599

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Manistee Area Charterboats, Corner of US 31 & First Street, PO Box 13, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9355

Manistee County Covention & Visitors Bureau, 310 1st St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9355

Manistee County Sport Fishing Association, PO Box 98, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 889-5769

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

West Michigan Tourist Association, 741 Kenmoor Ave. Suite E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 , Phone: 800-442-2084

OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS,  SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.

Billie Sue Sportfishing [Sportfishing Charters], 4550 Olds Rd, Onondaga, MI 49260, Phone: (517) 627-2176

Fish Are Us [Sportfishing Charters], Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-7910

Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Coures], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Happy Go Lucky Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 2440 Suida Rd, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-5965

Instalaunch Campground & Marina, 20 Park Ave., Manistee, Michigan 49660, Phone:  (231) 723-3901

Manistee Area Charterboats, Corner of US 31 & First Street, PO Box 13, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 398-9355

Manistee Golf & Country Club [Golf Cours], 500 Cherry St., Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-2509

Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

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.

Services

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Domain Names, Web Hosting, Online Marketing Services and Website Design], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Shopping:  antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

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