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• City of Manistee
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• Dining
• Manistee Civic Players

• Ramsdell Theatre
• River Street
• Riverwalk
• Shopping & Antiques

Ramsdell Theatre

Strikingly beautiful, this century old ornate building acts as the hub of Manistee's cultural scene. The building houses theater and symphony productions, as well as exhibits from the Manistee Art Institute. The famous actor, James Earl Jones began his career in theater here and returned for the 100th anniversary of The Ramsdell in 2003. You will be amazed at the detailed architectural elements inside and outside this historic masterpiece. Call for a year round schedule of events.

Casino Gaming

Conveniently located only a few miles north of the City of Manistee on the corner of US-31 and M-22, Little River Casino Resort is a full service gaming resort. Try your luck on more than 1350 slots, 35 table games, or in the poker room. The resort features a northern, lodge style hotel with 292 beautiful rooms.  Choose from guest rooms, mini-suites and luxurious master suites.

The RV Park at Little River Casino Resort is open April 1 through November 30 and features 95 pull-through and back-in spots, all with cable and electric, some with water and sewer.  A host of amenities are also available that make "roughing it" feel like home. 

Call in advance to hear about entertainment options in The Grove Lounge or the Three Fires Conference Center. If you are planning a special event the Three Fires Conference Center is a great place to host a group of 50 to 600 people. Whatever the event the Three Fires offers meeting space and catering for everything from wedding receptions, rehearsal parties, to conferences, expos and seminars.

Manistee Civic Players

The area's longest performing arts group, the Manistee Civic Players present several main stage plays and musicals each season, as well as studio theater in the T. Walter Hardy Exhibit Hall. For information call 231-723-7188. (Website)

Waterbug Boat Tours

Docked at the Riverwalk, Manistee. Hop aboard for a fun and interesting boat ride complete with a narrated history of Manistee or take a casual lighthouse tour to see the brilliant sunset. Call for schedule and information 231-398-0919.

Riverwalk

Manistee's premier promenade offers pedestrians a close up experience of the City's nautical heritage. Nothing compares to watching 700–foot Great Lakes freighters delicately navigate the narrow Manistee River Channel, passing through two open draw bridges along the way. During the summer months, modern Great Lakes cruise ships frequently visit the Victorian Port City, much like they did a century ago. Round out the Riverwalk tour by wandering into the city's vibrant downtown and grab a bite in one of several eateries overlooking the waterway.

River Street

The main commercial neighborhood of the City of Manistee, River Street parallels the Manistee River through town. The original Victorian architecture houses a variety of restaurants, unique shops and services. In fact, the entire downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places. Every visitor must take a stroll down River Street.

Dining

Manistee is home to several fine dining establishments. Looking for a porterhouse steak or a quick burger? Click here for a complete list.

Shopping & Antiques

The Manistee area offers a wide variety of shopping. Click here for a complete listing.