Manistee also offers fabulous casino gaming at the Little River Casino Resort, the Ramsdell Theatre, and a vibrant and historic downtown. The historic significance of Manistee is highlighted in the Central Business District which is listed on the "National Register of Historic Places." Ornate Victorian vintage buildings house retail stores where shoppers are still welcomed by friendly helpful merchants. Local festivals are scheduled throughout the county in different

Some of the finest year-round fishing in the country off Lake Michigan coastline, piers, or in abundant inland lakes, rivers and streams. Record sized Steelhead trout, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, perch, walleye, pike, smelt and others offer anglers a wide variety of fishing. The Michigan State Record Brown Trout (over 34 lbs.) was recently caught near Manistee Harbor. Charter boats are also available. Overnight docking at several new marinas offer excellent facilities.

Manistee County is a place you can go where life is done differently. It is a place where the hustle and bustle is left behind and the warmth of a world class sunset and friendly people welcome you. Manistee's natural four-season fun land has plenty of glistening waterways for boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. With thousands of acres of National Forest and natural beauty, there is hiking, biking, even springtime "mushrooming," championship golf, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, unspoiled beaches plus color tours that will amaze you. Charming villages offer various local festivals throughout the year.