Overview
Manistique is a city in Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Manistique
Fayette Historic State Park
The historic townsite, a once bustling iron smelting industrial community surrounding Snail Shell Harbor, features more than 20 historic buildings. A visitor center provides ample opportunities to learn about life in a 1…
Schoolcraft County Museum
Great North Winds PowWow
On Fridays, there is a teaching lodge that is open to the public. This is a great way to find out who the Native American people are today. Then on Saturdays and Sundays, there are dancing, food and other activities.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ESC Delta County Airport, Escanaba — 44 mi away. Directions
- MQT Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, Gwinn — 61 mi away. Directions
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 216 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Schoolcraft County Museum, Fayette Historic State Park
- Afternoon Great North Winds PowWow
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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See
See Fayette Historic State Park
The historic townsite, a once bustling iron smelting industrial community surrounding Snail Shell Harbor, features more than 20 historic buildings. A visitor center provides ample opportunities to learn about life in a 19th-century industrial town through interpretation provided by the Michigan Historical Center. Visitors can take guided tours or self-guided walks.
See Schoolcraft County Museum
Do
Do Great North Winds PowWow
On Fridays, there is a teaching lodge that is open to the public. This is a great way to find out who the Native American people are today. Then on Saturdays and Sundays, there are dancing, food and other activities.
- Snowmobiling
Sleep
Stay Comfort Inn Manistique Hotel
Stay Econo Lodge Lakeshore Manistique Hotel
Hwy US 2. Across the street from Lake Michigan, and Lake Shore Trail and Boardwalk. Downtown Manistique 1 mile. Escanaba 51 miles. Secure Online Reservations.
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