Overview
Reed City is a city of 2,500 people (2019) on the Hersey River in Northern Michigan.
1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Reed City
Reed City Heritage Museum
Museum detailing the history of the area. Features exhibits on Rev. George Bennard, composer of "The Old Rugged Cross", a famous hymn.
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.
- TVC Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City — 60 mi away. Directions
- MKG Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon — 61 mi away. Directions
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 69 mi away (major hub). Directions
Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service from Grand Rapids (5 hr 20) and St. Ignace, Michigan (1 hr 25), as of Mar 2023.
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Get in
By bus
Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service from Grand Rapids (5 hr 20) and St. Ignace, Michigan (1 hr 25), as of Mar 2023.
By car
Reed City is at the junction of US Highways 10 and 131.
By bike
The White Pine Trail runs from Grand Rapids to Cadillac and passes through Reed City. The Pere Marquette State Trail, running from Baldwin to Evart, also passes through town.
Do
Eat
Eat Pompeii's Pizza
Pizza restaurant with lunchtime buffet, sandwiches, and others.
Eat Seven Slot Grille
Jeep-themed American fare. Breakfast and lunch only.
Drink
Drink Reed City Brewing Company
A family-owned micro brewery with refreshing brews and homemade food.
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