Manistique Tourism Council

Manistique Tourism Council Come to the Upper Peninsula and Discover Manistique . We hope everyone enjoys our page that we have built especially for travels to our great area.

Come to the beautiful Manistique area and experience breathtaking scenery, four seasons of outdoor sports and numerous historical landmarks. Whether you enjoy nature, boating, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, hunting, shopping, dining or just relaxing, the Manistique area offers a wide variety of opportunities for vacation fun. Any time of the year is perfect for a visit to Manistique. Summer tempe

ratures along Lake Michigan's northern shore are comfortable, averaging 76 degrees. That's great weather for all kinds of summer activities like hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, antique shopping and sightseeing. During the winter, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy over 71 inches of fresh snow and an average temperature of 26 degrees, while they go snowmobiling, skiing, dog sledding and ice fishing. And in the fall, there are plenty of things to do and natural beauty to experience. The Manistique area has great opportunities for hunters as well as for those who just want to enjoy the brilliant, colorful scenery. From quiet walks along white-sand beaches on Lake Michigan to canoeing down a wilderness river to catching a crowd-pleasing summer festival, you can be sure you'll bring home memories that won't soon be forgotten. And attractions such as the Seney National Wildlife Refuge with it's nearly endless list of birds and other wildlife, or the Big Spring called Kitchi-ti-kipi that flow at the rate ten-thousand gallons of water per-minute keeps the mystery of the Northwoods alive and well.

Manistique 2026 Visitors Guide - cover photo by Connie DillerEnter the Photo Contest and you could see your photo on the...
09/07/2026

Manistique 2026 Visitors Guide - cover photo by Connie Diller

Enter the Photo Contest and you could see your photo on the cover of next year's guide!

Winning photo of the 2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest will be featured on the cover of the 2027 Manistique Visitors Guide and the photographer credited inside. Weekend getaway or local prize package: Stay at Manistique Sands and receive breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 days. The winner will also be featured on Visit Manistique's website and page.

The winning image becomes the cover photo for the 2027 Manistique Visitors Guide. Inside the guide will also feature a Photographer Spotlight, the Top 10 Photo Contest Finalists and Honorable Mentions.

Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

In the wilderness, even the smallest creatures leave behind masterpieces.
09/06/2026

In the wilderness, even the smallest creatures leave behind masterpieces.

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Sharisse.The sun leads the way to the lightho...
09/06/2026

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Sharisse.

The sun leads the way to the lighthouse - Manistique pier

Category: Lighthouses

Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Manistique! Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

View the gallery of all photos submitted to the contest: visitmanistique.com/contestgallery.shtml

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Jennifer.A view of the Cope Bridge at sunset ...
09/06/2026

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Jennifer.

A view of the Cope Bridge at sunset from my kayak - Indian Lake

Category: Lake Michigan / Inland Lakes / Sunsets in Schoolcraft County

Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Manistique! Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

View the gallery of all photos submitted to the contest: visitmanistique.com/contestgallery.shtml

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from MaryAnne.Here fishy fishy - ice fishing on In...
09/05/2026

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from MaryAnne.

Here fishy fishy - ice fishing on Indian Lake

Category: All Winter Adventures

Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Manistique! Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

View the gallery of all photos submitted to the contest: visitmanistique.com/contestgallery.shtml

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Heather.The beach leading to a family cabin -...
09/05/2026

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Heather.

The beach leading to a family cabin - just west of Manistique

Category: Beaches

Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Manistique! Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

View the gallery of all photos submitted to the contest: visitmanistique.com/contestgallery.shtml

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Murray.Manistique Lighthouse. Photo taken fro...
09/04/2026

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Murray.

Manistique Lighthouse. Photo taken from the base of the west pier.

Category: Lighthouses

Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Manistique! Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

View the gallery of all photos submitted to the contest: visitmanistique.com/contestgallery.shtml

09/04/2026

🏁🔥 **FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE REMINDER!** 🔥🏁

Get those rides ready — **Friday night is cruise night!** 🚗💨🏍️

📍 **Lineup:** Lakeshore BP
⏰ **Lineup starts:** 6:30 PM
🏁 **Cruise rolls out:** 7:00 PM

Then head over to **KL Tire for the Burnout Box**, stop at **New House Junction** for the pre & after-party, and finish the night at the drive-in for **American Graffiti**, hosted by Larson Automotive! 🎬🔥

**Bring the car. Bring the crew. Let’s kick off Labor Day Weekend the right way!** 🏁

Quiet water, deep woods, and nowhere we’d rather be. Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
09/04/2026

Quiet water, deep woods, and nowhere we’d rather be. Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Brett.Airplane pilot circling the Manistique ...
09/04/2026

2026-2027 "Capture the Spirit of Manistique" Photo Contest submission from Brett.

Airplane pilot circling the Manistique Lighthouse during sunset

Category: Lighthouses

Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Manistique! Enter the contest and upload your own photographs here: visitmanistique.com/photocontest.shtml

View the gallery of all photos submitted to the contest: visitmanistique.com/contestgallery.shtml

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