Manistee, Michigan

About Manistee

Manistee, MI is a close-knit town located in western Michigan, home to 6,241 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Manistee is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,903 residents per square mile.

📰 Manistee News Today

• What business would you like to see come to Manistee next? Manistee News Advocate · Aug 18
• Jimmy Babcock Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Manistee, MI - Manistee News Advocate Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Manistee Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
• Chicago Athlete on the Road: Manistee, Michigan Chicago Athlete Magazine · Jul 27
• Manistee teen killed in Mason County crash, victim identified upnorthlive.com · Jul 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Manistee Unique

• The only place in America named Manistee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,241.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Manistee

• The Outsider — american
• Blue Fish Kitchen + Bar
• China Buffet — chinese
• Fricano's Manistee River — italian
• Goody's Juice & Java — coffee (café)
• Pink Lotus — thai
• Scooby's Snack Shack — american
• TJ's Pub
• The Fillmore
• The Outpost of Manistee — coffee (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Manistee County Historical Museum · Museum
• North Pierhead Light · Attraction
• SS City of Milwaukee · Attraction
• United States Coast Guard Cutter Acacia · Attraction
• Our Savior's Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Manistee

• Douglas Park reviews ★
• Duffy Park reviews ★
• Lighthouse Park reviews ★
• Manistee Art Park reviews ★
• Manistee Municipal Marina Park reviews ★
• North Riverwalk and Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Red Szymarek Park reviews ★
• Rotary Park reviews ★
• Sands Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Manistee

• Casman Alternative Academy
• John F Kennedy Elem School
• Manistee ISD Center Programs
• Manistee Middle High School
• Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
• Oaks Correctional Facility
• Thomas Jefferson Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Manistee

🏘️ Nearby Communities