Manistique, MI Businesses

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Manistique is just 88 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula.

 

Lodging: Motels, Cabins, Cottages, B&B's, Lodges, Campgrounds, Real Estate, and other Businesses in Manistique, MI and the surrounding area

Lodging in Manistique:

Gray Wolf Lodge, 6770W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI 49854. Phone: 906-341-2410. Indoor heated swimming pool, spa, and game room. 40 comfortable air-conditioned units, all with a view of Lake Michigan. In-room high-speed internet service, cable TV, direct dial phones, coffee makers, and hair dryers. Located two miles east of Manistique with a private beach on Lake Michigan. Directly on snowmobile trail. New Owners.

Holiday Motel, 5939W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI 49854. Phone: 906-341-2710. 4 miles east of Manistique, opposite the Schoolcraft County Airport. 20 modern units, cable TV, high speel internet access, telephones, tub/shower combination, queen and double beds, spacious grounds. Three triple rooms containing 2 double beds and 1 twin bed. Playground, hiking trails. Free continental breakfast. Near Casino. Access to snowmobile trails. Plenty of parking for trailers. Pets welcome.

Star Motel, 1142 East Lakeshore Drive (East Highway US-2) Manistique, Ml 49854. Phone 906-341-5363. Located about 1-1/4 miles east of Manistique on the shore of Lake Michigan with direct access to the lake. Spacious rooms with tub/shower combination, phones., and a nice view of the lake from the rear window of your room. Color cable TV. Wireless internet access. Reasonable rates. Access to snowmobile trails. Coffee in rooms. Open year round. MasterCard and VISA cards honored. Pets accepted.

Lodging in Gulliver, east of Manistique and near Seul Choix Lighthouse:
Top of the Lake Cottage by Lake Michigan, P.O.Box 55, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3361. Modern two bedroom cottage with open concept living room and dining area. Wood burning stove. Complete kitchen and laundry. Private path to the sandy Lake Michigan beach with firepit for campfires under the stars. Located 11 miles east of Manistique.

Lodging in the area including Garden Corners and the Hiawatha National Forest:
Big Bay Getaway Motel, Highway US 2, Cooks MI 49817. Phone 906-644-2893. All rooms have view of Big Bay de Noc. Sandy Lake Michigan beach and swimming area. Near Fayette. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Plenty of parking for trailers. Good fishing and hunting. Open year round.

Deatrick's Camp 440 Rental Cabin on West Branch Lake, 10 minutes north of Nahma Junction in the Hiawatha National Forest. Two-bedroom cottage with 1 & 1/2 baths. Bunk bed sleeping area and a futon in the living room. Sleeps up to 8 guests. Complete kitchen. The lake has a sand bottomed beach that is perfect for the children. Pontoon, fishing boat, and paddle boats included or bring your boat for water sports. Easy snowmobile and ATV trail access. Pets with prior approval. N477 Tanglewood Drive, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone: 906-202-3276.

Hiawatha Resort & Country Store, deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, HC1 Box 470, Wetmore, Michigan 49895. Phone 906-573-2933. About 35 miles northwest of Manistique, On Blue Lake. 6 rental cabins. Open year round. Cabins sleep from 3 to 6. Canoes and fishing boats with cabins. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Fishing boat will be placed on any of the over 100 lakes within 10 miles of the resort.

Kenbuck Resort, 14844 LL Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906) 573-2237 or 1-877-KENBUCK for reservations. Kenbuck is a great sportsman's resort with 5 housekeeping cabins. These secluded cabins are deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, 100 lakes within 10 miles of the cabins, outstanding fishing and hunting, real snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Close to the Pine Marten Run, 10 miles north of Manistique.

Sam's Hiawatha Log Cabin in the Hiawatha National Forest. 15711 Federal Forest Highway 13. Phone: 231-547-4136 (home), 231-649-1908 (cell). Located16 miles north of US-2 in the Central U.P.. Two-bedroom newly built log cabin with a loft that will sleep 4 comfortably. Bathroom with shower. Complete kitchen. Cabin has knotty pine interior with a wood-burning fireplace in the living area. Near 25 lakes for fishing and canoeing. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets with prior approval.

Campgrounds:
Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery. P.O. Box 7, Highway M-77, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone 906-586-6684. Located on the Manistique River, near the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. 53 sites for tents, camper units and RV's. Campground amenities include full hook-up sites, electricity, water, flush toilets, showers, and a laundry. Canoe rental and livery for paddling the Seney Refuge, the Manistique River, and the Fox River for fishing or a relaxing afternoon. Open from May 1 to October 15th.

Michihistrigan Campground with 47 modern & rustic campsites, 4 cabins, The Farmhouse Restaurant and an 18 hole Michigan shaped Mini-Golf Course surrounded by Trout Ponds in the shape of the Great Lakes. Everyone welcome. Showers & laundry facilities in the Community Building. Large Pavilion with a fireplace and grill. Open Year Round for cross-country skiing & snowmobiling. On the trails. 60 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2 in the Gould City-Curtis area. W17838 US-2, Gould City, MI 49838. Phone: 906-477-6220. Michihistrigan is open under new management.

Businesses:
The Markell Company: Roofing: Commercial & Residential; Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication; Commercial Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning; Commercial Kitchen Hoods; Dust and Fume Exhaust Systems; and Brick Restoration & Waterproofing for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin at The Markell Company, 1227 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Iron Mountain, MI. Phone (906) 774-0240 or Toll Free: 1-888-799-0240.

Food and Beverages
Farmhouse Restaurant, W17838 US-2, Gould City, MI 49838. The Farmhouse is a family restaurant located on Highway US-2 east of Manistique. Open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. Specialties include homemade bread, soup, and desert. Fish Fry on Friday. Next door to Michihistrigan Recreational Area. Phone: 906-477-6220.

Real Estate:
Coldwell Banker Grover Real Estate is ideally located at 771 E Lakeshore Drive on Highway US-2, 1 mile east of the Manistique River Bridge, Manistique Michigan, 49854 in the heart of the central Upper Peninsula. Phone; 906-341-2131. We offer our customers a wide variety of real estate opportunities, including waterfront homes, as well as vacant waterfront on lakes, rivers, and streams. If you are looking for a second home or cottage, chances are we have just what you want. In addition we list many city homes and rural home, along with vacant building sites and commercial property. You'll also find a great selection of hunting acreage, rustic cabins, and other properties for snowmobiling, camping, and fishing. To see detailed information visit our web site at www.groverrealestate.com

Services:
COMPLETE COTTAGE CARE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by GTD Enterprises serving Manistique, Thompson, Gulliver, and the surrounding area. We offer year round services that include opening or closing your cottage, winterization, fall & spring cleaning, and property management for those who have rental property. We also offer lawn care & landscaping, snowplowing, roof snow removal, and septic tank care or replacement. We do dock maintenance and power washing of decks, driveways, or houses. Call Gary at 906-202-0629 for all your cottage care needs in Alger, Schoolcraft, or Delta Counties.

Boat Rentals for the Central Upper Peninsula. Uncle Ducky offers 20' pontoon boats, 14' fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks to use on Indian Lake. You pick up the boat and trailer or we deliver. Canoe & Kayak trips include the Escanaba River, Indian River, and the Manistique River. Boats are set up for fishing, but perfect for boating and enjoying the lakes. 1/2 day up to 1 week rentals. Charter Fishing and outdoor gear and fishing tackle available. Phone toll free: 877-228-5447.

Canoe & Kayaking Guided Trips at Uncle Ducky Paddling Adventures. Phone Toll Free: 1-877-228-5447. Guided Lake Superior Sea Kayaking trips include the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Hiawatha Water Trail from Big Bay to Munising, and the shoreline around Munising and Grand Island. We also offer guided kayak and canoe trips on inland rivers and lakes for fishing or just paddling and enjoying the beauty of the Northwoods. Some of the rivers trips include the Sturgeon, Whitefish, Escanaba, Michigamme, Two Hearted, Fox, and the AuTrain Rivers. Try a wilderness adventure at the Big Island Wilderness. We offer half day, day trips, or multiple day trips.

Dog Sledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters, 12688 Highway US-2, Rapid River, MI 49878. Phone: 906-280-6612. Located 23 miles west of Manistique. Drive your own dogsled through the wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest. Guided trips from 1 hour to several days. Tours start December 1st and run to April 30. Learn how to handle the sled and the dogs. Lodging and meals included in some tours. Fall Training Tours and summer Kennel Tours. Located on the north side of US-2 between Nahma Junction and the St. Jacques General Store.

GarLyn Zoological Park, About 40 minutes east of Manistique on US 2. Visit the Garlyn Zoo and see Live Cougar, Bear, Wolf, River Otter, Camel, Reindeer and more. View the animals up close as they come to the front of their habitats to see you. Purchase grain to feed the camel, goats, llama, deer and even the bear! Natural setting. Gift Shop. Kids love it !!! Fun and Educational !!! P.O.Box 245 Naubinway, MI. 49762. Phone 906-477-1085

Jolly Inn Bar and Restaurant, Germfask Michigan, 49836. Phone 906-586-3334. Family Dining Daily from 8am till Midnight. Located 7 miles south of Seney. NASCAR collectibles in the bar. Come on in for a real lumberjack meal or stop by after visiting the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (2 miles) or canoeing the Fox River. Dining room separate from the bar. Good place for the kids and you may enjoy your favorite beverage.

Seul Choix Lighthouse, 672 N. West Gulliver Lake Road, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3183, is known locally as the Haunted Lighthouse and is just a few miles east of Manistique. Seul Choix Point marks a tiny harbor located on the north shore of Lake Michigan. This harbor was the last stop for refuge before coming to the Straits of Mackinac, some sixty miles to the west. The Lighthouse, Museum and Gift Shop are open from Memorial Day through mid-October, seven days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm. The Gift Shop offers unique lighthouse inspired gifts, books, and nautical items.

Threefold Vine Winery on the Garden Peninsula and the Green Family Farm, 5856 Nn Road, Garden, MI 49835 Phone: 906-644-7089. Wine made from grapes grown in the Upper Peninsula? Yes, right at the Threefold Vine Winery just south of the town of Garden and near Fayette State Park on the Garden Peninsula. Our Tasting Room at the Winery is open and is offering grape (from our vineyard) apple, honey, and various fruit wines. The Green family invites you to visit our winery, see how the wine is produced, and sample our exciting new wines. The Threefold Vine Winery is part of the Green Family Farm and offers pumpkins, squash, and apples for sale in the fall. Tour the Winery and the Orchards. Take HIghway M-183 fouth from Garden Corners for 10 miles to Nn Road.

The Village Artisans of Garden is a delightful Art Gallery filled with fine arts and crafts created by Upper Peninsula Artists. Enjoy the beautiful paintings, photography, pottery, weaving, jewelry, fabrics, metal creations, wood turning, baskets, glass blowing, stained glass, home made jams, interesting books, plus much more. The Garden Art Gallery is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October. Located between Escanaba and Manistique, 8 miles south of US-2. Turn south at Garden Corners on Highway M-183 to the town of Garden, Michigan. Phone 906-644-2025

• Pen and Ink Drawings by Tana Leckson. Purchase delightful greeting cards with original pen and ink drawings of scenes and wildlife from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A larger drawing can be purchased ready to mat and frame for a memory of the Upper Peninsula for your home or office. Tana's Pen and Ink Drawings are available for purchase by phone, online, or at the Village Artisans Gallery in Garden, Michigan. Tana will create custom drawings from a photo or a special U. P. location. The CD Diamonds & Gold Take Two, an acoustic trio, featuring original songs and vocals by Tana is also available. Phone: 906-644-2794

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