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Healy Lake Rd.

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Preuss Rd

Merkey Rd

River St.

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Steinberg Rd

Steinberg Rd

Pine Lake Rd

Guenthardt Rd

Becker Rd

Fire Tower RdSteinberg Rd

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Pomeroy Rd

Glen Oaks Rd

King Rd

Skocelas Rd

Red Arrow Rd

Chicago Ave

Brewer Rd

Johnson Rd

Milks Rd

Tannerville Rd

Farnsworth RdKerry Rd

Feldhak Rd

Lyman Rd

Schoedel Rd

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Crescent Beach Rd

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Maidens RdMaidens Rd

Erdman Rd

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Potter Rd

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13 Mile Rd

Steffens Rd

St. Pierre RdSt. Pierre Rd

Erdman Rd

Taylor Rd

Joyfield

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Taylor RdLetteau Rd

Churchill Rd

Butwell Rd

Swanson Rd

Norconk RdNorconk Rd

Beall Rd

Alkire Rd

Lumley Rd Lumley Rd

Nurmberger Rd

Moore Rd

Dzulbanek Rd

Glovers Lake Rd

Glovers Lake Rd

Keillo

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Glovers Lake Rd

Potter Rd

Anderson Rd

Ziehm Rd

Big 4 Rd

Chief Rd

Jouppi Rd

Horseshoe Creek Rd

Anderson Rd

Griffith Rd

Wilson Rd

River Rd

River Rd

Kettner Rd

Collins Rd

Tompke Rd

Milarch Rd

River Rd

Dickson Rd

Swihart Rd

Old House Rd

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Lakeview Rd

Big 4 Rd

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Lagerquist Rd

Flarity Rd

Creamery Rd

Bigge Rd Bigge Rd

Lindroos Rd

Thompsonville Rd

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Read Rd

Simpson Rd

Faylor Rd

Brethren Hwy

N. Baker Rd

N. Tippy Dam Rd

Tower Line Rd

Snyder Rd

Laverne Rd

Husier Rd

Moss Rd

Warfield Rd

Warfield Rd

Peterson Creek Rd

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Hulls Rd

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Rice Rd

Yates Rd

Litzen Rd

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S TA R TBegin your Brew and Spirits Tour in the heart of Downtown Manistee right on River Street where you will have 5 locations that are all easily walkable. (Note: this can also be a great day-1 of a 2-day brew and spirits tour throughout the region)

T U N N E L O F T R E E S

A half-mile stretch of graceful, towering willows form a Tunnel of Trees over Main Street at the intersection of M 55, just east of US 31 in Eastlake. To locals, this section of Main Street is better known as Bullfrog Highway, owing its nickname to the seasonal chorus of croaking bullfrogs from the adjacent Big Manistee River Peters Bayou area. Penny Park, recently added to Manistee County’s Explore the Shores program, can be accessed off nearby Gillispie St., with a new boat launch and universally accessible playground. Improvements to the 38-site campground are planned as well.

GPS: 44.256221, -86.288922

L A K E B L U F F B I R D S A N C T UA R Y

This 76 acre wildlife sanctuary is home to 178 bird species and is one of the most popular Northern Michigan destinations for birdwatch-ing on this 5 acre arboretum. Here you will find 2 Michigan Cham-pion trees, along with the only Sequoia in Michigan. You can also gain access to the Lake Michigan shoreline. There are also a few hiking trails. A complete map of these trails can be found in the “Outdoors” section of this visitors guide.

GPS: 44.290736, -86.309736

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A R C A D I A O V E R LO O K

As you are driving north through Manistee County on the beautiful scenic highway M-22, you will find yourself "on top of the county" when you reach the Arcadia Overlook (known as "Inspiration Point"). When you travel through the quaint town of Arcadia, you will find yourself at zero elevation right next to the Lake Michigan Shores. Within minutes you will feel your ears pop as you climb up the 370' climb to the parking area at the overlook! The view doesn't stop here-put on your walking shoes and travel up the 120 steps (80 vertical feet) to the top lookout and gaze out on one of the most picturesque views that truly define Manistee County as "Pure Michigan"

GPS: 44.427615, -86.247132

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Augustine W. Farr bought this property in transactions during 1880. In 1882, he deeded it to the Onekama Lumber Company, of which he was president; Farr and Charles Secor, treasurer of the Lumber Company, were both active in the development of the Glen, where the first bona fide resort in Manistee County rose and fell during the late 1800's. The springs on the property had “rare combinations of the curative and health-giving properties,” as found in testing. Today the springs are frequently visited by locals and tourists alike.

GPS: 44.368751, -86.209142

A R T E S I A N W E L L S

An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer containing groundwater under positive pressure. This type of well seems to defy gravity because the pressure that builds up between layers of rock gets relieved when the water finds a path to the open air. Manistee County has two popular artesian wells which have been enjoyed by locals and visitors for many years. This is the first of two wells and is popular amongst the local residents along Portage Point Drive as well as passing cyclists or travelers that are enjoying a day trip along M-22. These water sources are considered to produce some of the purest water in the county.

GPS: 44.376511, -86.227881

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Old Facefull has quenched the thirst of many visitors for over 80 years. It is located at the end of Thirteen Mile Road at Lake Michi-gan near Pierport, north of Onekama. Much like the Artesian Well in Onekama, this Natural Wonder is a spring fed artesian aquifer that has some of the purest water in the area. This is a great spot to enjoy a quiet walk on the beach with your family (just steps away) and sip the always cool water at Old Facefull before continuing your journey. Be sure to fill up your water bottle! You don’t find water as pure as this in a store!

GPS: 44.427615, -86.247132

A R C A D I A M A R S H

The awe-inspiring beauty of a Great Lakes Coastal Marsh is yours to enjoy as you walk, hike, canoe or kayak through the 155-acre Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve. Located just south of the Village of Arcadia on the east side of M22, it is one of only 15 or so remaining Great Lakes Coastal Marshes along the shoreline of Lake Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and is owned, protected and managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.

It’s a great birding site, hosting over 150 bird species and is a year-round habitat for many fish and aquatic organisms. For a map, more information about the Marsh and the Arcadia Marsh Resto-ration Project, visit gtrlc.org

GPS: 44.256221, -86.288922

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O L D B A L DY

Enjoy this beautiful trail system as it looks out onto Lake Michigan. The hike begins in the dense hardwoods and ends out on the beauti-ful dune bluffs of Lake Michigan. This is a great place for an afternoon picnic or a run with the family pet! This is also a great spot to enjoy trail riding. Hike in the morning and then grab your bike and head out on the trail system.

If you are interested in exploring the Old Baldy trail along with the St. Pierre Trailhead see the “Outdoors” section of this guide for complete trailmaps and coordinates to attractions!

GPS: 44.535531, -86.225751G R AV I T Y H I L L

Visit the special section of Putney Rd. known as Gravity Hill and try to answer the age-old question, “If the car is in neutral, why does it seem to be rolling up a hill?” Some call it an optical illusion, others call it a mystical anomaly. Try it on a skateboard or bike too. Putney Rd. crosses Joyfield Rd. between US 31 and M22. Travel south from Joyfield Rd. and stop at a point 150 to 200 ft. beyond the “Stop Ahead” sign on the east side of the road, then put your car in neutral. You will roll all the way back up the hill to the Blaine Chris-tian Church. And take time to enjoy the view of rolling hills, orchards and farms along the way.

GPS: 44.530428, -86.1605408 9

THE OLD BALDY DUNE

THE TUNNEL OF TREES (AKA BULLFROG HIGHWAY)