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MANISTEE
by MyNorth
Around Town
SHOP LOCAL Head down River Street and stop at Wellnested, a new home and lifestyle store; Port City Emporium, where 40 local artisans sell paintings, candles, vintage décor and jewelry; and Manistee Hobbies for puzzles, model rockets, kites and kits.
MAKE MERRY Downtown’s North Channel Brewing Co. sits right next to the Manistee River and drawbridge. Try Manistee’s IPA or the Lighthouse Lager, both available in cans for gifting. northchannelbrewing.com
SANTA’S SECRET Canfield House Bed & Breakfast in nearby Onekama was completely renovated under new ownership in 2021 and is now open year-round. The themed weekends are especially fun: wine tasting with Black Star Farms Dec. 9–11, a murder mystery dinner Jan. 13–15 and a Valentine’s Day getaway Feb. 10–12. canfieldhousebnb.com
WINTER WONDERLAND The Manistee Non-Motorized Trails Park has about 3.8 miles groomed for classic and skate skiing and 5.4 miles of groomed fat bike trail. Find updated trail condition reports online. skimanistee.org
HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 19–20 Christmas in Onekama & Celebration of Lights Dec. 1–4 Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend Dec. 3 & 4 A West Shore Community College Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion at Ramsdell Theatre
photo courtesy of Manistee County Visitors Bureau
MANISTEE
Manistee’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend and nearby Bear Lake’s Sparkle in the Park event, with its thousands and thousands of lights, will fill you with cheer.
by CARLY SIMPSON
