5th Avenue Beach, Pier, & Lighthouse
On the north side of the Manistee River Channel, which runs through the heart of downtown Manistee, 5th Avenue Beach is one of the most stunning in the city. There’s plenty of parking next to the beach, and barrier-free walkways and Brock decking make getting around simple and provide universal access to the water.
A Natural Wonders Self-Guided Tour
If visiting 5th Avenue Beach and First Street Beach isn’t enough nature exposure for you, check out this Natural Wonders Self-Guided Tour. It includes nine sites that were selected because of their amazing stories. Two of them are located in Manistee — the Tunnel of Trees and the Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary.
Manistee Restaurants With Top-Notch Food
One thing that Manistee is known for is the Friday Night Fish Fry. You’re sure to find restaurants that serve cod, walleye, whitefish, and perch across the city. However, that’s not all you’ll find on the menu. The city offers many gourmet and local produce dining options.
Waterfront Lodging for Every Budget
With so much waterfront space in Manistee, it’s easy to find lodging along the water. Lakeshore Motel next to First Street Beach + Douglas Park is the only motel located on Lake Michigan. All 21 rooms have a great view of the water and are near the many amenities at the park for a budget price.
What is the fifth avenue of golf?
Midland Road: The “Fifth Avenue of Golf”. Offering groundbreaking golf designs and insight into the history of the game, including U.S. Opens and Ryder Cups, Midland Road has rightfully earned its nickname: The “Fifth Avenue of Golf”.
What golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer?
A year later, the Arnold Palmer-designed King’s Course at Mid South — the only Palmer Signature course in the Sandhills — underwent a similar golf course restoration and greens conversion along with numerous other club enhancements.
What is the name of the road in the Sandhills?
Bear right off the circle at the Hwy. 2 exit and one is suddenly transported along the Sandhills’ most famed thoroughfare: Midland Road, a scenic, National Historic Landmark recognized as the Tar Heel State’s inaugural four-lane road.
Is Pine Needles a good golf course?
To play at Pine Needles — and, of course, its sister course across the street, Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club — is to live and breathe Ross golf. Pine Needles is routinely ranked among the best golf courses in North Carolina and for good reason, as it possess es the same rustic look and routing as when it opened in 1927.