Manistique
is a lovely harbor town located in Schoolcraft County on the shores of Lake Michigan in the northern region of the state. It is just 88 miles from the Mackinac Bridge and sits on the banks of the Manistique River near Indian Lake State Park. The town of Manistique began as a lumber town and was also an important commercial fishing port. Today it’s a busy tourism center with lots of outdoor activities and nearby attractions. It’s considered the hub of Schoolcraft County, the perfect base for viewing many of the lighthouses and museums in the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior area. A boardwalk in Manistique runs along the shoreline for almost two miles and offers interpretive signs, a fishing pier, picnic areas and access to the East Breakwater Light (the boardwalk is also wheelchair accessible.) Manistique is also located on the edge of the Hiawatha National Forest, which offers fishing, hunting, camping, boating, canoeing, swimming, snowmobiling, dog sledding and cross country skiing. Nearby area attractions include Big Springs (Michigan’s largest natural springs,) Indian Lake, Fayette Historic Village and the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The village of Manistique has lots of quaint shops and restaurants for visitors, and a casino is also located in town.
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Manistique Vacation Rentals
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Manistique Weather & Climate
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Michigan's Upper Peninsula enjoys moderate summers and cold winters. For decades, visitors have been coming to this area to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cooling effect of the lake breezes. The Lakes affect all areas of the weather, and summers tend to be sunny as the cool water of the Lakes chill the air near the earth's surface, producing a stable atmosphere. In winter, the area becomes a wonderland of ice and snow, with an average of between 40-70 inches of snow, depending on location. Rainfall in upper Michigan is generally around 30 inches per year, with occasional thunderstorms in spring and summer. Autumn is sunny with mild days and cool nights - too cold for swimming, but just right for other activities such as fall color tours, antiquing, golfing, and exploring the lake-studded countryside.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
24°F |
6°F |
1.51 in. |
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| February |
26°F |
8°F |
0.94 in. |
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| March |
34°F |
17°F |
1.82 in. |
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| April |
46°F |
29°F |
2.23 in. |
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| May |
58°F |
40°F |
2.43 in. |
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| June |
67°F |
49°F |
3.05 in. |
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| July |
73°F |
55°F |
3.13 in. |
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| August |
73°F |
54°F |
3.19 in. |
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| September |
64°F |
47°F |
3.34 in. |
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| October |
53°F |
37°F |
2.87 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
26°F |
2.56 in. |
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| December |
29°F |
14°F |
1.66 in. |
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Manistique Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Schoolcraft County airport (ISQ) located about 3 miles east of Manistique, the Delta County airport (ESC) located approximately 43 miles west of Manistique in Escanaba, Michigan, the Sawyer International airport (SAW) located roughly 61 miles northwest of Manistique in Marquette, Michigan, and finally the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located around 74 miles southeast of Manistique in Pellston, Michigan.
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Manistique Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Indian Lake Golf & Country Club | Manistique | MI | | | | TriValley Golf & Country Club | Garden | MI | 19.6 mi. | | | Nahma Golf Course | Nahma | MI | 21.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Marquette Mountain | Marquette | MI | 68.3 mi. | | | Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 70.7 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 74.4 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 79.8 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 84.2 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 84.5 mi. | | | Pine Mountain | Iron Mountain | MI | 88.1 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 99.7 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 100.5 mi. | | | Ski Brule | Iron River | MI | 115.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Indian Lake State Park | | MI | 4.2 mi. | | | Palms Book State Park | | MI | 6.2 mi. | |
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