About Schoolcraft County
If history is your thing, look to Seul Choix Lighthouse and Maritime Museum or the Fayette Historic Townsite. Just short drives from Manistique, they offer much to entertain and educate.
Manistique's famous "Believe It or Not" Siphon Bridge or the timeless restored spring, Kitch-iti-Kipi, whose intriguing waters shrouded in Native American lore are just north.
Fall showers the landscape in the most breathtaking colors imaginable. Explore thousands of acres of State and National Forests. Take some of the most extensive off-road vehicle trails in the state or try hunting.
In winter, snowmobilers enjoy over 300 miles of trails in the county and connections to every part of the U.P. Ice fish on hundreds of lakes or cross-country ski dozens of different trail systems from Indian Lake State Parks to the Hiawatha National Forest. With an average of over 150 inches of snow each year, Schoolcraft County is ready for the winter enthusiast.
Plan now and have your pick of a variety of accommodations in the Manistique area. Fine hotels and motels surround Manistique, some overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan and the scenic boardwalk with a view of the historic Manistique Breakwater Light. Retreat to a resort or cabin in the woods or on a picturesque Indian Lake, or set up in one of hundreds of wooded campsites within area State Parks and national and state forest campgrounds.
Exceptional outfitters and guides and helpful shopkeepers are ready to welcome you; call the Manistique Area Tourist Council at 800-342-4282 for friendly assistance and informative publications for planning your visit.