Manistique, Michigan

About Manistique

Manistique, MI is a small town located in northwestern Michigan, home to 2,871 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Manistique is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 894 residents per square mile.

📰 Manistique News Today

• Verda Margaret Kreuzwieser Obituary (2026) - Manistique, MI - Fausett Family Funeral Homes - Manistique Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• Manistique Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• This Tiny Michigan Town Has a Historic Lighthouse, Cozy Inns, and the Largest Spring in the State—Without the Crowds Travel + Leisure · Jun 20
• Gloria Vallier Kemp - Obituary - Sault Ste. Marie SooLeader.com · Oct 5
• Manistique, MI Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Michigan headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Manistique Unique

• The only place in America named Manistique — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Manistique

• Big Boy — burger
• The Upper Crust Cafe and Deli (café)
• 40 Bar & Grill — american
• Big Spring Inn
• Boardwalk Bar & Grill
• Cedar Street Cafe
• Cedar Street Cafe & Espresso Bar — coffee shop
• China King
• Clyde's Drive-In
• Construction: McDonald's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Schoolcraft Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Manistique

• Indian Lake State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Palms Book State Park reviews ★
• Riverbank Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Denton Nelson Ball Field reviews ★
• Historical Park reviews ★
• Lakeview Park reviews ★
• Manistique Central Park reviews ★
• Manistique Township Park reviews ★
• Thissel Dew Park reviews ★
• Thompson/Rogers Roadside Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Manistique

• Emerald Elementary School
• Jack Reque Alternative High School
• Manistique Middle and High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Manistique

🏘️ Nearby Communities