Come & See Manistee, Michigan

Usually when we visit Manistee, MI (USA), we drive over the drawbridge and cross town to access nature trails or to see Manistee’s Lake Michigan Lighthouse.  However, this Sunday, we are heading downtown to spend the night at the historic Ramsdell Inn.  It was a bank in one of its former lives (the vault now serves as a gift shop – how cool is that!?).  The two floors above the lobby used to be offices.  They have been converted into the 10 guest rooms (8 rooms and two suites - all with private baths). 

               

Ramsdell Inn               View from our room

Because this is an old building, there are not any elevators.  We walk up the 53 steps to our fourth floor room located at the end of the hall.   Natural light fills this two-room corner suite which includes a king-size bed, a sitting room with a loveseat facing a gas fireplace, and at the corner of the room is a curved turret/alcove where a small table and chairs are placed.   From here we have a nice view of the downtown and the Manistee River. 

Twilight time brings a light but steady rain to the downtown area.  The wet pavement is reflecting the street lights – a double delight for the eyes.  I have to get my camera out to take advantage of this photo opportunity. 

                     

 Manistee at Night                              Downtown Manistee

We take a stroll along the Manistee Riverwalk.  This 1.5 mile path stretches from downtown to Lake Michigan.  It is a great place to watch the boats go up and down the channel or people watch. 

 

Manistee Riverwalk

May I suggest visiting the following websites to help you begin planning your trip to Manistee:

Visit Manistee

Visit Manistee County