
Fishing the Pere Marquette River
The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.
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Everyone needs to wind down from time to time. Everyone needs a place to hang out with friends, have a drink, socialize and enjoy life. Our local area *bars, pubs and taverns offer a wide variety of places to do just that! Offering a wide variety of atmospheres, and liquor selection our area has something for everyone!
*Please note, bars, pubs, and taverns may be closed due to Covid mandates. We encourage people to click through to the business website for current information.
Voted best soups and best homemade cooking in Manistee. Enjoy specialties like delicious broasted chicken, fresh salads and homemade soups. Try the pepperjack crab or chicken pot pie soup! Appetizers, sandwiches, Mexican, and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails daily. Located east on 8th street, east off US-31. Turn at flashing light.
Golden Sands Bucket Bar features handmade pizzas, bread bites, chicken wings, sandwiches, and more. We also offer a large selection of gluten and dairy-free options. Accentuate your meal with a delicious dessert or unique cocktail from our full bar. Enjoy spacious outdoor dining with the whole family, even the furry kind. For your convenience, order your meal online.
Sandbar, 203 S. James St., Ludington, MI, (231) 843-3100
The Antler Bar, 283 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI, 49449, (231) 869-2911
The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.
Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!
West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.
The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.