With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Manistee, 19 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights beginning with Little River Casino, S.S. City of Milwaukee and Ramsdell Theater. Situated 25 miles away, Empire is another popular option. If you drop by, don’t miss Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake and Empire Bluff Trail.