With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy everything that Manistee, 19 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Little River Casino, S.S. City of Milwaukee and Ramsdell Theater. Situated 20 miles away, Mears is another popular tourist destination. If you stop by, be sure to check out Silver Lake State Park, Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Center and Little Sable Point Lighthouse.