Food scene
Start your day here. The trip to South Manitou is a long day trip. Fuel up on carbs and coffee for the journey. Note pack a picnic lunch or get lunch at the Cheese Shanty in Fishtown. Pack a swimsuit and sweatshirt.
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Chimoski Bakery
720 N St Joseph StStart your day here. The trip to South Manitou is a long day trip. Fuel up on carbs and coffee for the journey. Note pack a picnic lunch or get lunch at the Cheese Shanty in Fishtown. Pack a swimsuit and sweatshirt.
If you didn't pack a picnic lunch, you can assemble one here. People love these sandwiches.
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Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StIf you didn't pack a picnic lunch, you can assemble one here. People love these sandwiches.
After your long adventure on Manitou Island return to Suttons Bay for a change of clothes then head over to North Country for dinner. They have the nicest outdoor patio seating in the village. This is a good place for grilled steak or fish.
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North Country Grill and Pub
420 N St Joseph StAfter your long adventure on Manitou Island return to Suttons Bay for a change of clothes then head over to North Country for dinner. They have the nicest outdoor patio seating in the village. This is a good place for grilled steak or fish.
Shopping
Before boarding the ferry to South Manitou Island find parking near Fishtown. Fishtown has some clothing and food shops to explore.
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Fishtown
203 W River StBefore boarding the ferry to South Manitou Island find parking near Fishtown. Fishtown has some clothing and food shops to explore.
Ferry
Here is where you board the ferry. You need to make reservations in advance. Departure time is usually 10 am.
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Manitou Island Transit station
207 W River StHere is where you board the ferry. You need to make reservations in advance. Departure time is usually 10 am.
Sightseeing
The ferry from Leland dock at a pier just south of the campground. There are public restrooms here. This is a great place to swim after your tour of the island.
South Manitou Island Bay Campground
Grand BoulevardThe ferry from Leland dock at a pier just south of the campground. There are public restrooms here. This is a great place to swim after your tour of the island.
You can join a motorized tour group of the island or explore on your own. If you walk, the pace will be brisk but has easy terrain. If you can walk do it. First, hike to the lighthouse for some great photoshoots. You can't go into it but makes a great selfie.
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South Manitou Island Lighthouse
You can join a motorized tour group of the island or explore on your own. If you walk, the pace will be brisk but has easy terrain. If you can walk do it. First, hike to the lighthouse for some great photoshoots. You can't go into it but makes a great selfie.
From the lighthouse follow the 2.5 trail loop along the south rim of the island to Florence Lake. The island has many eco-systems including temperate rainforest.
Florence Lake
From the lighthouse follow the 2.5 trail loop along the south rim of the island to Florence Lake. The island has many eco-systems including temperate rainforest.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
You can see a shipwreck off the southern coast of the island
Look for the wreck of the Francisco Morazan from the high bluffs of the south coast. It is a good place for lunch.