Is This Truly the Most Underrated Town in Michigan?

Michigan has several towns that are fairly well-known and frequented by natives and tourists alike. Traverse City comes to mind, along with Saugatuck and Frankenmuth.

But what would you consider to be an underrated Michigan town? We're thinking about places that have unique qualities, attractions, or charm that are often overlooked or underappreciated by tourists and even locals.

Today's Homeowner recently named the "Most Underrated Town in Every State". It's hard to argue with the one they chose for Michigan.

Why Manistee Truly Is the Most Underrated Town in Michigan

The website chose Manistee.

You know where Manistee is, right? Right on the shore of Lake Michigan - a little more than an hour north of Muskegon, a little more than an hour south of Traverse City.

SEE ALSO: These Are the 25 Most Dangerous Small Cities in Michigan

Real talk - Manistee doesn't get a lot of attention from major travel guides. It isn't completely overrun by vacationers in the summer. And the city seems to like it that way.

What Does Manistee, Michigan, Have to Offer?

Manistee is a gold mine for history buffs. At one time, there were more millionaires per capita in Manistee than anywhere else in the nation - thanks to the exploding lumber industry back in the late 1800s.

Get our free mobile app

There are multiple guided historical tours a visitor can take in and around Manistee, including more than a dozen locations on the National Register of Historic Places.

Manistee's location right on Lake Michigan affords some beautiful scenery, undiscovered by most Michigan visitors.

Those who do choose to visit Manistee are likely to find high quality experiences that don't cost quite as much as they might in more popular destinations. Crowds aren't usually a major problem either.

Want to take a look around Manistee from the comfort of your own home? Check out some of our favorite sights below!