There’s a lot to do up north, both in Irons and the Lake County area. You have some great options if you want to do more than just relax at the lake. We’ve compiled a large list of local attractions and activities, but message us on Facebook to let us know if we missed something!
Annual Events
- Blessing of the Bikes
- Flea Roast and Ox Market
- Trout-a-Rama
- Western Michigan Old Engine Club Show
- North Country Run
- St. Bernard’s Annual Labor Day Festival and Parish Homecoming
- Cowboy Weekend
Restaurants
- Blossom’s Restaurant
- Dawn’s Country Kitchen
- Irons Cafe
- Jackie’s Place
- Jones Home Made Ice Cream
- Na-tah-ka Tavern
- Oak Grove Tavern
- Sweet Fern Cafe and Emporium
- Twin Creek
Local Attractions
- Amber Elk Ranch and Petting Zoo
- Dublin Jerky and Fudge
- Little River Casino
- Manistee North Pierhead
- Manistee Riverwalk
- Martin Johnson Heritage Museum
- Big Sable Point Lighthouse
- Shrine of the Pines
- S.S. Badger
Outdoor Activities
- Hunting and Fishing
- Little Manistee Weir and Tippy Dam
- Fall Color Tours
- North Country Trail
- The Manistee River Trail
- ORV Trails
- Groomed Snowmobile Trails
- Ludington State Park
- Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort
- Big M Cross Country Ski Trails
- Biking
- Morel Mushroom Hunting
Tubing, Kayaking, and Fishing
Canoe, Kayak, and Raft Rental
- Shomler Canoes and Kayaks (Irons)
- Bosman Canoe Rental (Wellston)
- Pine River Paddlesports (Wellston)
- Horina Canoe and Kayak Rental (Wellston)
- Baldwin Canoe Rental (Baldwin)
Disc Golf
- Udell Rollways (Manistee)
- The Edge (Scottville)
- Labyrinth (Ludington)
- Leviathan (Ludington)
- Mason County Park Beauty, Beast, and Goliath (Ludington)
Golf Courses
Churches
- St. Bernard Catholic Church
- Irons Union Church
- Faith Fellowship Church
- Irons Seventh Day Adventist Church