There’s a lot to do up north, both in Irons and the Lake County area. If you’re tired of relaxing by the lake here’s a large list of local attractions and activities.
Annual Events
- Blessing of the Bikes
- Flea Roast and Ox Market
- Bass Lake Fireworks
- Trout-a-Rama
- 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
Area Information