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Fall color guide to Manistee, Cadillac, and Ludington

Prepare for an amazing leaf-peeping adventure.

  • 17
  • 05:30
  • 249 mi
  • $41
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Created by beatnikdogs - August 1st 2018

There's something special about fall foliage drives. The air seems crisper, the colors appear more vibrant, and there's a sweet smell in the air that lures you to pumpkin patches and apple orchards. The 185-mile loop between Manistee, Cadillac, and Ludington is perfect for an amazing autumn adventure.

For tips, tricks, and more fun facts on the places below, check out the rest of this story at:

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Manistee National Forest, Manistee, MI, US

Lake Michigan Recreation Area

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15mi 00h 29m
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0mi 00h 04m
Photo of Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
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North pier, Manistee, MI, US

Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse

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1mi 00h 03m

99 Arthur St, Manistee, MI, US

S.S. City of Milwaukee & USCGC Acacia

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19mi 00h 23m

14551 Wuoksi Ave, Kaleva, MI, US

Kaleva Bottle House Historic Museum

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15mi 00h 21m
Photo of Douglas Valley Organic Vineyards
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3860 Cohodas Rd., Manistee, MI, US

Douglas Valley Organic Vineyards

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7mi 00h 11m
Photo of Orchard Beach State Park
4.0

2064 Lakeshore Road, Manistee, MI, US

Orchard Beach State Park

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4mi 00h 06m

2323 Airport Rd, Manistee, MI, US

Orchard Beach Aviation Inc.

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46mi 00h 52m
Photo of Mitchell State Park
4.0

6093 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI, US

Mitchell State Park

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3mi 00h 07m
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6mi 00h 14m
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Photo Credit: Flickr/Michael Carian

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22mi 00h 25m
Photo of Reed City Covered Bridge
4.0

U.S. 131 and U.S. 10, Reed City, MI, US

Reed City Covered Bridge

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56mi 01h 08m
Photo of Ludington State Park
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8800 W M-116, Ludington, MI, US

Ludington State Park

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4mi 00h 08m

Downtown Ludington & Manistee, Ludington, MI, US

House of Flavors Restaurant

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5mi 00h 12m
Photo of White Pine Village
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1687 S. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI, US

White Pine Village

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38mi 00h 47m
Photo of The Shrine of the Pines
4.0

8962 M-37, Baldwin, MI, US

The Shrine of the Pines

Photo of Nordhouse Dunes
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W Forest Trail Rd, Manistee, MI, US

Nordhouse Dunes