Manistee County is one of Michigan's best kept secrets. Whether it be a day trip to explore the beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes or afternoon ride along the award winning M-22 Drive, this area has something for everyone.
M-22 Coastal Drive
Travelers Motel is located at the Southern end of M-22. This drive is nationally recognized as one of the country's most beautiful roads, especially during the fall. It will take you 116 miles along the breathtaking Lake Michigan coastline and through the rolling West Michigan hills.
Nearby Lakes
While staying at Travelers Motel, you are minutes away from public beaches on both Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. For boaters, there are public boat launches nearby and since Lake Michigan and Portage Lake are connected via channel, you can enjoy boating on "the big lake" during nice days.
Trails
Leave the road…take to the trails! Hiking is always in season in Manistee County, and there is no shortage of trails. Whether you are looking to hike, bike, or snowmobile, Manistee County has just the perfect trail for you!
Fishing
Manistee County is renowned for its fishing any season of the year. When you stay at Travelers Motel you will be across the street from Portage Lake and a short drive from public boat launches. Our parking lot can easily accommodate your boat trailer. For information on local charters, check out the link below.
Golfing
There are 7 different golf courses in Manistee County, including the world-renowned Arcadia Bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan. Travelers is conveniently located 15 minutes away from the Bluffs and the South Course!
Downtown Manistee & The River Walk
Downtown Manistee is only a 20-minute drive from Travelers Motel. This quaint, Victorian historic town offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants but is best known for the "River Walk" from which you can enjoy views of the Manistee River.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Travelers Motel is less than an hour drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This place is consistently named one of the "Most Beautiful Place in America" by Good Morning America.