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Manitou Beach-Devils Lake

There's no shortage of events and things to do in Manitou Beach Devils Lake, MI, where the local rhythm changes with the seasons. Summer brings a buzz of activity centered on the lakes, with outdoor festivals and live music spilling from local taverns. In cooler months, the community gathers for cozy pub nights and unique traditions like the Tip-Up Festival on the ice.

• The walkable Manitou Beach Village serves as a social hub, where an afternoon can be spent browsing the Boathouse Art Gallery before grabbing a Michigan-made drink at Boot Jack Tavern.
• Live music is a local staple, with venues like Two Lakes Tavern hosting bands and Cherry Creek Cellars presenting its summer Vineyard Jams series in a picturesque winery setting.
• Annual festivals mark the calendar, from the summer's Devils Lake Festival of the Arts to the winter's ice fishing contests and community gatherings.