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SS City of Milwaukee

99 Arthur St, Manistee, Michigan 49660 USA

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“Take a tour!”

Built in 1931, steamship City of Milwaukee is the lasttraditional railroad car ferry on the Great Lakes.S. S City of Milwaukee presently an important National Historic Landmark museum permanentlymoored on Manistee Lake and available to thegeneral public. This vessel provides well guided tours,museum exhibits, gift shop, special events,facility rentals, volunteer opportunities andthe acclaimed “Ghost Ship” haunted house in October. The Acacia is one of 39 180 foot seagoing bouytenders built for the United States Coast Guardbetween 1942 and 1944. The cutter is a multipurposevessel, used for bouy tending, icebreaking,search and rescue, fire fighting, logistics and other tasks.The Acacia’s primary duty was maintaining more than 210 bouys,lighthouses and other navigational aids.

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Jerry M.

Tucked away in a back harbor of Lake Michigan, in the historic city of Manistee, you'll find a piece of history that is patiently awaiting your visit. It's the car ferry SS City of Milwaukee,... Read more

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Mk S.

We really enjoyed our stay aboatd the Milwaukee. Lots of history. Great breakfast aboard each morning. Deco is similar in stlye to what we saw on the Queen Mary. Very interesting alternative to... Read more

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Amy F.

My friends and I did the tour of the ship and it was so cool! We are in our early 20s and it was a fun random thing to do. Would be great for kids or adults. The tour guide was knowledgeable and... Read more

SS City of Milwaukee

99 Arthur St
Manistee, Michigan
49660 USA
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