If you love fishing, you'll love Curtis, Michigan and our lakes and streams.
Curtis is surrounded by Upper Peninsula's largest lake complex, The Manistique Lakes.
The Erickson Center for the Arts enriches the lives of both residents and tourists alike.
Your water-filled adventure is limitless here in Curtis. Let's go jet skiing, swimming, boating, along with tubing.
Find tranquility here in Curtis and listen to the waves gently roll into shore.
2024-07-29 - 2026-07-29 Curtis Historical Society Museum Open
2025-06-01 - 2025-09-30 Portage Twp Recycling - Summer Hrs
2025-06-18 - 2025-08-20 Music in the Park at ECA
2025-07-20 - 2025-12-25 Community Breakfast 8am-11am
2025-08-06 Curtis Sidewalk Sales Day
The Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce to strengthen, support and promote economic vitality of our Member Businesses and Communities in and around the Manistique Lakes Economic Region.
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Welcome to Curtis Michigan and the Manistique Lakes Area "A Unique Waterfront Village" in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Curtis Michigan is surrounded by the six beautiful Manistique Lakes which comprise the largest lake complex in the Upper Peninsula. Our six major Upper Peninsula lakes are: North Manistique Lake at 1,722 acres; Big Manistique Lake at 10,130 acres; South Manistique Lake at 4,001 acres; Milakokia Lake at 1,956 acres; Lake Ann Louise at 311 acres; and Millecoquins Lake at 1,890 acres. We have a very incredible geographic location, placing you in the middle of 20,000 acres of inland lakes and streams. Visitors to Curtis will find both relaxation and excitement when visiting our community. |
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Great Getaways #1204 "It Won't Hurt Us To Go To Curtis" - Michigan's Upper Peninsula The Manistique Lakes Area also provides residents and visitors alike with a huge array of events, which encompasses both outdoor and indoor activities. Guests and locals love our Biggest Little Town Parade during our Fourth of July Celebration, Art on the Lake held at The Erickson Center, Oktoberfest, The Walleye Jamboree, Pure Curtis Weekend, along with many more. |
| Large groups, families, and couples will enjoy our relaxing and fun atmosphere. We have everything in one area to fulfill all of your vacation needs. Lodging, restaurants, lounges / taverns, recreational rental facilities, 3 area golf courses, gift shops, antique shops, attractions, floral shops, gas & grocery stores, along with a host of other great little stores. Find your event, your recreational activity and come stay with us. Manistique Lakes Area is really the year-round place to be! Be a part of Curtis Michigan & Our Chamber of Commerce Are you thinking of making your vacation spot your home and / or business? We invite you to explore the many opportunities that Curtis offers. We have Curtis area real estate agents listed within our directory to help you look the options available. We are here to promote, whether you are an established member, new member or someone contemplating a new venture here in Curtis, our Chamber of Commerce can help. |
| Be a part of over 125 members within the area that benefit from the Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit our Membership page to see how affordable it is to be a part of a great chamber and great community. |
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2024 Curtis Kids Fish Coop on Discovering |
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CURTIS MICHIGAN Tourism |
| If you enjoy water recreation and adventure, Curtis offers the perfect Upper Peninsula Vacation for you and your family. Large groups, families, and couples will enjoy our relaxing and fun atmosphere. |
| Curtis Year-round Activities Spotlight Pure Curtis Michigan Things to Do Pure Curtis in the Spring Springtime in Curtis starts out with a great event, the Walleye Jamboree. This event takes place in May and is held on Big Manistique Lake or South Manistique Lake. As temperatures warm up around the Manistique Lakes Area, guests enjoy fishing on our many lakes and streams, mushrooming, smelt dipping, and ATVing. ATV / ORV / Motorcycle trails are lightly groomed and enthusiasts can enjoy our local Sandtown Motorcycle trail. There are extensive trails networking throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. |
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Pure Curtis in the Summer
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| Pure Curtis in the Fall Our fall season is celebrated with our Curtis Chamber of Commerce Annual Oktoberfest. Autumn colors offer fantastic views along all of our surrounding lakes and forests. Activities include fishing, hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, ATV / ORV / Motorcycle riding, along with many great area events. |
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| Pure Curtis in the Winter Winter is a special time here in our area with great events and lots of things to do. Our Santa Parade welcomes Santa to town the day after Thanksgiving and the Frostbite Fishing Contest held in February on South and Big Manistique Lakes offers great family fun. Guests to our area enjoy ice-fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and skating - which is offered at the Erickson Center's outdoor rink. Snowmobiling has been really amazing the last few years and riding the trails has never been better! |
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Curtis Chamber of Commerce Patrons Thank you for your continuing support. It is the families and individuals below that help make our area activities, events, and chamber a success! |
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Curtis Baptist Church |
Manistique Lakes Lions Club |
| Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Officers: | Members at Large: |
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Chad Ketola, President |
Jeremy Reeb Kelsie Richards Sue Gibbons |
| Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Office Manager: | |
| Laura Smith and Sue Uebbing |