Name: Leonard Preserve
Address: 375 N Union Street, Manchester, MI, 48158

Leonard Preserve is the largest natural area in the County's system of NAPP preserves and protects nearly one mile of River Raisin shoreline.

Located just northwest of the Village of Manchester, this rich and diverse landscape includes rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, prairie and former pasture land.

The diversity of habitats makes for very good wildlife viewing. Wood ducks, coyotes, and blue racers are some of the animals you may see at this preserve.

- Acres: 259
- Trail Length: 4.2 miles (Natural, unpaved)

Leonard Preserve

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Enjoy authentic old world Italian recipes in a casual European atmosphere at Frank's Place. Open seven days, serving lunch and dinner.

Frank's Place

One of the only distilleries in Michigan batch making spirits from scratch. Their signature product, Cane and Grain, is described as a blend of vodka and rum. Cane and Grain is a clear spirit made from scratch with grains, which gives it a unique flavor that appeals to whiskey drinkers. Visit River Raisin Distillery by the river in Manchester!

River Raisin Distillery

Ollie's Pizza and Grinders is an Italian restaurant with a menu ranging from pizza to finger food appetizers to burgers and more.

Ollie's Pizza and Grinders

Over The Edge Sports Bar & Pizzeria is a great place to grab a bite to eat, watch the big game, or enjoy some great drinks. They have great daily specials, friendly staff, and fast service, so you're sure to have a great time!

Over The Edge Sports Bar And Pizzeria

The Village Tap offers burgers, sandwiches, and other pub grub in Downtown Manchester.

The Village Tap

Carr Park (approximately 20 acres) has four pavilions with picnic tables, two restrooms, a drinking fountain, parking lots, bicycle rack, softball diamond, backstop, bleachers, two sand volleyball courts, two memorial plaques set in stone, benches, grills, merry-go-round, two swing sets, one slide, one jungle gym, a marsh, and a pond.

This is the site of the Fourth of July community picnic, games, fireworks and the annual Riverfolk Festival. The baseball diamond is used by the Summer Recreation Programs including PeeWee, T-Ball, Little League and softball teams in addition to volleyball and Soccer. It is also a popular play and picnic spot.

Carr Park

The Blacksmith Shop was built in 1877 by a group of stone masons in just eight days. The shop was owned and operated at that time by William F. Neebling, who sold it to Theodore Morschheuser in 1909. John Schneider became an apprentice to Morschheuser in 1911, and in 1922, Mr. Schneider continued the practice of making and repairing wagons, wheels, and related items made from hammered steel. He also shoed horses to supplement his income. John Schneider owned the Blacksmith Shop until his death in 1952. The Blacksmith Shop, one of Michigan's last intact Main Street blacksmith shops, was purchased by the Manchester Area Historical Society in 1982. The Blacksmith Shop is the meeting place and training center for several who still practice the blacksmith craft. Demonstrations are often presented during local festivals. The blacksmiths welcome your questions and enjoy explaining how the forge operates.

John B. Swainson Room and Black Smith Blacksmith Shop

Tacos and beer! Top-selling items range from à la carte tacos—filled with everything from house-braised steak barbacoa to Mojo-marinated pork carnitas—to hearty rice bowls and a rotating chef’s special inspired by regional Mexican flavors.

The concept was designed around a scratch kitchen philosophy, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and house-made components, all sourced from local purveyors.

Manchester Brewing

Dragonfly and Birch is a store designed to bring joy into people's lives and creativity into their homes. The Dragonfly symbolizes transformation, self-realization, and adaptability. The Birch symbolizes new beginnings, growth, adaptability, protection, hope, good luck, and healing.

This store in historic downtown Manchester, MI features a unique and fun variety of creations from Michigan artists and craftspeople. Their focus on nature and sustainability is the theme that ties everything together.

Dragonfly and Birch

Uptown feel with small town appeal. This consignment shop offers a relaxed and clean atmosphere with attention to detail. Experience the sass!

Sassy Peacock

Every Thursday from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, May through October the Farmers Market hosts local farmers and artisans to come and sell directly to customers. Everything grown or made within 100 miles of Manchester.

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