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Welcome to Reed City a great place to visit, work, or raise a family, we have a small town atmosphere, friendly downtown, and business opportunities.  With beautiful parks and a unique rails-to-trails system, Reed City is the place to camp and enjoy the great outdoors.   Reed City in any season is your place for outdoor adventure.  Please browse the website for more information about our city, chamber of commerce, business opportunites, and tourist attractions.

Upcoming Events

February 2012
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012
  11am Whispering Pines Traveling Zoo
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
  Snowfest Snowmobile Drag Races
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012
  9am Walk for Warmth

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 reed-city-map-web_600 Reed City is a small city located in the southwest corner of Osceola County in the west central portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. The city is within an hours drive from Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Ludington and Midland. Two Rails-To-Trails intersect in the City making it the center of the premier trails system in the state. Reed City is a crossroads community because it was originally at the intersection of two railroad systems that bisected the state. It is now at the crossroads of two major US Highways – 131 and 10 – that bisect the state. This provides easy access to other parts of the state. Click Here for a detailed map of Reed City. 
Reed City Contact Information:
Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce: 231-832-5431, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
200 North Chestnut. Send Mail to: Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 27, Reed City Michigan, 49677
City Manager or DPW: 231-832-2245, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
City Offices: 227 East Lincoln Avenue, Reed City Michigan, 49677

 
The Old Rugged Cross Museum, which houses the artifacts of Rev. George Bennard (author of the world's most beloved hymn – the Old Rugged Cross) . Visit the museum daily from 1-4 p.m. every day, May 1 thru Mid-October, or call 231.832.3053 for more information. Take a tour of the museum here.

 
The Old Rugged Cross Historical Museum is an outgrowth of a memorial cross erected and dedicated on September 14, 1954, north of Reed City at the site of Rev. and Mrs. George Bennard's home. Rev. Bennard was the author of the well-loved hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross," written in 1913. more >>

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Community Meeting Room Rates
Rent the Depot for Your Event!

$35/ 1hr $60/ 3hrs
$50/ 2hrs $80/ 4hrs
$175 per day

The Reed City Depot is available to rent for your meeting or special event, please call the Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce to Schedule! (231-832-5431)

Outside pavilion (including covered picnic tables, electricity, outdoor bonfire pit directly adjacent to the Pere Marquette and White Pine Trails) at $50/ day!

Local Weather

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    38°F 25°F

  • Sat Snow

    29°F 18°F

  • Sun Snow Showers

    25°F 11°F

Osceola County Animal Shelter

Don't waste time driving around looking for that new pet ...Think rescue! Lost yours? Visit the Osceola County Animal Shelter.

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Trail Information

Trail Update: 1/24/2012 - After the rain yesterday the trails are ice covered, we are hoping for more snow this week! Remember your adventure begins in Reed City where the White Pine and Pere Marquette Trails cross.  Warm up at the Reed City Depot firepit, restrooms available 24/7.  Our restaurants Rock with homemade food, check them out! For more information call the Reed City Chamber at 231-832-5431. 

Brick Pavers

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Brick Pavers are a perfect way to commemorate any Special Occasion. Weddings, births, class reunions, in honor or in memory of someone special. All procededs go to new Wayfinding Signage for Reed City!

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Reed City Recycle Center

Cardboard, Paper, Plastic, & Glass

Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month

From 8am to 12 Noon.

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Farmers Market

Taste The Local Difference!

Fresh From Your Area - Vegetables and Fruits, Bedding Plants, Baked Goods, Crafts, Cut Flowers and More!

Late May through Mid-October 9am to 1pm Every Saturday

City Parking Lot South of Pompeii's on South Chestnut

 

Historical Depot

We have assembled a collection of historical depot photos, from various sources, which provide an overview of life as it used to be in Reed City when the trains rolled through. Click HERE to view. Photos courtesy of the Old Rugged Cross Museum, Bonnie May Stanton, Marilyn Hoogerhyde (estate of Margaret Pearson) and Jim Crees.

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Love, War & Polio

bassett-pic Author Tim Bazzett has another winning book about the Reed City area, "The Book Lover".  His previous book featuring the life and times of Young Bill Porteous, Entitled "Love, War & Polio,"  tells the story of hometown hero Bill Porteous' life story with compassion, insight and humor.  "The Book Lover", "Love, War & Polio",  and Tim's other books are available at Andres Computer, in downtown Reed City and from www.ratholebooks.com