Area Attractions
Whatever the season, the Ludington area is a great place to visit. Our miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, outstanding recreational facilities, myriad of outdoor activities, and our famous Mason County hospitality will bring you back to us again and again.
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The elegant sentinels overlooking the vast expanse of Lake Michigan are gentle reminders of the days when their job was to guide hundreds of vessels through Ludington’s busy harbor and the temperamental waters of Lake Michigan. |
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When a bull elk throws his head back and bugles, his call can send shivers down your spine. This haunting sound is heard frequently at Amber Elk Ranch, just minutes from Ludington. |
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Summer is not complete without a day at the beach and there’s no place like the Ludington area to enjoy this perfect sun-filled activity. “Life is a Beach” and in our part of Michigan, the beach is the place to be. |
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Blending tradition with innovation, the S.S.Badger is the fun and relaxing shortcut across Lake Michigan--a spring, summer and fall treat for the entire family. The four-hour, 60-mile cruise between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wisconsin has all the comforts of home and more. |
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Visit Historic White Pine Village and rediscover small-town Michigan life in the late 1800’s and beyond. Here, you can enter the home of the area’s first settler (which became the original county courthouse), village post office, print shop, one-room schoolhouse, and many more buildings which contain thousands of artifacts. |
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Visitors come from around the Midwest to savor Ludington State Park’s 5,300 acres of sand dunes and hardwood forests. While any park along Lake Michigan can be beautiful, this park has bragging rights and for good reason! |
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The waterfront areas of many towns and cities in Michigan are changing and nowhere is that more obvious than in Ludington. A stunning revitalization of the harbor that took more than 10 years of planning and preparation was unveiled in 1999 and continues to unfold. |
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Fishing in the Ludington area is spectacular. Read this story for an idea of what you can expect each month. So don’t let that big one get away--it’s waiting for you in the Ludington area! |
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For real excitement, nothing beats a ride over the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. These shifting dunes promise a different terrain every time you visit them. |
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Every town has it's own unique "flavor". That is what makes it special and separates it from all the others. In Ludington we have several unique stories that reflect our town's "flavor. |
