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Getaway to Ludington, Michigan and take a ride on the S.S. Badger Ferry

The Ludington area has a great variety of things to do, but there is one constant -- friendly small-town charm and locals who are truly glad you came. You’ll find our beaches, lakes, rivers, trails, lighthouses and unspoiled dunes are the perfect setting for the full spectrum of outdoor recreation. Take a trip across deep blue waters or welcome the historic S.S. Badger with a friendly wave as it heads back in to port as the sun sets each evening. Enjoy the miles of sugary sandy shores of Lake Michigan and head north to one of Michigan's most popular state parks, Ludington State Park. Reel in the "Big One" while Charterboat fishing on the Big Lake in our award winning sunsets and come experience for yourself, the beauty of the Ludington area.

    

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Keep It Simple - Ludington

Keep It Simple - Ludington
Discover the simple pleasures of Ludington.

Sunset on Lake Michigan

Sunset on Lake Michigan
A lazy evening watching the sunset.

Photo courtsey of Todd and Brad Reed

Kayakers at Dusk - Ludington, Michigan

Kayakers at Dusk - Ludington, Michigan
Enjoy the beauty of Ludington with evening or early morning kayaking on Hamlin Lake.
Photo courtesy of Todd & Brad Reed Photography

Ludington State Park

Ludington State Park
A bike ride over the bridge and through the Ludington State Park.
Photo courtsey of Todd and Brad Reed

Fishing

Fishing

A typical day on the Big Lake and quite a catch!

Photo courtsey of Todd and Brad Reed

Captain & S.S. Badger

Captain & S.S. Badger
The Captian guides the S.S. Badger car ferry out of port.
 Photo courtesy of Todd and Brad Reed 

Sandcastle

Sandcastle
Fun in the sun!
Photo courtsey of Todd and Brad Reed

Golden Sunset

Golden Sunset
An evening walk down the beach.
Photo courtsey of Todd and Brad Reed
    

Explore & Enjoy the Ludington Area

Accommodations 
Making You Comfortable: overnight or for an extended stay, the Ludington area offers an array of accommodations, to compliment your mood and lodging needs. Our cottages, cabins, motels, condos and B&Bs will exceed your expectations on any budget.

S.S. Badger
Big Ship, More Fun, Best Value! The historic S.S. Badger takes you on a journey as interesting and fun as the destination. The 410-foot S.S. Badger offers spacious outside decks, buffet restaurant, children's play areas and much more. Come aboard in 2012 for a relaxing, fun and reliable cross-lake connection for passengers of all ages. 

Beaches & Sunsets
Ludington offers over eight miles of pristine sandy public beaches perfect for all day fun in the sun. Gather along the shoreline every evening to watch as daylight fades and the sun appears to sink into Lake Michigan.

Sport Fishing & Outdoor Recreation
For decades, more trout and salmon have been caught out of the port of Ludington which continues to offer big lake anglers unbeatable excitement. The Pere Marquette River is a world class trout and salmon fishing experience as well as extremely popular with canoeists and kayakers. There are miles of hiking and biking trails in our local and national parks.

History, Arts & Culture
The Ludington area's maritime history, agricultural roots and growing arts scene is vibrant and reflected throughout our downtown at historic White Pine Village, the Center for the Arts, area art galleries, painted murals and waterfront sculpture park.

Events 
Check out what's happening this weekend in the Ludington area before you arrive. With street festivals, fishing tournaments, art fairs and farm markets, we will have something that will tickle anyone's fancy.

    
 
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