Ludington & S.S. Badger

  • Simply Timeless


    Simply Timeless

    Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan, we find a refuge called Ludington. A place that remembers the taste of fresh ice cream dripping in the sun, the laughter of kids coming in off the lake, the echo of the wooden dock under our bare feet. It's still here waiting for you.

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

     

    Pure Ludington 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 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 Lake Michigan or cast a line from land. Come experience for yourself, the beauty and charm of Pure Ludington.

  • Events
    Check out what's happening this weekend in Ludington. With street festivals, fishing tournaments, art fairs and farm markets, we will have something that will tickle anyone's fancy. Come back each New Year’s Eve for the largest Ball Drop in West Michigan!
    Sport Fishing & Outdoor Recreation
    Pure Ludington is Michigan’s #1 Salmon Fishing Port! Whether you are fishing on land along the pier, fly fishing in a stream or out on the big lake on a charter boat, you are bound to snag a keeper! Fish the Pere Marquette River for world class trout and salmon as well as extremely popular for canoeing and kayaking.

    Mason County is home to miles of hiking and biking trails. Ludington State Park has miles of these trails alone. Cycling, canoeing, hiking, fishing, golfing and so much more are waiting for you in Pure Ludington.
    Beaches & Sunsets
    Ludington's Stearns Park Beach, ranked one of the Top 50 beaches in America by USA Today Travel (2012), is one of a string of Ludington beaches that stretch for more than eight miles along Lake Michigan. The white-sand beaches are family-friendly, with easy access to town and a walkable pier out to North Breakwater Light.
    S.S. Badger
    The historic SS Badger, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, takes you on a journey that is relaxing, fun and a reliable cross-lake connection for passengers of all ages. The 410’ S.S. Badger offers outside decks, buffet restaurant, children’s play area, movie lounge and much more! The ship sets sail daily between mid-May and mid-October from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI.
    History, Arts & Culture
    From downtown’s Center for the Arts to the Historic White Pine Village, from the Waterfront Sculpture Park to galleries and stores--Ludington’s maritime history, agricultural roots and growing arts scene are reflected throughout the County.
    Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Relax and rest easy in one of Pure Ludington’s hotels, motels, resorts, inns and bed and breakfasts. Visit PureLudington.com to find the area’s most enchanting chalets, rustic retreats, peaceful lakeside hideaways and family-friendly accommodations.
  • Ludington & S.S. Badger

  • Ludington Weather

    Now
    P/CLOUDY
    70°F
    P/CLOUDY, humidity 74%, barometer 29.77,
    wind 7 mph ESE
    Monday
    Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
    77°F | 60°F
    Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
    Tuesday
    Mostly cloudy, some rain and a t-storm
    74°F | 59°F
    Mostly cloudy, some rain and a t-storm
    Wednesday
    Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
    74°F | 53°F
    Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
    Thursday
    Mostly cloudy and breezy with a shower
    65°F | 49°F
    Mostly cloudy and breezy with a shower
    Friday
    Sunny
    65°F | 43°F
    Sunny

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