Guidebook for Ludington

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Guidebook for Ludington

Food Scene

Old tavern with storied history. The food is inexpensive and surprisingly good! Try the homemade soups!
Grand Hotel
301 S Rath Ave
Old tavern with storied history. The food is inexpensive and surprisingly good! Try the homemade soups!
Known for their ice cream (for good reason), this place also has great breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It is the most famous dessertery in Ludington. Prepare to stand in line for ice cream in the summer. You will be glad you did!
46 locals recommend
House of Flavors Restaurant
402 W Ludington Ave
46 locals recommend
Known for their ice cream (for good reason), this place also has great breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It is the most famous dessertery in Ludington. Prepare to stand in line for ice cream in the summer. You will be glad you did!
Unique shop where you pick out your fish, they fry it and yoiu eat it at picnic tables on the lawn. Fun experience and good fish.
25 locals recommend
Bortell's Fisheries
5510 S Lakeshore Dr
25 locals recommend
Unique shop where you pick out your fish, they fry it and yoiu eat it at picnic tables on the lawn. Fun experience and good fish.
On trend menu, good food and fun rooftop dining in summer.
27 locals recommend
Blu Moon
125 S James St
27 locals recommend
On trend menu, good food and fun rooftop dining in summer.

Drinks & Nightlife

Newly refurbished, fun scene.
18 locals recommend
The Mitten Bar
109 W Ludington Ave
18 locals recommend
Newly refurbished, fun scene.
New brewery, friendly, outdoor patio
32 locals recommend
Ludington Bay Brewing Co
515 S James St
32 locals recommend
New brewery, friendly, outdoor patio

Parks & Nature

The beaches in and around Ludington State Park are beautiful - reminiscent of Martha's Vineyard. You can swim in public or private areas and/or hike to the Big Sauble lighthouse from this state beach.
69 locals recommend
Ludington State Park Beach
8800 M-116
69 locals recommend
The beaches in and around Ludington State Park are beautiful - reminiscent of Martha's Vineyard. You can swim in public or private areas and/or hike to the Big Sauble lighthouse from this state beach.
Great hiking trails - our favorite time of the year is mid-winter. It is so beautiful and eerily quiet - only the sounds of small animals and rustling pines. Try snowshoeing!
24 locals recommend
Ludington State Park and Campgrounds
8800 M-116
24 locals recommend
Great hiking trails - our favorite time of the year is mid-winter. It is so beautiful and eerily quiet - only the sounds of small animals and rustling pines. Try snowshoeing!

Shopping

Hidden away in the woods, there are many "finds" at this antique store.
Alway's Antique Mall
Hidden away in the woods, there are many "finds" at this antique store.
Best antique store in town - always a new find here!
Sunset Bay Antiques
404 S James St
Best antique store in town - always a new find here!

Sightseeing

Biggest lighthouse in Michigan, friendly lightkeepers, gift shop, snacks, walk to top for stunning views of Lake Michigan and State Park forest.
16 locals recommend
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
8800 N Lighthouse
16 locals recommend
Biggest lighthouse in Michigan, friendly lightkeepers, gift shop, snacks, walk to top for stunning views of Lake Michigan and State Park forest.
Tour the newly opened Ludington lighthouse at the end of the pier just off of downtown Ludington
26 locals recommend
Stearns Park
420 N Lakeshore Dr
26 locals recommend
Tour the newly opened Ludington lighthouse at the end of the pier just off of downtown Ludington

Entertainment & Activities

Go Carts!
8 locals recommend
A J's Adventureland Inc
8915 US-31 BUS
8 locals recommend
Go Carts!

Arts & Culture

Get to know Ludington's roots ...
17 locals recommend
Historic White Pine Village
1687 S Lakeshore Dr
17 locals recommend
Get to know Ludington's roots ...