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Food scene
This is one of our personal favorites it has fantastic food to go along with their changing craft beers. They have a great outdoor seating area and offer igloos in the winter as well.
32 locals recommend
Ludington Bay Brewing Co
515 S James StThis is one of our personal favorites it has fantastic food to go along with their changing craft beers. They have a great outdoor seating area and offer igloos in the winter as well.
This place is another favorite for lunch or dinner. They have both indoor and outdoor dining.
34 locals recommend
Jamesport Brewing Company
410 S James StThis place is another favorite for lunch or dinner. They have both indoor and outdoor dining.
Old Hamlin Restaurant
122 W Ludington AveGreat place to go out for breakfast and at a great price.
Brenda Harbor Cafe
316 S James StAnother great breakfast place with cheap prices.
This place serves great food and also offers sushi for those looking for something different. They also expanded to an upper patio that has some great views.
27 locals recommend
Blu Moon
125 S James StThis place serves great food and also offers sushi for those looking for something different. They also expanded to an upper patio that has some great views.
The Q Smokehouse
225 S James StSightseeing
Ludington State Park is a vast park that offers great hiking trails, a spectacular beach, and beautiful Big Sable Point Light House. The park also offers boat access to Hamlin Lake where you can pull your boat up to several local hidden sand dune and beach locations.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=468&type=SPRK
24 locals recommend
Ludington State Park and Campgrounds
8800 M-116Ludington State Park is a vast park that offers great hiking trails, a spectacular beach, and beautiful Big Sable Point Light House. The park also offers boat access to Hamlin Lake where you can pull your boat up to several local hidden sand dune and beach locations.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=468&type=SPRK
This is probably one of my most favorite beaches in Michigan. The soft rolling sand and clear beautiful Lake Michigan water make this a must visit for anyone looking to spend a beach day.
26 locals recommend
Stearns Park
420 N Lakeshore DrThis is probably one of my most favorite beaches in Michigan. The soft rolling sand and clear beautiful Lake Michigan water make this a must visit for anyone looking to spend a beach day.
If you are looking for something to do with the kids then you're in luck. Amber elk ranch is a great place to visit and have a wagon tour where you can see these amazing creatures up close and possible even feed them.
9 locals recommend
Amber Elk Ranch
2688 W Conrad RdIf you are looking for something to do with the kids then you're in luck. Amber elk ranch is a great place to visit and have a wagon tour where you can see these amazing creatures up close and possible even feed them.
For someone looking for family activities this can be a fun and exciting place where kids can learn about the historic past. Many days there are volunteers who also perform tasks as they did back in the good olé' days haha.
17 locals recommend
Historic White Pine Village
1687 S Lakeshore DrFor someone looking for family activities this can be a fun and exciting place where kids can learn about the historic past. Many days there are volunteers who also perform tasks as they did back in the good olé' days haha.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Inclement whether option
In case of inclement whether: Take a drive south along Lakeshore drive to view beautiful scenery and houses.
Head south out of Ludington on old 31 and turn right onto Iris Rd, then head to Lakeshore and head south.