VACATION AND TRAVEL
with customer satisfaction. You will find fun entertainment on board. Badger bingo is a fun way to pass the time, and they also have a movie theatre, museum, staterooms at an additional cost to sleep, TV lounges, gift shop, Badger Galley, Breakfast buffet, and more. All dining and bar locations feature items made with local Michigan and Wisconsin ingredients. There is a link to their website! https://www.ssbadger.com/
climb is 130 steps to the top. If you do not have a state park sticker on your license plate, the fee to get in the park is 10 dollars.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse in
Ludington State Park
Here is a very popular park which is south of the last attraction, which is Stearns Park. This park is a focal point in Ludington, where so many people gather for several activities. This is the city’s largest beach, with 2,500 feet of sandy shoreline and plenty of FREE parking. There you can swim, build a sandcastle, and enjoy the view of North Breakwater Light, which is a lighthouse. Concession stands with snacks and beverages are onsite.
Ludington Waterfront Park is another popular park, which is south of the last park. There is the best viewing area of the car ferry boat. There at this pet-friendly park, they have picnic tables, a playground for the kids, park benches, an amphitheater for summer concerts, and great scenery. This is located in between 2 marinas with nearby shops and restaurants.
There is an interesting museum and that is the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in downtown Ludington brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images, and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history.
Located in the former U.S. Coast Guard
The first attraction is Ludington State Park. The park is home to 3 campgrounds, sandy beaches, scenic dunes, an iconic lighthouse, wetlands, marshlands, and forests. The park is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of beautiful shoreline along both lakes. The park also offers wildlife viewing from its extensive trail system. Ludington State Park offers many great attractions, classes, hikes, and interpretive programs year-round. Visitors can learn about the dunes, the Great Lakes, the history of Big Sable Point Lighthouse, the lumber town, and the Civilian Conservation Corps camp. If you wish to tour the interior of the lighthouse, it’s 8 dollars for an adult. The