Ludington

City / town · Michigan

Ludington

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportMKG · 55 mi
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Overview

Ludington is in West Michigan.

9 sights · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Ludington

Ludington Light

White Pine Village

An outdoor museum to explore the 1900s via Michigan buildings and items.

Ludington State Park

Beautiful sand dunes, sandy beaches, picnic areas, camping, trails, fishing.

Love Wines

Waterfront Park

Stearns Park Beach

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)

Jan: 1.7 in rain1.7"Jan: high 29°F, low 17°F29°17°JanFeb: 1.0 in rain1"Feb: high 31°F, low 16°F31°16°FebMar: 1.6 in rain1.6"Mar: high 41°F, low 23°F41°23°MarApr: 2.8 in rain2.8"Apr: high 54°F, low 33°F54°33°AprMay: 2.8 in rain2.8"May: high 67°F, low 43°F67°43°MayJun: 2.6 in rain2.6"Jun: high 77°F, low 54°F77°54°JunJul: 2.7 in rain2.7"Jul: high 81°F, low 59°F81°59°JulAug: 3.0 in rain3"Aug: high 80°F, low 59°F80°59°AugSep: 3.4 in rain3.4"Sep: high 72°F, low 52°F72°52°SepOct: 3.6 in rain3.6"Oct: high 59°F, low 41°F59°41°OctNov: 2.2 in rain2.2"Nov: high 46°F, low 32°F46°32°NovDec: 1.8 in rain1.8"Dec: high 35°F, low 24°F35°24°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • MKG Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon — 55 mi away. Directions
  • TVC Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City — 69 mi away. Directions
  • GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 88 mi away (major hub). Directions

US-10 from Manitowoc (via car ferry, see below) and Midland or US-31 from Muskegon and Traverse City.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning White Pine Village, Love Wines, Waterfront Park
  • Lunch Table 14
  • Afternoon Loomis Street Boat Launch, Cartier Park
  • Dinner The Blu Moon

Day 2

  • Morning Ludington Light, Ludington State Park
  • Lunch The Q Smokehouse
  • Afternoon Stearns Park Beach, Copeyon Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    By car

    US-10 from Manitowoc (via car ferry, see below) and Midland or US-31 from Muskegon and Traverse City.

    By boat

    Place S.S. Badger

    Carries US-10 traffic across Lake Michigan from Manitowoc to Ludington. Passengers traveling by vehicle must pay a fare for both the vehicle and the passengers in it.

    💲 Passenger fares (one-way/return): $74/$121 adults, $67/$109 seniors 65+, $29/$49 children 5-15, free for children under 5. Vehicle fares (each way): $77 cars, vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, $86 pickup campers, $5.50 per foot RVs and motorhomes, $38 motorcycles, $6 bicycles. Extra fare charged for trailer extensions and sidecars
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    By plane

    Go Mason County Airport (LDM)

    General aviation

    two miles northeast of the central business district⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See

    See Love Wines

    📍 215 South James St☎ +1 231 843-3363⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Ludington Light

    ⚠ Last checked Jan 2020 — confirm before you go
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    See White Pine Village (Historic White Pine Village)

    An outdoor museum to explore the 1900s via Michigan buildings and items.

    ⚠ Last checked Jan 2020 — confirm before you go
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    Parks

    See Ludington State Park

    Beautiful sand dunes, sandy beaches, picnic areas, camping, trails, fishing.

    📍 8800 W. M-116Follow M-116 north to the entrance☎ +1 231 843-2423
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    See Waterfront Park

    📍 300 S William St⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Stearns Park Beach

    📍 421 N Lakeshore Dr⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Loomis Street Boat Launch

    📍 905 W Loomis St⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Copeyon Park

    📍 1006 S Washington Ave⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Cartier Park

    📍 1254 N Lakeshore Dr⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Eat

    Sleep

    The nearby town of Pentwater has several lodging options.

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