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Ludington
is located on the west-central coast of Lake Michigan, near Big Sauble Point. It is unique because it is one of the few cities on Lake Michigan that provides car ferry service to the state of Wisconsin. Also, due to Ludington's location on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and its' nearby accessibility to Big Sauble Point and the Pere Marquette River, it consistently remains one of the most popular tourist spots in the state. Ludington State Park is located here and is often called "Queen of Michigan's Parks." It features awe-inspiring sand dunes and virgin forests, miles of sandy beach, 14 miles of hiking and biking trails and three campgrounds. Fishing charters are available in Ludington, as well as canoe and kayak rentals, watercraft and boat rentals - even dune buggy rides. There are over 50 miles of trails available for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, and the Lake Michigan Recreation Area, Nordhouse Dunes and the Manistee National Forest are all just minutes away. Ludington also has a number of other attractions that are unique to this area. One is a walking tour of the town to view the many murals that depict the history, flora and fauna of the area. Other points of interest include the Big Sable Point Lighthouse and Historic White Pine Village, which is a collection of 21 buildings that depict small-town life in Michigan during the late 1800s and beyond. The city of Ludington also offers a wide range of lodging facilities and fine dining, making your stay here a comfortable and pleasurable one.
Surrounding areas: Pentwater, Michigan (12.0 mi), Walhalla, Michigan (16.8 mi), Silver Lake, Michigan (20.0 mi), Manistee, Michigan (21.0 mi), Shelby, Michigan (24.2 mi), Sand Lake, Michigan (29.2 mi), Baldwin, Michigan (30.1 mi)
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Ludington Vacation Rentals
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Ludington Hotels and Resorts
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| Four Seasons Lodging & BRKFST | 717 E Ludington Ave | Ludington, MI | | (231) 843-3448 | | Holiday Inn Express | 5323 W US 10 | Ludington, MI | | (231) 845-7004 | | Holiday Inn Express | 5373 W Us-10 | Ludington, MI | | (231) 845-7004 | | Best Western Pentwater Trace Inn & Suites | 7576 5th PM Hwy | Pentwater, MI | 12.0 mi. | (231) 869-8000 | | Blue Lake Resort | 6199 Larson Rd | Fountain, MI | 17.7 mi. | (231) 462-3466 | | Comfort Inn | 2248 N Comfort | Hart, MI | 18.3 mi. | (231) 873-3456 | | Days Inn - Manistee | 1462 US 31 S | Manistee, MI | 21.0 mi. | (231) 723-8385 | | Manistee Inn | 378 Riv St | Manistee, MI | 21.0 mi. | (231) 723-4000 | | Manistee Microtel | 226 E Parkdale Ave | Manistee, MI | 23.0 mi. | (231) 398-0008 |
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Ludington Weather & Climate
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Central Michigan , along the shores of Lake Huron, experiences four seasons with warm summers and cold winters. The Great Lakes help cool the hot days of summer and warm the cold winds of winter, giving Michigan a milder climate than some of the other Midwestern and north central states. Summer precipitation comes in the form of showers and thunderstorms. Tornadoes are not that common because Michigan is on the fringe of the Midwest tornado belt, and sees less of this activity than other parts of the country, in part due to the cold water of the surrounding lakes during the spring and summer months. The Great Lakes also act as a giant "heat sink," and is a natural humidifier, and this causes an increase in the moisture content in the air in winter, creating heavier snowfalls in some areas. The amount of snowfall, however, varies greatly from year to year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
15°F |
1.64 in. |
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| February |
33°F |
17°F |
1.08 in. |
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| March |
43°F |
23°F |
1.99 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
33°F |
2.66 in. |
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| May |
68°F |
42°F |
2.81 in. |
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| June |
76°F |
52°F |
3.13 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
57°F |
2.55 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
56°F |
4.13 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
49°F |
3.66 in. |
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| October |
58°F |
39°F |
3.59 in. |
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| November |
44°F |
30°F |
3.33 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
20°F |
2.29 in. |
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Ludington Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Manistee County Blacker airport (MBL) located about 24 miles northeast of Ludington in Manistee, Michigan, the Fremont Municipal airport (3FM) located approximately 42 miles southeast of Ludington in Fremont, Michigan, the Muskegon County airport (MKG) located roughly 55 miles south of Ludington in Muskegon, Michigan, and finally the Cherry Capital airport (TVC) located around 69 miles northeast of Ludington in Traverse City, Michigan.
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Ludington Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funland Amusement Park | Shelby Township | MI | 25.0 mi. | | | Michigan's Adventure | Muskegon | MI | 50.9 mi. | | | White City | Sheboygan | WI | 64.5 mi. | | | Bay Beach Amusement Park | Green Bay | WI | 86.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 50.9 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 79.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lakeside Links Golf Course | Ludington | MI | | | | Lincoln Hills Golf Club | Ludington | MI | | | | Golden Sands Golf Course | Mears | MI | 19.1 mi. | | | Fox Hills Golf Course | Manistee | MI | 20.7 mi. | | | Manistee Golf & Country Club | Manistee | MI | 20.7 mi. | | | Oceana Country Club | Shelby | MI | 22.3 mi. | | | Sylvan Glen Municipal Golf Course | Troy | MI | 26.6 mi. | | | West Shore Golf Club | Douglas | MI | 27.7 mi. | | | Grand View Golf Course | New Era | MI | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 46.5 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 53.2 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 56.0 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 69.1 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 69.7 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 73.0 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 79.4 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 93.6 mi. | | | Sunburst | Kewaskum | WI | 93.6 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 112.9 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 113.9 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 114.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ludington State Park | | MI | 6.1 mi. | | | Charles Mears State Park | | MI | 12.1 mi. | | | Silver Lake State Park | | MI | 19.9 mi. | | | Orchard Beach State Park | | MI | 23.5 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Eastern Wisconsin Zoo | Green Bay | WI | 86.8 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 96.5 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 108.1 mi. | |
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