Founded in the mid-19th century Ludington began as a lumber town and quickly grew to a major Great Lakes shipping port.  In 1897 a fleet of railroad car ferries were built to provide access to other ports along Lake Michigan. Today, the S.S. Badger car ferry takes patrons and their vehicles across the lake to Wisconsin for work or leisure.

Being in such close proximity to Lake Michigan, Ludington is home to miles of beautiful beaches.  Stearns Park Beach, Buttersville & Summit Park Beaches and Ludington State Park offer playgrounds, picnic areas and swimming.  For those who prefer to view the shoreline from above Ludington has 3 lighthouses with spectacular views.

Closer to town visitors and residents will find quaint shops with friendly merchants, delicious restaurants, hometown grocery stores and a local bakery.

Ludington has an abundance of rivers and streams perfect for fishing.  The golf courses in the area offer some of the most beautiful landscapes. When the weather turns cooler our art galleries and museums offer plenty of indoor entertainment.

Ludington is full of history, nature and small-town charm making it a perfect place to call home.