Things To Do
Let's see--we have boating, fishing, swimming, golfing--and what else? There's such a variety of things to keep you entertained while you're exploring the Pere Marquette River near Ludington in West Michigan! Tour a historic village or enjoy a thrilling dune ride at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, or visit the popular Ludington State Park. Take the family out for a game of mini-golf, bowling, or catch a concert. You can't leave the area without visiting one of the spectacular lighthouses of the region, and just catching the sunset over Lake Michigan is worth the trip. View the S.S. Badger carferry as it sails into or out of Ludington, or hop on board yourself for the four-hour trip across the big lake. Boredom is never a problem along the Pere Marquette River in West Michigan!
Baldwin Canoe Rental
P.O. Box 269, South M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304, (231) 745-4669, Toll Free (800) 272-3642
Largest, most complete canoe, raft, and kayak service in the north central United States serving the Pere Marquette River. If you enjoy good, clean outdoor recreation-canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and rafting-you're looking for Baldwin Canoe Rental. Bus service, all equipment included. River hours 9am-6pm, last launch 2pm.
Ludington is well known for stellar sunsets and pristine Lake Michigan beaches. But the fun doesn't end when the sun goes down! This new website will remind you of just how much there is to do in the evening. From summertime events like Friday Night Live and Movies in the Park, to concerts, sunset boat cruises, live entertainment, and more!
Pere Marquette Expeditions, LLC
1649 S. PM Highway, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-7285
Located right on the PM River, minutes from Mason County Park Disc Golf Courses. Travel the Marquette Loop in one of our kayaks or canoes. We offer sandwiches, snacks, groceries, pop, wine, and over 100 different beer brands. Also, fishing supplies and bait, sports licenses--even golf discs. Open daily 6am-11pm.
West Michigan Golf Courses
The beauty of our blue lakes can only be matched by the rolling green landscape of our numerous golf courses. All along the Lake Michigan shoreline you'll find golf courses that challenge you, relax you, and offer wonderful scenic views. This website features details about over a dozen area golf courses. Fore!
West Shore Community Ice Arena
3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 843-9712
Located across from the Rec Center at West Shore Community College. Home to the West Shore Wolves Youth Hockey Association and the Manistee Chippewa hockey team. Skating is a great activity for all ages, and the Ice Arena offers public skating throughout the year; call the above number for times.
West Shore Recreation Center
at West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 845-6522
The Recreation Center is a premier recreational facility available to the community for leisure/fitness activities. Indoor facilities include a wellness center with aerobic circuit weight training and cardiovascular equipment. Also, racquetball court, basketball, and 25 meter swimming pool with Red Cross certified lifeguards.
Western Michigan Fair Association
5302 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8563
The popular Western Michigan Fair is held end of July each year at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington. The fairground also hosts Open Horse Shows throughout the summer sponsored by the Mason County Saddle Club. You'll find details at
this link to the Western Michigan Fair.
