Ludington, County seat in Mason County, Michigan, United States.
Ludington sits at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River where it meets Lake Michigan, featuring sandy beaches and port facilities. The city occupies a compact area with direct lakefront access throughout.
European settlement began in 1847, following earlier visits by French missionaries to the region. This foundation established the city as a lake port that would shape its future.
Public sculptures are scattered throughout the city's parks and streets, reflecting a local commitment to art and community spaces. These installations shape how residents and visitors experience their surroundings.
The harbor museum displays objects and documents related to the region's shipping history, helping visitors understand its maritime past. The exhibits are integrated into the working port area, giving a sense of current harbor activity.
A coal-powered passenger ship still operating from the harbor is the last of its kind on the Great Lakes. This working vessel preserves transportation methods that have largely vanished from the region.
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SS Badger
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Big Sable Point Light
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Mason County Courthouse
649 m
Ludington State Park Beach House
9.7 km
Warren A. and Catherine Cartier House
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Scottville School
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Ludington United States Coast Guard Station
595 m
East Ludington Avenue Historic District
1 kmPowell Memorial Park
6.9 km
Ludington Light
1.4 km
Ludington State Park
10.4 km
Ludington Public Library
575 m
Hamlin Lake beach
9.5 kmLakeside Links
7 kmMaking Memories
159 mGolden Key Art Gallery
960 mThe First Curve
4.7 kmLincoln Hills Golf Club
3.7 kmCommunity Cooperative
9.5 kmReflections
312 mHemlock Golf Club
5.3 kmLudington's Lumbering Era
342 mFollow the Leader
320 mFlights of Learning Sculpture
578 mScenic viewpoint
10.4 kmScenic viewpoint
9.4 kmScenic viewpoint
9.4 kmInspiration Point
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