Ludington, Michigan

This sculpture depicts the historic role lumbering played in
The development of Ludington.
This abstract sculpture, “Reflections,” symbolizes when Schooners carried lumber from
Ludington to other Great Lake ports.
This sculpture represents the S.S. Badger, a car ferry which was
Made possible through donations.
S.S. Badger was the last coal-fired passenger steam ship in operation in the United States. She was very pretty at night!
She shut down July 21, 2023 due to damage to the ramp. She provided affordable transportation from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowac, Wisconsin.
    This sculpture, “Hooked on Hamlin,” shows a man’s and boy with fishing poles. The man is removing a fish from the boy’s    pole. It symbolizes the people who enjoyed vacations and         
                               Family time At Lake Hamlin.                            
   “The Spirit of Ludington” is a statue of a sailor at the helm.
     The statue pays tribute to those who have sailed the lake.
    Plaques were at all sculptures explaining the significance.
                                         S.S. Badger
     This statue shows a lady with a basket of veggies while the 
       Man is holding a sleeping child. It represents the farming 
                             Community of Ludington.
          “Follow the Leader,” one of the bronzed statues - notice                  
               The Little girl playing at the end!  There is one
                       Empty stone for kids to pose one too.

                        A few of the downtown buildings.
          A Blueberry Mojito at The Mitten Bar we visited - looks    
                                       Prettier than it tasted.
             This zig zag walled with painted doors on one side.
                     And the other side of the zig zag wall!
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               House of Flavors Ice Cream Shop in Ludington.
                  House of Flavors Ice Cream - really good - 
                       reminded me of Canadians Kawartha.
                                                 
Ludington was another charming, town bordering Lake Michigan. We stayed at the municipal marina, which had great amenities. All of the municipal marinas in Michigan have been fantastic - nice docks, laundry, nice showers, etc. And typically close to the downtown area with a great price!

As you come off of Lake Michigan into Ludington, you’re actually pulling into Lake Hamlin, which seems to be consistent down Lake Michigan. The inlets lead to another lake, and some of the smaller lakes will have several marinas. Works out perfectly as Lake Michigan could be treacherous for marinas.

Right as you step out of the Marina in Ludington you’re at a picture perfect, Waterfront Park.  Along with a playground for kids, there are nine bronze sculptures, providing information on the history of Ludington.

We were only in Ludington for one day, and made the best of it. Several friends (Martha on Margin and Shelly on Chenial) had recommended the ice cream shop - so yummy!!  Shelly also recommended the Old Hamlin Restaurant, which was a plate lunch stop and delicious!
           



 

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