Our Area
The Ludington Area Center for the Arts is located in Ludington, Michigan, a year-round destination for vacationers, nature lovers, and artists. A harbor town at the mouth of the Pere Marquette river, Ludington features tranquil city parks, the 5,300-acre Ludington State Park, and miles of pristine shoreline along Lake Michigan. Visitors enjoy a multitude of activities including swimming, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and biking as well as a full range of shopping, dining, and arts and cultural experiences.
Resources
- Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Downtown Ludington Lists retailers, restaurants, services, events.
- Visit Ludington, your complete guide to the area, including extensive lodging and dining listings.
- The Ludington Daily News, serves Mason, Manistee, and Oceana counties in print and online.
- Michigan’s Great Outdoors, an informal partnership of tourism leaders in Manistee, Mason, Oceana, Lake, and Newaygo counties.
- Ludington Mass Transit Authority (Dial-a-Ride) provides door-to-door service throughout the greater Ludington area. To schedule a ride, call 231-845-6218.
Attractions
- Lake Michigan Carferry, home of the S.S. Badger, providing seasonal transportation to Manitowoc, Wisc., and whose unique coal-fired propulsion system has been designated as a national mechanical engineering landmark.
- Ludington State Park, 5,300 acres of marshlands, scenic sand dunes, forests, and six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline
- Mason County District Library extensive collection of books, audiobooks, DVDs; offers special events and activities for all ages. Member of MELCAT, statewide interlibrary loan service.
- Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers provide tours of historic area lighthouses.
- Sandcastles Children’s Museum features interactive displays and programs for kids of all ages.
- Waterfront Sculpture Park, a collection of bronze sculptures celebrating Ludington’s heritage.
- West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series presents performances by regional and world-renowned artists throughout the year.
- White Pine Village, a historic village dedicated to preserving and presenting Mason County’s past.
- Harbor Cinema 8 screens first-run movies.
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News & Announcements
"Round-Up" Now to Give to the Great Lakes Energy People Fund
The Center for the Arts has benefited from grant funding from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. I..
Call to Artists for the 3rd Annual Sweet Summer Exhibition
New this year: cash prizes for award winners! Deadline to enter is June 1. Download (/LiteratureRe..
Classes and workshops at the Center
Check out the links below or call the Center at 231-845-2787 during business hours: Tues-Sat., n..
What is Ludrock?
Ludrock is an event coming on Saturday, July 7th at City park, in beautiful downtown Ludington ..
Check out the Center's Wish List
We have quite a wish list of things needed for the Center this year, but much of it is stuff you..
Visit our gift shop
The gift shop at
the Ludington Area Center for the Arts offers the work of artists from the
Ludington area and
throughout Michigan. Our collection includes art and craft items from paintings, sculpture, and...
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