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Tranquil Small Midwest Town
Although this tip is about an accomodation, I am putting it here because I did not stay here. The Stearns was built in 1901 as the first hotel in Ludington. It was built by lumber baron Justus Stearns. It retains its historic atmosphere but has been updated to provide modern accommodations. A couple of locals told me it is a very nice place but I can neither confirm or deny that. Also houses the Tiki Lounge.
Written Jul 14, 2012
Address: 212 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, Michigan 49431
Phone: (231) 843-3407
Website: http://stearnsmotorinn.com/
Ludington has a nice library where you can get information about the town and catch up on posting your tips on VT (not that I am anywhere near caught up).
Written Jul 14, 2012
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There are a few different museums in town; but the one I most recommend is the Sandcastle's Childrens Museum. The museum is well presented and uses multi-media displays, with lots of hands-on to stimulate the imagination of children of all ages. Even old ones like me! Summer hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $4.50 per person.
Written Jul 14, 2012
Address: 129 East Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231) 233-9326
Website: http://www.sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com/
Ludington has a nice historic district with several buildings of historical and/or architectural interest. Photo 2 shows the nice little pedestrial area in "old town".
Written Jul 14, 2012
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The first Euro-American settlement in Mason County began in 1847 when the Caswell Family moved here from New York. They were soon followed by lumbermen attracted by the abudant forrests in the area. In 1855, Mason County, named for the first governor of Michigan Stevens T. Mason, was organized. In 1860 the town of Little Sauble (now gone) was made the county seat. Ludington far outgrew its neighbor however, and was made the county seat in 1873. Ludington was named for James Ludington, one of the founders of the town. I really like the current courthouse (the counties fourth) which was designed by Grand Rapids architect Sydney J. Osgood. It uses the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture and is built of Jacobsville Sandstone from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Written Jul 14, 2012
If you've never been on a cruise and want to have an idea of what it would be like, take the four hour cruise across Lake Michigan. For most of the trip you will not be able to see land.
Written Aug 14, 2005
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This has been a must stop destination for my husband and I since I've been gong to Ludington with him. We were there this last weekend and for the first time I was disappointed. It took a long time to get our food. This is the second time the service was below par. Last time I ignored it, every place is entitled to an off day. The food was very good but this time I noticed how expensive everything is. Maybe its because I'm older and cheaper or maybe its because I have children now but wow! $10 burgers and $6 kids meals just seems excessive.
All in all the food is good and the beer is good but the price is too high to take the kids and with the poor service next time we are in town we are going to something new.
Favorite Dish: y favorite thing is the apricot wheat beer and ale cheese soup.
Written Jul 19, 2012
Address: Downtown on James Street
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There are a number of antique stores in Ludington. I think we probably went into 4 or 5 in our short 2 day stay there while visiting friends.
What to buy: We usually pick up one of two small things when we visit antique stores. This time is was a set of proof coins from the year of our marriage and just a few other small things.
On occasion we have been known to pick up larger items. Years ago we were looking for a white desk for our daughter's room to match some other furniture and found one at an antique store. I believe we picked that up in Wisconsin on a short trip. Of course we won't be picking up any big items any time soon. In those days we had our mini vans so we could haul things around a little easier.
Anyway, we never really plan on visiting antique stores, but if we visit small towns we usually will pop in and take some trips down memory lane.
What to pay: A few pennies to thousands of dollars
Written Aug 14, 2012
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