Lake Michigan Water Temperatures
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
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There’s no place like home (or your home away from home) for the holidays, and there’s plenty of good cheer to go around up north in West Michigan! Whether you live here, or plan to visit, check out all these great ideas and events to make your holidays bright.
You can’t beat the festive friendliness and magical lights of shopping at a local merchant. Their success depends upon your support and you will find the royal carpet treatment when you come in from the cold to browse. The friendly merchants of Pentwater welcome you to their Christmas in the Village celebration, beginning in late November. Hart has its Home for the Holidays event around the same time. Ludington also schedules special activities in its downtown for Small Business Saturday on November 30, ending with the Aglow on the Avenue Parade. Scottville generally hosts its Christmas festivities on the second week of December with Santa, games, and the tree lighting.
While in Ludington, you’ll find many fine gift ideas with a local flavor and that’s just the beginning. Small town services, big smiles, and that great feeling that you shopped local, helping to support small businesses who go out of their way to give you their best.
Find laughter and good cheer by catching a holiday performance at a theater, or attend one of the many local concerts sure to fill you with the spirit of the season.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind item for a very special person? The offerings at local arts or crafts shows are unique and hand-crafted.
How lucky are we? Santa visits us up north in West Michigan at several different times and locations. Santa travels to Pentwater for the Pentwater Festival of Lights and Christmas in the Village. Downtown Hart also has its Santa Parade in the Historic District in late November.
Following the parade you can visit with Santa and enjoy cider, donuts and coffee. Santa ends his travels that Thanksgiving weekend Saturday in Ludington for the Aglow on the Avenue Parade. After traveling through the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children at Sandcastles Children’s Museum from 7-8pm. Early December is magical, with Santa’s arrival at the Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend.
It’s a unique and special way to welcome the New Year- the Lighted Ball Drop in downtown Ludington at midnight. At six feet five inches in diameter and 6,000 bright LED lights, this annual event brings thousands to the area. While you’re waiting for the ball to drop, meet friends and enjoy a meal at downtown restaurants, shop in the many stores open late that night and get ready to bring the New Year in!
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.
The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is a cultural center in West Michigan and plays an integral part in Manistee’s history.
Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.
A site to behold along Lake Michigan, these structures with a rich history give both a sense of safety and a beautiful site.
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The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The Silver Lake State Park is 3,000 acres and is situated between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan, offering boating, fishing, swimming, & ORV.
Take one of the most scenic drives in the nation as you travel across M-22 in West Michigan. A long winding road of adventure awaits!
Michigan has a public ORV trail system for four different riding opportunities–motorcycles, ATVs, ORVs, and scramble areas.
West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.
The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.
The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.