If you are looking for an active way to spend time in the outdoors, then consider hiking in the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. The dunes originate to 3,500 to 4,000 years ago and contain woodland, marshes, and ponds. The area contains over 10 miles of trails from two separate trailheads located at Nurnberg Road and the Lake Michigan Recreation Area.

One of the biggest draws to the Ludington area is Ludington State Park . This popular area has over 5,000 acres of beautiful land just north of the town where visitors can explore. There is something for all to see including beaches, sand dunes, hiking, and Big Sable Point Lighthouse.

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts works to strengthen the art community and bring cultural events in western Michigan. Through exhibits to display renowned and local artists, LACA provides cultural enrichment for students and locals in the Ludington area. They also offer workshops and groups for visual artists to grow in their art.