Reviewed this back in '24 when they opened and it's gotten better and better. Let me just say this:…read more The Backyard burger is the best burger I've ever had. Period. And I grew up in the 80's eating at 'up north' bars, which previously had the best burgers of my life. This tops it. In addition to great pinball, a nice space, and great vibes, The Outsider is currently winning Manistee.

pros: great burger, pinball, tons of outside seating, they have soft pretzels w cheese, seems like…read morea cool spot cons: $40+ for 2 people, you get about 8 onion rings for $6, didn't get chips bc i also ordered onion rings so that felt like a rip off lol, service was kinda slow but that's fine, AI signs

An excellent craft beer and wine festival. Includes many meads and ciders as well. Some…read moreestablished breweries as well as some new faces every year. The variety is great and everyone will be able to find a beer to match their specific taste. Dark or Hoppy as well as lighter lagers and pilsners abound at this event. Come early - stay late.

A good-sized 3 story building that used first housed the coast guard, is now housing a Maritime…read moreMuseum. There are exhibits and movies about local maritime history, boat building, the history of the ferry from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington. There's a fair number of videos throughout as well as artifacts from ships. There's even a mini lighthouse for kids to climb up. There's one part where it seems there's a holographic sea captain telling his tales. There's a fun activity of trying to steer a cargo ship! My wife and I got combo tickets for here and White Pine Historic Village. Nice view of Lake Michigan from the top floor.

Ludington is a town with lots of history, and you can learn about some of that history here at the…read morePort of Ludington Maritime Museum. The museum is located just steps from the beaches of Lake Michigan, which is apropos because this museum is all about the maritime history of the area. This is a museum that has lots of things to read, so if you're into that sort of thing, you will love it. If you visit with young children, though, then this place might not hold their attention for very long. There are a few interactive exhibits, but for the most part, the exhibits here are just for looking at and reading. This museum is really cool, though. It is three stories, and there is an elevator inside which is handy for people with strollers or wheelchairs or those who just don't want to climb the stairs. The stairs can be a little steep, FYI. As you make your way through the museum, you'll see exhibits about explorers, lighthouses, scuba divers, shipwrecks, and lots more. By the time you leave, you'll have a greater appreciation of Ludington and the Great Lakes.

Everything about the PWC is wonderful! The gorgeous remodel boasts lots of natural light, panoramic…read moreviews of the lake, all types of seating including a rooftop and lakeside outdoor tables. They have a wide variety of menu items ranging from tasty appetizers to salads to various options for carnivores. The ingredients are fresh and high quality and everything is made at the moment. Portions are large and can meet all kinds of dietary requirements. They also have live music at times. You need to have a membership or go with members as guests. I love PWC and every time we are so satisfied from service to atmosphere to cuisine. Truly the best restaurant in the area!

Joined friends for dinner. The new clubhouse left us speechless, it's just so pretty yet classic…read more Servers knew members by name. Dining room bustled on a Tuesday night. Excellent service. Great menu choices. We had steak frites and raviol. Nice wine/beer selection. Beautiful rooftop patio, waterfront patio, views.

So I love that this had a guide to take up on tour and he knew what he was talking about and…read moreprofessional, I would highly recommend it,you get to go all over the ship ,please remember this is a tour for people who can't climb stairs but it was great .

We've visited a few time now. Each time we learn a little more. The guides are all very nice and…read moresuper informative. We love seeing the old items all around the ship, like the old radios, reading lamps, cameras and the furniture. It is a very lovely ship. I hope to one day be able to spend the night on it. We will for sure come back for another tour sometime in the future.

My 3 1/2-year-old absolutely loved this place! There were so many different areas to keep him…read moreentertained and occupied. We were the only ones there for about an hour, which was really nice. They even had a nursing area where I could comfortably feed my baby, plus a separate space for babies to do tummy time and play on the floor. I can definitely see us coming back during the summer on rainy days!

We were visiting the area for the 4th of July and needed some activities for two little ones (4.5…read moreand 2 year old boys) on a rainy morning. This is genuinely among the very best play spaces we've taken our kids to. There were activities that excited both of our kids, so many imagination spaces with high quality and engaging toys, and even the adults were playing! There was a small baby space that we totally would have used if we had one under 12 months or so, as well as a calm and quiet "outer space" room that our 4.5yr old loved when he needed a quiet and separate area. There were some bigger kid activities like coloring books and card games (memory match type games). There were books and toys donated by the local First/Native American tribe that were interesting and fun to learn from. Things were clean and tidy and staff were very kind. Not sure of the food and drink policy but there were some tables where one could feasibly have a snack or connect to WiFi to answer an email or two. Maybe the one thing that would have catapulted this place beyond any "play cafe" we've been to: a small snack and drink bar. All around, we were really happy to find this place!

Stopped in on a rainy afternoon to fill some time and were very pleasantly surprised. Great low key…read moreatmosphere, friendly knowledgeable service by the vintner herself and some of the tastiest, unique wines we've had the good fortune to experience. We left with a case of wine to bring home and share with friends and family. You won't be disappointed!

We additives with a group of 8 right after they opened for the day. They did not seem excited that…read morethere were so many and that we wanted to sit together. There was no one else in the tasting room. We tried 4 or 5 flights and they weren't friendly until it was time for is to cash out with our purchases. That seemed very disingenuous. I only bought one bottle but would have bought more if the service was more welcoming.

Beautiful facility. Cheery helpful staff. They aren't super responsive to emails though. They put…read moreon beautiful spring and fall recitals at the Ramsdell theatre. Signed our girls up for a three day dance camp and they only danced on one of the three days. We were disappointed. Also, I am surprised by how revealing some of the recital costumes are. My oldest would never feel comfortable dancing in the dance equivalent of a bikini.