This place is an amazing little jewel of a gift shop that I've been coming to for years. I stock up…read morefor the year on unique cards, gifts, candles, jewelry, funny magnets, and one of a kind items. A lot of great stuff that talks about life at the lake, as you can imagine. Packed with stuff - I could do 5 laps around this place and still see new items on each lap!

Quaint gift shop in downtown Pentwater that caught my mom's eye while walking around aimlessly…read more Decors by Sandra was a fun store to peak around at while catching up and shopping for souvenirs to give to friends. My mom ended up purchasing a few things and the person working (I think the owner) was friendly and her alone would make me want to return just based on her kindness. If you can get to downtown Pentwater, I'd check Decors by Sandra out.

History is important. Knowing local history helps build community. Taking a bunch of area…read morehistoric buildings and putting them in one place, filled with period-correct furnishings? Brilliant! They told us we'd need a couple of hours to the see the place; we got there in the morning and stayed until closing time. If you read the signs - the way to actually learn something - 2 hours isn't nearly enough. We learned a lot about what drew people to the area, namely logging, and everything else those early residents needed in their lives. Highly educational, and we really enjoyed it.

I visited White Pine Village by myself, because my family wanted to stay at the beach, and…read morehonestly, I had a really good time here by myself. This is a historical museum, so you really need time to read things and absorb them at a slow pace. I love my children, but when they're with me at a museum, I don't have time to read or ponder anything -- I'm usually busy telling them not to touch something or stop climbing something or listening to them say how bored they are. So if you have children and you want to enjoy White Pine Village, I suggest ditching them and visiting by yourself. But! That being said, this living history museum has a lot to offer children, too. So if you do bring your kids, they will certainly have a great time. There are lots of displays to see, and lots of open areas to run around. There isn't much to touch or do, so for kids who like interactive museums, this isn't that. But you'll have fun peering into the different structures at the scenes that have been set up. My favorites were the displays with the medical supplies and the newspaper printing setup. It's really interesting to see what kinds of tools and gadgets people used 100+ years ago. I was told to allow about 1.5 to 2 hours to visit, but I was done after about 30 to 45 minutes. I tend not to be a lingerer when I visit museums, though ... or anything, really. I absorb what I need to and I get out. If you like to read every single little thing, you might be here longer.

Yes! Astonishing amazing finds, where you wish you were extra wealthy and did not worry if your…read morechild overly played with these magical whimsy finds. Such a nice store, so many books, toys, crafts and dress up. Absolutely a must stop for your child and you. Tick pricey, but good quality. Friendly assistance to show you around.

What an utterly charming bookstore! There is a small theater area where the kind gentleman who…read moreworks there told me about how the wall murals are based on a traditional star nursery rhyme. The theater is adorable, and there is a cool ship in the corner with which to take pictures. All of the staff were quite friendly and there's a nice variety of toys and books to choose from, including books that are locally based on Michigan stories and legends. My only regret is that I wish I found this place when the kids were younger. But this is a great store for everyone young and heart. Definitely worth a visit!

This Business no longer has "The Travelers II" in it's name. It has changed owners and has since…read morebeen simply named the Artists Market and has moved right Downtown Ludington. They truly do amazing work. While they do have an art gallery and sell art supplies, their big thing is really custom framing and man do they know what they are doing. If you need some frame work done and you are anywhere near Ludington you need to check them out.

Pentwater Mini Golf is a little run down, but it's still worth a visit while vacationing in…read morePentwater, Michigan. On a recent camping weekend to Mears State Park, we walked just a few minutes from our campsite to the mini golf course. After the worker gave us a steep discount, we were off to play the 18-hole course. Each hole was different and they did a good job of making each hole attainable for kids and fun for adults. Some of the holes need repair, but nothing that hindered our game. It was a fun afternoon activity!

The staff sucks. Never do their job and stuff is broken. I went there a few times in the last week…read moreand nobody was In the building (it said open but nobody was in there any time I went). Never got to actually golf. I don't know if you should just hire more staff or shut the place down, but this is no way to run a business. The Dari creme counterpart is run well but not the mini golf. Hire more staff or shut the place down.

This place is gigantic! Friend and I found a couch within the first 10 minutes of our arrival and…read morewe had barely made it inside. They had so much stuff! Expensive but there are tons of fabric options...like...hundreds, probably. Sales ladies were super friendly and knowledgeable. If you're looking for a large variety, this is the place to check out.

WE worked with a designer who was very nice, so even though we found exact same furniture at…read moreTalsma's for almost $200 less than Hegg's in Holland, we decided to give the business to the designer so she would get commission off us. 8 weeks later, it took me 4 days to find out that my furniture is still WEEKS away because the store has furniture for their showroom ordered ahead of mine. In other words, they could care less because my order is a done deal. Oh...and the designer with the great service didn't even bother to email me back when I asked for assistance in finding out where my order is. Lesson learned. Talsma's gets my business next time.

I love this place! I'm not from the area but I make it a point to shop there 2-3 times a year. I…read morenever leave empty handed. Friendly volunteers, great selection of goods with very reasonable prices. Love they give back to their community!

None of the staff or customers are wearing masks or social distancing in spite of the state…read moremandated order. Felt very unsafe, stayed about 2 minutes and will never be back.

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.