Ludington is a delightful Lake Michigan city that is known as one of the Midwest's top small-town getaways, home to the charming Ludington State Park, named as the region's top state park by Midwest Living. Miles of beautiful pristine lake beachfront line the city's shores at Lake Michigan and nearby Hamlin Lake. Visitors can enjoy amazing opportunities for year-round outdoor recreational experiences, including swimming, boating, fishing, inner tubing, and skiing. Stearns Park is home to family-friendly attractions such as a miniature golf course and skate park. Historic attractions abound, including the lovely North Breakwater Light, Big Sable Point Lighthouse, and North Pierhead Lighthouse, all open for tours during the summer months. Each year, the city hosts the annual West Shore Art League Art Fair and one of the nation's largest Gus Macker Basketball Tournaments, drawing more than 35,000 spectators.