Carefree Travel Guide 2026

Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Explore Ludington’s maritime past through hands‑on exhibits, kid‑friendly interactives, and dramatic storytelling. Families can climb aboard history, discover Great Lakes adventures together, and enjoy an engaging museum experience perfect for all ages. 217 South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, Michigan 49431 MasonCountyMi/History.org 231.843.4808 Tri-Cities Historical Museum Travel through time into the history of the Tri-Cities… it’s free! Explore the stories of Native Americans, early pioneers, lumberjacks, the Victorians, and the service members of the Coast Guard…and more! 200 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417 Tri-CitiesMuseum.org 616.842.0700

Windmill Island Gardens There’s something for everyone at Windmill Island Gardens. An authentic, working Dutch windmill, acres of gardens, lively street organ music, carousel rides, and much more. 1 Lincoln Ave, Holland WindmillIsland.org 616.355.1030 Pure Ludington Pure Ludington, situated along 20 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, offers sugar-sand beaches, small-town charm, and endless opportunities for relaxation, family fun, and adventure - the ultimate sand-and-sun vacation destination. 119 S Rath Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 PureLudington.com 800.542.4600

Holland Area [continued] Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Holland.org Holland Aquatic Center HollandAquatic.org

Irons Leisure Time Campground LeisureTimeCampground.com Lake Odessa Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission LakeOdessaArts.com Lowell Fallasburg Arts Festival LowellArtsMi.org/

Holland Farmers Market HollandFarmersMarket.com Holland Museum HollandMuseum.org Holland Symphony Orchestra HollandSymphony.org Home 2 Suites Home2Holland. Home2SuitesByHilton.com CENTRAL LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club Macatawa.LiveGolfStudios.com Pigeon Creek Golf Course GolfPigeonCreek.com RedRock Grille RedRockGrille.com

Reenders Blueberry Farms ReendersBlueBerryFarms.com Sperry’s Moviehouse SperrysMovieHouse.com The Felt Estate at Shore Acres Farm FeltMansion.org Windmill Island Gardens WindmillIsland.org Hudsonville Hudsonville Winery / Pike 51 Brewing Co. HudsonvilleWinery.com

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Fallasburg-Arts-Festival Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce DiscoverLowell.org

Post Family Farm PostFamilyFarm.com

West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org

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