Things To Do
Silver Lake area offers numerous opportunities for exciting outdoor activities. Dune rides, jeep tours, water sport rentals, golf, horseback riding, miniature golf, and go-kart tracks are just a few of the attractions available.
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
8343 W. Hazel Rd., Mears (Silver Lake), MI 49436, (231) 873-2511
Located at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes 20 miles south of Ludington. Play the "Island" miniature golf, a beautiful course surrounded by water. Also featuring new sprint cars, go karts, kiddie karts, bumper boats, a giant game room. Located next to Dune Town shopping mall, and Jellystone Campground. Open 10am-11pm.
Hamlin Lake Boat Rentals
at Sauble Resort, 3461 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8497
Explore Hamlin Lake's beauty from the water by renting a pontoon, runabout, or fishing boat. Pull the kids tubing behind a luxury pontoon for hours of entertainment. Visit the sand dunes where the only access is by boat. Available by the hour, day, or week. Sunset cruises available. Reservations suggested.
Historic White Pine Village
1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4808
Relive the past by taking a self-guided tour of more than 25 buildings in a beautiful setting. Exhibit themes depicting Mason County's past include farm life, education, businesses, sports, music, household, health, transportation and more from the late 1800s to mid 1900s. Enjoy the Gift Shop and Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor. Take exit 166 off US-31 expressway. Follow the signs.
Parrot's Landing
8110 W. Hazel Rd., Mears (Silver Lake), MI 49436, (231) 873-8400
The fun of Silver Lake and the sand dunes starts at Parrot's Landing. Our recreational rentals provide thrills on sand or water with no guide needed. Jeep Wranglers, quads, ski boats with tow tubes, mopeds and jet skis are available by the hour or half day. Located near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Sandcastles Children's Museum
227 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 233-9326
Create...discover...explore. Join us for fun and learning. Our new hands-on exhibits include Down on Grandpa's Farm, Pere Marquette Water Table, Interactive Bank, and The Badger Ferry. Munchkin Mondays, Thrilling Thursdays at 10am. Open daily (except Sunday) May-September 9:30am-5pm, weekend hours October-December. Admission $3.50.
Visit Manistee Michigan
Enjoy a short trip to nearby Manistee, Michigan where you can shop the historic downtown business district and stroll along the popular Manistee River Walk.
Wave Club Watersports Rentals
1220 N. Shore Dr., Silver Lake, MI 49436, (231) 873-3700
Located in Mears, Michigan on beautiful Silver Lake in Oceana County, Wave Club rents a variety of water sports equipment like wave runners, canoes, motorboats, pontoon boats, sandboards and rowboats. You can enjoy a day skimming across the surface of Silver Lake or visit the world-famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
West Shore Community College
3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 845-6211, Toll Free (800) 848-9722
Offering quality instructional programs leading to immediate employment or transfer to four-year institutions. Check the Performing Arts schedule (phone extension 5507) for upcoming plays and concerts. The Ice Arena and Recreation Center (phone extension 5584) are open to the public - indoor heated pool, whirlpool, indoor tennis, racquetball, basketball, weight room and more.
West Shore Community Ice Arena
3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 843-9712
Located across from the Rec Center at West Shore Community College. Home to the West Shore Wolves Youth Hockey Association and the Manistee Chippewa hockey team. Skating is a great activity for all ages, and the Ice Arena offers public skating throughout the year; call the above number for times.
West Shore Recreation Center
at West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 845-6522
The Recreation Center is a premier recreational facility available to the community for leisure/fitness activities. Indoor facilities include a wellness center with aerobic circuit weight training and cardiovascular equipment. Also, racquetball court, basketball, and 25 meter swimming pool with Red Cross certified lifeguards.
Western Michigan Fair Association
5302 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8563
The popular Western Michigan Fair is held end of July each year at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington. The fairground also hosts Open Horse Shows throughout the summer sponsored by the Mason County Saddle Club. You'll find details at this link to the Western Michigan Fair.
