The outbreak and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has altered everyone’s behaviors, including leisure activities like travel. Tourism is Ludington’s largest industry, responsible for 1,549 total jobs in Mason County, generating $26.93 million in direct annual wages and $43 million in total labor income. In addition to the health risk of COVID-19, the economic impact could be devastating to vacation communities like Ludington if the outbreak continues.
We appreciate you and ask that you throw some love to Ludington from afar until you can visit us again.
Delay (don’t cancel) your trip
Do you have a Ludington visit planned this spring that you want to cancel? Before you do, please consider postponing your trip. Talk to your lodging establishment and ask if they can help you rebook your room at a later time.
Plan your Ludington vacation
Buy gift certificates or shop stores online
Become a member
Many of Ludington’s favorite attractions have membership programs that save you and your family money the more that you use them, plus alert you to special members-only information and events. You can purchase a membership at the following attractions if you know you’ll be visiting this year:
Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Mason County Historical Society (includes Historic White Pine Village and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum), Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association and Sandcastles Children’s Museum.
Did you know that we have a number of nonprofits that operate some of the most popular attractions in Ludington? Consider making an online donation to one of these organizations that keep the lights on:
Friends of Ludington State Park – Funds programs, activities and volunteer support where needed for items not traditionally funded by the Michigan DNR (fund information)
Ludington Area Center for the Arts – Hosts a variety of free visual art exhibitions and events throughout the year
Mason County Historical Society – Manages both Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association - Manages four lighthouses along Lake Michigan, including Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park (which has its own fund) and Ludington North Breakwater Light
Sandcastles Children’s Museum - Educational children’s museum that encourages and inspires children and families to explore through hands-on exhibits and programs
Other recreation-related nonprofits with funds set up through the Community Foundation for Mason County (see alphabetized list)
Show off Ludington’s beauty on your next Zoom meeting or virtual happy hour with an iconic background image of #PureLudington! Download one of six backgrounds and virtually transport yourself to Ludington!
Thank you for all you do to show your love for Ludington. We will get through this together, and we look forward to brighter days ahead enjoying all there is to see and do in #PureLudington.
