This golf course has been recently updated and is great! The 18 holes are well laid out and have…read moresome fun swinging obstacles. They now have a few shelters for rain or hot sun which was really helpful when we got caught in a downpour this past week. The clerk at the desk was friendly and explained how the course works. They have a kids and senior rate. They have a nice waiting area with bag toss, picnic tables and large connect Four. I love the little placards at each hole telling about the ludington landmarks. Also since this is a Jaycee run place, they give a lot of money to support the community. I love this place and we try to bring our family here every year when we're in town. Great family experience!

Great course! Wheelchair/stroller accessible! Super cute 18 hole course that gives you information…read moreabout the history and landmarks of Ludington!

Not bad mini golf. Lots of stairs up and down, beautiful waterfalls, with 18 (?) holes. The holes…read moreare pretty straightforward and aren't super creative, but my family ages 9-60 y.o. has fun. Plenty of clubs and fun golf balls to use; included in cost. Easy to find, plentiful free parking. Kind and friendly staff.

My family has been visiting Michigan for 30 plus years and we have always spent lots of time and…read moremoney at AJs. This year our crew was so excited. We spent $90 to ride for about 4 minutes and kids left crying. The younger guys were on their phones and I had to stop my cart to tell them someone had spun out. We had two new drivers and after being screamed at for "bumping" in such an aggressive manner they left in tears. They could have corrected them or approached the situation very differently which could have prevented a ruined night and tears. The worst part was the older gentlemen who came out and continued to scream at our kids and then started yelling at the adults. It was unnecessary and unprofessional and we won't be back. Not sure if there is new ownership or new management but we have never been tested so poorly there.

Ludington State Park is HUGE, and we absolutely loved it! We paid $12 to get into the park and…read morestarted with the hike to Big Sable Lighthouse. It's about 1.8 miles each way, so just under 4 miles round trip. The trail to the lighthouse is a wide, sandy path that runs through the campground and then continues out toward the lighthouse. It's an easy path, but it is long and definitely sandy, so be prepared for that. The lighthouse area is really cute, and while we didn't care about going inside this time, they do offer tours. It was $8 per person when we were there. There are also picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the area around the lighthouse. After our hike, we headed over to the beach, and WOW. The beach is absolutely massive and beautiful. It's sandy rather than rocky, incredibly clean, and the water was crystal clear. It was definitely brisk, but so beautiful that I didn't mind! There's a designated swimming area, volleyball nets, and really nice facilities. There are no lifeguards, though, so keep that in mind. It also looked like there were some really cool trails through the sand dunes, but unfortunately we didn't have enough time to explore those on this trip. We needed to grab lunch, rest, and hit the pool before coming back later for sunset. And I am SO glad we came back. The sunset here was absolutely spectacular. Watching the sun go down over this huge, beautiful stretch of sandy beach was one of the highlights of our entire trip. This park really has everything: the lighthouse, miles of trails, huge sand dunes, a beautiful beach, swimming, volleyball, camping, and some incredible views. We only scratched the surface of what there is to explore, and I already know we'd love to come back and spend an entire day here. Definitely one of the highlights of our Ludington trip and absolutely worth the $12 admission!

I stopped in here for half a day to do some hiking and get my nature fix before moving on to my…read morenext road trip destination. The road to the entrance is full of sand dunes and beaches on Lake Michigan before turning into a wooded area at the actual park. We got to see a Bald Eagle perched upon a tree as we entered the park. The park has several RV camp sites that to me looked to be right on top of each other. They pack them in like sardines but I think that is the norm at these type of places these days. Not sure what the cost is to camp but for non-residents to come in for a day pass it was 11.00 per day. We decided to do the Lost Lake trail which is a loop across a couple islands on Hamlin Lake (yes there are bridges, you don't need to bring your snorkel). The hike was relatively void of people only passing a few along the way. I did see a hand full of people kayaking on the lake and a few more kayaks parked on the bank near the campground. The hike is 2.1 miles long and relatively flat the whole way. I wanted to do the lighthouse trail as well but there wasn't enough time. Great place to get your nature fix via kayak or foot. Not sure I would want to camp here on a weekend though unless you want Billy Bob and Mary Sue's 7 rugrats running around your site screaming.

Nice executive course for beginners and those on a budget. Great friendly staff. BYOB,carts and…read morepull carts available, also soda, water and snacks!

This place is adorable. There are 18 short greens. Super cute. There are no mechanical tricky…read more holes just cute little fun ones. Te employees are great. They are very polite and attentive. We had ice cream in between our games (we bout 2 rounds for $8 each person for both rounds) and it was yummy. Definitely a great place to spend some family time together for a little bit.

18 holes of mini golf for $7.50 or 2 rounds for $8 (per person) Not a bad way to spend part of the…read moreafternoon. Ice cream sundaes, soft serve, and several shakes, floats, and flavors to choose from as well. Prices are reasonable, $3.75 to just under $5 for the cold treats. Some of the holes present decent challenges but this is pretty kid-friendly in difficulty. No moving obstacles or unrecoverable water hazards so I took one star away for that but otherwise this is a nice summer diversion if you're visiting Manistee or you want to take a break while driving up north on US31 towards Onekama.

My friends and I were supposed to go to a music festival out of the state last fall but of course…read moreplans changed, so we decided to book a camping weekend at Orchard Beach State Park instead. Located in Manistee, there is plenty to do nearby but unfortunately the weather was pretty rainy for most of the weekend we were there. The access to the beach was closed due to erosion but there are other beaches available. Checking in was easy and there is onsite ice and firewood for sale. The host site was awesome with lots of books for use and a whiteboard with local info. Our site had water and electric hookup, so we were tucked in amongst several RVs and motor homes. The campground was very quiet, which was nice! The restroom facilities were clean and functional, although one had a small set of stairs leading into the actual bathroom area which made it not so accessible. We were on spot 95, which is right near the highway. We knew this going in and could see from the photos that it didn't look that close. Well, it was pretty close, and very loud with road noise. This wasn't a big deal for us but if noise bothers you I'd skip this part of the campground. Another thing to note is that some of the sites hold water when it's been raining, so maybe not the best for tent camping. Our site seemed ok but it was mostly dirt so it did get a little muddy. Nothing too terrible, though. Overall we enjoyed our stay but this definitely wasn't my favorite of the state parks we've visited or camped at. There is a nice lookout point over the lake that made for some nice photos, and getting into town was easy.

Small compared to other state parks across Michigan, but a stunning state park nonetheless located…read moreon bluffs above Lake Michigan! The campground is wonderful and we really loved that it was one that was more underrated and less trafficked. We had a prime camping spot with an uninterrupted view of the lake and even though the weather we had during this weekend wasn't the best, we made do with cozy time in the tent, did a hike through the state park that was lovely and well maintained, and explored the nearby downtown of Manistee, of which Orchard Beach State Park is located just 5-10 minutes north! A wonderful weekend and state park in my books!

We rented a pontoon for the week to fish, read and relax. It was older but very stable and the…read moremotor started nicely each time. We loved it. He has newer ones as well. He allows dogs but asks that they not be on the seats as they can scratch and tear the vinyl. We put towels on plastic grocery bags and made a nice dry bed for our little dog. It is a short, steep walk down to the marina so wear your good no-slip shoes and use a cane or walking stick if you have mobility issues. There are islands and flat places where you can park, swim, fish and relax or run around. A good pair of polarized sunglasses can help when you are near shore because it is a river system and there are logs plus you can still see some stumps down there from when the Tippy Dam flooded the area over 100 years ago! If you went to Loomis Landing as a kid, you would feel very nostalgic because the building and marina layout have been preserved and improved. Lots of memories old and new.

Drove back to check this place out. Got yelled at to get…read moreout. So guess they Really didn't want business.

Overall great beach! They clean the sand regularly and it's an expansive area to explore. You can…read morewalk on a pier out into the water or wander the beach shoreline. If you collect beach glass or rocks you'll need to wander quite a ways down to start finding stuff.

Large parking lot right next to the beach. I also like that there was a Hampton hotel with a lot of…read morerooms with a balcony facing the water right across the parking lot from the beach. So many pavilions for families to eat at, play grounds, parking lots, the restrooms were clean for a beach and there was a place to get food and ice cream. Wishing the weather was not so chilly or we would have stayed longer. Definitely a place to be if you're in the area.