Set in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, Baldwin is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
Discover West Michigan!
Come explore West Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline--a beautiful region with scenery as varied as it is magnificent. New adventures and new destinations are endless!
West Michigan Travel Destinations
From vacations to staycations — West Michigan has all you want in a fun adventure. Discover our featured destinations…
Hamlin Lake is a great vacation spot, offering terrific summer recreation, including swimming, boating, tubing, and fishing.
Visit the Pere Marquette River (PM River) in West Michigan for world class trout and steelhead fishing, and scenic canoe trips.
Visit Leelanau County in Northwest Michigan, home to communities like Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland, Northport, & Suttons Bay.
Far removed from the big cities on beautiful Lake Michigan you'll find Ludington, the kind of town people want to visit and many call home!
Visit Benzie County, home to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Interlochen Arts. Enjoy “Up North” scenery and that wonderful Northern Michigan feeling.
Visit Scottville, Michigan, home of the Scottville Clown Band and Scottville Riverside Park on the Pere Marquette River.
Visit Grand Traverse County including Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula, Grand Traverse Bay, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
The Victorian port city of Manistee, MI features a River Walk, historic Ramsdell Theatre and the S.S. City of Milwaukee.
Visit Silver Lake and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes between Ludington and Muskegon in West Michigan for dune rides, water sports, and family fun!
Pentwater is a charming West Michigan village on the shore of Lake Michigan, and a favorite summertime harbor destination.
West Michigan Events
With beauty as the backdrop, there’s no better place to have fun than in West Michigan! Here’s what to do and when to do it!
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Pentwater's Oktoberfest features a variety of activities for all ages and interests including the Classic Car and Hot Rod Show and Cruise.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Visit downtown Ludington and enjoy music and family activities in an outdoor setting, to celebrate one of the last hurrahs of the season!
Autumn is a great time in West Michigan, with fall festivals, corn mazes, Halloween parties and ghost ships.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
View the complete West Michigan Guides calendar of events section HERE.
Featured Businesses
Small businesses are the heart of West Michigan’s communities, providing more than just the necessities. All of the restaurants, pubs, stores, fishing charters, golf courses, florists, and other businesses help create West Michigan’s unique character and culture.









West Michigan Lifestyle
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Things to Do
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