Things To Do
Let's see--we have camping, fishing, the Pere Marquette River, music by the zany Scottville Clown Band--and what else? There's such a variety of things to keep you entertained while you're in the Scottville area! Take the family out for a game of mini-golf, bowling, or catch a concert. You can't leave the area without catching the sunset over Lake Michigan and watching the Lake Michigan Carferry as it sails into or out of Ludington, or hop on board yourself for the four-hour trip across the big lake. Boredom is never a problem here in Scottville!
Baldwin Canoe Rental
P.O. Box 269, South M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304, (231) 745-4669, Toll Free (800) 272-3642
Largest, most complete canoe, raft, and kayak service in the north central United States serving the Pere Marquette River. If you enjoy good, clean outdoor recreation-canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and rafting-you're looking for Baldwin Canoe Rental. Bus service, all equipment included. River hours 9am-6pm, last launch 2pm.
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. Captains available. 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. Guided sunset cruises. Reservations suggested.
Historic White Pine Village
1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4808
Experience a new look at Historic White Pine Village. Attractive interpretive and educational signs now grace the Time Museum, Car Museum, and areas of the Farmstead complex. Take a self-guided tour to relive Mason County's past as you visit 29 museum buildings comprising the living history village.
Pere Marquette Expeditions, LLC
1649 S. PM Highway, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-7285
Located right on the PM River, minutes from Mason County Park Disc Golf Courses. Travel the Marquette Loop in one of our kayaks or canoes. We offer sandwiches, snacks, groceries, pop, wine, and over 100 different beer brands. Also, fishing supplies and bait, sports licenses--even golf discs. Open daily 6am-11pm.
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.
West Michigan Golf Courses
The beauty of our blue lakes can only be matched by the rolling green landscape of our numerous golf courses. All along the Lake Michigan shoreline you'll find golf courses that challenge you, relax you, and offer wonderful scenic views. This website features details about over a dozen area golf courses. Fore!
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.
