7 Reasons Your Dog Will Love Pet-Friendly Ludington, Michigan
If your pooch is your traveling companion, no worries. Ludington is ready to welcome you and your furry friend to its many attractions and eateries. To make your trip planning a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of all of the pet-friendly places here – and we would even argue that your dog will love Ludington as much as we do!
1. Dog Park
Central Bark, a one-acre, fenced-in dog park in the northeast corner of Cartier Park(goes to new website), is Ludington’s ultimate dog-friendly park. As the only off-leash park in the city, it features separate large and small dog areas where Fido might make new friends.
2. Patios for Pooches
A number of Ludington-area restaurants have pet-friendly patios and outdoor spaces where you can enjoy a meal with your furry pal: Blu Moon Bistro(goes to new website), C(goes to new website)afe 106(goes to new website), Ludington Pub(goes to new website), Q Smokehouse(goes to new website), Ludington Bay Brewing Co(goes to new website), Jamesport Brewery’s Portside Beer Garden(goes to new website), and Ludington Meat Company(goes to new website). You could also grab takeout from K(goes to new website)eeper’s Fish Shack(goes to new website) or Krave(goes to new website) and enjoy dining in Legacy Plaza(goes to new website) with your pup.
3. Accommodations
There are many lodging options for travelers with pets in tow: Best Western Lakewinds (goes to new website)(includes dog walk area), Comfort Inn(goes to new website), Holiday Inn Express(goes to new website), Motel Lakewood, Parkview Cottages(goes to new website), Peaceful Acres Resort,(goes to new website) Cartier Mansion(goes to new website) and Rodeway Inn(goes to new website). Patterson Homes(goes to new website) also welcomes pets and offers daily, weekly or monthly condo rentals. (Check individual websites for pet fees and restrictions.)
4. Beaches
Does your pet love to swim? Ludington has three dog-friendly beaches on the shores of Lake Michigan, where you can take your dog on a leash: Buttersville Beach on Buttersville Peninsula south of Ludington, the beach south of Loomis Street Boat Launch(goes to new website), and a dog beach in Ludington State Park(goes to new website), between the Beach House and the Sable River.
5. Trails
Stretch those legs with a walk or run on Ludington’s many trails, from the paved, one-mile Cartier Park Pathway (featuring bag dispensers and waste cans), to five miles of Ludington School Forest Trails(goes to new website), to 20-plus miles of trails at Ludington State Park(goes to new website).
6. The S.S. Badger
Planning to arrive or depart Ludington via the S.S. Badger(goes to new website)? The vintage car ferry welcomes pets at no additional charge, and your dog could enjoy a well-ventilated portable kennel on the car deck or transported in the owner’s vehicle. See information about bringing your pet on the Badger here.(goes to new website)
7. Doggy Spas
Nothing says vacation like a bubble bath. Try out one of our local groomers: 4 Pawz Pet Salon & Doggie Daycare(goes to new website), Waggin Tails(goes to new website), or Laura’s (goes to new website)Pet Grooming & Services. (goes to new website)
Regardless of where you roam with your pets in Ludington, please be prepared when bringing your pet on vacation. Our friends at Mason County Mutts(goes to new website) remind visitors to have a plan for your dog during the day, including bringing food and water (especially in hot summer weather). Also, be sure to ask about pet rules before arriving at a hotel, restaurant or other attraction so you know what to expect and can keep your pet safe.
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