Things to do in the Area
Ludington (20 miles from Barothy Lodge)
Stearn’s Beach:
A pretty, family-friendly public beach, offers a wide 1/2 mile stretch of beach, sand volleyball courts, a playground, the North Breakwater Lighthouse, shaded grassy picnic area with grills and two concession stands and a skate-board park. Mini-golf and shuffle board are available for a small fee.
http://www.michigan.org/property/stearns-park-beach/
Ludington State Park:
Comprised of scenic sand dunes, a shoreline vista, ponds, marshlands and forests. It is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of shoreline and sandy beaches on both bodies of water. It has 5,300 acres, 18 miles of hiking and biking trails including the Skyline trail and 16 miles of cross country ski trails, interpretive center, swimming, fishing, hunting and boating. The park also offers wildlife viewing from its extensive trail system. The Great Lakes Visitors Center focuses on the geological and human history of the Great Lakes, along with the diverse life forms found in the park.
North Breakwater Lighthouse at Stearn’s Beach Park:
A great place to watch the sunset and stroll along the breakwater to the lighthouse.
Restaurants
125 S James St, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-2001
Jamesport Brewing Company
410 S James St, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-2522
http://www.jamesportbrewingcompany.com/
Scotty’s
5910 W US Highway 10, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-4033
http://www.scottysrestaurant.com/
Barley & Rye (open late)
107 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 425-4390
http://nwmichigan.secondwavemedia.com/devnews/barleyrye81313.aspx
Shops
Evergreen Natural Foods Market
403 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-1000
Trailhead Bike and Kayak Shop
216 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-0545
http://www.trailheadbikeshop.com/
108 S Rath Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9868
Art Gallery
Todd and Brad Reed Photography
114 W Ludington Ave, Ludington
(231) 843-0777
Golf Courses
Hemlock Golf Club 21.5 miles / 35 minutes from Barothy Lodge
5105 W Decker Rd, Ludington, MI
(231) 845-1300 · hemlockgolfclub.com
Lakeside Links Golf Club 22.2 miles/ 34 minutes
5369 W Chauvez Rd, Ludington, MI
(231) 843-3660 lakesidelinks.com
Manistee National Golf & Resort 27.5 miles/ 36 minutes
4797 U.S. 31 S, Manistee, Michigan
(231) 398-0123 · manisteenational.com
6409 W 76th St, Baldwin, MI
(231) 898-2450 · marquettetrailsgc.com
1527 N Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI
(231) 843-4666 · lincolnhillsgc.com
Nearby
Snowmobiling
“Welcome to some of the finest trails in Michigan. Enjoy 144 miles of riding in the beautiful Manistee National Forest, riding on rolling and twisting trails past picturesque lakes and rivers. Our trails are brushed, signed and groomed for your safety and riding pleasure. We all enjoy our trail system due to the gracious support and cooperation of our Commercial Members and Private Landowners. Be respectful of the private land you travel. Remain on the trail and keep the land free of any debris or garbage. Please check current trail conditions and updates often for trail closures, construction, re-routing and bridge information.” ~ TRAILRIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
http://www.vvmapping.com/trails/miSnow/PDF/VVMap_Baldwin_2402.pdf (printable pdf)
http://baldwinsnowmobiling.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Map_Middle_Trails.jpg
The trailhead of a groomed, unmarked feeder trail (connecting to this larger trail system) is located at Barothy Rd. and Landon Rd, approximately 2.2 miles east on Barothy Rd. from the Lodge.
Snowmobiles can be trailered/driven in to Barothy Lodge property and trailered/driven out. Other snowmobiling is not allowed on property. Depending on snow conditions and space constraints, snowmobiles may either be offloaded and parked at Steelhead Field or at your lodge. Please speak to Barothy office staff before offloading and/or parking snowmobiles. Thanks!
Hunting in the Huron-Manistee National Forest
Although no hunting is allowed on Barothy Lodge property, we share borders with the 540,187 acre Manistee National Forest. No guns are allowed on property except cased and unloaded guns carried between your car and your lodge. Guns may not be carried on Barothy Lodge property to the national forest.
Hunters, be aware that Barothy Lodge is a wildlife preserve with a firm no pet policy. We do not make exceptions for hunting dogs.
For hunting season information visit: Michigan DNR website