Hamlin Lake Area
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Let one of the following West Michign businesses host your next birthday party! Kids of all ages will have a great time--whether they're golfing, bowling, swimming or roller skating. Many offer party packages, and take care of all the details. Ludington, Manistee, and Silver Lake are great destinations for family fun.
Best Western Splash Park Inn
5005 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2140, (866) 280-8726
Affordable family fun! Large atrium features water slide with four thrilling curves and a terrific splash landing, plus indoor pool, hot tub. Sauna, game room, fitness room, playground, picnic area, shuffle board. Free breakfast includes Belgian waffles. Refrigerator in every room. Wi-Fi internet, guest laundry, parking with plug-ins. Whirlpool and family suites available.
Holiday Inn Express
5323 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-7004, (866) 523-2216
Excellent service and a consistently great experience. If that's what you want on your vacation, stop in and see us! Oversized guest rooms, free Smart Start Breakfast bar, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room, arcade, free high speed internet. Relax away your worries and have the quality vacation you and your family will appreciate.
Get back to nature on your next family vacation. Our Family on the Farm Getaway offers a four bedroom farmhouse that you can rent by the week or weekend. Set upon 20 acres, this unique petting farm features miniature horses, shetland sheep, alpacas, and bantam chickens. Ask about our picnic basket lunch.
John Marek Entertainment
1085 N. Schoenherr Rd, Custer, MI 49405, (231) 757-3623
If you're looking for great entertainment for your child's birthday party, give John Marek a call. He does it all...juggling, caricatures, magic, balloon sculpture, and music. He'll even tell the favorite Johnny Appleseed story. It's great entertainment that will keep kids entertained for hours!
Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf
900 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4663
Miniature golf, an all time family favorite, overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan. What could be better? The Ludington Area Jaycees have operated the mini golf for years, using the proceeds for community development projects. Good fun for a good cause. Open noon-9pm every day. Discounts for groups and children's parties.
Sandcastles Children's Museum
129 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 233-9326
Let Sandcastles host your child's birthday party! We provide the space, supplies--then clean up after the party. Kids can create their very own art projects with the help of our friendly staff person. It's fun, different, and kids have a blast! Call 843-4363 to book your party today.
Trolley tours
180 Memorial Dr. & Washington, Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-6525
Take a leisurely tour of Manistee on a charming trolley. Stop by the terminal on Memorial Drive, or hail one as it goes by. You'll get a wonderful glimpse of Manistee...from the downtown region to the majestic historic homes to the beaches. Available May-September.
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 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.

