Ludington Car Ferries Historical Marker
The S.S. Badger is a historic car ferry that offers a fun and relaxing shortcut across Lake Michigan, providing a unique and enjoyable experience for the whole family. With spacious outside decks, live entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and staterooms for relaxation, passengers can enjoy all the amenities of a cruise ship during the four-hour, 60-mile journey between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan.
As a National Historic Landmark, the S.S. Badger blends tradition with innovation, accommodating up to 620 passengers and 180 vehicles, including cars, tour buses, RVs, and semi-trucks. Whether crossing from Manitowoc to Ludington or vice versa, passengers can explore nearby restaurants and shops within walking distance of the dock, and many lodging facilities offer free shuttle service. With its affordable prices and various activities for kids, a trip on the S.S. Badger car ferry is a mini-vacation in itself, providing a memorable experience for all.
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