Hotel at a Glance: Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast

Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast is a romantic hideaway located in a historical area of Ludington, near Lake Michigan’s shores and lighthouses. You can stroll down the avenue to enjoy one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, winery, pubs, and dining. Nearby Sterns Park and Beach—with its 2,500 feet of pure sandy shoreline, pier, and North Breakwater Light—has been voted as one of the Great American Beaches by USA Today. There’s a waterfront sculpture park featuring a scenic view of the S.S. Badger, and the car-ferry dock is also within walking distance. Guests can drive or bike to Ludington State Park, where they should be sure to snap plenty of pictures of the spectacular sunsets. 

• A beautiful breakfast is prepared when you wish, and is served family style by candlelight each morning on the enclosed porch or in the dining room. Innkeepers can cook up gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan dishes upon request.
• Snacks and desserts, including ice cream, are always available throughout the day.
• Individually decorated rooms: The Garden Room (Standard) offers mahogany furnishings and a creative in-room bathroom with shower, while the deluxe rooms each feature their own distinctive elements, such as the Victorian room’s queen-sized canopy bed.
• For even more romance: The Romantic Retreat suite features a jetted tub for two, aromatherapy, as well as a sweetheart package including a half-dozen chocolate dipped strawberries, cheese and cracker platter, plus a single long-stemmed rose in a keepsake vase.
• Guest room perks: free Wifi, TVs with premium movie channels, DVD player, and spa robes. 
• Enjoy relaxing on the enclosed front porch while playing a game, sipping a beverage, or cuddling up on one of the back decks.

Ludington, Michigan: Centuries-Old Lighthouses and Snowshoeing Trails Along Lake Michigan

The peaceful harbor town of Ludington hugs the shores of Lake Michigan in the western part of the state’s lower peninsula. Its prime spot means fishing is a popular pastime here.

One of the city’s main draws is Ludington State Park, which covers more than 5,000 acres between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake. Snowshoeing is a good way to explore the wilderness in winter. Take to the trails to spot deer, swans, and other wildlife. The park is also home to Big Sable Point Lighthouse, a 112-foot brick tower built in 1867.

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