Local Attractions:
Lake Michigan is a few minutes to the west with public beaches in Pentwater, Silver Lake, Mears, Ludington, Muskegon and in-between.
Hart
Silver Lake/Mears Chamber and discover the "home-town"
advantages of Hart, Pentwater, Silver Lake, Mears, Walkerville,
Shelby, Ferry, New Era, Hesperia, and Rothbury.
Hart / Montague Bike Trail:
“Discover the heart of Oceana County along the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail, one of Michigan's first “rails-to-trails” linear state parks to be designated a Michigan Trailway. The bike trail offers a unique recreational experience to anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Bicyclists, joggers, hikers, rollerbladers, and even wheelchair recreationalists and cross-country skiers can easily navigate the trail's mild slopes and gentle curves as it meanders its way through more than 22 miles of fields, orchards, woods, and local downtown areas. Native species of flora and fauna abound along the scenic pathway in unspoiled habitats, yet trailside facilities are regularly and easily accessible to provide rest and resources to the travel-weary, the hungry, the curious, or the forgetful. Vacationers and local residents alike consider the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail an Oceana County experience not to be missed.”
Courtland Carriage House B&B is located one block from the trail.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes:
“The grandeur of the unspoiled Silver Lake sand dunes loom, suddenly beyond the trees, a lifting reminder of the greatness of Lake Michigan and the state's fascinating geological history.
The
sand dunes provide a variety of activities including hiking, ORV,
swimming, sun bathing, and dune buggy rides.
Sandy Korners
Adventure Tours w/Jeep Wranglers or
Mac
Woods Dune Rides
These living dunes move a few inches east every year and will someday fill in Silver Lake. Every few years another cottage is overtaken by the shifting sand. “
Pentwater
and Pentwater
Activities
“Founded in 1853, Pentwater is an historic village on the western shore of Michigan. Pentwater's tree-lined streets show off charming Victorian homes and cottages framed by beautiful gardens. Almost everything is within walking distance of the marinas, retail district, public beach and village green, where Thursday band concerts have been a tradition every summer for more than 50 years.”
Ludington and Ludington Activities
Lake Michigan Car Ferry – U.S.S Badger
Ludington the home of the U.S.S Badger, which is only 30 minutes north of Hart. The U.S.S Badger route my family took to get to Grandma’s House from our previous home in Minnesota. The U.S.S. Badger runs between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington Michigan. In 2003, Badger celebrates its 50th year in service.
Muskegon and Muskegon Activities
Muskegon Cross Lake Ferry
Muskegon is the home on the new high-speed cross lake ferry service, which is only 45 minutes south of Hart. This ferry runs between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan. Service began June 1, 2004.
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