Saugatuck/Douglas

Saugatuck/Douglas Saugatuck and Douglas are harbor villages that celebrate diversity: small-town America at its best! A place where everyone is special and everyone is welcome.
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The official page of the Convention & Visitor's Bureau for Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan: harbor villages that celebrate diversity, small-town America at its best! Here visitors can turn back the pages of time to enjoy a simpler life where no one hurries, and no one hurries you. Recently, The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected Saugatuck/Douglas as one of the “Dozen Distinctive Des

tinations” in the U.S. and the writers and editors of Midwest Living Magazine ranked Saugatuck/Douglas fifth among the top 100 vacation destinations in the Midwest. While visiting the downtown areas of either Saugatuck or Douglas, you can walk, in a safe and friendly environment, to almost everything. In Saugatuck, you can stroll along the boardwalk admiring the boats and explore the dockside shops. Picnic by the gazebo in Wicks Park, overlooking the harbor, then, ride the Victorian hand-cranked ferry, rent a canoe, charter a sailboat, or tour our waterways onboard an old-fashioned sternwheeler dinner cruiser or WWII amphibious “Duck” vehicle. End your excursion at the corner drug store soda fountain where hand-creamed sodas and malted shakes have been a specialty for 100 years! Just across the river, Douglas is the perfect place to stroll past, or step inside of, elegant historical buildings such as the Old Schoolhouse, Dutcher Lodge, the library and various churches and residences which have been restored to enhance their 19th century charm while still serving our community. Shopping in downtown Douglas is a pleasure too; whether you’re looking for fine art, home accessories, antiques, toys or exceptional comestibles. Shop a little, eat a little, relax a lot. Douglas is also home to the area’s first microbrewery, a do-it-yourself Art Barn and West Michigan’s largest Antique Pavilion. For over a century, artists have been drawn to the area’s towering dunes, pristine beaches and natural splendors of this jewel-like setting on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore. Today, that artistic heritage persists through strong ties to the Art Institute of Chicago with its affiliated summer school at Ox-Bow as well as a broad spectrum of art galleries and art-based activities and events. Consistently named one of America’s top 25 arts destinations, it’s no wonder the area has become known as “The Art Coast of Michigan”! You’ll find great lodging options in modern, privately-owned motels, cottages, suites and charming retro auto courts. Or, if you prefer a country inn, our “Bed and Breakfast Capital of the Midwest” offers an extensive variety of historic accommodations. Regardless of your preference, travelers are always treated like friends of the family! Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at one of our two 18-hole championship golf courses while the kids can take sailing lessons or an art class. And don’t leave without taking the family on a thrilling dune buggy ride! Blending so many attractions you can easily create your own “masterpiece” vacation. It’s easy to understand why Michigan’s governor named Saugatuck one of Michigan’s 19 “Coolest Cities.” The town’s Oval Beach is ranked one of the top 25 beaches in the world by Condé Nast and one of the top two in the USA by National Geographic Traveler. More recently, the Chicago Tribune rated it number one out of the Midwest’s five best beaches. Mason Street Warehouse, an “incubator for Broadway”, provides uptown theatre in downtown Saugatuck all summer long at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts where arts, cultural performances, classes and workshops abound year ‘round. Our Chamber Music Festival, and frequent jazz concerts, highlight a topflight, eclectic music-scene. At the historic Red Barn Playhouse, community theatre blossoms and the area offers a variety of arts and cultural programs for all ages. Outdoor art shows, gallery openings and culinary events add extra spice to the Saugatuck/Douglas recipe for fun. Our lakeshore community offers a place to rest or play any time of the year. Whether you come for an executive retreat, a corporate meeting, a family reunion or your own romantic getaway vacation, you’ll be glad you discovered the treasure that is Saugatuck and Douglas. See you soon!

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✅ Be the Man With A Plan

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When you want to take "locally grown" to the next level. 🍄

See our best spots for foraging, here:

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05/29/2025

We are SO looking forward to this in a few days!

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Did you a raise a glass of Michigan wine this month? May is  , but our temperant summer season is an excellent time to v...
05/28/2025

Did you a raise a glass of Michigan wine this month? May is , but our temperant summer season is an excellent time to visit our local vineyards and hop from patio to patio for winery tastings. 🍇

Visit our website to explore wineries local to Fennville. https://bit.ly/3WUqtTd

We're always excited for Memorial Day Weekend to open a new summer season, even if we want to experience the quintessent...
05/24/2025

We're always excited for Memorial Day Weekend to open a new summer season, even if we want to experience the quintessential classics every year.

See our list of attractions that have lured visitors for decades, https://bit.ly/4jsA8Zy.

Who is willing to try glamping this summer? 🏕️ With a wide variety of lodging options, there's a perfect spot for everyo...
05/23/2025

Who is willing to try glamping this summer? 🏕️

With a wide variety of lodging options, there's a perfect spot for everyone on the Art Coast® of Michigan!

If you love the idea of falling asleep under the stars, waking up to birdsong, and soaking in the serenity of nature but also can’t bear the thought of pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground, then glamping might just be your dream escape. Short for “glamorous camping,” glamping is all abou...

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05/22/2025

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Explore top LGBTQ-friendly U.S. destinations for summer 2025, from iconic beach towns to vibrant q***r cities full of culture and community.

We saved a spot for you this summer! ☀️ Here is what you can expect Memorial Day Weekend (and after): https://bit.ly/3yc...
05/21/2025

We saved a spot for you this summer! ☀️

Here is what you can expect Memorial Day Weekend (and after): https://bit.ly/3ycNJ5t

No reservations? No problem. On a busy summer weekend, you can always throw together a picnic from the delis, markets, a...
05/21/2025

No reservations? No problem.

On a busy summer weekend, you can always throw together a picnic from the delis, markets, and bakeries peppering the Art Coast® of Michigan.

With 12 miles of beautiful coastline, we are confident you'll find your spot. 🏖️  Learn more about the six signature bea...
05/14/2025

With 12 miles of beautiful coastline, we are confident you'll find your spot. 🏖️

Learn more about the six signature beaches lining the Art Coast® of Michigan, https://bit.ly/4ctiBNk.

Get ready for an unforgettable PRIDE Week in Saugatuck/Douglas, where the vibe is joyful, and everyone is welcome. 🌈 Rea...
05/14/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable PRIDE Week in Saugatuck/Douglas, where the vibe is joyful, and everyone is welcome. 🌈

Read the article now on 7 ways to celebrate PRIDE in the Art Coast® of Michigan, June 1-7. https://bit.ly/4dk2bJd

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Saugatuck and Douglas are harbor villages that celebrate diversity: small-town America at its best! Here visitors can turn back the pages of time to enjoy a simpler life where no one hurries, and no one hurries you. A place where everyone is special and everyone is welcome. Recently, The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected Saugatuck/Douglas as one of the “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” in the U.S. and the writers and editors of Midwest Living Magazine ranked Saugatuck/Douglas fifth among the top 100 vacation destinations in the Midwest. While visiting the downtown areas of either Saugatuck or Douglas, you can walk, in a safe and friendly environment, to almost everything. In Saugatuck, you can stroll along the boardwalk admiring the boats and explore the dockside shops. Picnic by the gazebo in Wicks Park, overlooking the harbor, then, ride the Victorian hand-cranked ferry, rent a canoe, charter a sailboat, or tour our waterways onboard an old-fashioned sternwheeler dinner cruiser or WWII amphibious “Duck” vehicle. End your excursion at the corner drug store soda fountain where hand-creamed sodas and malted shakes have been a specialty for 100 years! Just across the river, Douglas is the perfect place to stroll past, or step inside of, elegant historical buildings such as the Old Schoolhouse, Dutcher Lodge, the library and various churches and residences which have been restored to enhance their 19th century charm while still serving our community. Shopping in downtown Douglas is a pleasure too; whether you’re looking for fine art, home accessories, antiques, toys or exceptional comestibles. Shop a little, eat a little, relax a lot. Douglas is also home to the area’s first microbrewery, a do-it-yourself Art Barn and West Michigan’s largest Antique Pavilion. For over a century, artists have been drawn to the area’s towering dunes, pristine beaches and natural splendors of this jewel-like setting on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore. Today, that artistic heritage persists through strong ties to the Art Institute of Chicago with its affiliated summer school at Ox-Bow as well as a broad spectrum of art galleries and art-based activities and events. Consistently named one of America’s top 25 arts destinations, it’s no wonder the area has become known as “The Art Coast of Michigan”! You’ll find great lodging options in modern, privately-owned motels, cottages, suites and charming retro auto courts. Or, if you prefer a country inn, our “Bed and Breakfast Capital of the Midwest” offers an extensive variety of historic accommodations. Regardless of your preference, travelers are always treated like friends of the family! Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at one of our two 18-hole championship golf courses while the kids can take sailing lessons or an art class. And don’t leave without taking the family on a thrilling dune buggy ride! Blending so many attractions you can easily create your own “masterpiece” vacation. It’s easy to understand why Michigan’s governor named Saugatuck one of Michigan’s 19 “Coolest Cities.” The town’s Oval Beach is ranked one of the top 25 beaches in the world by Condé Nast and one of the top two in the USA by National Geographic Traveler. More recently, the Chicago Tribune rated it number one out of the Midwest’s five best beaches. Mason Street Warehouse, an “incubator for Broadway”, provides uptown theatre in downtown Saugatuck all summer long at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts where arts, cultural performances, classes and workshops abound year ‘round. Our Chamber Music Festival, and frequent jazz concerts, highlight a topflight, eclectic music-scene. Outdoor art shows, gallery openings and culinary events add extra spice to the Saugatuck/Douglas recipe for fun. Our lakeshore community offers a place to rest or play any time of the year. Whether you come for an executive retreat, a corporate meeting, a family reunion or your own romantic getaway vacation, you’ll be glad you discovered the treasure that is Saugatuck and Douglas. See you soon!