Often touted as the Hamptons of Chicago, Saugatuck is a midwesterner’s paradise during the summer. I’ve been joining Kris’ family each summer and have fallen in love with the charming town. We are so excited to invite our loved ones to Saugatuck this...
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In a central part of town but I've heard it's not very clean.
Ship-n-Shore Hotel | Saugatuck, MI
Settled at the border of Douglas and Saugatuck. Good for people with cars and those who want easy access to Douglas beach. Has a pool! Many 1bed/2bed options.
Secret of Saugatuck Suites
Very quaint and very central. Looks very nice from the outside
Maplewood Hotel
Historic b&b filled with old world charm
The Inn of Saugatuck
Old world b&b with wine tastings
Wickwood Inn
Chic rooms, adults only
Judson Heath Colonial Inn
EAT
Bowdie’s Chophouse is the type of high-class quality you’d expect to find in Lower Manhattan. The thing is, it’s in cozy Saugatuck. So, you’re surely in for a treat when you book a reservation. When you walk in, you’ll first notice the rustic eleganc...
Bowdie's Chophouse
We eat here every night
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
Fun waterfront location. Great fish tacos
The BARge
Better food than the barge. Fun live music on weekend nights
Wicks Park Bar & Grille
Nothing says summer in Michigan like some cherry pie and a cider tasting flight
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
The BEST biscuits and fried chicken. The patio is super cute too
The Southerner
Also good for fried chicken
Phil's Bar & Grille
Decent choices for breakfast and lunch.
Pumpernickels
DO
ride around the wineries in a wagon!
The Bottle Run Winery Tours - Saugatuck Douglas, MI
the most popular beach in the area
Oval Beach
a nicer, more private beach than oval beach
Douglas Beach Park
This fleet of meticulously maintained and rare classic fiberglass runabout boats from the jet-age era (1958-1963), have been made available for everyone to enjoy and take out on the beautiful waterways of Saugatuck/Douglas. Retro boats can hold up to...
Retro Boat Rentals
Learn of the lost town of Singapore or check out our local vegetation and wildlife.
Saugatuck Dune Rides
Climb all 120 steps up then walk down the sand dunes to the beach!
Mount Baldhead Park - Saugatuck Douglas, MI
DRINK
The Michigan winery with California-style wines. 15 minute drive from downtown Saugatuck
Modales Wines
Has a cute backyard area with fire pits. Right next to modales wines. 15 minutes from downtown Saugatuck.
Virtue Cider
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Gets you from downtown Saugatuck to right across the channel (close to oval beach, Douglas beach, and Kris’ family house 😊)
Saugatuck Chain Ferry
Use this to get around town if you don’t bring a car. Usually costs $1-3. they’ll come pick you up at your location and drop you off where you need to go.
Interurban Transit Authority
Use this to get around town if you don’t bring a car. Usually costs $1-3. they’ll come pick you up at your location and drop you off where you need to go.
