Saugatuck and Douglas are small adjacent resort towns in West Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan, and at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River. They are mostly a summer resort area popular with locals and Chicago residents, and have a lively arts scene and many out of the ordinary shops and restaurants. They offer a peculiar mixture of traditional small-town midwestern values and progressive alternative-lifestyle tolerance.

Understand

Saugatuck is known to be a popular destination among the midwest's LGBT community

Tourist Information

• Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Burea, ☏ +1 269 857-1701. The official source for all visitor information on this popular tourist destination 

See

• Amazwi Contemporary Art, 249 Culver St Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5551. Fine Art Paintings, Sculpture & Unique Crafts from Africa. 
• Art 'Round Town, PO Box 405, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 616-582-6001. An outdoor sculpture exhibit, a walking tour 
• Blue Coast Artists, 6301 122nd Ave, Fennville, ☏ +1 269-236-9260. Six unique working artists studios specializing in many media. 
• Bruce Baughman Studio & Gallery, 242 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1299. A contemporary fine art gallery 
• James Brandess Studios & Gallery, 238 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1937. Area landscapes, still-lifes, portraits 
• Czarina's Treasure, 403 Water Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-7216. Upscale art glass, jewelry, bronzes, antiques, icons and gifts. 
• Discovery Art Center, 347 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-8225. A nationally recognized co-operative of Saugatuck artists. 
• Good Goods, 106 Mason St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1557. Fine art, furniture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and wearable art 
• Janice Miles Gallery, 421 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5202. Local and British landscape watercolors, jewelry, garden metal sculptures. 
• Koorey Creations, 104 Hoffman St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-8050. Hand crafted jewelry, extraordinary gems in gold and platinum. Seasonal hours. 
• Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck (At end of Park St.), ☏ +1 269-857-5811. Summer School of art and artists’ residency. 
• The Peachbelt Studio & Gallery, Corner of M-89 & 63rd St, Fennville, ☏ +1 269-561-5561. Oil painting by Dawn Stafford & sculpture by Jill Lareaux. 
• Saugatuck Douglas Art Club, Saugatuck Gallery, 317 Butler St., Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1189. Largest selection of oil paintings in West Michigan, affordable prices. 
• The Timmel Collection, 133 Main St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-7274. A gallery of fine art featuring 100 artisans. 
• Tuscan Pot, 321 Water Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5550. Original, Italian style pottery/tiles, Italian imports and more. 

In Douglas

• Button Gallery, 161 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-2175. Offering fine paintings and sculpture in Douglas since 1966. 
• Elizabeth Ellen Gallery, 21 Main St, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-1948. Heirloom quality oil paintings; rotating work of guest artists. 
• Constance Petter Gallery, 161 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-7861. National and regional fine art for thirty years. 
• Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-8485. Contemporary Fine Art, Painting, Glass, Sculpture by national/regional artists. 

Do

Stroll the art galleries, visit the eclectic shops and restaurants and walk along the Lake Michigan beach to watch the sunsets. Oval Beach – technically in Saugatuck, but accessible by driving through Douglas – was once featured by MTV as one of the "top five" beaches in the country.

Every June since 1999, Saugatuck has hosted the Waterfront Film Festival, a showcase of independent filmmaking, featuring a selection of movies ranging from (relatively) big-budget productions with well-known star or two to obscure shoestring-budget shorts, including many regional and a few worldwide debuts. [1]

• A Christmas Carol, Saugatuck, Tickets: +1 269-857-1701 The 22nd season for this local "Humbug" of Dickens. 2 weeks in December.
• Big Lake Outfitters, 640 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-4762. Charter fishing, pontoon rentals, fishing & marine supplies. 
• Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck, ☏ +1 616-393-5555. Saugatuck Woman's Club. Concerts Thursdays & Fridays in July & August. 
• Clearbrook Golf Club, Pro Shop & Driving Range, 6494 Clearbrook Drive, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2000. Golf Digest Four Stars - with friendly rates & great food. 
• Fenn Valley Vineyards Tasting Room, 310 Butler Street, Saugatuck, toll-free: +1-800-432-6265. Fenn Valley Tasting Room. Award winning wines of distinction. 
• Fennville Goose Festival, Fennville, ☏ +1 269-686-6854. 
• Harbor Duck Adventures Co, Saugatuck and Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-DUCK (3825). Amphibious touring water taxi. 
• Lakeshore Jazz Connection, ☏ +1 269-857-2287. Sponsoring jazz performances throughout the year. 
• Laketown Golf & Conference Center, 6069 Blue Star Highway, ☏ +1 269-857-5730. Premier location for receptions, meetings and conferences. 
• Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-4898. An uptown theatre in downtown Saugatuck; a professional theatre. 
• The Red Barn, 3657 63rd Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5300. Plays, Cabarets, Art & Exhibits, Ballet at the Historic Red Barn. 
• Saugatuck-Douglas Museum, 735 Park St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-7900. Annual exhibits open Memorial Day - Labor Day, daily. Fall weekends. 
• Saugatuck Dune Rides, 6495 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2253. 35 minute scenic tour thru the sand dunes of Lake Michigan. 
• Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises, 716 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-4261. 1 1/2 hour cruise on authentic Sternwheeler – snacks & spirits. 
• Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2399. Arts and Entertainment year-round. 
• Saugatuck Dunes State Park, 6575 138th Ave, Saugatuck. A day-use park along a secluded strip of Lake Michigan shoreline, Saugatuck Dunes State Park offers 1,000 acres of land with 2.5 miles of shore line. 
• Waterfront Film Festival, 350 Culver Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-8351. Annual Independent film festival. 
• Lakeview Lanes & Grill, 229 Center Street (Saugatuck and Douglas), ☏ +1 269-857-1107. Restaurant, Bar & Bowling 

In Douglas

• Running Rivers Kayak Rental, Wade's Bayou Park, Center St., Douglas, ☏ +1 269-673-3698. No experience needed. All ages welcome! 8 hour river trips. 

Eat

• American Spoon Foods, 308 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-3084. Gourmet artisanal foods celebrating the native flavors of Michigan! 
• Belvedere Inn & Restaurant, 3656 63rd Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5777. Award winning B&B and dinner. All inclusive dine and lodge! 
• The Butler, 40 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-3501. Seafood, steaks & burgers. Waterfront dining. Open year round. 
• Butler Pantry, 119 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-4875. Gourmet kitchenware, gadgets, specialty foods, wine. 
• Charlie's Round the Corner Ice Dream, 134 Mason St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2100. 50 flavors. Saugatuck's favorite ice cream shop for 30 years. 
• Chequers of Saugatuck, 220 Culver St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1868. Quaint English pub. English foods & more. Imported beers. 
• Clearbrook Restaurant, 6494 Clearbrook Drive, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2000. Choose top-rated refined dining or award winning casual food. 
• Coral Gables Restaurant, 220 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2162. Saugatuck's waterfront, entertainment complex, 5 bars, 4 restaurants. 
• Epic Wieners, 439 Butler St #5, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-906-9039. Eat delicious all beef hot dogs and sit down and play video games while you're at it. 
• Kilwin's Chocolate, 152 Butler St, S, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1195. Handmade chocolates, fudge and original recipe ice cream. 
• The Little Store, 6586 122nd Ave, Fennville, ☏ +1 269-543-8711. Beer, liquor, pizza takeout, sporting goods, grocery, lotto, video. 
• Marro's Italian Restaurant, 147 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-4248. 36 years of great "homemade" Italian food. Casual fun dining. 
• Mermaid Bar & Grill, 340 Water St, ☏ +1 269-857-8208. Saugatuck. Waterfront dining and cocktails, fresh seafood, pasta and steaks. 
• The Olive Mill, 220 Culver St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5900. Olive oil tasting experience. 30 artisan extra virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegars. 
• Phil's Bar & Grille, 215 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1555. Hemingway's favorite Saugatuck hang-out. Damn fine food & drink. 
• Pumpernickels, 202 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1196. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktails; relaxed atmosphere, patio & sun deck. 

• Providence Farms P.O. Box 848, Saugatuck, +1 269-857-1215. Organic Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken & Turkey. Pick up at th Green market on Fridays in Saugatuck info@providencefarms.org
• Restaurant Toulouse, 248 Culver St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-1561. French country cuisine in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Reservations. 
• The River Market & Deli, 650 Water St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-8899. Full deli, groceries, beer, liquor, wine, bakery, cigars & gas dock. 
• Sand Bar Saloon, 141 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2676. Friendly downtown bar with beer, wine, spirits, pool tables, gyros & Keno. 
• Saugatuck Coffee Company, 119-121 Butler Street, ☏ +1 269-857-2633. Saugatuck. Casual elegance located in historic Leland Alley behind Kilwin’s 
• Saugatuck-Douglas Green Market, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-2399. (June–September) Featuring Michigan farmers and artisan producers, dedicated to bringing fresh, high quality food to your table. 
• Spectators Sports Bar & Grill, 6432 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-5001. 25 TVs, outdoor seating, live music, meeting room for up to 50 people. 
• Tabor Hill Wine Port, 214 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-4859. Fine wines, great food, incredible view, tastings & tours (800) 283-3363 
• Uncommon Grounds Coffeehouse, 127 Hoffman St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-3333. In-house roasted coffees, fresh baked goods, full juice bar. 
• The White House, 149 Griffith St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-3240. Food. Fun. Home of classic rock. 
• Wine Sellers Of Saugatuck, 247 Butler St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269-857-7815. Fine wine and beer, wine racks, gourmet foods, gifts and cigars 
• Elbo Room, 880 Holland St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 269 857-8646. The Elbo Room overlooks the Kalamazoo River. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including pizza served daily. 
• Lakeview Lanes & Grill, 229 Center Street, ☏ +1 269 857-1107. Restaurant, bar, bowling 

In Douglas

• Blue Moon Bar and Grille, 310 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-8686. Award-winning fine dining restaurant with weekend features, special bar menu, drink features and specialty martini menu, all-star service and an eclectic contemporary interior design. -CLOSED- 
• Blue Star Cafe & M&M's Ice Cream, 141 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-1030. Ma & Pa Greek meals-Veggies-Omelets-Burgers-Pitas-Ice Cream. 
• DeMond's Super Valu, 237 Center St, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-2443. Beer, wine, liquor, bakery, deli, fresh produce and tender steaks. 
• Everyday People Cafe, 11 Center St, Douglas, ☏ +1 269-857-4240. Casual, hip dining featuring eclectic American-Bistro fare. 
• Costa Azul (formerly Jo Jo's), 107 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, +1 269-857-1523, Authentic, family owned and operated Mexican.
• Saugatuck Brewing Co, ☏ +1 269-857-7222. Open 3-6PM Daily. Later by chance. Next door to the Antique Pavilion, Douglas, Handcrafted beer and brew. On premise brewery. 

Sleep

• Beechwood Manor Inn & Cottage, 736 Pleasant Street, Saugatuck, toll-free: +1-877-857-1587. An upscale bed and breakfast within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck. 
• Saugatuck Bed and Breakfast, 938 Center Street, toll-free: +1-800-838-1246. A victorian home in a wooded setting just half a block from the Lake Michigan beach. 
• Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites, 247 Butler St. Saugatuck, toll-free: +1-888-857-8109. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 12 noon. $135-$225. 
• Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites, 247 Butler St., toll-free: +1-888-857-8109. located right downtown. 
• Lynn-Dee-Lea Houseboat, 868 Holland St, Saugatuck, ☏ +1 309 360-7498. Sleep on the water in this boatel. 
• Twin Gables Inn, 900 Lake Street (A-2 (Blue Star Hwy) & Lake St), toll-free: +1-800-231-2185. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Casual bed and breakfast in town overlooking Lake Kalamazoo. From $129. 
• The Wickwood Inn, 510 Butler Street, ☏ +1 269-857-1465, toll-free: +1-800-385-1174. Bed and breakfast near the shore of Lake Michigan that touts its food. (updated Apr 2015)

In Douglas

• Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfast, 938 Center Street, Douglas, toll-free: +1-800-838-1246. Just half a block from the Lake Michigan beach. 
• The Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, ☏ +1 269 857-1401. Gay & Lesbian resort with motel rooms and multi-room cottages, set in 20 acres. 

Go next

The lakeshore city of Holland lies a short distance to the north.

Routes through Saugatuck

Grand Rapids/Muskegon ← Holland ←

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→ South Haven → South Bend