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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.
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Fine art paintings, sculpture & unique crafts from Africa.
An outdoor sculpture exhibit, a walking tour.
Six unique working artists studios specializing in many media.
A contemporary fine art gallery
Area landscapes, still-lifes, portraits.
Upscale art glass, jewelry, bronzes, antiques, icons and gifts.
A nationally recognized co-operative of Saugatuck artists.
Fine art, furniture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and wearable art.
Local and British landscape watercolors, jewelry, garden metal sculptures.
Hand crafted jewelry, extraordinary gems in gold and platinum. Seasonal hours.
Summer School of art and artists’ residency.
Oil painting by Dawn Stafford & sculpture by Jill Lareaux.
Largest selection of oil paintings in West Michigan, affordable prices.
A gallery of fine art featuring 100 artisans.
Original, Italian style pottery/tiles, Italian imports and more.
A rare still-operational chain ferry. Only open during the summer season, it's a neat way to get across the Kalamazoo River. Check the website for full details.
Offering fine paintings and sculpture in Douglas since 1966.
National and regional fine art for thirty years.
Contemporary fine art, painting, glass, sculpture by national/regional artists.
Charter fishing, pontoon rentals, fishing & marine supplies.
Saugatuck Woman's Club. Concerts Thursdays & Fridays in July & August.
Golf Digest Four Stars - with friendly rates & great food.
Douglas Union School
Fenn Valley Tasting Room. Award winning wines of distinction.
Amphibious touring water taxi.
Sponsoring jazz performances throughout the year.
Premier location for receptions, meetings and conferences.
An uptown theatre in downtown Saugatuck; a professional theatre.
Plays, cabarets, art & exhibits, ballet at the historic Red Barn.
Annual exhibits open Memorial Day - Labor Day, daily. Fall weekends.
35 minute scenic tour through the sand dunes of Lake Michigan.
1½ hour cruise on authentic Sternwheeler – snacks & spirits.
Arts and entertainment year-round.
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.
Annual independent film festival.
Restaurant, bar & bowling.
No experience needed. All ages welcome. 8-hour river trips.
Gourmet artisanal foods celebrating the native flavors of Michigan.
B&B and dinner. All inclusive dine and lodge.
Seafood, steaks & burgers. Waterfront dining. Open year round.
Gourmet kitchenware, gadgets, specialty foods, wine.
50 flavors. Saugatuck's favorite ice cream shop for 30 years.
Choose top-rated refined dining or award winning casual food.
Saugatuck's waterfront, entertainment complex, 5 bars, 4 restaurants.
Handmade chocolates, fudge and original recipe ice cream.
Beer, liquor, pizza takeout, sporting goods, grocery, lotto, video.
36 years of great homemade Italian food. Casual fun dining.
Saugatuck. Waterfront dining and cocktails, fresh seafood, pasta and steaks.
Olive oil tasting experience. 30 artisan extra virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegars.
Hemingway's favorite Saugatuck hang-out. Damn fine food & drink.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktails; relaxed atmosphere, patio & sun deck.
Organic beef, lamb, pork, chicken & turkey. Pick up at the Green market on Fridays in Saugatuck.
Full deli, groceries, beer, liquor, wine, bakery, cigars & gas dock.
Friendly downtown bar with beer, wine, spirits, pool tables, gyros & Keno.
(June–September) Featuring Michigan farmers and artisan producers, dedicated to bringing fresh, high quality food to your table.
25 TVs, outdoor seating, live music, meeting room for up to 50 people.
Fine wines, great food, incredible view, tastings & tours (800) 283-3363
In-house roasted coffees, fresh baked goods, full juice bar.
Fine wine and beer, wine racks, gourmet foods, gifts and cigars.
Restaurant, bar, bowling.
Pizza, sandwiches and more along with a selection of unique craft beers.
A restaurant on the water serving fantastic Southern food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The chef is excellent, and the parking lot reflects that. Call ahead to check on the wait time.
A great selection of options for breakfast or lunch in a charming setting. There's often a waiting list, and they're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
A pub serving typical American food with a lively atmosphere. It can get fairly loud, but the food and drinks are pretty cheap and good.
Ma & Pa Greek meals, veggies, omelets, burgers, pitas, ice cream.
Beer, wine, liquor, bakery, deli, fresh produce and tender steaks.
Casual, hip dining featuring eclectic American bistro fare.
Handcrafted beer and brew. On premise brewery.
A quiet spot to sample spirits from a local distillery.
Sample ciders from Grant Michigan at their tasting room in Saugatuck.
An upscale bed and breakfast within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck.
A Victorian home in a wooded setting half a block from the Lake Michigan beach.
Downtown.
Sleep on the water in this boatel.
Casual bed and breakfast in town overlooking Lake Kalamazoo.
Bed and breakfast near the shore of Lake Michigan that touts its food.
Vacation rental company in Saugatuck that offers condos and vacation home rentals near the beach of Lake Michigan.
Half a block from the Lake Michigan beach.
Gay & lesbian resort with motel rooms and multi-room cottages, set in 20 acres.
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