Top Things to Do in Saugatuck, Michigan

Galleries reflect Saugatuck's artsy spirit. Favorites include James Brandess' Studio and Gallery for oil paintings. saugatuck.com

Nine miles southeast of Saugatuck, sip premium wines and take in-depth tours that include the vineyards. fennvalley.com

Climb 282 stairs up the dune for a great overlook of Oval Beach and the surrounding area. saugatuck.com

This popular beach is known for its sweeping shoreline around Lake Michigan and the backdrop of dunes.  saugatuck.com

Cruise around Saugatuck Harbor in vintage eye candy. retroboatrentals.com

Step aboard the hand-crank ferry for a 5-minute float across the Kalamazoo River to near the base of Mount Baldhead. saugatuckcity.com

Take an exciting and entertaining 40-minute ride among the dunes. saugatuckduneride.com

A 2.5-mile sandy beach and dunes more than 200 feet tall draw nature enthusiasts, bird-watchers and hikers. Trails lead over steep slopes to secluded beaches.  michigan.gov/dnr

The dining room seats just 25, ensuring an intimate experience at the steakhouse in Saugatuck.  bowdieschophouse.com

Dine on Italian classics such as shrimp scampi, lasagna and ravioli. The Piano Lounge typically provides live music Thursdays through Sundays. marrosrestaurant.com

In Saugatuck, six modern suites overlook downtown and have flat-screen TVs.  bellavitaspaandsuites.com

On 6 acres just northeast of town, the 1913 Prairie-style mansion has fireplaces in each of its 10 guest rooms and elegant furnishings.  thebelvedereinn.com

Every room at the Saugatuck lodging comes with a water view. Breakfast, coaster bikes, kayaks and morning yoga come complimentary; guests also enjoy a heated pool and sunset firepits. lakeshoreresortsaugatuck.com

Travelers find a cluster of retro-chic 1950-era motor inns near Saugatuck's beaches, restaurants and shops. Sleep in Amish-crafted beds with pillow-top mattresses. thepinesmotorlodge.com

This romantic B&B offers way more than just a farm-to-table breakfast. Guests are also treated to afternoon sweets and evening "sips and small plates." wickwoodinn.com

For more information:  saugatuck.com