| You won't find Saugatuck, Michigan on the list of | | | | window shopping in Michigan and are perfect for |
| places to visit before you die, and you won't hear | | | | Midwest weekend getaways. Here and there, you'll |
| about your favorite band heading to its shores for their | | | | find an ice cream stand with eager children and adults, |
| next big gig - but Saugatuck offers what most other | | | | waiting their turn for a summer treat. Every June, the |
| travel destinations don't: a calm, cozy town on the | | | | Waterfront Film Festival heads to town, and even a |
| shores of Lake Michigan, filled with understated | | | | Children's Film Festival draws in crowds in November. |
| adventures for the whole family, miles of endless | | | | And the List Goes On... |
| beaches, and breathtaking sunsets for some of the | | | | So what can you do after you've finished window |
| most romantic getaways in Michigan. | | | | shopping, tasted the local culinary offerings, and walked |
| A Top Rated Lake Shore | | | | the shoreline? What can't you do is almost a more |
| The first thing you will notice about Saugatuck, | | | | logical question. Saugatuck is home to three 18-hole |
| Michigan is its serene backdrop. Sandy beaches, not | | | | championship golf courses, one of which was |
| overflowing with beach umbrellas and boom boxes, | | | | designed by Arnold Palmer. Canoe, kayak, sailboat and |
| but with plenty of room for nature enthusiasts taking in | | | | jet ski rentals are readily available. There is a floating |
| what the big lake has to offer, seagulls skimming the | | | | maritime museum, a hand-cranked ferry that |
| top of the water, and restaurant decks jutting towards | | | | transports visitors across the Kalamazoo River, boat |
| the shoreline. In fact, the National Geographic Traveler | | | | charters for fishing, horseback riding excursions, a |
| Magazine rated Saugatuck's Oval Beach as one of | | | | farmer's market.... the list goes on. |
| the top two freshwater beaches in America, and the | | | | After your relaxing but likely tiring day, choose from a |
| Conde Nast Traveler Magazine rated it as one of the | | | | huge array of lodging options. Lake shore resorts, |
| 25 best shorelines... in the world! | | | | hotels, and the finer bed and breakfasts of Michigan all |
| Unique Art Galleries, Shops and Restaurants | | | | offer warm, friendly accommodations for just about |
| But nature is not all that Saugatuck has to offer. | | | | any sized party and budget. So even though you won't |
| Practically uninterrupted antique shops, quaint | | | | find Saugatuck, Michigan on the list of places to visit |
| restaurants, clothing shops and more than 35 art | | | | before you die, you just might think you already died |
| galleries line the streets. They offer some of the best | | | | and went to heaven once you visit. |