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27 Best and Fun Things To Do In Saugatuck, Michigan


TouristWire Editors

This small, charming coastal town has a lot to do in every season. Saugatuck has a rich history and is easily one of the best vacation destinations in the state.

The town is known for its art galleries and studios, as well as its restaurants, antique shops, and waterfront activities. It is home to some of the best lakeside beaches in the U.S., making it perfect for visitors who enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

Saugatuck is also home to Mount Baldhead Park. After a 300-step climb up to the top of the sand dune, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the harbor.

Read on for our list of favorite things to do in Saugatuck, Michigan

The 27 Most Popular Things To Do In Saugatuck, Michigan

27. Kalamazoo River

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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26. Kalamazoo Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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25. Goshorn Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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24. Water Street Gallery

4.9 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 98 W Center Street Douglas MI

Tel:  269 857 8485

Web Address:   https://waterstreetgallery.com/

23. Tallmadge Woods Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: Saugatuck MI

22. Saugatuck Douglas History Center-School House Campus

4.7 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: 130 W Center Street Douglas MI

Tel:  269 857 5751

Web Address:   http://mysdhistory.org/

21. Amazwi Contemporary Art

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: 249 Culver Street Saugatuck MI

Tel:  269 857 5551

Web Address:   http://amazwi.com/

20. Wade’s Bayou Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (100 reviews)

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Location: 52 Bayou Street #22 Douglas MI

Web Address:   http://ci.douglas.mi.us/

19. Tails N Trails Dog Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (105 reviews)

Location: 6359 134th Ave Saugatuck MI

18. Coghlin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (164 reviews)

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Location: 60 Griffith Street Saugatuck MI

17. New Richmond Bridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (190 reviews)

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Location: 3160 Old Allegan Road Fennville MI

16. Dorr E. Felt Mansion

4.5 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

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Location: 6597 138th Ave Holland MI

Tel:  616 335 8982

Web Address:   http://feltmansion.org/

15. Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (202 reviews)

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Location: Oval Dr Saugatuck MI

Tel:  616 451 9476

Web Address:   http://naturenearby.org/visit/saugatuck-harbor-natural-area/

14. Ravines Golf Club

4.7 ★★★★★ (212 reviews)

Location: 3520 Palmer Dr Saugatuck MI

Tel:  269 857 1616

Web Address:   https://ravinesgolfclub.com/

13. Shore Acres Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (222 reviews)

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Location: 6602 138th Ave Holland MI

Tel:  616 335 3050

Web Address:   http://laketowntwp.org/boards-commissions/parks-commission/parks/

12. Douglas Beach Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (396 reviews)

Location: 3099 Lakeshore Dr Douglas MI

Tel:  269 857 1701

11. Pier Cove Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (437 reviews)

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10. Laketown Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (452 reviews)

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Location: 6710 142nd Ave Holland MI

Tel:  616 335 3050

Web Address:   http://laketowntwp.org/boards-commissions/parks-commission/parks/

9. Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze

4.6 ★★★★★ (508 reviews)

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Location: 6054 124th Ave Fennville MI

Tel:  269 561 8651

Web Address:   http://craneorchards.com/

Our Top picks

8. Wicks Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 502 Water Street Saugatuck MI

Web Address:   https://saugatuckcity.com/wicks-park.html

7. Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: 735 Park Street Saugatuck MI

Tel:  269 857 7900

Web Address:   http://sdhistoricalsociety.org/sites/museum/museum.php

6. Mount Baldhead

4.5 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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5. J. Petter Galleries

4.7 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: 161 Blue Streetar Hwy Douglas MI

Tel:  269 857 2230

Web Address:   http://jpettergalleries.com/

4. Mount Baldhead Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (728 reviews)

Location: Mt Baldhead Park Trail Saugatuck MI

Tel:  269 857 2603

3. Saugatuck Dune Rides

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,562 reviews)

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Location: 6495 Blue Streetar Hwy Saugatuck MI

Tel:  269 857 2253

Web Address:   http://saugatuckduneride.com/

2. Oval Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,747 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://saugatuck.com/

1. Saugatuck Dunes State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,036 reviews)

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Location: 6575 138th Ave Holland MI

Tel:  269 637 2788

Web Address:   http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Saugatuck, Michigan! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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