Saugatuck Attractions

Celebrate Your Saugatuck, Michigan Getaway

No matter the season or your passion, there are Saugatuck Attractions for everyone. All of these Saugatuck attractions are within easy walking or driving distance from Wickwood Inn, the most romantic Michigan bed and breakfast.  Experience Saugatuck activities sand dune buggy rides, iconic outdoor destinations, the beaches and more.  Saugatuck’s galleries and venues are full of art, live music and theater events.  Get a taste of Saugatuck’s local beer, wine and craft drinks.  Plus, our list of favorite Saugatuck restaurants ‘raves’ has a foodie destination for everyone.

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Saugatuck Activities Sizzle:
Iconic / Outdoor Saugatuck Hotspots

  1. Escape To Our Award Winning Oval Beach & Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area.
  2. Hike, Birdwatch, Beach, Swim, Ski At The Saugatuck Dunes State Park.
  3. *Soar On The Saugatuck Dune Buggy Rides.
  4. *Cruise The Kalamazoo On The Star Of Saugatuck.
  5. *Explore Both Land & Sea On The Harbor Duck.
  6. Cross The River On The Saugatuck Chain Ferry.
  7. Climb 282 Steps Up Mount Baldhead.
  8. *Tee Off At Clearbrook, The Ravines & HawksHead.
  9. *Catch A Concert Or Take A Tour Of The Felt Mansion.
  10. *Play On The Water: Charter Fishing, Sailboats, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Canoes & Vintage Boats.

 

 

Saugatuck Restaurant Raves

  • *Bowdies Chophouse: Great Cowboy Ribeye, Alaskan Salmon & Truffle Fries.
  • The Southerner:  Fried Chicken, Smoked Ribs, Best Margarita & Great River Views.
  • Guardian Brewing: Korean BBQ Wings, Kale & Winter Squash Salad, Popcorn Ice Cream.
  • Ida Reds: Terrific Omelettes, Great Pasta Dishes, Creative Salads.
  • Clearbrook: Almond Crusted Walleye, Pastas & Pizza, Lovely Gardens & Patio.
  • Coast 236: Beet Tower, Berkshire Pork Chop, Lamb Lollypops, Ethereal Lemon Cake.
  • Phil’s: Lamb Chops, Crab Cakes, Pad Thai, Lobster Cobb Salad.
  • Grow Cafe: Potatoes Bravas, Fish Tacos, Carrot Cake, Root Beer Float.
  • Mitten Brewing: Pizza Flight…Choose Six Pizzas To Taste…Eat In Only.
  • Pumpernickels: Crab Cakes, Apricot Ginger Chicken, Chocolate Mousse.
  • Saugatuck Brewing: Parmigiano Fries, Beer Cheese Bacon Burger, Primavera Pizza.
  • Pennyroyal Provisions: Johnnycakes With Fruit Preserves, Whitefish Melt, Any Pastry!

 

* Reservations Are Required Or Recommended.

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Saugatuck Culture Sings:
Art, Theater, Shopping, Music & More

  1. *See An Exhibit, Concert, Show, or Film At Saugatuck Center For The Arts | Mason Street Warehouse.
  2. Dive In To Saugatuck’s History At The Pump House Museum.
  3. Take An Art Class At The Ox Bow School Of Art.
  4. Shop In Our Downtowns Of Two Villages With Unique Shops & Boutiques.
  5. Find Your Muse At Art Studios Plus Galleries Galore.
  6. Tour The Blue Coast Artists’ Trail.
  7. Treasure Hunt At The Saugatuck Antique Pavilion And Vintage Shops.
  8. Tap Your Toes At The Chamber Music Festival.
  9. Picnic & Dance At Live Music In Wick’s Park.
  10. Watch What’s Happening At Virtue Cider And Waypost Brewing.

 

 

Saugatuck Restaurant Raves

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Visit our Complete List Of The Best Restaurants in and around Saugatuck plus have your tasting adventure with Wickwood’s Craft Drink Tasting Map!

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Saugatuck Tastings Celebrate:
 Beer, Wine, Cider, Tasty Tours & More

  1. Tour The Winery & Taste Wines At Fenn Valley Vineyards.
  2. Sample Branch To Bottle Hard Ciders At Virtue Cider.
  3. Buy Art And Taste Wine At J. Petter Art & Wine Galleries.
  4. Craft Your Own Beer At Saugatuck Brewing.
  5. Learn About Fine Wine From A Level III Sommelier At Wine Sellers
  6. Wander Through Apple Orchards & Sample At Cranes Pie Pantry.
  7. Find Fresh Foods At Farmers’ Markets In Saugatuck, Holland & South Haven.
  8. See Baby Goats & Taste Cheese At Evergreen Lane Creamery.
  9. Sample Fresh Breads From The Wood-Fired Oven At Kismet Bakery.
  10. Sip A Hard Apple Cider At The Scenic McIntosh Cider Mill.

 

 

Saugatuck Restaurant Raves

  • Lucy’s Little Kitchen: Tuna Nachos, Lobster Rolls, Al Fresco Dining By The River.
  • Marro’s: Northern Italian Pizza & Pastas, A Seasonal Favorite.
  • Borrowed Time: Tapas & Wine, 3-Course Dinner In The Loft, Outdoor Dining.
  • Kismet Farm Bakery: The Original Seedy Salty Bread, Mari’s Multigrain, Deli Sandwiches.
  • Everyday People Cafe: Spanish Tapas, Wasabi Tuna, Drunken Shrimp, Bubbles & Bites.
  • Farmhouse Pantry: Kale Caesar Salad, Chicken Salad, Soup of the Day, Any Cookie.
  • Salt Of The Earth: Wood Fired Pizza, Pan Fried Perch, Toasted S’mores.
  • The Ravines: Entree Salads, Sandwiches, Soups & Desserts.
  • Seventy-Six: Buffalo Shrimp, Devil’s On Horseback, Butterscotch Bread Pudding.
  • Butch’s: Hanger Steak, Diver Scallops, Fine Dining or Pub, Extensive Wine List.
  • HawksHead: Coconut Curry Chicken, Angus Ribeye, Drunken Duck, Peach Cobbler.

 

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