“Those dunes are to the Midwest what the Grand Canyon is to Arizona, and Yosemite to California. They contribute a signature of time and eternity. Once lost, the loss would be irrevocable.” ~ Carl Sandburg Carl Sandburg is correct. Saugatuck’s beauty is breathtaking and pristine. Simply taking a stroll down one of our award […]
“Whenever the sun is shining, I feel obligated to play outside!” ~ Charles M. Schultz There are many iconic things to do in Saugatuck in summer. These are but a few of the experiences you must experience when you visit during the summer months. ESCAPE TO OUR BIG BLUE WATER. SINGING SANDS, BEACHES AND QUAINT […]
Get Lost In Our Village On Lake Michigan’s Shore When you get lost here, you find something wonderful. It’s true. Saugatuck IS a small town. Or, more accurately, a village. But, there are big opportunities where we step outside and wander, daydream and lose track of time. Think about it. When is the last time […]
Celebrate The Season With Holiday Shopping In Downtown Saugatuck Do all your holiday shopping in Saugatuck this year! And, the best place to stay is at the Wickwood Inn’s bed and breakfast for your shopping getaway. Why? First of all, Wickwood is beautifully decorated for the holidays! Ornaments collected around the world nestle […]
The Ultimate 25 Things To Do In Indian Summer In Saugatuck Plus, Enjoy Saugatuck’s Fall Color Before It’s Too Late There are so many things to do in Indian Summer near us. You may already know that summers in Saugatuck are spectacular! Long days full of sunshine, sand, and sparkling freshwater … what’s not to love? […]
Our Favorite Rainy Day Things To Do During Your Saugatuck Getaway For A Perfect Vacation Experience A rainy day in Saugatuck is just another opportunity for a new experience! After an impressively long stretch of sparkly sunshine and bright blue skies, we recently woke up and realized Mother Nature was in a different mood. That’s […]
This Year’s Top 20 Things To Do When You Visit Wickwood Inn In Saugatuck, MI These Top 20 Things To Do in Saugatuck are what you must do when you visit Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan! It’s true there are other places you could stay, but no one else has what we offer at Wickwood. […]
Saugatuck Is Open ~ Discover The Most Spectacular Outdoor Winter Adventures That Await You Open And Amazing In Winter Saugatuck, Michigan is open for business and is a sparkling winter landscape full of outdoor adventures. Did you know that our charming village is not just open in the winter? For many guests, winter is their […]
Plan Your Visit Around These Saugatuck Upcoming Winter Events & See Why Winter Is Beautiful On The Lakeshore This list of Saugatuck Upcoming Winter Events helps you plan your exciting wintertime getaway to Wickwood Inn. Some people think of Saugatuck as just a summer town, but we know it’s bustling all year long! […]
Take time to immerse yourself in a magical Saugatuck, MI experience during the holiday season. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Trees sparkle with twinkling lights everywhere throughout the town. Festive wreaths decorate front doors of every shop and every home. And, events aplenty pack the holiday social calendar. You embrace […]
In Saugatuck, celebrating Halloween means a lot more than sitting by the front door and handing out candy to children in costumes. Of course, we love doing that. However, in Saugatuck … we take Halloween to the next level! If you’ve never experienced Saugatuck’s love for all things Halloween, get your costume ready and reserve […]
Did someone say road trip? Time to gather the gang and plan the best friends getaway ever! Where to, you ask? Getaway to Saugatuck, Michigan’s Wickwood Inn. Located in the heart of one of the most charming villages in the state, the streets of downtown are just outside the Inn’s front door. Walk to dozens […]
Where To Eat In Saugatuck? The Best Saugatuck Restaurants Today It’s time we update our Best Saugatuck Restaurant list. After all, we are all about food, and like keeping things fresh. It was The New York Times who exclaimed, “At Wickwood, life revolves around food and wine.” And, since Wickwood focuses on […]
Let The Sparks Fly At Wickwood Inn’s Romantic Bed And Breakfast A fall romantic getaway at Wickwood Inn is a beautiful experience! Every couple deserves an opportunity to getaway from it all. But, what makes for a great, romantic getaway? And, where do you go to get it all? A romantic getaway needs to strike […]
The Saugatuck Fall Gallery Stroll Continues Just Across The Bridge The Annual Fall Gallery Stroll in Douglas is the other half of our exciting fall art event. Across the Kalamazoo in the neighboring towns of Douglas and beyond, galleries open their doors. We feature J. Petters Galleries, Waterstreet Gallery, and Button Gallery. But, all the […]
Annual Fall Gallery Stroll | Saugatuck The annual fall gallery stroll is soon upon us! And, how do you have fun on a crisp autumn day? To begin, take a stroll through the lovely villages of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan. Because this Stroll leads to the discovery the magnificent artwork at the 42nd Annual […]
How To Stumble Upon Stunning Scenery & Beautiful Views Of Lake Michigan To hike the trails over Saugatuck’s dunes is sort of a right of passage. Maybe you already know that West Michigan has amazing golden sand beaches. But do you know about the towering sand dunes, part of the world’s largest freshwater dunes system, […]
A fall tasting tour is one of the most perfect things to do in Saugatuck in autumn. So many guests who have only visited Saugatuck in the summer ask, “What’s Saugatuck like the rest of the year?” Truthfully, we love life in Saugatuck all year round. However, when it takes that delightful turn towards […]
A Sweet Romantic Weekend There are so many unique things to do in Saugatuck. So, when Valentines Day is the Thursday before Presidents Day it creates a long weekend to enjoy. Have the time of your life on your even longer weekend! That is pretty sweet experience. Spend it at […]
Enjoy The Fall Color & So Much More Come bask in our fall color with the rich golden hues of autumn; a time when anything is possible. When the common green leaf of a Maple Tree changes its shade to a golden glow that, when illuminated by filtered sunlight from above, becomes a canopy of […]
The Challenges of Saugatuck Being Chosen as a Best Coastal Community It’s sometimes bittersweet when Saugatuck gets its due credit. Truth is, we love our little community (population just 964 year-round!) but we are always proud when others recognize our special place. And so, yes, it’s a thrill that Coastal Living selects us as one […]
“In the Spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ~ Margaret Atwood We are so excited! It’s almost time for the 2nd Annual Artz & Gardens Tour. Wickwood Inn would love to be your host for a spring weekend of inspiration touring Saugatuck artist studios and […]