{"id":13514,"date":"2019-05-07T14:11:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T14:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=13514"},"modified":"2019-11-04T20:38:05","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T20:38:05","slug":"make-it-your-best-memorial-day-ever-in-saugatuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/make-it-your-best-memorial-day-ever-in-saugatuck\/","title":{"rendered":"Make It Your Best Memorial Day Ever In Saugatuck"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.”
\n~Ralph Waldo Emerson<\/h3>\n

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Kick Off Summer At The Wickwood Inn In Downtown Saugatuck With A Weekend Full Of Memories<\/h2>\n

The Best Memorial Day begins in our little village by Lake Michigan.\u00a0 Don\u2019t you love that our unofficial kick-off to summer in Saugatuck has a Parade?\u00a0 Plus, we have many more things to do all weekend long.\u00a0 And, it\u2019s just a taste of what a Saugatuck summer brings when you stay with us at Wickwood.\u00a0 Join us for Memorial Day Weekend in Saugatuck and celebrate the start of summer on the lakeshore!<\/p>\n

Memorial Day weekend aside, there are SO many things to see and do in Saugatuck! Plunge your feet into the waves at our award-winning Oval Beach<\/a>.\u00a0 Indulge in ice cream cones at Charlie\u2019s Round the Corner<\/a>, or mouth-watering chocolates from Kilwin\u2019s<\/a>. Get on the water and take a relaxing sunset cruise with the Star of Saugatuck<\/a>.\u00a0 Take a turquoise vintage Retro Boat along the river in downtown Saugatuck.\u00a0 Cross the Kalamazoo River on the historic Saugatuck Chain Ferry<\/a>. Hike through Saugatuck Dunes State Park<\/a> or cruise around the dunes on a wild Saugatuck Dune Ride<\/a>. And after all of those adventures, explore our many local breweries in Saugatuck to find some refreshment! Try the tour of Saugatuck Brewing Company<\/a> every Saturday or taste some amazing craft beer at Guardian Brewing<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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“Summer afternoon\u2014summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
\n~ Henry James<\/h3>\n

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Friday of Memorial Day Weekend<\/h2>\n

All weekend long, Borrowed Time will feature live music, good food and wine flights.\u00a0 From 60\u2019s inspired to folks and blues or classic country, there\u2019s a melody for everyone! The food will range from special menu items throughout the weekend to a cookout on Memorial Day.<\/p>\n

Or, you could begin your summer with an iconic Saugatuck moment by heading straight to Phil\u2019s Bar & Grill.\u00a0 Then wander through town and along the river.\u00a0 Get your ice cream cone at Round the Corner on the way.\u00a0 Maybe you catch the evening trip on the Star of Saugatuck to see your first best sunset of the summer.<\/p>\n

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Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend<\/h2>\n

Spend the morning at Oval Beach or hiking in the dunes.\u00a0 Maybe go for a dune buggy ride or rent your favorite Retro Boat and see Saugatuck from the water at your leisure!\u00a0 Then it\u2019s time for ice cream or maybe a beer at one of our four breweries.\u00a0 Mitten Brewing is downtown Saugatuck (love the Pizza Flight!).\u00a0 Saugatuck Brewing, Guardian Brewing & Waypost Brewing are all a short and easy drive.<\/p>\n

A visit to Saugatuck isn\u2019t complete without a stop into our many unique shops and galleries! Many of them will have specials on for Memorial Day Weekend as they fling open their doors (literally!) for summer shopping in Saugatuck! Need ideas on where to start?\u00a0 Check out our Guide To Retail Therapy<\/a>!\u00a0 Or begin at the new Saugatuck home d\u00e9cor shop, Kindel & Co. on Culver St. which is a current favorite. \u00a0Because that leads to another favorite, Upscale Mercantile, in the J. Petter Galleries Barn.\u00a0 And, make sure you stroll through the more than 30 art galleries and studios all around Saugatuck.\u00a0\u00a0 From Amazwi, James Brandess and Good Goods to J. Petter, Waterstreet and Peachbelt, they are all unique and special.<\/p>\n

After visiting Peachbelt Gallery, drive down pretty country roads a few minutes to Virtue Cider.\u00a0 Enjoy grilled brats, hard cider, games and music at Virtue Cider<\/a> on Saturday anytime from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.\u00a0 Venture into Virtue\u2019s Tasting Room for a delicious Craft Hard Ciders tasting, then watch the fireworks in the evening.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.”<\/h3>\n

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Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend<\/h2>\n

Fenn Valley Vineyards<\/a> features a wagon ride through the grapevines.\u00a0 It\u2019s a special treat that includes a wine education and a glass of wine to sip along the way.\u00a0 \u2018Wine\u2019 away your lazy Sunday!<\/p>\n

If you love vintage, the Allegan Antiques Market<\/a> is one of the finest and largest antique markets in Michigan! Or stay in town and visit our Saugatuck Antiques Pavilion with 175 Dealers in the large building next to Saugatuck Brewing on Blue Star Hwy. Both are perfect place to find vintage gems.\u00a0 When you return to Wickwood Inn after the market, take note of the many antique treasures<\/a> we have throughout the Inn. We love how art and d\u00e9cor tells our stories!<\/p>\n

Saugatuck restaurants for dinner?\u00a0 Maybe you want a great steak at Bowdie\u2019s Chophouse, or a farm-to-table experience at Coast 236.\u00a0 There are a lot of great restaurants in Saugatuck, as seen in our updated Best Restaurants In Saugatuck<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

Then, laugh it off this Memorial Day Weekend at Saugatuck Center for the Arts<\/a> comedy night featuring comedy improv theatre, \u201cThe Best of the Second City\u201d at 8pm. For ticket and show information visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Memorial Day Monday<\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a good parade? Take part in the festivities at Memorial Day Parades in Saugatuck or Douglas. The parade begins on\u00a0Monday at<\/strong>\u00a09:00 am in downtown Saugatuck<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a010:00 am in downtown Douglas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the parade, spend the day on one of our Saugatuck beaches<\/a>\u2026as it\u2019s the \u2018summer\u2019 thing to do.\u00a0 And, you are a guest of Wickwood Inn, so ask the innkeepers for your complimentary beach chairs and towels.<\/p>\n

On your way to the beach stop into Butler Pantry, Farmhouse or Pennyroyal for some of the best locally sourced picnic foods around.\u00a0 Choose local cheeses, amazing sandwiches, healthy salads and delicious pastries to enjoy at the beach.<\/p>\n

BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n

Memorial Day Weekend highlights a lot of the things to do in Saugatuck all summer long.\u00a0 It is simply the start of a really fun summer to stay at Wickwood Inn<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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