SAUGATUCK
Attractions
Saugatuck is know as the "Art Coast Town."
It has so much to offer!
These are my favorite highlights:
Oval Beach
Saugatuck State Park
Saugatuck Dune Rides
Downtown Saugatuck
Mt. Baldy
Saugatuck Princess
Retro Boat Rentals
Tallmadge Woods Preserve
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Nearby Towns:
South Haven
Douglas
Fennville
Holland
Oval Beach
$10 to Enter
Easy Parking
Short Walk to the Beach
Restrooms
Snacks
Trails
Downtown Saugatuck
Unique Shops for tourist items, fashion, and more
Family Friendly Restaurants
Sit on the river high deck at The Barge
Grab some barbeque at Baldy's
Pizza at The Mitten Brewing
Fish at Walley's
Chicken at Wicks
Burgers from the Butler
Coffee - Uncommon Grounds
Walk the boardwalk and view all the boats
End your trip with Ice Cream from Kilwins
SAUGATUCK STATE PARK
Trail Systems that leads to Lake Michigan
Shortest Trail is .75 miles 1 way (Yellow Markers)
View is Beautiful
Erosion on the Lakeshore but still swimmable and spots to sit
Vaulted Restrooms
Baby Carrier Recommended
RETRO BOAT RENTALS
We rented a boat for our anniversary.
They have many different boats and times to choose from to fit your party.
They pack a cooler for you with drinks they have in their selection.
It is a unique way to view Saugatuck from the river!
Book Online at their website:
https://retroboatrentals.com/
MT. BALDY
A view at the top of a 302 step climb.
There is a dune at the top that leads to Oval Beach but its quite a hike back up to get back to your car.
North Woods Trail is also located at the top. This trail heads into the wooded area to an overlook of Lake Michigan.
Baby Carrier Recommended.
RELAX
Sit back and watch the boats go by.
Take the chain ferry across the water.
Take a cruise on the Saugatuck Princess Boat.
Take a dune buggy through the dunes at the Saugatuck Dune Rides.
This town has everything you need to plan the perfect getaway.
Tallmadge Woods Nature Preserve
2.6 Mile trail loops that brings you along the Kalamazoo River and then to a beautiful view of the Oxbow Lagoon, Lake Michigan, and the river.
You can Park at Mt. Baldy parking lot and walk .5 miles there or you can drive towards the trail head (further past Mt. Baldy North) and park down the hill from the trail head which is a lot closer.
A little tougher for toddlers and a few steep spots.
Head to Oval Beach after to cool down, it is just a few minutes away.
