The official Travel guide for the Art Coast of Guide Michigan. Play Eat Wellness Stay p. 4 p. 24 p. 42 p. 58 Arts Drink Shop p. 16 p. 36 p. 48 Welcome We’re so glad you found your way to the Art Coast of Michigan. Whether this is your first visit with us or your 20th, we’re sure you’ll agree that this is a one-of-a-kind place for both revelry and relaxation. We invite you to peruse this all-encompassing travel guide to discover inspiring activities, area maps, and a comprehensive list of local businesses that will enrich your experience here. For more information and events happening in the area, please visit Saugatuck.com. And don’t forget to share your experience with #ArtCoastofMichigan for a chance to be featured on our social media. 7 Small Town Getaways We Love 2020 20 Best Places to Go in 2020 Top 25 Beaches in the World Best of the Midwest Winner 2021: Best Beach Town 13 Best Weekend Beach Getaways in the US 2020 2 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area The Art Coast of Michigan is made Douglas up of three distinct towns that beat Enjoy a slower pace and the creative, open-minded culture with one welcoming heart. Explore that permeates Douglas. Brimming with galleries featuring the unique vibe of each area and artists of every medium, this walkable, quaint village is the discover how together they create Midwest destination for art an enchanting destination where lovers and all who embrace a laid-back mindset. people long to stay. Left: Beery Field, Downtown Douglas Saugatuck Dubbed the “Key West of the Midwest,” Saugatuck hums with a lively buzz of hip sights and sounds. Vibrant restaurants, shops, galleries, and bars line the walkable streets along with scenic water views. Not only does incredible natural beauty surround this captivating coastal town, but it is also home to a culinary landscape that’s become world-renowned. Right: Wick’s Park Bottom: Downtown Saugatuck Fennville Rich in agricultural diversity and abundance, Fennville is a welcoming community nestled within Michigan’s Fruit Belt region. Picturesque farms, orchards, and vineyards invite guests to experience their food and drink right at the source, elevating farm-to-table fare with the bounty of what’s locally harvested. Above: Crane Orchards Right: Downtown Fennville 4 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area Play Beaches & Parks Biking & Hiking Trails Play Activities & Recreation Abundant in outdoor adventures and immersive indoor activities, we offer the most inviting places for you to cast a line, soak in the sun, or learn a new craft. Whether you’re looking to spend your time hiking, biking, boating, or golfing, you’ll find a natural playground worth exploring. 6 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area Play 1 5 6 7 2 3 8 9 4 10 1. Star of Saugatuck2. Ravines Golf Club3. Lakeshore4. Dr. Mt. Baldhead5. Saugatuck State Park6. Evergreen Lane Farms Saugatuck7. Dune Rides8. Retro Boat Rentals9. Oval Beach10. Lake Michigan 8 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area Play 142ND Laketown To Holland Beach Huyser Farm Park HWY STAR BLUE 143RD 1 mile BEELINE RD North Trail Lake Michigan Beeline Trail Outdoor Inner Loop Holland to Saugatuck North Trail Discovery Center 56TH 1.4 miles 8 miles Outer Loop 1.6 miles 142ND Connector 140TH Saugatuck Harbor .5 miles 64TH 65TH Natural Area Saugatuck Dunes 2.9 miles State Park Beach Crows Nest Trail Beach Trail 1.7 miles 1.2 miles P Farview Nature Park Saugatuck Dunes Tallmadge Woods State Park Nature Preserve 138TH Connector Shore Acres .4 miles Township Park Shore Acres Township Park Private Private Livingston Trail P .9 miles BLUE STAR HWY Oval Fishtown Trail PARK Beach 1 mile Mt. Baldhead North Woods Trail Trail .4 miles Private .4 miles Mt. Baldhead Tallmadge Woods P Steps Nature Preserve Saugatuck Harbor South Ridge .1 miles Natural Area Forward Trail Movement Trail .3 miles .4 miles Downtown Private Mt. Baldhead Tails N Trails John Woolam Trail South Trail Downtown Dog Park Saugatuck Oval Park Route .8 miles 3.2 miles Beach 3.3 miles Saugatuck OLD ALLEGAN Wade Nature Sanctuary Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area Trails Saugatuck Dunes State Park Trails River Blu Park Lakeshore Route Schultz Mt. Baldhead HOLLAND 9 miles Park BLUE STAR HWY Douglas Park BUTLER Douglas 130TH Beach Wick’s Park LAKESHORE DR MAIN Village Square Park Rose Garden 66TH 64TH CULVER Cook Park Coghlin OLD ALLEGAN 1 mile PARK Park BLUE STAR HWY STAR BLUE OLD ALLEGAN 58TH FERRY UNION Pier Cove M89 MAIN Beach West Side Fennville Wade’s Bayou County Park CENTER Beery Field Memorial Park Area Beaches, Parks, Biking and Running Routes Downtown Parks 10 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area Play Parks Mount Baldhead Park Saugatuck Dunes Tallmadge Woods Beaches West Side County State Park Nature Preserve Park Includes a one-mile loop Beery Field trail used for hiking, Get back to nature at this A 2.6-mile trail through Douglas Beach Park This beach is a beautiful walking, and trail running. state-owned, pet-friendly wooded dunes above the place for picnics, family Take in an old-time baseball This small neighborhood Take the 302 steps to the park featuring 2.5 miles of Kalamazoo River. Offering get-togethers, special game at this historic field beach offers a picnic area summit for a great view of secluded beach, 200-foot views of Lake Michigan. events, and sunsets. and park. and prime real estate for the downtown harbor and tall wooded dunes, and 3400 Park St., 2152 Lakeshore Dr., Corner of E. Center watching the sunset. Lake Michigan. plenty of hiking trails. Saugatuck Fennville & N. Main St., 3099 Lakeshore Dr., 769 Park St., 6575 138th Ave., Douglas Douglas Saugatuck Holland Village Square Park Cook Park This 2.5-acre centrally Laketown Beach Saugatuck Harbor New Richmond Bridge located downtown A one-acre green space Park Natural Area A quiet spot away from Saugatuck park has tennis overlooking the Kalamazoo the crowds, this peaceful Located near the historic This sandy trail takes courts and a children’s River that’s home to art strip of sand and water has village of New Richmond, you through a 173-acre playground. fairs, picnics, and fireworks. stunning sunset views. this swing bridge was protected natural area 345 Butler St., 40 Water St., 6710 142nd Ave., restored in 2004. Great for with unspoiled dunes and Saugatuck Saugatuck Holland biking and hiking. wetlands. 3160 Old Allegan Rd., Perryman St., Wade’s Bayou Coghlin Park Saugatuck Saugatuck Memorial Park Oval Beach A grassy riverfront park Perfect for fishing and Celebrated and awarded Schultz Park that’s great for weddings Outdoor Discovery kayaking, this scenic for its beautiful sweep of Center under the large gazebo. Enjoy some fresh air at this Douglas locale is also shoreline, this summertime Includes a shoppers dock, A beautiful nature center local park, which features known for sunrise and favorite is a must-visit. perfect for those looking with play parks, birds of prey a soccer field, baseball wildlife viewing. 690 Perryman St., for easy and free access to sanctuary, hiking trails, and diamonds, pickleball courts, 52 Bayou St. #22, Douglas downtown Saugatuck from fishing ponds. playground, dog park, and Douglas the water. 4214 56th St., boat launch. Pier Cove Beach 60 Griffith St., Holland 301 Riverview Dr., Wade Nature Saugatuck The ideal beach for families Douglas Sanctuary to play, this spot features River Bluff Park A 72-acre beech-maple a small, warm creek for Farview Nature Park Shore Acres A cozy little park ideal for forest on a high bluff wading, smooth stones for Township Park Offers 1.2-mile trail with grilling and picnics. The overlooking Silver Lake. skipping, and great views of lake. Great for bird watching, natural trails have benches Perfect for sports lovers, 3270 62nd St., Lake Michigan. fishing, and horses. Dogs along the way if you need this park features basketball Saugatuck 2290 Lakeshore Dr., welcome on a leash. a rest. courts, a soccer field, a Fennville 6257 138th Ave., 6504 Old Allegan Rd., baseball diamond, a 19- Wick’s Park Holland Saugatuck hole disc golf course, and Saugatuck Dunes mountain biking trails. Stroll through 0.5 acres State Park Beach Huyser Farm Park 6602 138th Ave., along the Kalamazoo River Rose Garden Get back to nature at this Holland with a gazebo, benches, This little-known park has Located at the heart of and great views of the state-owned, pet-friendly woods, wetlands, and a downtown Saugatuck, this harbor. park featuring 2.5 miles of Tails N Trails Dog three-mile trail. Stop by 452 Water St., secluded beach, 200-foot beauty has a walkway that Park mid-summer and pick winds through roses and Saugatuck tall wooded dunes, and blueberries for free! other plantings. This community dog park plenty of hiking trails. 4158 64th St., 190 Butler St., offers six acres of safe, 6575 138th Ave., Holland Saugatuck off-leash play for owners Holland and their pups. 6359 134th Ave., Saugatuck 12 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area Play 15 25 LUCY Lake Michigan Saugatuck Dunes 23 State Park SPEAR BUTLER 2 HOLLAND WATER GRIFFITH FRANCIS 27 3 19 MARY MAIN ELIZABETH 29 HOFFMAN 5 MASON CULVER ALLEGAN 21 14 Downtown Saugatuck 26 4 18 22 HOLLAND 17 BLUE STAR HWY SPRING 20 CHESTNUT MAIN 12 Saugatuck 16 CENTER WASHINGTON OLD ALLEGAN 1 FREEMONT WATER UNION Saugatuck/Douglas Harbor BLUE STAR HWY BLUE STAR HWY Downtown Douglas RANDOLPH 62ND 58TH 66TH 52ND 54TH 6 Fennville M89 MAIN 57TH 11 13 Douglas 122ND 10 64TH 8 LAKESHORE DR Ganges 130TH AVE 28 66TH 64TH 9 7 24 118TH Fennville Area 14 Saugatuck / Douglas / Fennville Area Play 01.