Located on the lower western coast of Michigan is the popular getaway town of Saugatuck, just southeast of Holland, Michigan, and north of South Haven. Residents of Chicago, Grand Rapids and Detroit escape the city along with tourists from all over to take advantage of its beaches, art galleries, and overall charming appeal. Lodging in Saugatuck is notable due to the many quality Michigan bed and breakfasts found here. One of Michigan's featured beachtowns, Saugatuck is also known as "The Art Coast of Michigan" and The Art Institute of Chicago holds a summer art school here called Ox Bow. With rolling grassy dunes, the white sand beaches have been named among the top 25 in the world by Condé Nast International Travel Magazine. Together with the neighboring town of Douglas, Saugatuck Michigan offers quaint and unique shops, fine dining, and exquisite lodging. Summer music shows feature jazz and chamber music, and you can also take in theater shows between teeing it up for some prime Michigan golf. Excellent Michigan hiking, boat cruises, and Lake Michigan swimming round out the season. Dune rides are an excellent diversion for the summer time blues, not that those exist here.

People come to Saugatuck for release from the stress of traffic jams, and the hectic pace of everyday life. The towering sand dunes that surround the beaches offer a scenic vista, and the Kalamazoo river provides welcome boating tours and an overall great place to relax riverside with you favorite book. If you want to work your stress out through exercise, then you can make the 282 step climb to the top of Mount Baldhead sand dune for a rewarding vista out to the harbor and Lake Michigan. Ride the dunes aboard the converted pickup truck called the "dune schooner" for another way to take in the views from above. Hiking through Saugatuck Dunes State Park and the Allegan State Forest will satisfy your need to move your feet, and again, the views are sumptuous. Here, you can also tour area Michigan wineries or rest your weary soul at a local spa or holistic wellness center. Either way, you will notice that fun and relaxation are the norm here.

Saugatuck charter fishing is a great way for anglers to try some of the best Michigan fishing and try their hand at catching salmon, trout, pike and perch. A Saugatuck fishing charter is the ultimate in Lake Michigan sport fishing and gives both experienced and inexperienced fisherman the chance to take advantage of knowledgeable guides with your best interest in mind. For your Saugatuck fishing charter, try Best Chance Charters, where they offer half-day and full-day trips, and specialize in customizing excursions for your group. Can't Miss Charters for your Saugatuck fishing charter, with captains who average 20 years of experience and have consistently placed within the top 5 in various fishing competitions. Ideal for your next corporate outing, or family vacation, is CoHooker Charter Services, offering a fleet of 7 boats specializing in Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishing. Other great options for your Saugatuck fishing charter include Finlander Charters, also ideal for individual or corporate outings, and Fishin 4 Trophies Charters, where you can take advantage of years of research by owner/operator Captain Kirk. Tours typically run from late spring to early fall, and if you want to get out on your own on the open waters, you can rent an array of boats, kayaks, jetskis, or pontoons, charter sailboats, or yachts.

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Among all the sights and events here, you'll find some premium options for lodging in Saugatuck. Saugatuck hotels and motels aren't the only choice here. The bed and breakfasts are numerous and many cottages and vacation homes are available along the shores of Lake Michigan, in town, or out in the more secluded wooded settings. If you are looking for that romantic getaway, or the chance to get the whole family or group out to celebrate that next special occasion, you will find lodging in Saugatuck ensures that you'll find the right place, no matter what your needs might be.