Explore Saugatuck
Crow's Nest Trailhead
A 1.7-mile (about 70 min.) loop through wooded dunes between Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River. The trail starts on a low path and gradually rises to the Crow’s Nest, where the view will knock your socks off! On the way back you follow a ridge high above the river. The trail gets steep at several points and there are lots of roots. The trail passes close to buildings that art part of the Ox-Bow School of Art. Tallmadge Woods is a conservation easement owned by the City of Saugatuck and managed by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. *Great hike for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan!
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
Crane’s is a family owned, family run business that has been a treasured travel destination in West Michigan for decades. Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of our family’s fruit farm just minutes from Lake Michigan’s shore, at Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery you will take home with you an experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. The Crane's family of businesses can be found throughout the Lakeshore with locations in Fennville (farms, pie pantry and winery),and Crane's in the City in Holland. *Alex recommends the pot roast sandwich and Emilie recommends the tuna melt!
Shopping at Endora Bohemian
Pretend you have a grand, well traveled, and stylish Auntie. She collects vintage dresses from London, Catrinas from Mexico, antique rugs from Morocco and storied jewelry from Paris. She is not old and she is not young. She says whatever she wants, she swears a lot, and is a bad influence on children, but only in the best possible way. She loves plants and animals, tarot cards and Florence Welch. She gives sage advice and has a story for everything. She is a Bohemian, not a hippie and you know this because she taught you the difference. She has a house in the deep dark woods, in a fairy tale town that sits on a stormy beach, in the most woodsy state. She stares at the moon. She plays good music. Endora is her Cabinet of Curiosities, her collections, and her dress up closet. And she can’t wait to show you around. *Emilie's favorite place to shop!
Apple Picking at Bella Vista Farm
Discover the bounty of Bella Vista Farm, your premier destination for u-pick apples, peaches, plums, raspberries, blueberries, and pumpkins. Immerse yourself in the serene countryside and indulge in the fresh, flavorful produce grown with care on our family-owned farm. *Mention you are in town for the wedding and receive a discount. Alex & Emilie's favorite apples to pick are Crimson Crisps, Blondies, and Honey Crisps!
Happystance Dinette
Happystance is a friendly little chef-driven dinette in downtown Douglas, serving breakfast & lunch on the corner of Center & Main. *We love The Hambo!
Shopping at Landsharks
Locally-owned and operated since 1989, Landsharks is dedicated to customer service. Our dedicated staff of sharks love connecting people with items they will use often and cherish forever. We’re also deeply-rooted in our community and committed to promoting the businesses, organizations, institutions, and people that make Saugatuck, Douglas, and Western Michigan shine. *Alex's favorite place to shop!
Summer Farmers Market at The Saugatuck Center for the Arts
Support local at SCA's seasonal market, where West Michigan farmers offer freshly-picked fruits and vegetables, enjoy a wide variety of artisan baked goods, all-natural honey, maple syrup, farm fresh eggs, cheese, and meats. There will also be healthy snacks, micro-greens, preserves, gluten-free, vegan, dips and much, much more! *Only available on Friday!
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
Pennyroyal features food that has been tastefully prepared the old-fashioned way, sourced with local ingredients and highlighting the bounty of West Michigan farms. *Everything is excellent, but we recommend popping in for Pennyroyal's GF corn muffins!
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry features Michigan cheeses, cured, roasted and smoked meats (some done in house) and a wide variety of soups and salads featuring fruits, vegetables and grains prepared in a vibrantly healthy manner. The Farmhouse offers a selection of favorite ingredients packaged for home use, including olive oils, pastas, grains, tomatoes and more. *Emilie and Alex love Farmhouse's chicken salad and anything at their baked goods counter!
Uncommon Coffee Roasters
Uncommon Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop, roasting facility & coffee institute located in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Virtue Cider
Virtue Cider uses traditional methods to create crisp and complex award-winning hard ciders that are naturally gluten free. Walk the trails. Soak up the sun. Sip on a cider and explore. Reserve your table or walk right on in!
Oval Beach
Celebrated around the world for its beautiful sweep of shoreline and backdrop of rolling dunes, this is the main beach in town and the most happening place to soak in the sun. Its impressive pedigree of awards (Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 25 Beaches in the World, National Geographic Traveler’s Top Freshwater Beaches in the USA, and MTV’s Top 5 Beaches in the USA) is proof of its status as a summertime favorite and natural beauty spot. Easy parking, concessions, and a picnic area will keep the whole group happy until the sun goes down.