SAUGATUCK, MI -- The nation’s last chain ferry is still cranking across the Kalamazoo River this summer. Nestled in the ‘Best Coastal Small Town,’ Saugatuck, this piece of Victorian history is a ... Welcome to Saugatuck, Douglas, and Fennville—three distinct towns that beat with one welcoming heart.

Understanding the Context

From award-winning beaches and scenic waterways to a thriving arts scene and world-renowned culinary landscape, this is a one-of-a-kind place where people long to stay. For a getaway rich in both recreation and relaxation, explore the Art Coast and discover your ultimate escape. Not only is Saugatuck/Douglas/Fennville fortunate enough to be located in the country’s second most agriculturally diverse state, but we are also situated within Michigan’s Fruit Belt region. With bushels of produce ripe for the picking within a 10-mile radius, farm-to-table fare here becomes elevated by the bounty of what’s locally ...

Key Insights

Travel Guides & Maps 2026 Discovery Guide Explore what the Art Coast of Michigan has to offer with a free copy of our Discovery Guide, featuring compelling stories and beautiful photography highlighting all the best things to see/do in Saugatuck/Douglas. Experience the Enchantment of Summer Ease into miles of award-winning sugar sand beaches. Glide leisurely along our waterways. Splash in the waves and soak in the sun. And if boat rides, beach walks, and sunsets aren’t all you want to experience during your summer escape, we’ve got galleries to stroll through, outdoor concerts to enjoy, […]