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Fall in Michigan

Fall in Michigan: 5 Perfect Pairings for Your Saugatuck Getaway

Fall is one of the best times to explore Saugatuck. The orchards are full of apples, local wineries are pouring fall favorites, and the trees around town start changing color. There are plenty of things to do in Saugatuck this time of year, whether you want to spend the day outside or find somewhere cozy to duck into when it starts to get chilly.

Instead of trying to fit everything into one weekend, pick one or two of these pairings and make a day of them.

Cooking Classes and Art Workshops

Creative Things to Do in Saugatuck: Cooking Classes and Art Workshops

Saugatuck has always been a destination for creativity. From its galleries and studios to its scenic landscapes that have inspired generations of artists, the town has earned its reputation as Michigan’s Art Coast. But you don’t have to simply admire the art while you’re here. You can become part of it.

Basket of Blueberries

Michigan Blueberries: How to Celebrate Blueberry Picking Season Near Saugatuck

Every summer, the roads just outside Saugatuck begin filling with handwritten signs advertising fresh blueberries, U-pick farms, and roadside stands. It's one of those seasonal traditions that locals look forward to all year. A short drive from downtown leads to family farms where you can spend the morning filling a bucket with sun-ripened berries before heading back into town for blueberry pancakes, pie, or even a glass of blueberry wine.

Vegetarian Restaurant

Saugatuck Restaurants for Vegetarian and Vegan Dining

Finding a great plant-based meal while traveling can often feel like an endless cycle of ordering side salads or asking to hold the cheese. But many Saugatuck restaurants have embraced thoughtful, plant-based cooking, putting a lot of effort into dishes for guests with dietary restrictions, creating meals that are just as good as anything else on the menu.

Whether you're fully vegan, flexitarian, or just want to eat a little lighter on vacation, here's where to go.

Pennyroyal Café & Provisions

3319 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck

Pier Cove Beach

Best Lake Michigan Beaches Near Saugatuck Beyond Oval Beach

Oval Beach is the most popular beach in Saugatuck, and for good reason. It's been named one of the best beaches in the world, and while we think everyone should visit at least once, there are other stretches of Lake Michigan shoreline that deserve to be explored.

Summer Bucket List

10 Things to Do in Saugatuck: A Summer Bucket List for Couples

Summer in Saugatuck has a way of softening the edges of the day. Mornings begin slowly, afternoons stretch longer than expected, and evenings rarely end when you think they will. The lake glows well past dinner, live music drifts through downtown, and somehow even the busiest weekends still leave room for quiet moments together.

If you’re looking for romantic getaways in Michigan, Saugatuck has everything you need to enjoy your time together. To help you plan your visit, here are some of our favorite things for couples to do in Saugatuck during the summer.

Summer Live Music

Summer Sounds of Saugatuck: Restaurants, Wineries & Outdoor Concerts

Summer evenings in Saugatuck tend to have a soundtrack. Walk through downtown on any given night, and you’ll hear music drifting out of restaurants, patios, and bars.

If you’re visiting between late spring and early fall, there’s a good chance you’ll stumble into something, but if you’d rather plan ahead, here’s where to find live music in and around Saugatuck, from free outdoor concerts to intimate performances and everything in between.

Holland Michigan Tulips

Holland Tulips, Fennville Lavender & More Michigan Flowers

Where to Find the Best Gardens Near Saugatuck

Spring arrives a little quietly along the lakeshore. One week, it still feels like winter, and the next, you start noticing color again, with buds on the trees, early blooms in town, and gardens slowly coming back to life.

Stairs to the Wooden Observation Deck

Hiking Mount Baldhead to Oval Beach: Saugatuck's Most Rewarding Hike

There are easier ways to get to Oval Beach, but none of them earn the view quite like climbing Mount Baldhead.

The hike is short, about a mile round trip, but those 303 steps up a steep wooden staircase make it feel much longer. People underestimate it. You'll see many visitors pause halfway up, catch their breath on one of the small benches built into the climb, and keep going. By the time you reach the top, you'll feel it.

Mushroom Foraging

Mushroom Foraging in Saugatuck: A Guide to Wild Mushrooms in Michigan

Spring in West Michigan brings morel hunters out in full force. Entire weekends get planned around soil temperatures and rain forecasts, all in the hope of being in the woods at exactly the right moment.

Rainy Day in Saugatuck

Our Favorite Things to Do in Saugatuck on a Rainy Day

Rain does not ruin a Saugatuck weekend. Honestly, some of our favorite guest stories come from the rainy days. People check in worried about the forecast and check out, telling us it ended up being perfect. Saugatuck was built around art and culture, which means much of what makes this place special happens indoors anyway. Here are things to do in Saugatuck when the weather does not want to cooperate.

Brunch

Where to Brunch in Saugatuck (And Where We Actually Go)

Saugatuck and the surrounding lakeshore communities are bursting with standout breakfast and brunch spots. Which is wonderful until you’re trying to decide where to go.

Rather than compiling a generic list of every place that serves eggs and coffee, we’re sharing our personal favorites. These are the spots we choose when we have a rare morning off and want someone else to do the cooking.

From beloved local staples to off-the-beaten-path gems (perfect when summer crowds peak), these tried-and-true Saugatuck restaurants consistently deliver.

Hotel Saugatuck Romantic Babymoon Getaway

The Perfect Babymoon Destination for Romantic Getaways in Michigan

You’ve no doubt heard of a honeymoon, but what is a babymoon? Simply put, a babymoon is a vacation couples take before their baby arrives. More than that, it’s a final getaway to reconnect, relax, and enjoy uninterrupted time together before life shifts into something completely new.  It is not about cramming in activities or hitting every restaurant on a list.