Shopping on Saugatuck’s Butler Street

Saugatuck’s main thoroughfare, Butler Street, is a shopping hotspot and one of the most popular attractions in the Saugatuck-Douglas area. The town’s intimate, small-town appeal appears full throttle along these few blocks, with vibrant-colored storefronts, catchy shop names, and family-owned businesses that usually make their own products right here in town. Expect to find original artwork by locals, homemade beauty and health products, and authentic Michigan antiques, as well as some of the tastiest restaurants in Saugatuck. Even if shopping doesn’t quite do it for you, the scene on Saugatuck’s Butler Street is more than just spending money; it’s the experience of this coastal town altogether that makes it so special.

Butler Street is also perfect for grabbing a bite to eat, perusing an art gallery, or taking a spontaneous wine tasting. You can find stores like Tabor Hill Wine Port, a satellite wine-tasting room of the Buchanan winery, or a tasty lunch or dinner bar like Phil’s Bar & Grille. This street’s charm is sure to win you over and really give you that Saugatuck experience you’re looking for.

Some of the specialty shops you can find on Butler Street are the Saugatuck Spice Merchant, the Butler Pantry, and Art Glass Alcove, as well as dozens more that fall under every category. Variety makes this shopping experience an interesting and one-of-a-kind trip; you never know what you will find.  For a full listing of all the shops found on Saugatuck’s main boulevard, visit the website.