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Saugatuck
, which means "river's mouth" in Native American is a quaint artists colony with magnificent beaches and lakeshore inns. Artists from around the world are drawn to Saugatuck's natural beauty and unspoiled beaches, towering sand dunes, picturesque waterfront and harbor. And, with its location along the Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck has several marinas and boat charters that line the shores where visitors can observe sailboats, pontoon boats, yachts and fishing boats moving up and down the river to Lake Michigan. You can tour the harbor on an old-fashioned sternwheeler, rent a canoe, go boating and fishing, kayaking, explore the beaches and sand dunes or picnic in Wicks Park in a gazebo that looks out over the harbor. Saugatuck's Oval Beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazine as one of the "25 best shorelines in the world," and MTV has ranked it as one of the top five beaches in the country. Saugatuck Dunes State Park has over 1,000 acres of rugged dunes, with both groomed and ungroomed trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Fall color tours can be enjoyed by car or by bicycle. And, as the fall leaves drop along with the temperature, Saugatuck decks itself out by covering downtown with more than 500,000 twinkling holiday lights, which become the backdrop for a festive parade. On weekends, horse-drawn carriage rides are available along this scenic route. While in downtown Saugatuck, take time to explore the shops, boutiques, restaurants and more than 20 art galleries that line the boardwalk, and discover the charm that keeps visitors coming here time and again. The Saugatuck area is also known as the "Bed & Breakfast Capital of the Midwest," but if you prefer, there are also many hotels, cottages and budget inns in the area.
Surrounding areas: Fennville, Michigan (6.7 mi), Holland, Michigan (9.6 mi), South Haven, Michigan (18.2 mi), Allegan, Michigan (19.8 mi), Bloomingdale, Michigan (22.7 mi), Covert, Michigan (25.3 mi), Grand Haven, Michigan (27.8 mi)
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Saugatuck Vacation Rentals
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Saugatuck Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Bestwestern Plaza Hotel Saugatuck | 3457 Blue Star Hwy | Saugatuck, MI | | (269) 857-7178 | | Timberline Motel | | Saugatuck, MI | | (269) 857-2147 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites Of Saugatuck /Douglas | 2905 Blue Star Hwy | Douglas, MI | 1.9 mi. | (269) 857-8581 | | Comfort Inn | 422 E 32ND St | Holland, MI | 9.7 mi. | (616) 392-1000 | | Days Inn | 717 Hastings St | Holland, MI | 9.8 mi. | (616) 392-7001 | | Microtel Inn And Suites Holland | 643 Hastings Ave | Holland, MI | 10.0 mi. | (616) 392-3235 | | Best Inn & Suites | 465 US 31 Hwy | Holland, MI | 10.2 mi. | (616) 392-8521 | | Econolodge | 409 S US 31 | Holland, MI | 10.2 mi. | (888) 258-3140 | | Holland Fairfield Inn | 2854 West SHR Dr | Holland, MI | 10.2 mi. | (616) 786-9752 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Holland | 631 Southpointe Ridge Rd | Holland, MI | 10.2 mi. | (616) 393-6900 | | Holiday Inn Hotel And Conference Center | 650 E 24TH St | Holland, MI | 10.3 mi. | (616) 394-0111 | | Super 8 Motel | 680 E 24TH St | Holland, MI | 10.4 mi. | (616) 396-8822 | | Country Inn | 12260 James St | Holland, MI | 12.2 mi. | (616) 396-6677 | | Hampton Inn Holland | 12427 Felch St | Holland, MI | 12.6 mi. | (616) 399-8500 | | Holiday Inn Express | 12381 Felch St | Holland, MI | 12.6 mi. | (616) 738-2800 | | Best Western Kelly Inn & Suites | 2888 West Shore Dr | Holland, MI | 12.8 mi. | (616) 994-0400 | | Simpson's Lake View Resort | 117 55TH St | Grand Junction, MI | 17.1 mi. | (269) 434-6843 | | Old Harbor Inn | 515 Williams St | South Haven, MI | 17.7 mi. | (269) 637-8480 | | The Colonial Hotel | 532 Dyckman | South Haven, MI | 17.7 mi. | (269) 637-2887 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1741 Phoenix Rd | Saint Haven, MI | 17.8 mi. | (269) 637-8800 | | Comfort Suites | 1743 Phoenix St | South Haven, MI | 17.8 mi. | (269) 639-2014 | | Ramada Inn & Conference Center | 1555 Phoenix Rd | South Haven, MI | 17.8 mi. | (269) 639-9900 | | Captains Loft | 407 1/2 Phoenix St | South Haven, MI | 17.9 mi. | (269) 637-7391 | | Hampton Inn | 04299 Cecilia Dr | South Haven, MI | 17.9 mi. | (269) 639-8550 | | The Friendship Inn | 09817 M-140 Hwy | South Haven, MI | 17.9 mi. | (269) 637-5141 | | Amerihost Inn Hudsonville | 3301 Highland Dr | Hudsonville, MI | 21.9 mi. | (616) 662-4000 | | Super 8 Hudsonville | 3005 Corporate Grove Dr | Hudsonville, MI | 21.9 mi. | (616) 896-6710 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 4869 Becker Dr | Allendale, MI | 25.2 mi. | (616) 892-8000 | | Comfort Suites | 4520 Kenowa Ave SW | Grandville, MI | 25.2 mi. | (616) 667-0733 | | Baymont Inn & Suites Byron Center | 8282 Pfeiffer Farm Dr | Byron Center, MI | 26.6 mi. | (616) 583-9535 | | Baymont Inn & Suites- Byron Center | 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SW | Byron Center, MI | 26.6 mi. | (616) 583-9535 | | Days Inn - Grand Haven | 1500 S Beacon Blvd | Grand Haven, MI | 27.0 mi. | (616) 842-1999 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4651 36th | Grandville, MI | 27.3 mi. | (616) 532-0202 | | Best Western Grandvillage Inn | 3425 Fairlanes Ave SW | Grandville, MI | 27.5 mi. | (616) 532-3222 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Grand Rapids West | 3451 Rivertown Pt Court SW | Grandville, MI | 27.9 mi. | (616) 538-1100 | | Days Inn & Suites | 3825 28TH St SW | Grandville, MI | 28.6 mi. | (800) 329-7466 | | Amerihost Inn | 7625 Caterpillar Ct | Grand Rapids, MI | 29.4 mi. | (616) 827-9900 | | Comfort Suites South | 7644 Caterpillar Court | Grand Rapids, MI | 29.4 mi. | (616) 301-2255 | | Holiday Inn Express South | 6569 Clay Ave SW | Grand Rapids, MI | 29.6 mi. | (616) 871-0060 | | Sleep In-grand Rapids Airport | 4284 29TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | 29.9 mi. | (616) 975-9000 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| J Paules Fenn Inn Bed & Breakfast | 2254 S 58TH St | Fennville, MI | 6.3 mi. | (269) 561-2836 |
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Saugatuck Weather & Climate
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Southwest Michigan has four seasons that are greatly influenced by Lake Michigan. Summers tend to be sunny as the cool water of the lake chills the air near the Earth's surface, producing a stable atmosphere. The lake also helps modify summer high temperatures, making the state a popular vacation spot. Autumn is too cool for swimming, but is a great time for other outdoor attractions. Although the Upper Peninsula is cooler, the temperature ranges in the far northern and far southern cities do not differ excessively in Michigan. What is known as lake effect snow squalls brings locally heavy snows to the area. Michigan is on the fringe of the Midwest tornado belt, but sees less of this activity than other parts of the country.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
17°F |
2.26 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
19°F |
1.38 in. |
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| March |
44°F |
26°F |
2.10 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
36°F |
3.14 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
46°F |
3.43 in. |
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| June |
78°F |
55°F |
3.74 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
60°F |
3.52 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
59°F |
3.62 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
51°F |
4.00 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
41°F |
2.92 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
32°F |
3.24 in. |
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| December |
35°F |
22°F |
2.90 in. |
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Saugatuck Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Muskegon County airport (MKG) located about 35 miles north of Saugatuck in Muskegon, Michigan, the Gerald R Ford International airport (GRR) located approximately 37 miles east of Saugatuck in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International airport (AZO) located roughly 44 miles southeast of Saugatuck in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and finally the W K Kellogg airport (BTL) located around 54 miles southeast of Saugatuck in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Saugatuck Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 33.0 mi. | | | Michigan's Adventure | Muskegon | MI | 39.9 mi. | | | Funland Amusement Park | Shelby Township | MI | 65.7 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 88.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 34.4 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 39.9 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 57.0 mi. | | | Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 112.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Clearbrook Golf Club | Saugatuck | MI | | | | Ravines Golf Club | Saugatuck | MI | | | | West Ottawa Golf Club | Holland | MI | 9.6 mi. | | | Winding Creek Golf Course | Holland | MI | 9.6 mi. | | | Bucks Run Golf Club | Mount Pleasant | MI | 14.4 mi. | | | Pheasant Golf Course | Zeeland | MI | 14.4 mi. | | | Pleasant Hills Golf Course | Mount Pleasant | MI | 14.4 mi. | | | Pohlcat | Mount Pleasant | MI | 14.4 mi. | | | South Haven Country Club | South Haven | MI | 14.7 mi. | | | Crestview Golf Course | Kalamazoo | MI | 18.1 mi. | | | Crestview Golf Course | Zeeland | MI | 18.1 mi. | | | Glenn Shores Golf Course | South Haven | MI | 18.2 mi. | | | Cheshire Hills Golf Course | Allegan | MI | 20.3 mi. | | | Eagle Creek Golf Club | Allegan | MI | 20.3 mi. | | | Gleneagle Golf Club | Hudsonville | MI | 22.8 mi. | | | Rolling Hills Golf Course | Hudsonville | MI | 22.8 mi. | | | Summergreen Golf Course | Hudsonville | MI | 22.8 mi. | | | Jeptha Lake Golf Course | Bloomingdale | MI | 23.1 mi. | | | Lake Monterey Golf Course | Dorr | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Meadows | Allendale | MI | 25.1 mi. | | | Shamrock Hills Golf Course | Gobles | MI | 26.6 mi. | | | Ironwood Golf Course | Byron Center | MI | 26.7 mi. | | | Wallinwood Springs Golf Club | Jenison | MI | 26.8 mi. | | | Evergreen Golf Course | Grand Haven | MI | 27.8 mi. | | | Grand Haven Golf Club | Grand Haven | MI | 27.8 mi. | | | Byron Hills Golf Course | Byron Center | MI | 28.1 mi. | | | Yankee Springs Golf Course | Wayland | MI | 28.6 mi. | | | Lynx of Allegan | Otsego | MI | 29.4 mi. | | | Prairiewood Golf Course | Otsego | MI | 29.4 mi. | | | Terra Verde Golf Course | Nunica | MI | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 26.3 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 45.6 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 46.1 mi. | | | Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 56.1 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 61.3 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 117.3 mi. | | | Sunburst | Kewaskum | WI | 118.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Saugatuck Dunes State Park | | MI | 3.0 mi. | | | Holland State Park | | MI | 7.8 mi. | | | Van Buren State Park | | MI | 22.5 mi. | | | Grand Haven State Park | | MI | 27.2 mi. | | | P J Hoffmaster State Park | | MI | 32.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids | MI | 34.4 mi. | (Art) | | Air Zoo-Aviation History Museum of Kalamazoo(Michigan) | Kalamazoo | MI | 40.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo | MI | 40.3 mi. | (Art) | | Horn Archaeological Museum | Berrien Springs | MI | 49.6 mi. | (History) | | Kingman Museum | Battle Creek | MI | 57.0 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 57.0 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 67.3 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 80.4 mi. | | | Potter Park Zoological Gardens | Lansing | MI | 83.8 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 90.3 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 92.7 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 92.7 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 102.1 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 119.1 mi. | |
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