Eric’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Named by multiple guides as one of the world's most beautiful freshwater beaches. If you're a beach person, it's worth a visit.
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Oval Beach
690 Perryman StNamed by multiple guides as one of the world's most beautiful freshwater beaches. If you're a beach person, it's worth a visit.
A hiker's paradise! You'll get your daily workout: 300 stair steps to the summit, then a beautiful sandy trail from the summit down to the beach. Breathtaking views and a peaceful hike.
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Mount Baldhead
A hiker's paradise! You'll get your daily workout: 300 stair steps to the summit, then a beautiful sandy trail from the summit down to the beach. Breathtaking views and a peaceful hike.
A smaller, more intimate beach. Located in a fabulous neighborhood of historic beach-front homes. Parking can get scarce during the heat of the day, but you can also bike or walk.
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Douglas Beach Park
3099 Lakeshore DrA smaller, more intimate beach. Located in a fabulous neighborhood of historic beach-front homes. Parking can get scarce during the heat of the day, but you can also bike or walk.
This is a blast. Pick from a selection of cool old boats to rent and cruise on. No better way to see Saugatuck from a water point of view. And, hang out at The Old Boat House before or after your excursion, for drinks and great food...and a game of cornhole.
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Retro Boat Rentals
730 Water StThis is a blast. Pick from a selection of cool old boats to rent and cruise on. No better way to see Saugatuck from a water point of view. And, hang out at The Old Boat House before or after your excursion, for drinks and great food...and a game of cornhole.
Perfect place to rent kayaks or SUP's, both of which are great ways to get out on the water and enjoy Saugatuck & Douglas from the water.
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Running Rivers
120 E Center StPerfect place to rent kayaks or SUP's, both of which are great ways to get out on the water and enjoy Saugatuck & Douglas from the water.
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyTransportation
Not just any ferry, a human-powered (don't worry, not you) ferry that crosses the channel over to downtown Saugatuck. A leisurely 0.6 mile walk from Suite 16 to the dock, and a $2 per person fare each way. 9am to 9pm hours.
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Saugatuck Chain Ferry Platform
528 Water StNot just any ferry, a human-powered (don't worry, not you) ferry that crosses the channel over to downtown Saugatuck. A leisurely 0.6 mile walk from Suite 16 to the dock, and a $2 per person fare each way. 9am to 9pm hours.
You call, they pick you up. $1 per adult, $0.50 per senior (62+). 269.857.1418. For operating hours, see www.saugatuckinterurban.org.
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Interurban Transit Authority
100 Wiley RdYou call, they pick you up. $1 per adult, $0.50 per senior (62+). 269.857.1418. For operating hours, see www.saugatuckinterurban.org.
Shopping
If you enjoy art (buying or just looking), you owe it to yourself to explore Douglas. Several world-class galleries displaying works that you'll love to look at and possibly even take home.
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Douglas
If you enjoy art (buying or just looking), you owe it to yourself to explore Douglas. Several world-class galleries displaying works that you'll love to look at and possibly even take home.
Food scene
Casual but hip atmosphere, seating indoor and outdoors, large bar, great food.
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Wild Dog Grille
24 Center StCasual but hip atmosphere, seating indoor and outdoors, large bar, great food.
Possibly the best meal you'll find in the area. Nice atmosphere, quiet. Beware, it fills up fast (but there's a bar to have a drink while you wait.)
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Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center StPossibly the best meal you'll find in the area. Nice atmosphere, quiet. Beware, it fills up fast (but there's a bar to have a drink while you wait.)
Everything you want in a coffee shop: Great coffee with many varieties, tasty pastries.
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Respite Cappuccino Court
48 W Center StEverything you want in a coffee shop: Great coffee with many varieties, tasty pastries.
The Kirby Hotel
294 W Center StIntimate atmosphere, indoors or out, excellent food.
Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar
236 Culver StPhil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StThe Southerner
880 Holland StA real-deal brewery, that distributes their beer widely. Wide selection of brews, good menu. Live music on Fri, Sat, & Sun.
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Saugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HwyA real-deal brewery, that distributes their beer widely. Wide selection of brews, good menu. Live music on Fri, Sat, & Sun.
The best breakfast you'll find in Saugatuck. Be sure to have at least one pancake. Beware: The lines get long and they accept CASH or CHECK ONLY.
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Ida Red's Cottage
645 Water StThe best breakfast you'll find in Saugatuck. Be sure to have at least one pancake. Beware: The lines get long and they accept CASH or CHECK ONLY.
The ultimate summer time on-the-water spot. Whether you choose downstairs under cover or upstairs on the open deck, you'll have a prime spot to watch the boats parade in and out of the channel.
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The BARge
528 Water StThe ultimate summer time on-the-water spot. Whether you choose downstairs under cover or upstairs on the open deck, you'll have a prime spot to watch the boats parade in and out of the channel.
Energetic bar with live music and good food. It's just fun.
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Wally's Bar & Grill
128 Hoffman StreetEnergetic bar with live music and good food. It's just fun.
An absolute gem. Big-city style deli sandwiches made to order, fresh deli case with revolving selection of salads, tempting freshly made desserts, all hand made in house. Large coolers stocked with locally made cheeses, dips, meats, etc and a wall full of shelves with various locally made delicacies. A fabulous choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you feel like picking something up and taking it home (but they do have seating there too.)
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The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyAn absolute gem. Big-city style deli sandwiches made to order, fresh deli case with revolving selection of salads, tempting freshly made desserts, all hand made in house. Large coolers stocked with locally made cheeses, dips, meats, etc and a wall full of shelves with various locally made delicacies. A fabulous choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you feel like picking something up and taking it home (but they do have seating there too.)
Make time while you're here and make it a priority to go to Red Dock. The name is deceiving because it's not a cafe. It's a bar. Surrounded by water. Where you will swear you're in Key West. Get a cold beer or drink from the bar, and within 30 seconds of sitting down and soaking it in you'll say "Wow, this is awesome."
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Red Dock Cafe
219 N Union StMake time while you're here and make it a priority to go to Red Dock. The name is deceiving because it's not a cafe. It's a bar. Surrounded by water. Where you will swear you're in Key West. Get a cold beer or drink from the bar, and within 30 seconds of sitting down and soaking it in you'll say "Wow, this is awesome."
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