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USA Today

Enjoy waterfront charm at the 10 best coastal small towns across the US

Thrillist

Best Beach Towns in the US

TimeOut Chicago

The best day trips from Chicago for an exciting adventure

USA Today

Fall getaway: Saugatuck, one of the best places to visit in Michigan

Thrillist

The 20 Greatest Beach Towns in America

Travel & Leisure

13 Best Small Towns in Michigan for a Charming Midwest Getaway

Condé Nast Traveler

7 Small Towns in the US That Are Secret Food Destinations

Condé Nast Traveler

11 Best Weekend Getaways from Chicago

Condé Nast Traveler

7 Small Town Getaways We Love 

Condé Nast Traveler

26 of The Most Beautiful Towns in America

Travel + Leisure

The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022

Midwest Living

Best of the Midwest Winner 2021: Best Beach Town

The Girlfriend from AARP
5 of the Dreamiest Small Towns in America to Escape to Now

Travel Begins at 40
A Michigan Road Trip

World Atlas
8 Best Small Towns in Michigan to Visit in 2024

Newsweek
Ice Volcanos Erupt on Beach

inews
Michigan: the Great Lakes state with some of the finest beaches in the US and independent high streets

Queerty
Make the Midwest Gay Again: Saugatuck is a small town with big Pride

Thrillist
Explore America’s Most Underrated Beaches Along the Great Lakes Coastline

13WTHR
Chuck’s Big Adventure in southwest Michigan

Midwest Living
Midwest Living Road Rally 2023: Where the Sun Meets the Water in Michigan

SEEN Magazine
Southwest Michigan Road Trip Adventures

Grand Rapids Magazine
Day-tripping to sumptuous Saugatuck

Forbes
Saugatuck: Discover The Magic Of Michigan’s Hidden Gem For Your Ultimate Summer Getaway

AARP
7 Affordable Beach Towns

Roadtrippers
Celebrate Pride Month in these 5 U.S. gayborhoods

Only in Your State
Saugatuck Is The Best Small Town In Michigan For A Weekend Escape

Budget Travel
8 Perfect Summer Lake Towns

AFAR
7 Beautiful Lakeside Getaways Across the U.S.

Country Living
The 40 Best Small Lake Towns in America

US News & World Report 
32 Top Lake Vacations in the U.S.

TimeOut 
The best unexpected U.S. weekend getaways for 2023

TimeOut 
100 gayborhoods to visit across the U.S.

The Travel
“The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Michigan You Should Visit”

USA Today 
Enjoy a cozy, romantic vacation at these 5 towns in the Midwest

The Gander 
6 Cool Michigan Towns With Great Shopping Districts

Washington Post
9 beaches for living out your best ‘coastal grandmother’ summer

Country Living
This Tiny Michigan Beach Town is The Best Place for Old-Fashioned Summer Fun

US News & World Report  
20 Romantic Getaways in Michigan

HGTV
20 Best Small Towns To Buy A Vacation Home

The Points Guy
Top 10 LGBTQ-friendly destinations for 2022

Money Inc.
The 20 Best Places to Visit in Michigan

Roadtrippers
5 one-tank road trips from Chicago, Illinois

Fox News
5 beach-town alternatives to try instead of the popular and crowded destinations

Travel Awaits
Electric Car Road Trip: 9 Amazing Summer Stops In Michigan

Thrillist
The State with the Best Beach Towns Isn’t Even on a Coast

AARP
8 Great Beach Vacations

Thrillist
6 LGBTQIA-Friendly Small Towns You Need to Visit

Vacationer
22 Small LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Pride Source
Have You Been to These Surprisingly Queer Michigan Road Trip Destinations?

World Atlas
9 Small Towns in Michigan to Visit for a Weekend Getaway

GayCities
This small Midwest town should be your next weekend getaway

Only In Your State
The One Spot In Michigan That’s Basically Heaven On Earth

TimeOut Chicago
Saugatuck, Michigan: Michigan’s artsy lakeshore getaway has charm to spare

MLive.com: Loveable Michigan
One Day In: Saugatuck

TimeOut Chicago
The best day trips from Chicago

Midwest Living
Fall Getaway to Saugatuck, Michigan

WZZM13
Day Trippin’: Welcome to Saugatuck

Better
Best of 2021: Best Midwest Family Destination

Washington Blade
Saugatuck/Douglas is the art coast of Michigan

Thrillist
This Tiny Michigan Town is One of America’s Best LGBTQ+ Destinations

Woman’s Day
The Most Beautiful Small Towns in Every State

Eater Chicago
Where to Eat While Visiting Lake Michigan’s Beach Towns

MLive
Beaches, Waterfront Downtown Makes Saugatuck the Perfect One Tank Trip

Grand Rapids Magazine
Saugatuck Douglas Fennville Arts Initiative reveals first exhibit

Awesomemitten.com
#MIAwesomeList2021 – Scale Mt. Baldhead & Visit Oval Beach

Holland Sentinel
Social Districts Open in Zeeland, Douglas

WZZM13
Busy Memorial Day Weekend Gives Hope to Tourist Town Businesses

Traveling Mom
15 Kid-Friendly Saugatuck Restaurants

Traveling Mom
Fun Things to Do in Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan with Kids in 2021

AFAR.com & AFAR Magazine
7 Classic Midwest Road Trips to Drive This Year: Indianapolis to Saugatuck

Wood TV 8
Saugatuck Shops Optimistic About Busy Summer

Wood TV 8
More visitors, longer stays: Tourism shows signs of resurgence

Wood TV 8
Memorial Day a Renewal for Lakeshore Owners

Pride Source
5 LGBTQ-Friendly Michigan Road Trip Destinations

Fox 17
Taste of the Town: The Southerner

Chicago Fire Season 9, Episode 8
Escape Route

Chicago Parent
17 Socially-Distant Midwest Destinations to Visit with Your Family

Matador Network
The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021

Daily Beast
Where to Go in 2021—Once It’s Safe to Travel Again

Better Magazine
The Art Coast: A Weekend Away in Saugatuck, Michigan

Best Life
The Most Beautiful Small Town in Every State

Fodor’s Travel
The Most Romantic Small Towns for Every Couple in America

Edge Media Network
Fun in the Sun: 6 LGBTQ Beach Getaways

Condé Nast Traveler
20 Best Places to Go in 2020

Fox Business News
How a tenacious group of Michigan business owners created coronavirus safety solutions

Holland Sentinel
Safety key to summer success for Saugatuck-area businesses

TravelMag
The 30 Most Charming Beach Towns in the US

Travel and Leisure
13 Best Weekend Beach Getaways in the U.S.

Reader’s Digest
17 of the Most Retro Hotels in America

Liv Daily
In Saugatuck

Liv Daily
Travel Guide: Saugatuck Pt 1

Better Homes & Gardens
Top 5 Vacations To Take With Your Mom 2019

Wood TV 8
Beach tour: How high water changed West Michigan lakeshore

Atlas Obscura
Saugatuck Chain Ferry

Help Other
Saugatuck Chain Ferry – Saugatuck, Michigan

Trip Advisor
3 Day Getaway

Orbitz
10 Hottest Gay Destinations For 2019