Discover the Splendor of Fall

During cool autumn days, you’ll find our scenic landscape ablaze with color, making it the perfect time for a bike ride or dune hike. Go apple picking, wind your way through a corn maze, take a gallery stroll or craft beverage tour. Crisp fall nights will have you savoring the unforgettable flavors of our fall harvest with restaurants that serve the season’s bounty picked at its peak. Come discover why fall is an exceptional time to visit.

Drink Up or Wine Down

Discover a thriving beverage scene featuring farmhouse cideries, craft breweries, and small-batch artisan spirits. Or sample an array of locally grown varietals at the award-winning wineries that call this area home. Many offer tours, events, and tastings, providing the ultimate craft beverage experience.

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Take a Dry Trip for Sober October

Discover a variety of fun, dry activities you can do in Saugatuck/Douglas for Sober Octobe…
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4 Wines Worth Traveling For This Fall

Plan a fall weekend focused on wine-tasting featuring these can’t-miss wines….
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The Ultimate Craft Beer Tour

Explore our craft breweries and discover what makes the Art Coast an ideal beercation dest…
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Private Bus Tour to Wineries/Breweries

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Craft Beers Worth Traveling For This Fall

Celebrate the flavors of fall with these can’t-miss craft brews….
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Outsiders Shine a Spotlight on Fennville AVA Wines

Discover why nonlocal purveyors and restaurants are singing the praises of Fennville AVA w…
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Virtue Cider Production Tour

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Our Area

All Along the Art Coast: Artful Ales & Vibrant Vines

Get ready to sip, savor, and be swept away by the artful craft of our vibrant beverage scene.

Get Outside

From the stunning shores of Lake Michigan to the tranquil trails of our wooded dunes, discover a destination full of breathtaking beauty and enriching outdoor experiences. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Saugatuck/Douglas and explore a pristine playground full of possibilities.

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Celebrate Fall 2024 Saugatuck/Douglas-Style

Enjoy some special activities happening this September through November for a memorable fa…
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Frightfully Good Fun For 2024

Don’t miss out on the spectacular spooky fun leading up to Halloween weekend….
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Friendsgiving in the Art Coast®

Plan a fabulous Friendsgiving getaway in the Art Coast of Michigan….
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A Fabulous Fall LGBTQ Weekend Getaway In The Art Coast

Plan a fabulous fall LGBTQ weekend adventure in the Art Coast with this three-day itinerar…
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Experience Aurora Magic In The Art Coast This Fall

Discover how you can view the Northern Lights this fall in Saugatuck/Douglas, with tips fo…
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Color Your View

Marvel at the fall colors in a variety of ways….
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A Romantic 4-Day Fall Adventure

Get cozy this fall with your special someone on a romantic fall getaway in the Art Coast….

Trip Ideas

Two women looking toward the sunset with drinks.
Girls Getaway
A couple's perspective as they enjoy wine on the water.
Romantic Getaway
Two men toasting over food and drinks.
Friends Getaway
A family picking apples at Cranes Orchard.
Family Getaway

Farm-to-Table Dining

Savor the ultimate in fresh fare with inspired culinary experiences that leverage the bounty of our fall harvest.

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Farming Out Your Vacation

Experience an agricultural adventure filled with fragrant meadows, captivating animals, an…
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A Foodie-Focused Weekend In The Art Coast

Plan an epic foodie adventure in the Art Coast with these culinary-focused activities and …
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The Pick Of The Crop

Experience the bounty our region has to offer by picking your own fruit to bring home….
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Private Cooking Classes at The Chef’s Cabin With Sue Chef

  • from $110
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The Ultimate Wine Tasting Weekend

Here’s where to go for a weekend focused on wine tasting….
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No Time To Wait

Avoid the wait and get seated right away at restaurants that take reservations in Saugatuc…
An aerial view of the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the fall.
Lodging & Accommodations
People in costumes line both sides of the street as a tall pumpkin parade float comes down the street for the Douglas Halloween Parade.
Fall Events & Happenings