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          Retro Boat Rentals

          • starts at $129
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          Ride the Sand Dunes of Lake Michigan

          Ride the Sand Dunes of Lake Michigan

          • $27
          • timelapse40 minutes
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          The Bottle Run Winery Tours

          The Bottle Run Winery Tours

          • $225
          • timelapse6–7 hours
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          Ways To Get Around the Art Coast®

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          History Worth Repeating

          History Worth Repeating

          Learn more about the area's inclusive history in welcoming people from all walks of life a...

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          Why The Art Coast<sup>®</sup> Is A Must-Visit Destination For The LGBTQ Traveler

          Why The Art Coast® Is A Must-Visit Destination For The LGBTQ Traveler

          Discover why the Art coast of Michigan is an LGBTQ traveler's paradise....

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Revel in the Beauty of Spring

Hit the links. Luxuriate in a soothing spa treatment. Explore a vibrant art scene and behold some inspiring movie magic. As gray days become touched by sunshine again, we invite you to welcome the renewal of spring with invigorating outdoor activities and indulgent indoor experiences. Experience total rejuvenation this season in the Art Coast® of Michigan.

Get Outdoors

Put some spring in your step with a challenging hike through the dunes, or take a leisurely bike ride along our trails. You’ll encounter wildflowers in bloom and get to admire picture-perfect water views before the peak summer crowds take hold.

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Room With a View: Waterfront Stays in the Art Coast® of Michigan

Discover the best waterfront stays in Saugatuck/Douglas, from lakefront retreats to rivers…

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7 Ways To Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day

7 Ways To Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day

Plan a Mother’s Day weekend getaway full of activities your mom will love….

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A Golf Lover’s Getaway

A Golf Lover’s Getaway

Head for greener fairways with the ultimate golf getaway in Saugatuck/Douglas….

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On the Hunt for Wildflowers Along the Art Coast<sup>®</sup>

On the Hunt for Wildflowers Along the Art Coast®

Explore the colorful seasonal display of wildflowers along the Art Coast of Michigan….

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Donut Boat Rentals

  • starts at $269
  • timelapse2–4 hours
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A Bird’s Eye View: Birding Through the Seasons in Saugatuck/Douglas

A Bird’s Eye View: Birding Through the Seasons in Saugatuck/Douglas

Discover the best tips for birding during every season in the Art Coast….

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Top 5 Perfect Places to Picnic

Top 5 Perfect Places to Picnic

Enjoy the simple pleasure of a picnic with these top recommended spots….

Tulip Time Festival

Artful Encounters

With inspiring events like the Mountainfilm On Tour Film Festival, art exhibitions at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, and a host of galleries and artist studios waiting to be explored, let your imagination take flight in the Art Coast of Michigan.

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Telluride Comes to Town

Telluride Comes to Town

Adventure and art collide on the big screen and beyond with the Art Coast’s annual Mountai…

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DASHA

Professionally Capture Your Vacation

  • $400
  • timelapse1 hour
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Waterfront Watercolor Workshop

  • $100
  • timelapse2 hours
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An Art Enthusiast’s Guide To The Art Coast

An Art Enthusiast’s Guide To The Art Coast

Discover all the opportunities to experience art in the Art Coast of Michigan….

Trip Ideas

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Girls Getaway
Friends Getaway
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Romantic Getaway
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Family Getaway

Wellness

Relax and recharge with a spring getaway that focuses on your wellbeing. Practice some mindfulness and self-care with spa treatments and activities designed to help you live your best life.

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Sound Healing

  • from $45
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New Wave Wellness In The Art Coast

New Wave Wellness In The Art Coast

Prioritize self-care and living a more balanced life with these New Wave Wellness activiti…

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Encompass Wellness Yoga & Fitness Center

60 Minute Private Yoga

  • $60
  • timelapse1 hour
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Along for the Ride

Along for the Ride

Find the best biking trails and where you can rent bikes in our area….

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In the Best of Health

In the Best of Health

For a vacation focused on wellbeing, consider these activities….

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