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Sign at the entrance to Saugatuck Dunes State Park. |
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park has several trails, including one that goes to a beach on Lake Michigan. |
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View of Lake Michigan at sunset. |
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There is no lifeguard at the beach on Lake Michigan. |
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The trail to the beach is a long hike (over 1.5 miles one way), so you might not want to hike there in flip-flops. |
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You can walk your dog on the trails, but the pet has to be on a leash. |
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The large shelter located near the parking area for Saugatuck Dunes State Park. |
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There are picnic tables near the parking lot. |
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Cook Park is located on the edge of Lake Kalamazoo and has a picnic area with a view of the marina. |
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Cook Park on a winter day. |
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Singapore Yacht Club is located next to Cook Park. |
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A boardwalk is located along the marina and Cook Park. |
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Some of Sergeant Marina. |
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Another view of Cook Park. |
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Coghlin Park has a large picnic shelter with a great view of Lake Kalamazoo. |
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Coghlin Park on a winter afternoon. |
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On the Corner of Main Street and Butler Street, Village Square Park has a nice playground. |
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Across Butler Street, there is a basketball court, tennis court, and restrooms. |
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The playground is a popular spot on a summer day. |
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On the south corner of Butler Street and Main Street, there is a small park with sculptures, including one dedicated to puppeteer Burr Tillstrom. |
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Mt. Baldhead Park has a large picnic shelter. |
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Mt. Baldhead Park has a wooden stairway that scales Mt. Baldhead. |
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A small shelter stands over the walkway to the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Museum. |
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The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Museum is located on the edge of the Kalamazoo River. |
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There is a stariway to a dock on the Kalamazoo River near the museum. |
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A sign directing you to Oval Beach is located on Ferry Street. |
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Oval Beach is a busy place on summer weekends. |
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Picnic area at Oval Beach. |
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Another view of Oval Beach. |
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Willow Park has benches overlooking the Kalamazoo River. |
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Another view of Willow Park. |
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Wicks Park has a beautiful gazebo. |
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The Saugatuck Chain Ferry takes passengers across the Kalamazoo River. |
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It's easy to walk around Saugatuck's downtown shopping district. |
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The historic (and possibly haunted) Felt Mansion is located near Saugatuck Dunes State Park. |
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Coral Gables is a popular night spot in Saugatuck. |
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The Butler has very good food and is located on the edge of Lake Kalamazoo. |
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In front of the Butler, you can find an information booth with details about Saugatuck. |
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Saugatuck is known for its bed and breakfasts, including the Wickwood Inn. |
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One of the oldest bed and breakfasts is Park House Inn, which was established in 1857. |
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The SS Keewatin Maritime Museum & Kalamazoo River Lighthouse are located on the south shore of Lake Kalamazoo. |
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Saugatuck has many historic chruches, like First Congregational Church. |
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Even on cold winter days, Saugatuck's charming downtown attracts shoppers to its unique shops and boutiques. |
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Saugatuck is a town full of classic, beautiful houses. |
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A house fit for a Christmas card. |
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