Saugatuck, Michigan

Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Along with nearby Douglas, Saugatuck is a summer resort town on the shores of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River. It has a noted art scene and offers a mix of traditional small-town midwestern values and progressive alternative lifestyle tolerance.

Tourists are drawn to the art galleries, harbor, marinas, scenery, unusual stores, the view from atop Mount Baldhead, and tourist attractions as well as Oval Beach on Lake Michigan, which enjoys a worldwide reputation. Nearby are Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Allegan State Game Area as is the city of Holland.

Things to see and do

* Art galleries
* Eclectic shops
* Sunset walk along the Lake Michigan beach
* Oval Beach
* Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan tour about the Star of Saugatuck – a large paddle wheel boat

General information

Cruise Season – May - Sept
Currency – US Dollar (US$)
Language – English
Land Area - 3.1 sq. km’s
Population – 925 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1

Transport Links – Gerald R. Ford International Airport , Grand Rapids. The biggest and busiest airport in the region, with regular flights from major cities and airline hubs across the country. Served by almost all major airlines.