Stretch Summer A Little Longer Along The Art Coast

As summer begins to wind down, Saugatuck/Douglas offers the perfect excuse for one last lakeshore escape. Tucked along the Lake Michigan shoreline, just two hours from Chicago and three hours from Detroit, the Art Coast^® of Michigan is a welcoming and inclusive destination renowned for its small-town charm and stunning natural beauty.

Spend your days soaking up the sun at the award-winning Oval Beach, hiking the forested dunes at Saugatuck Dunes State Park, or exploring the waterways by kayak, paddleboard, or boat. Browse quaint downtown galleries and boutiques, discover local wineries and craft breweries, and enjoy farm-to-table meals that celebrate the region's rich agricultural roots. End the day with a Lake Michigan sunset before enjoying a drag show, cabaret performance, or a night of dancing at The Dunes Resort—one of the country's largest LGBTQ+ resorts.

Late summer is also an ideal time to experience the area's creative spirit and laid-back atmosphere. Take in the many art galleries and artist studios, book a spa treatment, linger over dinner on a waterfront patio, or spend an afternoon wandering the shops. However you choose to spend your time, the Art Coast is the kind of place where one weekend never feels like enough—and where summer memories have a way of lasting long after the season ends.

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