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Saugatuck & Area Dining & Activities
Without a doubt Saugatuck and the
surrounding areas offer an incredible variety of dining opportunities and
recreational experiences. We will be happy to help you plan your
activities prior to your arrival or provide information when you arrive.
During the summer season restaurants
are busiest on the weekends, so it is a good idea
to make your reservations prior to your arrival, we are happy to make arrangements for you. Note:
some restaurants do not take reservations, we can advise times to avoid lengthy
waits. The golf courses make Tee time
reservations about 14 days out, again, we will be happy to assist you to
assure tee off at your
preferred times.
Following is a sampling of the
restaurants, menus are available at the Inn for your reference
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The White
House Bistro 269 857-3240- Reservations accepted Great
food, drinks and entertainment all with a twist of political humor.
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The Wild Dog
Grille 269 857-2519- Open Year Round-
Reservations accepted Indoor and outdoor seating. Eclectic menu
offering lighter fare or full dining experience. |
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The Clearbrook Dining
Room & The Grill Room - 269-857-2000-
Reservations Accepted Open year-round
Contemporary Classic
Cuisine in a "Country Club"
atmosphere.
NOTE: Clearbrook Dining Room re-opens in May
following renovations. |
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Coral Gables-Corner Bar & Grill, Annex Coffee Shop & Dining Room 269
857-2162 Something for everyone, on the River, outdoor dining,
mechanical bull, climbing wall, wonderful food & drinks. |
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Everyday People Cafe, Open Year
Round - closed Wednesdays Casual, hip dining featuring eclectic
American-Bistro fare. The cocktail and wine garden is a perfect
outdoor summer-time retreat. - Reservations not taken. |
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Restaurant Toulouse - 269-857-1561
Open Year Round - days vary depending on season. Elegant French Country
atmosphere, nice patio, excellent
Country French Cuisine.
Private Party's welcome with prior arrangements. Winner of the Wine Spectator award.
Reservations accepted. |
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Phil's Bar & Grille - Fun
local spot, good food, high energy bar. Open Daily - Year Round
No reservations.
The Mermaid - Riverfront
seating, Open April through November. Fun people & boat watching spot,
casual dining. Especially nice for lunch. Reservations not
taken.
The Butler 269 857-3501- Open
Year-Round Overlooking the harbor serving the best food and
drinks. Reservations not taken. |
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Wally's - Fun
bar scene. Excellent burgers! Incredible fish sandwich. Reservations
not taken.
The Red Dock -Feels like Key
West. Very casual, fun - good bands good food, great drinks! Summer
only weather permitting - Reservations not taken. |
You'll certainly want to Do more than
eat when you are in the area, and there is so much to do. Oval Beach is just
five minutes away and it was named one of the top 10 beaches in the world by
Condé Nast Traveler and just minutes away is Holland with the Tulip Festival and
Dutch Heritage. Charter a sailing cruise to watch the sunset, walk along the
beach, go horseback riding, or experience the waves on Lake Michigan. There is a
wonderful variety of shops, and art galleries in both Saugatuck and Douglas.
You won't want to go back home.
Following is a partial list of our favorite activities and events, again, where possible,
we've
added a connection to their website for further information.
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Fenn Valley Winery -
Open all Year, Vineyard Tours, Cellar Tours,
Excellent food events and summer cookouts. These special events sell out very
quickly so make your plans early!
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant - & Tasting Room
Tabor Hill winery is
a bit further away, but visit the tasting room
in downtown Saugatuck for a sample.
Michigan Wine Trail
Wine tours and events throughout
Southwest Michigan. |
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Michigan is known for it's vast array
of produce, berries, apples, peaches, asparagus, tomatoes, corn, even Christmas
trees - you name it we have it! There are several
U-Pick
farms in the area, some have
restaurants
and cider mills, home made preserves and all are great fun! |
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The Star of Saugatuck
and the
Saugatuck Dune Rides
are long time Saugatuck favorites with both adults and children.
We are especially fond of the sunset cruise on the "Star". The
Saugatuck Dune Rides take you on a fun and educational ride through the
Saugatuck Dunes. Both are not to be missed during your stay. |
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Lake Michigan offer excellent
fishing
and (produces
some excellent fishing stories
along with excellent fish). We have two excellent fishing charters out
of downtown
Saugatuck,
Big Lake
Outfitters &
Co-Hooker Charters and
Can't
Miss Charters in
Douglas as well as several others in the area. Most charters will clean and pack
your fish and we will be happy to store it for you (and take any extra off
your hands)! |
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Biking and Hiking trails abound
in the area. From the
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
to a tour of the Lake Shore or the Allegan State Forest or leisurely
ride through the country side, Southwest Michigan has many bike paths and
hiking trails. We will be happy to give you maps and suggestions when you
arrive and we have plenty of safe parking for your bikes. |
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We are very fortunate to be blessed with top
quality Theater here in Saugatuck.
The Mason Street Warehouse.
Bringing both well known and originals plays to The Saugatuck Center
for the Arts all summer. We offer special theater packages during the
season with reserved seating for our B&B guests. Additionally each
year brings the
Waterfront Film Festival,
exciting new films from well known and brand new directors and actors (you
never know who you'll run into during the film festival)! |
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There are several fine golf courses in and near
Saugatuck. Here is a partial list:
Clearbrook Golf Course;
The Ravines;
West Shore;
Hill Top Golf Center;
Hawkshead;
Glenn Shores and South Haven Golf Club plus many more in Holland. We will be
happy to make your Tee times for you.
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Kayaking
and
Canoeing
are popular on The Kalamazoo River and into Lake Michigan.
Whether you choose a 3 hour trip down the Kalamazoo, through a wild life
refuge where you view swans, herons, kingfishers, eagles, turtles, deer
and foxes in their natural habitat. Or a Picnic Kayak tour of the lake you'll take home many
wonderful memories. Let us send you off with a picnic to enjoy along the
way. |
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