Things to do, Food, & Partnerships
Along with visiting our famous beaches (Oval Beach, West Side Co. Park, & Pier Cove), the stops you absolutely can't miss (or you'll be sad) are the... (Click the names to view more info!)
- Dune rides
- Boat tours (Star of Saugatuck, or rent your own at Retro Boat Rentals)
- Wineries & breweries (FennValley Vineyards, Modales Winery, Michigan Wine Co., Saugatuck Brewing, Waypost, & Virtue Cider are all within 3 miles, family friendly, and often have live music - AND several have partnered with the Hop & Vine to offer deals!)
- FennValley Live Music in the Vineyards every Thursday during the summer & fall: $5 per BYO chair & $30 for a 6-person picnic table (which includes 6 glasses of wine).
- Forever Curious Children's Museum
- Art galleries
- Creating art at the Express Yourself Art Barn (painting pottery, making mosaics, etc.)
- Hiking trails in the Saugatuck Dunes State Park (3-5 mile loops that pop out at Lake Michigan!)
- Kayaking & paddleboarding the Kalamazoo River (Third Coast Paddling offers an easy and gorgeous paddle.)
- Riding the antique chain ferry across the river to climb Mt. Baldhead (It's the last one in the country!)
- Boutique shopping on Butler Street
- Summerhouse Lavender Farm
- Antiquing
- Tasting goat cheese & seeing the goats at Evergreen Creamery
- Fruit picking
- Eating at some of the top restaurants in the state
- Borrowed time for tapas and a relaxing outdoor environment
- The Southerner for elevated southern dishes overlooking the river
- Phil's for crafted American & families
- The Kirby for a delicious dinner on the deck
- Red Dock for a totally chill Key West vibe on a dock surrounded by water
- Crane's Restaurant & Winery for down home cooking, pie flights, & cider donuts
- Uncommon Grounds for coffee - try the nitro coffee!
- Pumpernickel's for modern American and a couple great patios in downtown Saugatuck
REstaurants
Our highly recommended spots for small groups, couples, or individuals:
- Borrowed Time for tapas and a relaxing outdoor environment
- The Southerner for elevated southern dishes overlooking the river
- Phil's for crafted American & families
- The Kirby for a delicious dinner on the deck
- Red Dock for a totally chill Key West vibe on a dock surrounded by water
- Crane's Restaurant & Winery for down home cooking, pie flights, & cider donuts
- Uncommon Grounds for coffee - try the nitro coffee!
- Pumpernickel's for modern American and a couple great patios in downtown Saugatuck
Caterers, On-site Chefs, & Food Trucks
- The Catering Company (all meals, been out here several times) https://thecateringcompanygr.com/catering-menu
- Distinctive Catering (all meals) https://distinctivecatering.com/
- Chef Jerome www.chefjeromecatering.com This chef can bring the meal or even prepare some of it on-site in our main kitchen or using our smoker. At our venue, Chef Jerome has done a BBQ meal with a whole pig & sides, breakfast, and a nice buffet dinner at our place.
- Root Café (Delivers or can pick up from Fennville, 10 mins away) https://rootfennville.smartonlineorder.com/(Farm to table. Menu listed here, but we’d suggest calling for setting up catering for a large group.)
- Farmhouse Deli Catering (boutique deli with super fresh & flavorful creations and some beautiful, upscale catering options) http://www.thefarmhousedeli.com/catering
- Hog Wild BBQ out of Holland delivers and sets up here – always a hit. (https://hogwildbbq.net/catering/dinner-catering-menu/)
- Blue Star Catering for lunch/dinner (Rod 616-392-4291)
- Back Alley Pizza is our favorite - Their specialty pizzas have the toppings piled on, and they deliver to us! They also have salads. https://www.backalleypizzajoint.com/
- Wood Fired Up Pizza Truck: https://www.woodfiredup.com, brad@woodfiredup.com, 231.881.4150
- Taqueria Don Chepe Taco Food Truck: www.taqueriadonchepenilesmi.com, 269.635.5225)
- Full Circle Coffee Traveling Coffee Bar – Coffee only, https://full-circlecoffee.com/catering/
- Qdoba in Holland (20 mins north) can be picked up
- Subway in Fennville (10 mins east) can be picked up
Special offers from our awesome partners
Be sure to grab these coupons when you arrive!
FennValley Vineyards - Each adult over 21 can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or a tasting of wines/ciders (tasting based on availability). Don't miss the live Music in the Vineyards every Thursday during the summer & fall! $5 per BYO chair and $30 for a 6-person picnic table (which includes 6 glasses of wine).
Virtue Cider - 10% off select items
Untapped Sights & Tours - Charter a 14-passenger bus to tour local vineyards, breweries, or sights. Share your Hop & Vine Inn confirmation with them for $25 off your private tour!
Virtue Cider - 10% off select items
Untapped Sights & Tours - Charter a 14-passenger bus to tour local vineyards, breweries, or sights. Share your Hop & Vine Inn confirmation with them for $25 off your private tour!