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).​
  • 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
  • Vineyard/brewery/cidery tour: Fennvalley Vineyards, Virtue Cider, Saugatuck Brewing
  • 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 a few 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
  • Pennyroyal for seasonal dishes & divine breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 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

Who takes reservations? 
SAUGATUCK:
Bowdies
Coast 236
Belvedere
Clearbrooks Grill Room
Pennyroyal
Belvedere Inn & Restaurant

FENNVILLE:
Salt of the Earth
Virtue

DOUGLAS:
Borrowed Time
Coastal Society
J. Pauls at the Kirby Hotel

Who reserves their space for private parties?
Saugataco (details here)
Saugatuck Brewing (details here)

Where can we do a vineyard/brewery/cidery tour?
Vineyard: Fennvalley Vineyards
Hard Cider: Virtue Cider 
Brewery: Saugatuck Brewing

Caterers, On-site Chefs, & Food Trucks

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 wine/ciders (tasting based on availability). Don't miss the live Music in the Vineyards every Thursday 5:30-7:30 & Saturday 2:00-5:00 during the summer & fall! It's one of our favorite family-friendly activities, and they serve great pizzas and charcuterie during these times. Go early for a picnic table or borrow a few of our chairs hanging in our sunporch.

Crane's Winery &  Pie Pantry  - Free wine/cider tastings. Don't forget to try a PIE FLIGHT and pick fruit (cherries & apples in season) while you're there!

​Virtue Cider - 10% off select items
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​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!
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Where to PARK

FREE PARKING SHUTTLE from the Saugatuck High School
(401 Elizabeth St.) to downtown Saugatuck Saturdays & Sundays
11am-5pm. It loops through every 15 minutes (July 1 – Sept. 3). The buses are air conditioned, handicap accessible, and pet friendly. More info: www.saugatuckinterurban.org

Where to get a RIDE

Interurban - Public On-Demand Bus Service around Saugatuck & Douglas
$1 per ride. Call to arrange pick up: (269) 857-1418
Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sun. 9am-7pm
 
Cyndi’s Moonlight Express - Taxi Service
(269) 910-3222
Sunday-Thursday 12pm-2am, Friday & Saturday 12pm-3am
 
Tone's Saugatuck and Douglas Taxi
(269) 543-3355
Sunday-Thursday 8am-11pm, Friday & Saturday 8am-2am
 
Uber - Use the Uber app (there are 2 local Uber drivers)
 
Moveportz Private Car and Shuttle Service
(269) 270-6690
[email protected]
Transportation from New Buffalo to Grand Haven, Grand Rapids Airport
 
Old Harbor Shuttle
(616) 215-6373
Private, non-smoking, chauffeur licensed service serving the lakeshore community

Have questions? Contact us!
​269-HOP-VINE

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