Things to do & 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...
- 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 (Running Rivers offers 1, 2, & 3 hour trips going with the river the whole way. An easy and gorgeous paddle.)
- Peddling the West Michigan Cycleboat with a group
- 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
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).
Saugatuck Brewing - Borrow one of our Saugatuck Brewing growlers, and get a growler fill for just $5!
Live weekend music all summer & fall. Brewery tours available by reservation. Check out the brew your own beer opportunities!
Virtue Cider - 10% off select items
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).
Saugatuck Brewing - Borrow one of our Saugatuck Brewing growlers, and get a growler fill for just $5!
Live weekend music all summer & fall. Brewery tours available by reservation. Check out the brew your own beer opportunities!
Virtue Cider - 10% off select items
10% off with our Hop & Vine Inn coupon!