Guidebook for Douglas
Food Scene
Great southern food in a quaint setting on the Kalamazoo River. Best known for their fried chicken which is great, but can't go wrong with most selections.
69 locals recommend
The Southerner
880 Holland StGreat southern food in a quaint setting on the Kalamazoo River. Best known for their fried chicken which is great, but can't go wrong with most selections.
Nice restaurant within walking distance with a very nice outdoor patio. We especially like the pizza and their shrimp appetizer.
35 locals recommend
Wild Dog Grille
24 Center StNice restaurant within walking distance with a very nice outdoor patio. We especially like the pizza and their shrimp appetizer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local wine bar with small plates and a nice setting at the end of Center street in downtown Douglas. Very nice outdoor area with bags, Jenga, etc. Live music on the weekends and some weekday evenings.
38 locals recommend
Borrowed Time
22 E Center StLocal wine bar with small plates and a nice setting at the end of Center street in downtown Douglas. Very nice outdoor area with bags, Jenga, etc. Live music on the weekends and some weekday evenings.
Nice little brewery across the street from the Kalamazoo River. Good beers and pizza. Nice outdoor area with picnic tables, Jenga, and bags. We're Mug Club Members!
28 locals recommend
The Mitten Brewing Company - Saugatuck
329 Water StNice little brewery across the street from the Kalamazoo River. Good beers and pizza. Nice outdoor area with picnic tables, Jenga, and bags. We're Mug Club Members!
Great no frills location smack dab on Lake Kalamazoo. Awesome views of the lake. Good sandwiches during the day. Sunday afternoon music.
15 locals recommend
Red Dock Cafe
219 N Union StGreat no frills location smack dab on Lake Kalamazoo. Awesome views of the lake. Good sandwiches during the day. Sunday afternoon music.
Sightseeing
Challenging climb to top of Mount Baldhead with rewarding views of surrounding area. Hike West down dunes to Oval beach Park.
53 locals recommend
Mount Baldhead
Challenging climb to top of Mount Baldhead with rewarding views of surrounding area. Hike West down dunes to Oval beach Park.
The cruise is approximately 90 minutes and is a great way to see the area from the water as it travels down the channel and out to Lake Michigan. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.saugatuckboatcruises.com/
40 locals recommend
Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises
716 Water StThe cruise is approximately 90 minutes and is a great way to see the area from the water as it travels down the channel and out to Lake Michigan. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.saugatuckboatcruises.com/
Parks & Nature
Douglas Beach Park
3099 Lakeshore DrAwesome local beach just 1/4 mile from the house.
Oval Beach
690 Perryman StEntertainment & Activities
The dune rides are fun for the whole family. You can purchase tickets in advance on online at https://www.saugatuckduneride.com/
106 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyThe dune rides are fun for the whole family. You can purchase tickets in advance on online at https://www.saugatuckduneride.com/
Running Rivers rents kayaks for paddling in the Kalamazoo River. You can launch right from their site in Wades Baypu or book a livery trip where they will drive you up river and you paddle back to Douglas. We especially love the 1 hour wetlands trip!
16 locals recommend
Running Rivers
120 E Center StRunning Rivers rents kayaks for paddling in the Kalamazoo River. You can launch right from their site in Wades Baypu or book a livery trip where they will drive you up river and you paddle back to Douglas. We especially love the 1 hour wetlands trip!
Just down Center St from our house, this great little store also rents bikes, kayaks and paddle boards which they will deliver and pickup at Douglas Beach.
8 locals recommend
Just Add Water
450 W Center StJust down Center St from our house, this great little store also rents bikes, kayaks and paddle boards which they will deliver and pickup at Douglas Beach.
Alley's Classic American Diner and Bowl
229 W Center StLocal bowling alley just down Center St.
Essentials
This is the only grocery store in the Saugatuck/Douglas area. It is just down the street from the house on the corner of Center and Blue Star. There is a Meier and Walmart in South Haven and Holland.
29 locals recommend
Supervalu
237 W Center StThis is the only grocery store in the Saugatuck/Douglas area. It is just down the street from the house on the corner of Center and Blue Star. There is a Meier and Walmart in South Haven and Holland.
Getting Around
Go anywhere in Saugatuck Township for a dollar! Kids and Seniors are even less!
23 locals recommend
Interurban Transit Authority
100 Wiley RdGo anywhere in Saugatuck Township for a dollar! Kids and Seniors are even less!