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- Visit Oval Beach. Perryman St. & Oval Beach Drive, Saugatuck, MI, 49453. Oval Beach is a short drive from downtown Saugatuck. This beach is famous for its sugar-sand Lake Michigan shoreline and majestic dune backdrop.
- Ride the Chain Ferry. 528 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453. You can take the hand-cranked Saugatuck Chain Ferry across the Kalamazoo River from downtown Saugatuck right to the entrance of Mt.
- Go on the Saugatuck Dune Rides. 6495 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck, MI 49453. The Saugatuck area is home to towering Michigan sand dunes, just like many other Lake Michigan beach towns are.
- Relax on the Star of Saugatuck Paddleboat. 716 Water Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453. The Star of Saugat uck is located downtown Saugatuck and has daily cruises in the summer that go on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan.
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May 10, 2022 · Fennville Michigan is a small farming community off the beaten path in southwest Michigan. This quaint low-key town is often overlooked because of its proximity to the popular tourist city Saugatuck. Only seven miles southeast of Saugatuck, Fennville is close enough to be a day trip but removed enough to feel like you are on a hiatus.
- Michigan Bucket List
- Michigan Bucket List: Accommodation
- Michigan Bucket List: Restaurants & Cafes
- Michigan Bucket List: Festivals
- Michigan Bucket List: Outdoor Adventure
- Michigan Bucket List: Tours
- Michigan Bucket List: Other Off-The-Beaten Path Things to Do
This bucket list is so lengthy that I’ve separated it by topic. You can click the links below to jump to the section that most interests you! Below you will find my Michigan bucket list items for: 1. Accommodation 2. Restaurants 3. Festivals 4. Outdoor adventures 5. Tours 6. And MORE!
1. Stay at Michigan’s most famous hotel, the Grand Hotel
Michigan’s most iconic hotel is The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Stay in utter luxury and feel like you’re going back in time, with 5-course dinners and the world’s longest porch! Read my complete guide to staying at The Grand Hotel here. RELATED | Complete Guide to Staying at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
2. Enjoy yoga classes and eco-friendly accommodation at Neahtawanta Inn
Stay at a community supported inn on gorgeous Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City. Neahtawanta Innoffers yoga classes, organic and local food, and is all eco-friendly. There are five rooms at Neahtawanta, which can either be booked through a phone call, or on Airbnb. I stayed at Neahtawanta Inn last fall, when Michigan was blazing with color. It is one of the most peaceful places I have ever stayed.
3. Stay in an authentic tiny house in Michigan
Tiny houses are less than 400 square feet, but creatively designed for comfort. For some reason, there are tons of tiny houses in Michigan. I wrote a whole blog poston the best tiny houses in Michigan you need to stay in, many of which are on my own personal bucket list. RELATED | 19 Tiny Houses in Michigan You Can Stay In
10. Cuddle cats at the Happy Cat Cafe in Grand Rapids
At The Happy Cat Cafein Grand Rapids you can sit for hours playing board games, drinking coffee, and cuddling with cats! The cats are also all up for adoption. RELATED | 12 Best Coffee Shops in Grand Rapids, Michigan
11. Eat the best sandwiches in Michigan at Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Ann Arbor
Zingerman’sis a Michigan institution. You haven’t eaten a sandwich until you’ve had a Zingerman’s creation. Personally I always order a reuben sandwich with pickle chips!
12. Eat in an old fire station at Fenton Fire Hall Kitchen and Taproom in Fenton
The Fenton Fire Hallhas amazing food and it’s especially interesting because it’s built in an old Fire station.
17. Cherry Festival in Traverse City
The famous Traverse City Cherry Festival is held every year in June or July. Check the Cherry Festivalwebsite for updated information on dates and tickets.
18. Art Prize in Grand Rapids
The Art Prize festival, which is now held every other year in September and October in Grand Rapids, is one of the best art festivals in the WORLD. Art is installed all across the city and it can take days to walk your way through and vote for your favorites. RELATED | How to Get the Most Out of Grand Rapids’ Art Prize
19. Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk
Each September, on Labor Day, the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk is held. Hundreds of people gather to walk from the lower peninsula to the upper peninsula and vice versa. Check the official Mackinac Bridge Walkwebsite for updated dates and information.
22. Hike Mount Baldhead in Saugatuck
Mount Baldheadis a gorgeous trail appropriate for all ages, with stunning views at the top.
23. Go back country camping along the Great Lakes
Michigan is a nature lover’s playground. Some of my best memories growing up are backpacking and back country camping across the state.
24. Visit a Michigan lavender farm
A little known secret is that lavender THRIVES here in Michigan. Your Michigan summer bucket list should definitely include visiting one of the incredible lavender farms. I wrote a full guide to lavender farms in Michigan, which covers over a dozen farms all across the state. RELATED | 17 Lavender Farms in Michigan You Need to Visit
43. Do an urban exploration tour in Detroit
This urban exploration photography tourof Detroit is another top item on my own Michigan bucket list. The tour takes you through some historical buildings and areas of Detroit that have been abandoned over time. You see a gritty side of the city and learn some photo tips along the way.
44. Go on a cruise of the Great Lakes
Looking for a multi-day trip? Why not book a cruise of the Great Lakes. Many of these start in either Chicago or Toronto but they go through the entire Great Lakes system!
45. SUP down the Grand River with Lansing’s Rivertown Adventures
Who doesn’t love stand up paddle boarding? I have one myself and love SUPing in Michigan lakes during the summer. If you’re around Lansing, the state capital, head over to Rivertown Adventures. They will rent you a SUP or do a full tour down the Grand River with you!
52. Visit John K. King in Detroit, one of the best rare book shops in the world
John K King book shopis truly an experience in and of itself. I’ve spent hours wandering this incredible book store and recommend you do the same!
53. Visit Curwood Castle in Owosso
Honestly, you’re more likely to think of lumberjacks than medieval castles when it comes to Michigan. But there is actually a castle in Owosso! It’s called Curwood Castleand has its own museum.
54. Get a photograph of your aura at AURA AURA in Detroit
One of the weirdest and BEST things I’ve ever done in Detroit was get my aura photographed! Head over to AURA AURAin Mexicantown, where you can get your aura (or a couple’s aura or even a pet’s aura) photographed.
May 17, 2023 · This area supports a diversity of waterbirds, waterfowl and vulnerable marsh birds. Exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities from the dike system and roadways . In addition to wildlife viewing and birding, this area offers fishing, canoeing and kayaking, nature trail hiking, biking and jogging opportunities.
Feb 12, 2024 · address: 6708 118th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408 Nearby Attractions Saugatuck: Saugatuck MI is an off-the-beaten-path lowkey, art-infused beach town filled with galleries, studios, and art classes, perfect for a Michigan summer vacation getaway.
Dec 21, 2018 · FENNVILLE, MI – Off the beaten path near Fennville lies Dollybrook Family Resort, which features a Victorian-style home, nine cabins, an Olympic size pool, and a separate dwelling for...
