Tuesday 6 January 2009
The Tree at Grand Rapids Art Museum and Rosa Parks Circle | © Brian Kelly

Saugatuck - Douglas

Whoever coined the phrase 'Location, location, location," might have had Saugatuck-Douglas in mind. The region is located approximately two hours northeast of Chicago, the Midwest’s most prosperous and fastest-growing urban region, and less than an hour southwest of Grand Rapids, which is arguably Michigan's most attractive big city.

Factor in the striking Lake Michigan shoreline, the globally unique freshwater dune system, a thriving local arts scene, and a bunch of cool shops and people and it's no surprise why the Saugatuck-Douglas area is regularly ranked as one of the most popular places on Michigan's West Coast. 

For more info on Saugatuck-Douglas, check out the Rapid Growth:
City Guide
Places to Move Featuring: Shady Shore Inn Cottages & Marina Click here to see: Loft/ Apartment to Lease Shopping Featuring: Butler Pantry Kitchen Shop Click here to see: Antiques Art Books Clothing Floral Gifts Home Jewelry Salon & Spa Specialty
Eat & Drink Featuring: Mermaid Bar and Grille Click here to see: Cafes and Coffee Houses Ice Cream Restaurants Nightlife Featuring: Sand Bar Saloon Click here to see: Bars
Culture Featuring: James Brandess Studios & Gallery, Inc. Click here to see: Art Center Art Gallery Museum Organizations Featuring: Saugatuck-Douglas area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce Click here to see: Government Social & Community

Saugatuck - Douglas Stories

October 2, 2008RG Radio: Porkapalooza
October 2, 2008Drink & Drive: Fall Tastes, Colors
September 11, 2008RG Radio: Saugatuck Dune Fight
August 7, 2008Living la vida Locavore
June 19, 2008Michigan's Blue Bubble
April 3, 2008Grooming the Green Collars
January 24, 2008Got Beer?
December 6, 2007RG TV: Get on the Bus
August 23, 2007Guide To Saugatuck-Douglas
August 2, 2007Fresh Food Fever
August 2, 2007A City as a Work of Art
July 26, 2007Beat Down Economics
June 14, 2007The Beautiful Solution to Water Pollution
May 24, 2007Have Shredder, Will Travel
May 24, 2007A Greener Gas Tax
May 10, 2007The Green Imperative
May 3, 2007Wild West Michigan
May 3, 2007Silver Screen Dreams
April 5, 2007Sustaining the Seas
March 29, 2007Campaigning for Conservation
March 29, 2007Postcards from the Future
March 22, 2007Film Fest Frenzy
March 22, 2007The Winds of Politics
March 15, 2007Band of Cities
March 15, 2007Learning Curve
March 1, 2007Moonshine Math
February 8, 2007Living for the City
February 8, 2007Get the Power
February 1, 2007From Hope to Tech Help
January 28, 2007A Philadelphia Story
January 25, 2007Foreign Force
January 11, 2007Why Isn't Stanford Ovshinsky a Billionaire?
December 21, 2006Season's Greetings from Rapid Growth
November 30, 2006Fennville: A Haven for the Creative Class
November 30, 2006An Economy of Apples
November 16, 2006The Color of Money: Diversity Improves Economy
November 9, 2006Car Talk
November 2, 2006What Makes a City Smart
October 26, 2006If You've Got It, Flaunt It
October 19, 2006The Power of Change

Saugatuck - Douglas in the News

November 5, 2008Sunday liquor sales a go in Ottawa County
September 24, 2008Saugatuck shines in several international spotlights, logs banner year in tourism
August 31, 2008Saugatuck ranks high on United Kingdom travel list for rail getaways
August 26, 2008Saugatuck-area restaurant seeks township’s first liquor license in 19 years
August 8, 2008$20B Great Lakes cleanup lauded as economic driver by state lawmakers, researchers
August 7, 2008Policy conference to give region a voice for prosperity, jobs
August 2, 2008Housing bill may save Michigan homeowners from foreclosure
August 1, 2008Vote for Michigan!
July 28, 2008Grand Rapids, Lakeshore rank in top 10 metro areas for fast-growth companies
July 23, 2008International travel site names Saugatuck one of 11 Great American Beach Towns
July 19, 2008Michigan’s population growth of young adults outpaces nationwide average
July 18, 2008GVSU to offer Chinese studies major, doctoral of nursing practice
July 16, 2008Manufacturers’ demands for skilled workers outnumber college grads
July 15, 2008Perrigo plans to add 400 new jobs, keeps $10M plant expansion in Michigan
July 14, 2008Pure Michigan sells Great Lakes tourism to international market
July 12, 2008Wheelchair-bound vets soon to have access to century-old veterans’ park
July 10, 2008Michigan signs Great Lakes compact
July 10, 2008Ford International Airport adds non-stop international flights
July 8, 2008Governor signs Centers for Energy Excellence bill, Holland biofuel project could benefit
June 29, 2008New energy policy hits Gov. Granholm's desk
June 26, 2008Pure Michigan campaign drives record numbers of travelers to web site
June 23, 2008Michigan nears agreement on Great Lakes Compact
June 19, 2008$9.3B healthcare industry responsible for 147,000 West Michigan jobs
June 19, 2008Cascade Engineering names first distributor of residential wind turbines
June 19, 2008Film industry incentives pump $233M into state economy
June 11, 2008University of Minnesota presents study findings on E. coli in Lake Superior fish
June 11, 2008Gas travel incentives include waterfront destinations with sun and fun
June 10, 2008Battle Creek editorial calls for action on Great Lakes restoration plan
June 10, 2008Ohio joins Great Lakes Compact to sustain robust regional water supplies
June 10, 2008NY group launches boat tour to encourage Obama, McCain to restore Great Lakes
June 8, 2008Movies come to Saugatuck’s beaches for 10th year
June 5, 2008Growth in staffing companies suggests growth in West Michigan businesses
June 5, 2008