Michigan Beach Town Named One of the Greatest in America
Spring is just a few weeks away, and it’s time to start thinking about your Michigan vacation destinations for the warm months. Of course, Michigan has some great beaches, thanks to the Great Lakes and all of our gorgeous inland beaches.
As it turns out, Michigan is being recognized for having one of the best beach towns in America. Thrillist.com has put together a list of the best beach towns in the US, and they’ve narrowed it down to just 20. “Picture the perfect beach,” they state in the article. “Some details may vary from person to person: Maybe you’re envisioning bike wheels thunking along a boardwalk, or traipsing through dunes to find the ideal patch of sand. Maybe you’re picturing surly hot-dog vendors and teenage taffy pullers, or butter dripping off a lobster roll onto your towel. Regardless, it’s almost certain that your vision includes warm sand, blue waters, and a vibe that can only be described as ‘chill.'”
In Michigan, I’m actually really excited, because they picked one of my favorite beach towns to visit, which is right by where my uncle lives. Saugatuck/Douglas was named one of the best beach towns in America. “Saugatuck is to western Michigan what Provincetown is to Cape Cod,” they state. “It is thoroughly a tourist’s beach town—invaded in the summer—but like many of Michigan’s best beach towns, its character is impeccably maintained despite the influx of visitors.” They add that Saugatuck is “a destination for the arts and antiques, thanks to ties to the Ox Bow School of Art, the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art galleries like the Armstrong De-Graaf International Fine Art Gallery, and the Saugatuck Antique Pavilion.” This is very true. Find the full list of the best beaches in America here.