Saugatuck, MI

Saugatuck is our favorite cruising destination. It is about 90 miles from our homeport at the southern end of Lake Michigan, and when the lake is behaving it is the best five-hour cruise you can do. Hidden in the dunes and trees of the eastern shores of the lake, it is a very quaint but lively little harbor town. It has great restaurants and paddle-wheel boat rides. Canoes and paddleboats are great for exploring the hidden city of Singapore buried by the dune sands long ago. There’s also excellent local fare—everything from wine to chocolate and art galleries. Saugatuck has the perfect mix of land and sea. We always stay at Ship & Shore Motel, with private docks, pool, and hot tub. Most relaxing place on the lake. —Fred and Dee Sansone