
Oval Beach
Repeatedly ranked among the world’s best freshwater beaches — towering dunes, soft white sand and clear Lake Michigan water.

Repeatedly ranked among the world’s best freshwater beaches — towering dunes, soft white sand and clear Lake Michigan water.

A century-old artists’ colony with 30-plus galleries and the historic Ox-Bow School of Art, affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago.

Over 2.5 miles of pristine, foot-access-only Lake Michigan shoreline backed by towering dunes and forested hiking trails.

Genuine farm-to-table cooking from West Michigan farms, at favourites like Everyday People Café, Marro’s and Saugatuck Brewing Co.

One of the last hand-cranked chain ferries in the US, crossing the Kalamazoo River since 1838 — and the prettiest route to Mount Baldhead.

An emerging cool-climate wine region led by Fenn Valley Vineyards in Fennville, with tastings, tours and a growing crop of cideries.

Two refined shopping districts — boutique-lined Third Street South and the luxury open-air Waterside Shops with Nordstrom and Saks.

World-class relaxation at the Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria spas, where Gulf-inspired treatments meet understated luxury.

A wide, uncrowded Gulf beach known for calm clear water, excellent shelling and beautifully peaceful sunsets.

A walkable historic waterfront of galleries, live music and restaurants, with the Edison & Ford Winter Estates close by.