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More than 140 LGBT-friendly businesses and host a colorful and fun pride week at the beginning of June.
A heavenly slice of Midwest idyll, the arts-focused towns of Saugatuck and nearby Douglas are nestled on Michigan’s stunning west coast (think swooping dunes and pretty harbours). Collectively these small-town charmers boast more than 140 LGBT-friendly businesses and host a colourful and fun pride week at the beginning of June.
- Are you visiting for Pride in June? The event fills up the charming towns of Saugatuck in advance, so book your hotel early.
The Saugatuck Pride Program
- Join the hottest city boys on a summer pride escape just a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit.
- Events typically include a Drag Bowling Party and a weekend of circuit events at The Dunes including the legendary Sunday Tea Dance.
- For a unique stay close to all the tea dances at the Blue Star Motel, rated “Excellent” by guests with a hot tub, spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options.
Community Pride, Car Parade & Pride in the Park
- Awaiting Dates – The Douglas Pride Parade starts at the corner of South Main and Center Street in Douglas at 11 am, followed by the Pride in the Park in downtown Douglas from 12 pm to 5 pm. There will be bands, vendors, speakers and a super special surprise.
Gay Saugatuck and Douglas
- Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent city of Douglas, became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century.
- The correct pronunciation of Saugatuck is Saw-gu-tuck, meaning mouth of the river. Although Saugatuck-Douglas sits in what’s known to be the Bible belt of the state, it’s also home to one of Americas larges gay vacation destinations.
- Head to Oval Beach, a popular beach known for its sweeping shoreline around Lake Michigan and the backdrop of dunes.
- Go further an explore the dunes. Take the Saugatuck Dune Ride, an exciting and entertaining 40-minute ride among the dunes.
Recommended Hotels in Saugatuck
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
Hampton Inn, The Belvedere Inn, Home2 Suites, Blue Star Motel
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Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free self parking, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/café, and conference space. All 56 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, TVs come with satellite channels, coffee makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping on request.
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a business center. All 140 rooms offer refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and Smart TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find Netflix, hair dryers, and phones.
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, free self parkinged. Other amenities include meeting rooms, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 50 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels, MP3 docks, rainfall showerheads, and espresso makers.
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a concierge services, and laundry facilities. All 52 rooms offer a refrigerators and coffee makers, plus WiFi and TVs with cable channels, hair dryers, ironing boards, and free toiletries.
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This Holland, Michigan hotel offers a free breakfast and free high-speed internet, every room comes with a coffee maker. A work desk is included in every guestroom. Other amenities in each room include cable TV. A basketball court and a fitness room. An indoor pool and a tennis table a video arcade and a pool table.
The Belvedere Inn & Restaurant in Saugatuck offers a bar, a garden and a terrace. A restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. A hairdryer and bed linen.
Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Home2 Suites By Hilton Holland is located in Holland, within 2.5 km of Nelis’ Dutch Village. The hotel provides an indoor pool, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel.
Set in Douglas, Blue Star Motel offers a garden and free WiFi. The hotel offers a hot tub. Holland is 18 km from Blue Star Motel, while Saugatuck is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.