Swing Bridge House Guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant for a finer dining experience, yet be sure to call and get reservations!
50 locals recommend
Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StGreat restaurant for a finer dining experience, yet be sure to call and get reservations!
Great spot to walk to for a morning coffee and breakfast, its about a 15 minute walk from the home. This is one of our favorites!
Siena Cafe
118 Hoffman StreetGreat spot to walk to for a morning coffee and breakfast, its about a 15 minute walk from the home. This is one of our favorites!
Great lunch or dinner spot. The Perch is fantastic! We love the green bean fries and burrata too.
43 locals recommend
Wally's Bar & Grill
128 Hoffman StreetGreat lunch or dinner spot. The Perch is fantastic! We love the green bean fries and burrata too.
A short bike ride from the home is one of Douglas's must visit locations for the 'gram. Be sure to bring cash as credit cards are not allowed.
17 locals recommend
Douglas Root Beer Barrel
501 W Center StA short bike ride from the home is one of Douglas's must visit locations for the 'gram. Be sure to bring cash as credit cards are not allowed.
This is a great spot for outdoor and indoor dining, located just a few block from the home.
35 locals recommend
Wild Dog Grille
24 Center StThis is a great spot for outdoor and indoor dining, located just a few block from the home.
The BLT and Tomato soup are must haves! Also, they make a great London Fog. This is the perfect spot on a day that is overcast as you will dine in a beautiful outdoor garden.
33 locals recommend
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyThe BLT and Tomato soup are must haves! Also, they make a great London Fog. This is the perfect spot on a day that is overcast as you will dine in a beautiful outdoor garden.
This is a great spot to drop in and grab a bottle of wine for a special evening on your vacation.
8 locals recommend
Wine Sellers of Saugatuck
247 Butler StThis is a great spot to drop in and grab a bottle of wine for a special evening on your vacation.
Stop in for a bite to eat and enjoy one of their craft beers.
71 locals recommend
Saugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HwyStop in for a bite to eat and enjoy one of their craft beers.
This is the perfect spot to grab sandwiches for a boat ride or a picnic, the hot pastrami is excellent!
52 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyThis is the perfect spot to grab sandwiches for a boat ride or a picnic, the hot pastrami is excellent!
Vicki's Diner
114 Blue Star HwyGreat family dinner for breakfast. You have to order the cinnamon roll.
The Butler
40 Butler StThe location is perfect and it's on the water with great views.
This unassuming building houses one a great restaurant with a wonderful menu -- you have to try the bologna sandwich!
80 locals recommend
Phil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StThis unassuming building houses one a great restaurant with a wonderful menu -- you have to try the bologna sandwich!
Back Alley Pizza Joint
22 N Main StShort walk right out the front door of Swing Bridge house.
Just a short walk from Swing Bridge House you’ll find Red Dock. Great food and regular live music. Use the Boardwalk to access Red Dock.
15 locals recommend
Red Dock Cafe
219 N Union StJust a short walk from Swing Bridge House you’ll find Red Dock. Great food and regular live music. Use the Boardwalk to access Red Dock.
Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center StGreat spot for a fantastic dinner!
Who wants fried chicken?!? These are the best chicken and biscuits in Saugatuck.
69 locals recommend
The Southerner
880 Holland StWho wants fried chicken?!? These are the best chicken and biscuits in Saugatuck.
Sightseeing
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyA trip to Saugatuck isn't complete without a dune ride!
Spend a day at the Beach, we have many beaches close by, yet this is a favorite.
115 locals recommend
Oval Beach
690 Perryman StSpend a day at the Beach, we have many beaches close by, yet this is a favorite.
A great afternoon trip, especially in the fall!
41 locals recommend
Crane Orchards Upick and Corn Maze
6054 124th AveA great afternoon trip, especially in the fall!
Mount Baldhead Park
Mount Baldhead Park TrailCan you make it to the top? 302 steps!
Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Museum
735 Park StStop in and learn about the area.
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
400 Culver StGrab a show at the theater.
This is a dog friendly beach and a great spot for a hike!
122 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveThis is a dog friendly beach and a great spot for a hike!
Winery
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd AveBe sure to stop at their tasting room!
Stop in for a pie and take home a bottle of wine.
54 locals recommend
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th AveStop in for a pie and take home a bottle of wine.
Modales Wines
2128 62nd StIt is beautiful with lovely views of the vineyard and orchard.
Michigan Wine Company
6781 124th AveStop in for a flight.
Coppercraft Distillery Tasting Room
340 Water StStop in to taste their bourbon or ciders.
Located directly across the street, this isn't a winery, yet it has a great tasting room to sample great wines and experience some great art.
9 locals recommend
Petter Wine Gallery
161 Blue Star HwyLocated directly across the street, this isn't a winery, yet it has a great tasting room to sample great wines and experience some great art.
EV Charging Station
DC Fast Chargers are available at this station and you can have a great meal while your car is charging at one of our favorite restaurants.
ChargePoint Charging Station
3315 Blue Star HighwayDC Fast Chargers are available at this station and you can have a great meal while your car is charging at one of our favorite restaurants.
Kid Friendly Activities
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyOval Beach
690 Perryman StMount Baldhead Park
Mount Baldhead Park TrailSaugatuck Chain Ferry Platform
528 Water StWicks Park Bar & Grille
449 Water StRetro Boat Rentals
730 Water StStar of Saugatuck Boat Cruises
716 Water StBest Chance Too Charters
650 Water StA trip to the Soda Fountain at the rear of this drug store is a must visit!
9 locals recommend
Saugatuck Drug Store
201 Butler StA trip to the Soda Fountain at the rear of this drug store is a must visit!
Stop by and snap a pic at the Saugatuck mural -- just be sure to use the hashtags: #swingbridgehousesaugatuck
28 locals recommend
Mermaid Bar & Grill
340 Water StStop by and snap a pic at the Saugatuck mural -- just be sure to use the hashtags: #swingbridgehousesaugatuck
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveHike and make it a beach day!
Summerhouse Lavender Farm
2975 65th StEvergreen Lane Creamery
1824 66th StHike with goats and stock up on great cheeses!
Pier Cove Park
2290 Lakeshore DrHunt for "lightning stones" or Septarians.
Douglas Root Beer Barrel
501 W Center StBe sure to go early in your stay as your creations will need time to set or be fired and will typically be ready a few days after your visit here.
20 locals recommend
Express Yourself Art Barn
6459 130th AveBe sure to go early in your stay as your creations will need time to set or be fired and will typically be ready a few days after your visit here.
Laundromat
Full service and self-service laundromat.
Clean and open 24-hours, it’s also next door to Vicki’s Family Diner so you can grab a bite while waiting for your clothing.
Laundry Tyme
102 Blue Star HwyClean and open 24-hours, it’s also next door to Vicki’s Family Diner so you can grab a bite while waiting for your clothing.
Boat, Kayak and Bike Rentals
Retro Boat Rentals
730 Water St1 Adventure Company
405 Park StBig Lake Outfitters of Saugatuck
219 Water StIn The Elements Rental
439 Butler Street