The Beach
That America has stunning coastlines isn’t surprising but that this coastline is neither the Atlantic, nor Pacific, nor Gulf, that its beaches are hundreds of miles of unspoiled dunes and blue waters and that these are in S.W. Michigan, is. The beaches along with the charming S. W. Michigan Villages are kept a secret, not by design but by the natural understatement of the Midwesterners who vacation here, heartland denizens who have been summering here as long as it’s been hot in St. Louis, Chicago, and Detroit June – August. All along...
read moreA Private Lake
Lake Allegan is a 1,587 acre all recreations Lake that stays relatively quiet except for boaters accessing the lake for the summer Holidays. A major outdoor highlight bordering Lake Allegan is the Allegan State Game Area. Its 50,000 acres are situated primarily between the cities of Allegan and Fennville. The area is filled with trails for hiking, great places to fish and hunt along with snow shoeing and cross country skiing for your winter visit. Lake Allegan was created as a reservoir via the Kalamazoo River which continues to flow thru...
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There are so many ways to enjoy Southwest Michigan’s Wine Country. Make it a romantic escape with your favorite other. Wander the countryside with friends. Tour the vineyards and wine cellars with your children. Take a wine cooking class or meet new friends amidst the grape-stomping, music-filled wine festivals. To plan your itinerary, click on each winery below for a brief description and directions. Contessa Wine Cellars Domaine Berrien Cellars Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar Fenn Valley Tasting Room, Saugatuck Founders Wine...
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Food, fun and festivals are what makes summers in Michigan special and Allegan County has something new and exciting to do every weekend. From June’s Saugatuck Waterfront Film Festival and Fourth of July activities in every town, to Allegan’s Michigan Fiber Festival in August and the Allegan County Fair in September, there is something for everyone. Of course, you can make your own fun all summer long at dozens of golf courses, hiking trails, lakes, rivers and beaches. Enjoy quiet fishing and swimming on Lake Allegan or at the...
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