- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Saugatuck, Michigan, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, Bars, History Museums and Sculpture Parks.
- From Oval Beach to Kalamazoo River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saugatuck and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Holland and South Haven.
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3.1 Miles
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138th Ave & State Park Drive, Holland, MI 49423
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Located on over 1,000 acres of land, the Saugatuck Dunes State Park contains a swimming beach where guests commonly enjoy spending time. Visitors also enjoy coastal dunes over 200 feet tall as well as a 300-acre natural area.
4.8 Miles
Laketown Beach is 200 feet long and between 50 and 100 feet wide depending on the tide. The beach is located at the bottom of Laketown State Park that has a large protected sand dune with views of Lake Michigan.
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4214 56th Street, Holland, MI 49423
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The city of Holland hosts the Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited, or the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway (ODCMG). It includes educational programs, demonstration areas, and interpretive exhibits on outdoor wildlife conservation.
8.5 Miles
Located along Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, Holland State Park features a sandy beach with access to the water for fishing, swimming and boating. The park provides picnic facilities, a children's playground, two campgrounds and trails for hiking and biking.
8.9 Miles
Located in Holland, Michigan, the De Graaf Nature Center is a nature museum and interpretive educational center. It welcomes school groups and features gorgeous hiking trails, beautiful scenery and lots of indigenous wildlife.
9.6 Miles
Mount Pisgah offers vistas of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa to those who are up for a vigorous climb. The climb is best attempted by hearty travelers, but is eased by stairs and rest areas.
9.6 Miles
Spanning a total of 160 acres, the Van Raalte Farm is a historic farm/park location dating back to the late-19th century. Amenities at the farm include a 19th-century farmhouse building, picnic areas, a playground, and numerous nature trails.
9.8 Miles
Located on the shores of Lake Macatawa, the Macatawa Boat House offers rentals of stand up paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes. They also feature kayak tours and host races periodically.
9.9 Miles
Tunnel Park in Holland is a 22 acre park on the coast of Lake Michigan that allows for swimming and picnicking. The park also features a playground, picknic tables and grills, vollyball courts, and a horseshoe pit.
10.4 Miles
31 W 10th St, Holland, MI 49423
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Opened in 1914 inside a former post office, Holland Museum features a variety of traveling art and history exhibits. It also hosts collections devoted to the natural history of the Netherlands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and the local area, among others.