Saugatuck/Douglas
2 hours, 46 minutes from Detroit
Whats great about it: These sister cities are a popular vacation spot for Chicagoans, and its easy to see why. Dubbed the Art Coast of Michigan, the area boasts the Ox-Bow School of Art and tons of amazing galleries. Downtown Douglas boasts tons of antiquing options and the nightlife in Saugatuck is a welcoming break from the conservative coast, oh and did we mention theres dune rides? Yeah, it really doesnt get any better than this.
Places to check out: Oval Beach, Douglas Beach, Saugatuck Dunes State Park, Sand Bar, Coral Gables
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