Beloved Michigan Spot Named 'Most Charming Small Town' In The State
By Logan DeLoye
October 11, 2024
Small towns are a dime a dozen, but there is one in each state that stands out from the rest to provide the most unique and memorable experience to visitors and tourists alike.
Be it a quaint town square, picturesque park, or quirky presence, something about this Michigan town makes it so unforgettable that it landed on a list of the United States' most charming small towns.
If you've been searching for a place to explore, perhaps away from the hustle and bustle of the state's biggest cities and most popular tourist attractions, look no further than this state gem!
According to an updated list compiled by Thrillist, the most charming small town in all of Michigan is Saugatuck. This town was named most charming due to its magnificent art galleries and delicious cuisine.
Here's what Thrillist had to say about the most charming small town in the entire state:
"Michigan’s 3,000+ miles of coastline are home to dozens of dreamy lake towns as entrancing as they are interchangeable. And while any number of Lake Michigan towns could make this list, our heart remains in Saugatuck. An easy (and gorgeous) drive from Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit, Saugatuck has become an ‘Art Coast’ overflowing with galleries; a dining paradise where The Southerner and farm-to-table hotspot Pennyroyal bring James Beard cred; and an LGBTQIA+ havenfull of queer-friendly resorts, bars, and even a cabaret revue. Crucially, unlike other hyped-up towns on the coast, Saugatuck has reinvented itself without losing sight of what made it lovely to begin with. Those Beard restaurants coexist with mom and pop breakfast joints. The resorts live in harmony with weatherbeaten motels and cabin rentals. And the beaches—all wind-swept white sand, dunes, lighthouses, and amber sunsets—are still sure to dazzle."
For a continued list of the most charming small towns across America check out thrillist.com.