(Your weekend in the Provincetown of the Midwest)
By Bill Malcolm*
June 25, 2025
The Art Coast of Michigan (Saugatuck-Douglas-Fennville in Southwest Michigan) has long been the Midwest’s answer to Provincetown. Miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, 2 great LGBTQ resorts, and lots of shops and restaurants make it a great vacation destination.
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The LGBTQ+ friendly cities of Saugatuck and Douglas in Southwest Michigan cannot be beat for a summer weekend or vacation.
The numerous sandy beaches along Lake Michigan are stunning. Two nearby state parks are great for hiking and swimming. Ride your bike
on the Kal Haven Trail in South Haven. Kayak on the Kalamazoo River. Take a sunset cruise out of Saugatuck. Explore the art galleries
of Douglas and Saugatuck.
Fantastic article about the Art Coast of Michigan
Aaron Gettinger wrote a nice piece about Saugatuck/Douglas, on the WBEZChicago website:
In rural Michigan, a gay vacation hamlet embraces almost everyone
Campit is all about welcoming everyone, regardless of orientation. Located 10-minutes away from the tourist hotspots of Saugatuck and Douglas, Campit offers a safe place to holiday for friends and allies of the LGBTQ community.
Across the 33-acre gay friendly property, you can expect to find a huge heated swimming pool, rec hall, game room, and miles of walking trails that immerse (read more on NomadicBoys.com )
Saugatuck/Douglas is open and better than ever
Artsy Midwest resort area has something for everyone
by Bill Malcom (Read the article here)
Check out this article on Orbitz, to see every states best hangouts for the LGBTQ community, and where Campit took the title in Michigan!
Disco balls and drag queens: Inside a thriving LGBTQ community along the shores of Lake Michigan
Emily Manthei, contributing author on Roadtrippers.com, writes about our LGBTQ haven. Click here to read the article!