Antiquing in Saugatuck & Douglas, Michigan
Two small lakeshore towns, one antiquing trip. Here's how to spend a day between them.
The lay of the land
Saugatuck and Douglas sit about two miles apart on either side of the Kalamazoo River, connected by Blue Star Highway, and locals generally treat them as one destination. Douglas is where you'll find the heavyweight: Saugatuck Antique Pavilion, a roughly 24,000-square-foot mall with around 175 dealer booths, sitting right next to Saugatuck Brewing Company just off I-196 Exit 36.
Downtown Saugatuck, a short drive or bike ride away, has a smaller cluster of independent shops mixed in with the town's well-known gallery district — good for browsing on foot after a morning spent at the Pavilion.
A suggested route
- 10:00am — Open at Saugatuck Antique Pavilion, 2948 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas. Plan on 2–3 hours to see all ~175 booths.
- 1:00pm — Lunch next door at Saugatuck Brewing Company.
- 2:30pm — Drive or bike into downtown Saugatuck to browse smaller dealer shops and galleries.
- 4:30pm — Wind down at the waterfront before heading out.
Featured venue
Saugatuck Antique Pavilion
~175 dealer booths across ~24,000 sq ft. Open daily 10am–6pm. Read our full visitor guide.
Saugatuck & Douglas FAQ
Is Saugatuck or Douglas better for antiquing?
Douglas has the bigger anchor stop in Saugatuck Antique Pavilion, while downtown Saugatuck has more small, walkable dealer shops. Most visitors do both in one trip since they're about two miles apart.
How far apart are Saugatuck and Douglas?
They're roughly two miles apart, connected by Blue Star Highway, and are usually treated as a single antiquing destination.