Recently, my family and I traveled to Saugatuck, a beach town along Lake Michigan we visit a few times each year. As we walked around the adorable downtown, I kept noticing things I never spotted before. Where they new? Some yes, but many I just never slowed down enough to take the time to notice. I’m passionate about finding the hidden gems in each town. But what to do when a town is full of hidden gems?! A burst of inspiration came upon me – put together a Saugatuck Scavenger Hunt!
This Saugatuck Scavenger Hunt I put together is a fun, family friendly activity that can be done by anyone. Feel free to challenge yourself individually or break into small groups and make it a creative competition!
If you prefer to go directly to the sights on the scavenger hunt, I put the “answer key” here. This key contains a map and information on some of the sights.
The Rules
The primary motivation of the Saugatuck Scavenger Hunt is to point out interesting and cool sights that exist in downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. There’s a lot to take in (especially if it’s your first time visiting)! So use the list below and see how many you can find!
There are three tiers of sights to see with a corresponding point system. The higher the point level, the more difficult it is to spot or may require you to take an additional step such as “enjoy some lunch or dinner” at a restaurant. The sites are located in downtown Saugatuck or Douglas.
It’s up to you and your group to determine how long the scavenger hunt runs. It could last an hour or two or half a day.
If used as a friendly competition, the group with the most points wins. Other than that, you can set the specific parameters. I imagine smartphones or cameras playing a big role to “prove” you saw something.
Now without further ado, let’s get into the scavenger hunt!
Saugatuck Scavenger Hunt – Find These Things!
1 Point Each:
- A Welcome to Saugatuck or Saugatuck entrance sign
- Saugatuck information booth
- Mural on the side of the arts center
- Art in front of the Saugatuck Center of the Arts
- Michigan historic site marker
- Map of the town
- Public Sculptures
- Canon
- Mt Baldhead
- A bird on or by the water
- Artistic bathroom
- Bright yellow building
- Your favorite building in downtown Saugatuck
- Saugatuck Village Hall
- At a gallery or store
2 Points Each:
- Amazwi animal sculptures
- An Allegan Heritage Trail sign
- Rainbow sidewalk
- Metal cactus
- Smile you’re in Saugatuck mural
- Your favorite site in the Douglas back in time garden
- Get ice cream, coffee or a social district drink (+2pts for each)
- Visit the Playground, pick up an additional point per person if you get a photo or video playing on the playground!
3 Points Each:
- Eat at a restaurant
- Avenue des Champs Elysee sign
- Rainbow crosswalk
- Leland’s Alley
- Any other murals (+3 each)
- If you purchased something from one of the shops or galleries
- The Greenery wall
- (If during “mask up” time), sculpture wearing a mask
- Mize Rose Garden
Saugatuck Scavenger Hunt – Answer Key
Once you’ve finished the scavenger hunt, check out the answer key here! How many places did you spot?
However, if you’re interested in just finding out where some of the above places are, feel free to check out the answer key.
For additional inspiration on what to do in the Saugatuck area, check out this day trip you can take in Douglas and the Saugatuck tourism website.
Email or drop a comment to let me know how your Saugatuck Scavenger Hunt turned out!
from Michigan with Love,
Jackie
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