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Douglas is a vibrant and growing community made up of established neighborhoods, schools, churches, and new and exciting businesses and residential developments. Known as the "Village of Friendliness since 1870," Douglas, only recently became a city in 2004. Downtown offers residents and visitors a myriad of exceptional shopping, coffee, tea, and homemade delicacy shops and nationally award winning fine dining establishments. Between exploring main street or the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan, Douglas offers endless possibilities for it's community.
History
Douglas
is a well preserved "Michigan lumber village" established in 1851 as
a port for schooners and steamships carrying lumber, leather and fruit to the
Great Lakes area. Spend the day strolling the charming streetscape complete
with beautiful cottages, and finely restored houses, restaurants, and shops.
The old school-house is one of the best preserved public schoolhouses in
Michigan and is a fine example and is especially loved for its unique
architecture. Douglas also offers both walking and river boat tours on the
history of Douglas.
Arts & Entertainment
Douglas
offers plenty of options for the music lovers. You can find live music at
Everyday People Café and Respite. At Saugatuck Brewing Company you can also
hear live music as well as sample one of their many microbrews or be your own
brewmaster with your own beer making session. At
Express Yourself Art Barn,
visitors can choose from a myriad of projects varying in skill and budget,
there literally is something for everyone. For those who would rather view than
create, visit the
Kubiak, Thistle, andWater Street galleries.
Recreation
Douglas
offers various recreational opportunities such as an afternoon at Beery Field
& Playground or Shultz Park. Enjoy
the sun at
Douglas and Oval Beach, or rent a canoe or kayak at Wade’s Bayou.
Locals can also catch a
Douglas Dutchers vintage baseball game. For the golf
lovers, Douglas has two course options at the
Ravines Golf Course and Clearbrook Golf Course which was given 4 ½ stars by “Golf Digest’s Places to
Play” in 2012.
Dining
You
won't find a better selection of local restaurants, culinary hotspots and cafes
than Downtown Douglas. Downtown truly has it all from small coffee shops and
gelaterias to bakeries and pizza parlors or bistros and fine dining. Enjoy a bottle of wine or a cocktail and
admire the sunset from one of the local outdoor patios. There's always
something to do in Douglas.
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