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Lake Michigan (1 day) – A Day at the Beach
Enjoy a one-day trip to LakeMichigan's beautiful coastline: Relax at Oval Beach, rated one of 25 best shorelines in the world. Swim andsunbathe, visit artsy Saugatuck or hike in Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Boat cruises, dune rides, canoe and kayak rental available.
Trip dates:
July 04, 2013
July 20, 2013
August 10, 2013
August 24, 2013
Duration: 12 hours
Departures:
7:30 a.m. Ypsilanti (EMU Student Center)
8:00 a.m. Ann Arbor (Rackham Building)
Itinerary
Saugatuck, Oval Beach, Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Saugatuck is one of Yahoo! Travel's «Great American Beachtowns.» Artists, smitten by the natural beauty of the area’s rolling grassy dunes and white sand beaches have taken up residence and established studios and galleries. These, along with unique shops, fine dining, exquisite lodging, special events and many attractions lure visitors from far and wide. Stroll around the eclectic down-town of Saugatuck. And choose from the following activities:
Saugatuck Boat Cruise
Come aboard the authentic sternwheeler Star of Saugatuck II for a 1 ½ hour cruise of the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan.
Oval Beach
Saugatuck's Oval Beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world. MTV has ranked Oval Beach as one of the top five beaches in the country.
Saugatuck Dune Rides
One of West Michigan's well-known attractions, the dune ride is 35-40 minutes of entertainment, fun and excitement.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
A day-use park along a secluded strip of Lake Michigan shoreline, Saugatuck Dunes State Park offers 1,000 acres of land with 2.5 miles of shore line. The beach is a 0.6 mile hike from the picnic parking area. In addition, the park has fresh water coastal dunes that are over 200 feet tall.
Kayak and Canoe Rentals are also available.
Return:
Ann Arbor: ca. 7:30 p.m.
Ypsilanti: ca. 8:00 p.m.
Price: $75 per person
Package includes:
