International travel site names Saugatuck one of 11 Great American Beach Towns

Summer vacation and thoughts of relaxing on the beach conjure up visions of ocean waves and surfing; but one international travel web site says that at least one great beach town lies in the Midwest.

According to excerpts from the story:

The sand: Dunes that will remind you of Cape Cod, and khaki beaches that mimic Malibu—right in the heart of the Midwest.

Marine life: The historic, gallery-lined town (within a three-hour drive from Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee) has long drawn those seeking a watery muse, rugged adventures, or simple beach pleasures.

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