Allegan County is located in southwestern Michigan along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Allegan County is larger than most Michigan Counties with a total of 828 square miles of land and 1006 square miles of water and 35 local jurisdictions. Allegan County is bounded on the west by 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, by Ottawa and Kent Counties to the north, Barry County to the east and Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties to the south.  

The location of the county offers a unique setting. With 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the county is a popular destination location for tourists from Chicago, northern Indiana and Illinois, and most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Visitors come from all over the Midwest to experience the unique qualities of the shoreline communities of Saugatuck / Douglas, South Haven and Holland.

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NEW!!!

Taste of Allegan County Postcard Promotion.

Join us for a delicious adventure across our community with this exciting postcard program!

Pick up your official postcard from the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Office, a Tourist Council member, or any participating restaurant. Then, explore local flavors by visiting participating restaurants between April 1 and July 31.

Here’s how it works:

• Make a minimum $15 purchase at a participating restaurant
• Ask for a stamp when you pay
• Collect at least five stamps on your postcard

Once you’ve filled your postcard, simply:

• Add a postage stamp
• Mail your self-addressed postcard back to us (must be received by August 17)

Each completed postcard with five or more stamps will be entered into a prize drawing featuring gift cards from participating restaurants. Winners will be drawn on August 18.

Start exploring, start stamping, and you could win while supporting local dining!

Here is the list of participating restaurants: 

Picture Yourself in Allegan County -A Photo Gathering Sponsored by Allegan County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

Are you passionate about photography, enjoy it as a hobby, or simply snap pictures for fun? We invite you to take part in “Picture Yourself in Allegan County”, a special photo gathering hosted by the Allegan County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department.

We’re seeking photos that capture the essence of Allegan County—its attractions, people, historic sites, natural beauty, shopping spots, festivals, events, and more. Whether you’re strolling through a vibrant market or soaking in the serenity of a local park, we want to see Allegan County through your lens!

Submit your photo(s) for a chance to be featured in our newsletter, on social media, the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism website, and even in printed materials.

This opportunity is open to both amateur and professional photographers. Share your unique perspective and help showcase all that Allegan County has to offer!