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Captain a Retro Boat Rental

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partner of the Chicago Electric Boat Company on the Chicago River, Retro Boat Rentals offers the best way to cruise the peaceful waterways of Saugatuck and Douglas. Its electric fleet includes Easter-egg-colored vintage speedboats and covered Duffy boats. Most only go four miles per hour, but there’s no need to rush. (After all, you’re on vacation!) Pack a cooler with Virtue Cider Rosé from Fennville, cruise (from $119 for 90 minutes) with up to 16 of your closest friends, then

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