20 Great Lakes Getaways
From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
South Haven, Michigan
Shops and restaurants abound in the historic downtown area, while a paved trail with signs recounting the village's history follows the waterfront to the Michigan Maritime Museum, home of an 1810 replica sloop.
Five Fun Stops
1 Buy a box of fresh blueberries or pick your own at DeGrandchamp Farms, one of Michigan's largest blueberry farms(888/483-7431; degrandchamps.com).
2 Flower gardens surround Yelton Manor B&B, across the street from the beach and within a 10-minute walk to downtown shops and restaurants (269/637-5220; yeltonmanor.com).
3 At the top of a hill overlooking Lake Michigan, indulge in candy, cheesecake, fondue and ice cream at Chocolate Cafe (269/637-1700; sbchocolatecafe.com).
4 Bright blues, greens and whites set the tone at Sea Glass Cottage Home Decor, a nooks-and-crannies-type shop (269/639-1200; seaglasscottage.com).
5 Sail across the waters of Lake Michigan on Friends Good Will, a replica 1810 square topsail sloop (pictured). The ship travels from the Michigan Maritime Museum (800/747-3810; michiganmaritimemuseum.org).
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