The charming beach town of South Haven has eclectic eateries, award-winning wineries, quaint boutiques and natural scenic surroundings. The Harbor Walk winds along the riverfront connecting the marinas to both South Beach and the downtown district. South Haven’s downtown has a collection of diverse art galleries, eclectic shops, antique stores and museums. Read more at South Haven. Make sure to take time to head to one of South Haven’s beautiful beaches. South Beach provides a large public beach, playground, skate park and the South Haven Lighthouse.

If you really want to stretch your legs head over to the Kal-Haven Trail, which starts on N. Bailey Ave. on the south side of the river. The 34-mile crushed stone rail-trail runs from to Kalamazoo, MI, where the trail meets the western endpoint for the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. You will pass blueberry farms, restored train depots and even cross a covered bridge. View the trail map at www.traillink.com.