{"id":14604,"date":"2019-06-26T15:18:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T15:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=14604"},"modified":"2019-08-26T15:19:47","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T15:19:47","slug":"explore-south-haven-mi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/explore-south-haven-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"South Haven, MI Is A Great Destination For A Day Trip During Your Wickwood Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 0 part--><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14623 size-520\" title=\"Explore South Haven MI - The Blueberries Are Fun To Visit Near South Haven\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"ripe plump blueberries on a green bush\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-940x705.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHBlueberries.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14624 size-520\" title=\"Explore South Haven MI - The old red lighthouse to visit in South Haven\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-520x326.jpg\" alt=\"blue sky, blue water, a long pier with a bright red lighthouse on the end of the pier jutting into the body of water\" width=\"520\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-520x326.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-760x476.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-940x589.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-330x207.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-480x301.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier-53x33.jpg 53w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHPier.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14626 size-520\" title=\"Explore South Haven MI - Sunsets in South Haven are beautiful like the Saugatuck Sunsets\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-511x640.jpg\" alt=\"tall sailing ship with sails down on water with a lovely sunset for a backdrop\" width=\"511\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-511x640.jpg 511w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-330x414.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-480x602.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-26x33.jpg 26w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip-300x376.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTallShip.jpg 749w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14627 size-520\" title=\"Explore South Haven MI - Ride Your Bike To South Haven's Farmers Market on the bike trails\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem-520x347.jpg\" alt=\"man and woman pedaling a tandem bicycle with a vegetable laden farmers market mural as a backdrop\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem-49x33.jpg 49w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHTandem.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14628 size-520\" title=\"Explore South Haven MI - Another Beautiful Sunset Over Lake Michigan\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-520x295.jpeg\" alt=\"person parasailing near a lighthouse pier with the sun about to set in the horizon\" width=\"520\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-520x295.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-300x170.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-768x435.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-1024x580.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-760x431.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-940x533.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-330x187.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-480x272.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-170x95.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard-58x33.jpeg 58w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SouthHavenSunsetKiteBoard.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><!-- tbc_section_separator --> <!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 1 part--><\/p>\n<h2>The Perfect South Haven, Michigan Day Trip<\/h2>\n<p>South Haven, Michigan is an easy 25 minute drive from Saugatuck.\u00a0 With Wickwood Inn\u2019s perfect hotel location in the heart of historical downtown Saugatuck, you just might stay in town. \u00a0Walk, bike, paddle, or sail your way anywhere you want around our town as nothing is very far. However, when you carve out an extended stay at Wickwood, you can spread your wings and broaden the adventure. And why not? You have guaranteed free private parking at Wickwood Inn.\u00a0 Plus, our neighboring towns are delightful and a short drive away.<\/p>\n<p>On your way to South Haven, you have an easy drive, south along Lake Michigan with many sights along the way. Pass farm stands, orchards, wineries, cider houses, artist studios and antique stands. What fun!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Things To Do In South Haven, Michigan<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">North Beach<\/span><\/strong>| Lose track of time on the expansive, sugar sand beach that has all the amenities you need for a fun day in the sun.\u00a0 It\u2019s ADA accessible with a full-service concession stand, picnic area, restrooms, and beach volleyball court.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">South Beach<\/span><\/strong>| Pack your picnic basket for a day on the other side of the channel. Make use of the grills.\u00a0 Then, enjoy the Big Red Lighthouse that has guarded the channel entrance for more than 100 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Michigan Maritime Museum<\/span><\/strong>| This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Lakes Historical Museum<\/a> is an institution of maritime research, preservation and education. Five separate buildings offer a variety of engaging opportunities.\u00a0 See permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history.\u00a0 Explore the center for the teaching of boat building and related maritime skills.\u00a0 And, have a look around their regionally renowned research library.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Kal Haven Trail<\/span><\/strong>| This 33-mile former railroad bed links the city of South Haven to the city of Kalamazoo. The trail is a perfect destination for hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Along the way, cross over bridges, pass through small towns, and enjoy points of historical interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Cogdal Vineyards<\/span><\/strong>|\u00a0\u00a0Enjoy tasting innovative wines in an intimate setting near the shores of Lake Michigan.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">McIntosh Cellars<\/span><\/strong>| Enjoy traditional Old World Cider, iced apple aperitif, and premium fruit wines in the beautiful surroundings of the orchards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u201cEverybody can see that my swing is homegrown. That means everybody has a chance to do it.\u201d<br \/>\n~ Bubba Watson<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hawks Head Golf and Restaurant<\/strong>| Get out on the greens designed by world renowned golf architect Arthur Hill.\u00a0 Then relax for a cocktail, appetizer, lunch, or dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawksheadlinks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawk\u2019s Head<\/a>. \u00a0Experience the panoramic views of the woods and the links.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Shop downtown<\/span><\/strong>| \u00a0Explore South Haven\u2019s art galleries, boutiques and antique stores.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Farmers Market<\/span><\/strong>| This vibrant farm market contributes to the success of local farmers and artisan food growers.\u00a0 It serves as a community gathering placein South Haven for residents and visitors alike.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Barden\u2019s Farm Market &amp; Bakery<\/span><\/strong>| Featuring a greenhouse and a bakery, this farm stand carries local fruits and vegetables.\u00a0 Plus, find many Michigan craft beers and loads of local wines.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Pick Blueberries<\/span><\/strong>| There\u2019s nothing like blueberry season in West Michigan. The berries are big, sweet, and abundant. The picking is easy. And, bring a big bucket!<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Sherman Dairy Bar<\/span><\/strong>| Serving up smiles since 1916, Sherman\u2019s makes ice cream the old fashioned way.\u00a0 They create many flavors, still one batch at a time, without the help of huge high-tech equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">&#8220;If life were predictable it would cease to be life and be without flavor.&#8221;<br \/>\n~ Eleanor Roosevelt<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dining<\/strong>| Try the \u2018Sharings\u2019 and unique gourmet burgers at\u00a0<strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Kitchen 527<\/strong>. \u00a0Maybe try the soups, salads, and pastas at\u00a0<strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Tello\u2019s Italian Bistro<\/strong>.\u00a0 For an afternoon pick-me-up and sweet visit the\u00a0<strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Phoenix Street Caf\u00e9<\/strong>. \u00a0Or, delight in the array of small plates at\u00a0<strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Taste<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Blue Star Pottery<\/span><\/strong>| The studio of Mark Williams features handmade art stoneware.\u00a0Bowls and platters feature Mark\u2019s classic leaf printed designs. His new work has elegant textured designs.\u00a0 He creates by uniquely combining the pottery techniques of textured slab and throwing on the pottery wheel.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Zoie\u2019s Garden Gallery<\/span><\/strong>| A feature in Midwest Living Magazine, The Healing Garden provides a rich retreat. \u00a0See area sculpture and brilliant transparent watercolors featuring nature-inspired art and familiar scenes from the South Haven area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm<\/strong>| This solar powered sustainable farm is home to the handmade pottery\u00a0studio of Michigan artist, Dawn Soltysiak. \u00a0The charming studio and gallery are in the restored historic barn on the 1890\u2019s Fernwood Farm Estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Return From South Haven To Wickwood Inn<\/h2>\n<p>Be sure and wind your way back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickwoodinn.com\/\">Wickwood Inn<\/a> by six.\u00a0 Wind down at our social appetizer hour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickwoodinn.com\/breakfast-more\">Sips &amp; Small Plates At Six<\/a>. Enjoy some relaxation time eating in the gardens or next to the fireplace. And share your South Haven, Michigan adventures with fellow bed and breakfast guests before you head off to dinner downtown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Perfect South Haven, Michigan Day Trip South Haven, Michigan is an easy 25 minute drive from Saugatuck.\u00a0 With Wickwood Inn\u2019s perfect hotel location in the heart of historical downtown Saugatuck, you just might stay in town. \u00a0Walk, bike, paddle, or sail your way anywhere you want around our town as nothing is very far. 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