"Blueberry capital of the world" according to the residents of South Haven. Turns out this part of Michigan supplies a third of the USA's blueberries. Their heavy winters, cool damp springs and long hot summers suit the cultivation of this fruit. I love the gentle way that blueberries are promoted throughout South Haven culminating in the Blueberry Festival in August. Two hours drive from Chicago with a sandy beach on Lake Michigan it's worth the journey.
www.southhaven.org
www.blueberryfestival.com
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