One of the things I missed most living in two land lock states was Lake Michigan. Growing up, many hot summer days were spent driving out the forty miles of rolling fields and blueberry farms to South Haven. The tranquil beach town offers sandy beaches, quaint shops and dockside restaurants making it easy to spend the entire day on the lake.
We spent the day lounging on the beach watching the kayaks and paddle boarders float by.
After we had our fill of the beach we wandered the short walk to one of the local favorite restaurants in town, Captain Lou’s. The unassuming bar sits on the channel offering easy access to both boaters and pedestrians and attracting crowds from all age groups and walks of life. The bar is local favorite almost entirely outdoor deck seating, good food and great live music at night!
We munched on chips and pita with hummus and delicious fish tacos while we sipped Skinny Girl Margaritas (well done Bethany Frankle!) and rum punches.
On our way out of South Haven we made an obligatory stop for ice cream at Sherman’s.
The famous dairy bar was established in 1916 by Grandpa Sherman and has been passed down through the family ever since. The creamy treat boasts rich flavors and high quality fruits and nuts and almost all of the products use 100% natural flavors, well worth the almost certain wait in line.
The old-fashioned counter service offers selections ranging from traditional chocolate or strawberry with enormous chunks of fresh strawberries to more modern concoctions such a chocolate covered pretzel and oatmeal cookie.
There’s hand dipped chocolate covered bananas, ice cream bars, shakes, and sundaes. And the serving sizes are HUGE! The “baby” size is a more than generous serving; very glad we didn’t opt for a “single!”
Shermans Ice Cream Bar
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