Full Episode: South Haven, Michigan | Main Streets

Being right on Lake Michigan, South Haven Michigan has always been a port city. In the late 1800’s the surrounding timber industry gave way to farming, but another industry grew very well here-the resort and tourism industry.
Sandy beaches, lovely lake breezes and a charming downtown still make South Haven a popular summer tourist destination. South Haven is in southwestern Michigan, along Intestate 196 at the mouth of the Black River on the shores of Lake Michigan.
It’s home to about 4300 people and 1100 boats. Do the math -that’s a lot of boats, people!
Featured:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Maritime Museum
03:14 South Pier
04:54 Clementine’s
06:59 Decadent Dogs
10:49 DeGrandchamp Farms
13:16 Camp Agudah Midwest
15:04 Lake Arvesta Farm
17:57 Sherman’s Ice Cream
20:23 Ginger Man Raceway
23:44 Dimitridon Studios
25:02 Michigan Thater
25:27 Entergy
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Main Street is alive and well. It’s where the heart of the community beats the loudest.
It’s also where you will find five-time Emmy award-winning actor and host John McGivern. Enjoyed by a nationwide audience, John’s unique brand of storytelling is expanding across the Midwest.
Growing up in the Midwest in an Irish Catholic family, John’s own experiences and memories are relatable and remind us all of our shared Midwest heritage. Through lively interviews with local residents and civic leaders, John uncovers the uniqueness and charm of each community he visits.
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[@kevinknuth6495]

You are a treasure, John McGivern.

[@schallrd1]

My family spent several vacations in South Haven. I remember the resorts like Fidelman's. There used to be cottage rentals near the beach. The beach on Lake Michigan is great. The penny arcades are long gone. There were nice old fashioned hotels like the Biltmore that are just a memory.

[@Joy-W777]

Love my hometown! Our blueberries are the best tasting I have ever had! If you go to Clementine’s, try the Black-Eyed Jack as well (and I know the secret batter but I’m not telling)!

[@user-ln3ms8hm6h]

I love South Haven such a peaceful town ..was there last week .. Hopefully I will be coming back soon😍The Sunset is Amazing ‼️❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽✝️

[@lailahreich3205]

This is awesome, thanks!

[@brettweaver9608]

Thanks to John and his team for putting this production together. The timing was great as I will be visiting South Haven and the surrounding area for a few days this week. I was excited about visiting, but having seen this video I cannot wait to visit. While I am mostly visiting as a result of South Haven's history and maritime history, I am DEFINITELY visiting that onion ring place (maybe some Blue Moo after that) lol. Thanks again for sharing and well done.

[@markrestum674]

Enjoyed your South Haven show, especially the DeGrandchamp Farms segment on those yummy blueberries! Hope to get a ride on the harvester one day.

[@Tyani-sz6cg]

They're my neighbors. Great family.

[@nadiyadavis7813]

I’m from south haven and worked at clementines and I just died seeing the onion rings

[@rhondapatzlsberger6341]

My favorite so far!

[@michaelyoungstrom9412]

Love this place. Been there 3 times.

[@jlrice571]

I love your show!

[@Tyani-sz6cg]

Blue moon's the best!

[@jimbuckley965]

Spent many year there, stayed by The hilltop, sunset junk shop

[@Austinlivin]

Long live Cisco's

[@dancary5117]

I need some of those onion rings!

[@dianetyler1802]

I live in South Haven

[@Nuke-Radio]

I do to

[@marynadononeill]

Do you like living there year round?

[@jlrice571]

Is he wearing saddle shoes?

[@jjmcauliffe5327]

John I love you and all your show's, I have been to many of the places you have featured and you defiantly have a eye for the communities. The only thing I can say my friend and I know it's part of you, but stop being so touchy feely with people, It's very uncomfortable for some folks. There is a reason the Fonz didn't like being touched.

[@douglassummers9901]

At 27:30 he cracks a joke “touch me again you’re dead”......he’s a friendly guy but he should really take his own advice. He’s hurting his friendly personality by taking liberties with everyone’s private space.

[@marynadononeill]

Here's a suggestion. Put up with it and learn how to tolerate different kinds of people. This "oh my private space' is over the top.
In the old days we had little old aunties, friendly neighbours and others who patted your back or stood very close to talk to you.
Learn some manners and put up with it. Contrary to popular opinion the world is NOT made up of 'abusers'.
Thanking you for your attention. (-:

[@homebrew29453]

NO

[@jerryespinoza2113]

????.....this guy will do anything for a buck

[@f.r.o29]

Scaremongering nonsense. 😂