Hartford, MI

Set in southwest Michigan’s countryside, Hartford is a relaxed small town with some fun local traditions. If you enjoy getting outside, you can hop right onto the 14-mile Van Buren Trail and bike or walk all the way to South Haven on Lake Michigan. Summers bring plenty of energy to town, from Saturday night dirt-track racing at Hartford Motor Speedway to the annual Strawberry Festival with its downtown parade and food stands. It offers an easy, unhurried pace of life with quick access to the lakeshore.