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Tours & Attractions
What an amazing place! Here, you can ride in a miniature train pulled by a 100 -year-old steam engine. Sail on a replica War of 1812 tall ship. Climb to the top of a lighthouse. Or challenge your teens to laser tag. This page directs you to hours of fun.
Makers Trail
Just follow the Makers Trail. What a welcome you’ll receive at each stop along the way in Berrien County as we pop wine corks, tap beer kegs and whiskey barrels, and pour flights for you and your friends. Drink in our makers’ art and bring home your favorites.
For Foodies
Southwest Michigan grows a cornucopia of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Explore this section to find nearby farms and markets to gather up your favorite just-picked, flavor-rich foods. Or a myriad of restaurants and sweets shops — many proudly serving locally raised ingredients. There’s a table ready for you.
Outdoor Recreation
Southwest Michigan is a four-season paradise with Lake Michigan and a countryside peppered with scenic rivers, inland lakes and verdant hills.
Creative Connections
Some places naturally inspire us. Southwest Michigan is one of them. The vibrancy and beauty of Lake Michigan, the serenity of our countryside and the rich stories of our past fill this land with creative inspiration. That’s why some of the region’s finest artists, writers, musicians, history-makers and performers call this home.
Shopping
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, looking for the latest fashions, decorating your home or office — Southwest Michigan’s boutiques, galleries and shops are filled with must-have ideas.
Itineraries
Few places in America offer the gorgeous scenery, farm-fresh deliciousness and hours upon hours of affordable, family fun you'll find in Southwest Michigan.
Parks and Nature
We’ll show you where to climb towering dunes, mountain bike on twisty trails, hunt for crinoids and beach glass and picnic as the sun dips below a vibrantly-hued horizon.

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Houndstooth

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Meet Houndstooth, Southwest Michigan Tourist Council's newest member.

Take an Enchanting Holiday Stroll in St. Joseph

Related Member: St. Joseph Today, City of St. Joseph, Silver Beach County Park

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The holiday season is enchanting in St. Joseph, Michigan. The air is crisp and invigorating, the light sparkles on the snow and ice and the decorations are dazzling. If you bundle up and take a walk around this Victorian-era downtown you will be greeted with some wonderful views and postcard-perfect photo opportunities.

Our Holiday List of the Top 10 Best Activities in Southwest Michigan

Related Member: St. Joseph Today, The Acorn, Citadel Dance & Music Center, Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, Love Creek County Park & Nature Center, Madeline Bertrand County Park, Michigan Maritime Museum, Round Barn Winery, Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area

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When temperatures drop, you may be tempted to curl up at home, but you won’t want to miss all the fun that Southwest Michigan has to offer! We asked locals to list some of their favorite winter activities and traditions. When you’re ready to come out of hibernation, we have plenty to keep you entertained throughout the holiday season. Trade in your wool blanket for a countryside blanketed in freshly fallen snow and end your day socializing in front of a roaring fire.

Lakeshore Arts Tour

Related Member: ARS Gallery, Box Factory for the Arts, Grande Mere Inn, Inn at Harbor Shores, Krasl Art Center, New Territory Arts Association, Water Street Glassworks

Today we are taking you through a little unknown fact about Southwest Michigan. You might know us for our beaches, our golf courses but we also have an amazing art scene.

Benton Harbor Arts District

Related Member: The Livery, ARS Gallery, The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, New Territory Arts Association, North Pier Brewing Company, Mason Jar Cafe, The Oak Room at the Citadel, Water Street Glassworks, The GhostLight Theatre, Houndstooth

Arts District

There is always something new to see, experience, learn and taste in the Benton Harbor Arts District. When I moved to Southwest Michigan several years ago, there was a solid core of arts organizations in the district. Over the last few years, the area has increased its appeal with a variety of other businesses and restaurants. Moreover, it is just around the corner from the Harbor Shores Golf Club which hosts the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship every other year.

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