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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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June Produce Preview

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One of the best things about visiting Southwest Michigan in the summer is taking home flowers, fruits & veggies fresh from our farm stands. Farmers markets will also be popping up now through October with an assortment of fresh produce from a variety of vendors. Check out the last page of our Farms & Harvest Guide for a list of community farmers markets.

Surfing and Kiteboarding the Great Lakes

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Photo by Rusty Malkemes

By Rusty Malkemes

The Great Lakes provide a unique opportunity to enjoy various water sports year round. Dropping into a wave and cruising down the line while surfing is such an exhilarating feeling. Kiteboarding is a straight-up adrenaline rush as you’re literally harnessed to the wind with the ability to race across the water and fly through air. No matter your interest, there are plenty of ways to get out on the water locally.

Must take photos in Southwest Michigan

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Fountian

There are particular places or activities where many people feel compelled to take a family photo or selfie. When traveling, I have even noticed instances where the sightseeing locations, visitor attractions etc., have intentionally marked these locations with a sign or built a platform to indicate where they think the best photo spot is.

Makers Trail Festival

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MTF

Craft beverages. Food. Live music. Dancing. Everything is better by the Lake.

Live bands, Southwest Michigan-made beer, wine, spirits, delicious food and Lake Michigan ﹘ it’s the perfect recipe for a wonderful summer weekend.

Museums in Southwest Michigan

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Heritage Museum

International Museum Day takes place on May 18 and I thought it’d be a great time to talk about my life before photography: museums.

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