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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.
Social Districts
Get a taste of several drinks in one place in Southwest Michigan’s social districts.

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Blogs

Rock & Fossil Hunting in Southwest Michigan

I Love MI Stones Nowicki

Michigan’s shoreline is an amazing place for rock hunting because there are a wealth of beautiful stones and plenty of parks and beaches from which to access Lake Michigan.

Tips for birdwatching in Southwest Michigan

Related Member: Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Warren Dunes State Park, Grand Mere State Park, Jean Klock Park, Tiscornia Park, Silver Beach County Park, Warren Woods State Park

birds on the beach

The number and diversity of birds in Southwest Michigan make it a great birding destination. The area has a wide range of habitats including dunes, forests, wetlands, meadows, agricultural lands and numerous bodies of water. Moreover, many migratory birds follow Lake Michigan's shoreline making our area beaches a great location to view a larger variety of birds in the spring and fall.

Gather with good spirits at this Niles distillery

Related Member: Iron Shoe Distillery

Iron Shoe Distillery

Did you know that there’s a business in Niles that brings together people, good food, great cocktails and the legend of St. Dunstan? If not, you must visit Iron Shoe Distillery.

Inspiring Businesswomen: Lisa Miller handcrafts passion into Forever Soap Works

Related Member: Lazy Ballerina Winery: Saint Joseph Tasting Room, Forever Clean Soap Works

Forever Clean Soap Works - Lisa Miller

Female Founder: Lisa Miller

What started as a fun hobby for Lisa Miller became her life’s purpose when she started Forever Soap Works. At her shop in St. Joseph, Lisa handcrafts bath & body products for the whole family with the most natural ingredients available. She creates her own recipes, makes all of her products by hand, designs her own labels and does all of her own packaging. *Whew* Read on to learn how Lisa pursued her passion here in Southwest Michigan from the soap maker herself.

Inspiring Businesswomen: ARS Gallery

Related Member: ARS Gallery, Lazy Ballerina Winery: Saint Joseph Tasting Room

Anna Russo-Sieber

Female Founder: Anna Russo-Sieber

Anna Russo-Sieber (ARS) Gallery Arts & Culture Center is a community art center offering cultural arts, applied arts, fine arts, and extensive outreach programming. The programs offered embrace our whole community and foster personal growth through positive interaction and social development. Owner, Anna — with her extensive teaching background — continually uses art and the powerful vehicle of public art to educate our youth with a distinct focus on bringing youth with diverse social, racial, and economic backgrounds together.

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