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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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Takeout food that tastes so good!

Related Member: The Livery, Applebee's, Clementine's Too, Froehlich's, The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, Haymarket Taproom, Lehman's Farmhouse, Mark III Inn, North Pier Brewing Company, Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen, Santaniello's Glenlord Restaurant, Silver Harbor Brewing Company, Mason Jar Cafe, Tosi's, Vineyard 2121, McDonald's, Bistro on the Boulevard, Silver Beach Pizza, Iron Shoe Distillery, Round Barn Filling Station, Houndstooth, Plank’s Tavern on the Water, River Saint Joe

Throughout Southwest Michigan, you will find talented chefs who love to make your palate dance with each bite. During the pandemic, they are pouring their energies into preparing mouthwatering menu choices for takeout, curbside and delivery that you can savor from the comfort of your hotel or home. Whether you want to pick up some delicious munchies for a snack break, lunch to energize you or your family for an afternoon of work or studying, or dinner to give your family cook a night off in the kitchen, here are some places to call or order online.

Makers Trail Gift Guide

Related Member: The Livery, Dablon Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Grape and Grain Tours, LLC, Gravity, Hickory Creek Winery, Journeyman Distillery, Lake Michigan Vintners, Lazy Ballerina Winery: Saint Joseph Tasting Room, Lehman's Farmhouse, Round Barn Estate, Silver Harbor Brewing Company, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, White Pine Winery, Arclight Brewing Company, Iron Shoe Distillery, River Saint Joe

Find fun and unique holiday gift ideas for the beer, wine, cider or spirits lover in your life. Shop small and support local businesses and makers in Southwest Michigan by purchasing the items below.

Make-your-own treasured gifts and festive holiday decorations

Related Member: ARS Gallery, Krasl Art Center, The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College, Lazy Ballerina Winery: Saint Joseph Tasting Room, Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College

artinabox

One of the benefits of having more time at home this year is you can let your creativity shine. In Southwest Michigan, we make it easier to put together presents you’ll be proud to give and decorations that will last for holidays to come. And you still have time to make them!

Recipe: Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

Related Member: Stovers Farm Market & U-Pic

BrusselsGif

Brussels sprouts season is upon us! There are a lot of great ways to prepare them and a few really terrible methods. Looking at the people that boil them to a mush and then traumatize children at the dinner table. Today, we'll be going over a no-fuss method that anyone can master which is then finished off with an epic drizzle!

 

Best Mountain Bike Trails in Southwest Michigan

Related Member: Andrews University, Love Creek County Park & Nature Center, Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park

Winter Biking

Southwest Michigan is a known destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and cyclists aren’t to be excluded. If you are looking for a fun but challenging ride with beautiful scenery, below are some of the best local mountain bike trails to add to your itinerary.

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