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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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Staying safe | Staying home? Let us entertain you!

Related Member: The Acorn, The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, The GhostLight Theatre

Remotely Interested

Gosh. Just when the days are getting longer and we are starting to see those welcome signs of spring in Southwest Michigan … we are thrown a COVID-19 curve. Now we have to flatten it. That means many of us are ordered to stay home or go only to our essential workplaces. But that doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is stopping us from spending time together so we’ve pulled together a few ways to stay connected. Let’s start by sharing how we can entertain you … without leaving home.

The Best Places to Enjoy a Southwest Michigan Sunset

Related Member: Contessa Wine Cellars, Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Grande Mere Inn, Jollay Orchards, The LakeHouse Restaurant, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Weko Beach Campground, Warren Dunes State Park, Jean Klock Park, Tiscornia Park, Silver Beach County Park, Bistro on the Boulevard, Galien River County Park, Plank’s Tavern on the Water

Sunset & LighthouseWhether inland or by-the-coast, Southwest Michigan’s "sunset game" is strong! Enjoy a great meal with the family, or a weekend getaway with your sweetie or your besties, and take in an after-dinner treat featuring beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow streaks across the western skyline.

The Ultimate Wedding Checklist for Southwest Michigan Brides

Related Member: Four Winds Casino Resort, The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College

Weddings in Southwest Michigan

Congratulations on your engagement! Now, to plan the wedding of your dreams. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with where to begin, this checklist will help you plan the perfect Southwest Michigan wedding and your pre- and post-wedding celebrations. Use it to schedule important dates and to help you keep track of all the details, big and small.

Pet-friendly Makers Trail Stops

Related Member: The Livery, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Free Run Cellars, Gravity, Haymarket Taproom, Hickory Creek Winery, Journeyman Distillery, North Pier Brewing Company, Round Barn Winery, Silver Harbor Brewing Company, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Transient Artisan Ales, Vineyard 2121, Watermark Brewing Company

Pet Friendly Makers Trail - Livery

There’s nothing your dog loves more than spending time with you. So, next time you go out for a drink, bring them along! The Makers Trail has many wineries, breweries and distilleries that will welcome you and your pet so you can enjoy a drink and spend time with your best friend. 

CELEBRATE SIX WEEKS OF LEGO MANIA IN AND AROUND ST. JOSEPH FEB. 27 – APRIL 11

Related Member: St. Joseph Today, Box Factory for the Arts, Curious Kids' Museum, The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, Krasl Art Center, Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Public Library, Shadowland on Silver Beach, Silver Beach Carousel

Legos

Are you or your kids crazy about LEGO® bricks? Then the next six weeks are a great time to spend in and around St. Joseph. That’s when 10 host sites are stacking up family-friendly entertainment during the Eighth Annual Build Your Way Around Town LEGO celebration, Feb. 27 through April 11. Most events are free including parking. 

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