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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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Sip the rarest of treats on the Makers Trail Liquid Gold Tour

Related Member: Domaine Berrien Cellars, Lemon Creek Winery, 12 Corners Vineyards, White Pine Winery, Chill Hill, St. Julian - Tastings & Retail Store

It’s rare to find … even rarer to make it … but along Southwest Michigan’s Makers Trail you can discover wines that some describe as liquid gold, others dessert in a glass and vintners call “ice wine.”

Snowshoeing in Southwest Michigan

Related Member: Love Creek County Park & Nature Center, Round Barn Estate, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Warren Dunes State Park, Grand Mere State Park, Jean Klock Park, Warren Woods State Park, Van Buren Trail State Park, Fred Russ Forest Park, Riverview Park

Snowshoeing at Love Creek

When the snow is too deep to hike your favorite trails it is time to get out the snowshoes. Snowshoeing gives you the freedom to explore the natural splendor of Southwest Michigan more than any other winter recreational sport. All you need six or more inches of snow, a bit of practice and you are ready to go. The destinations are almost endless: tranquil wooded areas, towering dunes, rolling hills, ice-coated shorelines, vineyards, frozen lakes and more.

Find Peace-of-Mind Cross-Country Skiing

Related Member: Love Creek County Park & Nature Center, Madeline Bertrand County Park, Warren Dunes State Park, Grand Mere State Park, Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park, Fred Russ Forest Park

Cross Country Ski

In the summer months, our shoreline and parks are bustling but in the winter they are often bastions of majestic solemnity. Glide along the serene Lake Michigan shore. Swoosh beneath trees flocked with soft snow and across smooth frozen lakes. Or coast down gentle dunes. Cross country skiing in Southwest Michigan’s varied terrain offers visitors a perfect balance of aerobic exercise and peaceful relaxation. And if you are an advanced skier who wakes early to enjoy the sunrise and make your own trail, you may only have to share the frosty-white landscape with the wildlife.

Five Ways to Get Out This Winter

Related Member: Love Creek County Park & Nature Center, Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, Warren Dunes State Park, Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park

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Winter is here in Southwest Michigan, and it’s time to get outside, get fresh air, and take in some frosty fun. Here are five ideas for getting out this winter:

Taking Winter Photos

Related Member: Tiscornia Park, Silver Beach County Park

Lake Michigan Winter

Winter is my favorite time to be outside. I love the crisp air, the way that the snow blankets everything, the otherworldly ice formations along the lakeshore and the delicate beauty of individual snowflakes. Walking along the lake, hiking a trail, climbing a snow-covered dune, or driving along a quiet country road I delight in discovering places to photograph the beauty of winter in Southwest Michigan.

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