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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.
Natural Route
Take the Natural Route today for remedy and relaxation, and discover our local dispensaries.
Lighthouse
When you walk the Tiscornia Beach shoreline, look over the bluff or simply go for a drive along Lake Michigan in St. Joseph, you can’t miss the two St. Joseph Lighthouses.
Social Districts
Get a taste of several drinks in one place in Southwest Michigan’s social districts.

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Master the Makers Trail Fest with these tips

A group of friends at the Makers Trail Festival
Related Member: Weko Beach Campground, Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council

Do you like trying new craft beers, wines, ciders and spirits? Are you a fan of beach parties? Then you won’t want to miss out on Southwest Michigan’s biggest beach party — the Makers Trail Festival!

21 of the best wineries in Southwest Michigan

A glass of Tabor Hill cranberry wine
Related Member: Baroda Founders Wine Cellar, Contessa Wine Cellars, Dablon Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Free Run Cellars, Gravity, Hickory Creek Winery, Karma Vista Vineyards, Lake Michigan Vintners, Lazy Ballerina Winery: Saint Joseph Tasting Room, Lehman's Farmhouse, Lehman's Orchard, Lemon Creek Winery, Red Top Winery, Round Barn Winery & Estate, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, 12 Corners Vineyards, Vineyard 2121, White Pine Winery, Moonrise, Chill Hill, St. Julian - Tastings & Retail Store

So you love wine.

Red, white, blush. Sweet, dry, sparkling. You enjoy it all. Chances are you'd be a sommelier if you didn't have to go back to school. You're also a huge fan of the winery experience. From tastings to tours to simply kicking back with a glass of your favorite vino, wineries are your happy place.

An Insider’s Guide to Compass Music Fest

View from the bluff of a music event in St. Joseph.
Related Member: St. Joseph Today, The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College, Whirlpool Compass Fountain

Summer fun kicks off with the Compass Music Fest on Saturday, May 21, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Read below for the inside scoop on how to make the most of the day from St. Joseph Today!

Cannabis terms you need to know

A variety of cannabis products.
Related Member: NOBO, The ReLeaf Center, Green Stem

When visiting a dispensary for the first time, odds are, there will be some common language that you haven’t heard used before in the context. To help you prepare for that, here are some cannabis terms you need to know!

What to know before visiting a dispensary for the first time

Customer at checkout at a dispensary.
Related Member: NOBO, The ReLeaf Center, Green Stem

We’ve all been put in a new situation before and know how nerve-wracking it can be. Even experiences that are supposed to be enjoyable become overwhelming when you step out of your comfort zone. However, we want to help with that feeling as much as we can. If Southwest Michigan is where you’ll be visiting a dispensary for the first time, welcome! We want you to enjoy your experience enough that you’ll come back to try new products and feel more at ease. That’s why we’re answering some questions you may have. Here’s what to know before visiting a dispensary for the first time.

Plan the perfect vacation with the Visit SW MI app

Visit SW MI app being used on phone with the St. Joe lighthouse in the background.

Planning the perfect day in Southwest Michigan just got much easier! We’re excited to unveil the Southwest Michigan Widget on our site with integrated mobile apps. This is a new, interactive way to map out everything visitors don’t want to miss in Southwest Michigan. 

Mt. Tabor Trails: Hike and sip on this tasting adventure

Related Member: Round Barn Winery & Estate, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant

Two Men hiking the Mt Tabor Trail

Two Makers Trail destinations, Round Barn Estate in Baroda and Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant in Buchanan, have hit upon a fun tasting experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Southwest Michigan! These Moersch Hospitality Group sister wineries have created Mt. Tabor Trails — four trails that wind through the picturesque vineyards, fields and woods between them.

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