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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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Virtual Speaker Series Event: The Pandemic Economy & Beyond

Event published by The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College

April 22, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm

https://www.themendelcenter.com/events/detail.html?calendarid=49

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Virtual Speaker Series Event: The Pandemic Economy & Beyond

Virtual Speaker Series Event

Guest speaker Dr. Paul Isley will take a close-up look at the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and what we can expect as the pandemic comes to an end. He will be joined by local economic development leaders Rob Cleveland and Jim Hettinger to discuss the local impact and economic outlook for southwest Michigan.

Order online passes at www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

Co-presented by The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series & The Speakers Series of South Haven.

Admission: Free with registration; pay-what-you-can option available to support the series

Contact: The Mendel Center Box Office , 269-927-8700 , email

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