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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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Shadowland Pavilion
St. Joseph
Aug 20
Lake Breeze Music Festival
301 Bowie St
Hartford
Aug 26
The Original Cannabis Crown
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor
Aug 26
"Weird Al" Yankovic - The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour

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Do these 10 things in Southwest Michigan before summer ends

Summer at Silver Beach County Park
Related Member: Berrien County Youth Fair, Curious Kids' Museum, Doe-Wah-Jack's Canoe Rental, Eden Springs Park, Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Hidden Pointe, Journeyman Distillery, Kilwins Ice Cream-Fudge-Chocolate Shoppe, Michigan Maritime Museum, Silver Beach Carousel, Slackers Family Fun Center & Laser Tag, Third Coast Surf Shop, Scooter Joe's Wheel & Water Rentals, Silver Beach County Park, Whirlpool Compass Fountain, Silver Beach Pizza

In this summer paradise, you can easily pack the next few weeks with the best-summer-ever memories. Take our annual challenge and see how many of these fun things you can check off before Labor Day.

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Southwest Michigan’s Empty Nesters Freedom Tour

No longer traveling with children? Enjoy your freedom in Southwest Michigan — your four-season empty-nester destination. Experience hours of relaxation, adventure and play time during this three-day tour. So, pack your bags and find life’s simple joys on this road trip.

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Fresh-Air Fun

Space to think. Space to feel carefree. It’s what you will find all year round in Southwest Michigan. Here is an invigorating, three-day itinerary to get you outside and loving every minute of it.

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Family Fun Days

Southwest Michigan is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Michigan. So turn off the television, put away the electronic devices and join us for hours of unforgettable time together!

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