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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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Top 10 reasons to get off your couch

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Southwest Michigan luckily offers four great seasons. One is happening now and way too many people miss out on winter’s majestic, quiet, yet fun-filled beauty. So we asked several locals to share 10 reasons you should get off your couch this winter. Here’s what they suggest:

Head for our winter playground

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Spending too much time indoors staring at a screen? Then head for our winter playground. Southwest Michigan is piling up the fun and you won’t want to miss any of it!

How to Make This Month Merrier

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Wow! Another year has flown by! But don’t pull down the 2018 calendar just yet. We asked locals to share ways to make December merrier and included them in this issue.

Create Amazing Holiday Gift Baskets in Southwest Michigan

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When you walk through the red door of The Christmas Tree Shop your heart instantly fills with wonder and joy. Every inch of this wonderland at 2675 Mizpah Park Road, Benton Harbor (just north of St. Joseph, off M-63) captures the spirit of the season. Since 1989, co-owners (and sisters) Madeline Kimball and Kathy Park have been spreading their holiday cheer to homes and businesses across the country with their custom gift baskets.

Get holiday decorating ideas this weekend

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You’ll find decorating ideas for Thanksgiving, themed Christmas trees (including one for pets), unique lights and an array of holiday plants and centerpieces in colors to fit any decor. There are live and artificial wreaths you can customize for your home, office or a loved one’s gravesite. The gift shop’s shelves are brimming with decorating ideas and presents, including nativity sets and snowmen, you won’t find anywhere else in and around St. Joseph. You’ll also enjoy:

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