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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.
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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
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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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Blossom
Tour
1 Day

Southwestern Michiganis a treat for your senses in the spring. All across our countryside verdant orchards and vineyards explode in pastel blossoms and sweet scents. Our markets reopen, with trays and baskets of ready-to-plant flowers in a brilliant array of colors. You'll find jars of tantalizing jams and jellies, bunches of just-snapped asparagus, creamy chocolates and palate-pleasing wines and cheeses along the way.

Finding blossoms is as easy as going east from Lake Michigan and exploring Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties. Here's one of our favorite routes:

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(Approx. 1 Hour)

More information for Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery

Start your tour at this market in the heart of Berrien County's orchards. It's open May through Oct. 31, every day of the week, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Stop in for in-season fruits, vegetables and flowers, jams and jellies, fresh-made cookies and doughnuts, or a ready-to-bake pie in your favorite fruit flavors.

From Piggott's Farm Market, drive north 5 minutes to:

3824 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor

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Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery

(Approx. 1/2-1 Hour on Site)

More information for 12 Corners Vineyards

These vineyards are planted on slopes that bring a distinct and pronounced terroir to the wines served here. Come sample winemaker Glen Greiffendorf's passion for making Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Traminette. Five tastings are $10 per person and include a chocolate and 12 Corners glass. Live music and art classes are held throughout the year.

From 12 Corners, go northeast 10 minutes to:

1201 N. Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor

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12 Corners Vineyards

(Approx. 1/2 Hour)

More information for Bob's Barn Farm Market and Bakery

Take a leisurely drive through blossom country to this market that in spring offers gourmet honey, jams, salsas, dessert and muffin mixes, bakery items and delicious box lunches.

From Bob's go southeast 5 minutes to:

4830 Coloma Road, Coloma

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Bob's Barn Farm Market and Bakery

Contessa Wine Cellars

(Approx. 1/2-1 Hour)

More information for Contessa Wine Cellars

Tony Peterson carries on his family's winemaking tradition in this winery nestled in the fertile hills of northern Berrien County. Enjoy spectacular vistas of blossoming orchards from the European-style terrace overlooking the Coloma Valley. Wine tasting is $5 per person.

From Contessa Wine Cellars, drive south 2 minutes to:

3235 Friday Road, Coloma

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Jollay Orchards

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More information for Jollay Orchards

Roll down the windows as you cruise by the orchards in late April through May and breathe in the air perfumed by cherry, peach and apple blossoms.

 Complete your aromatherapy tour by driving south on Friday Rd, turning left on N. Branch and viewing more orchards. Then circle back to I-94 to make your way home or to your lodgings. There are more blossom-scented roads to explore tomorrow.

1850 Friday Road, Coloma

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Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery

12 Corners Vineyards

Bob's Barn Farm Market and Bakery

Contessa Wine Cellars

Jollay Orchards

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We hope you enjoyed your travels throughout Southwest Michigan. Check out other trips that you can take on our itineraries page. Happy trails!