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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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Parks and
Nature

In this section, you’ll find ways to grow closer to nature in Southwest Michigan. 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. We hope you’ll stay over. There’s more to share with you tomorrow.

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Andrews Trails
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Arthur Dodd Memorial Park
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Benton Harbor Parks and Recreation
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Berrien County Parks

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Bridgman Dog Park, Toth Park, Bridgman
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Cass County Parks
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City of Bangor
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City of Buchanan
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City of St. Joseph
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Covert Park: Beach and Campground
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Deerlick Creek Beach (South Haven Township Park)
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Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park
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Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
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Field of Dreams Dog Park
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Fred Russ Forest Park
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Galien River County Park
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Grand Mere State Park
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Greater Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce and Growth Alliance
Telephone: 1.2694654413
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Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 1.2697828212
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Hagar Beach
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Harbert Community Park
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Jean Klock Park
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John and Dede Howard Family Recreational Trail
Telephone: 1.2699836325
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Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park
Telephone: 1.2696578271
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Kiwanis Park
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Lake Bluff Park
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Last Resort Inn
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Lions Park Beach
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Lookout Park
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Love Creek County Park & Nature Center
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Madeline Bertrand County Park
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North Point County Park
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Paw Paw River County Park
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Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
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Riverview Park
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Roadside Park
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Rocky Gap Park
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Ruff & Tumble Dog Park
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Silver Beach County Park
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South Haven Dog Park
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The River House at the Morris Estate
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Tiscornia Park
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Van Buren State Park
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Van Buren Trail State Park
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Village of Baroda
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Village of Three Oaks
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Warren Dunes State Park
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Warren Woods State Park
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Weko Beach Campground
Telephone: 1.2694653406
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Telephone: 1.2699835541
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