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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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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
Telephone: 1.2696875110
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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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Friends of Berrien County Trails
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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
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Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 2697828212
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Hagar Beach
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Harbert Community Park
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Harbor Shores Nature & Fitness Trail System
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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
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Kiwanis Park
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Lake Bluff Park
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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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New Buffalo Beach
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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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Round Barn Estate
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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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The Woods Fitness Park
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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
Telephone: 1.2694221779
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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
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