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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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Events

Sunday
05
/ May
Lake Bluff Park, Saint Joseph
Antiques on the Bluff
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
25
/ May
793 M-139, Benton Harbor
Miniature Train Rides - Come Make a Memory
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday
26
/ May
793 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor
Vintage Base Ball - The Livery Brewers vs House of David Echoes
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
01
/ Jun
1101 Broad Street, Saint Joseph
Riversong Presents Songs of the Sixties
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
07
/ Jun
06285 68th St., South Haven
Swap Meet/Flea Market
08:00am - 4:00pm
Friday
21
/ Jun
Downtown, Saint Joseph
Friday Night Concert Series
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
22
/ Jun
275 Upton Dr., St Joseph
Lest We Forget Salute to our Navy “Anchors Aweigh” A world at War
09:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
22
/ Jun
275 Upton Dr., St Joseph
The Fortunate Sons, tribute to America’s greatest band: Creedence Clearwater Revival.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
23
/ Jun
1500 Lemon Creek Rd., Baroda
Music in the Park
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
26
/ Jun
Downtown, Saint Joseph
Wednesday Brown Bag Concert Series
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Thursday
04
/ Jul
793 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor
Vintage Base Ball Tournament - Brewers vs Bark Peelers vs Echoes
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
06
/ Jul
9351 E Eureka Road, Eau Claire
International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship
10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
14
/ Jul
793 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor
Vintage Base Ball - Elkhart Railroaders vs House of David Echoes
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday
19
/ Jul
Downtown Dowagiac, Dowagiac
Dowagiac Summer in the City
10:00am
Friday
19
/ Jul
Downtown, Saint Joseph
Mike Yore Memorial Car Show
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
28
/ Jul
1563 Lemon Creek Rd., Baroda
Music in the Park
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
28
/ Jul
793 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor
Vintage Base Ball - Berrien County Parole Officers vs Echoes Charity Game
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday
02
/ Aug
301 State Street, Saint Joseph
23rd Annual Chalk the Block
4:00pm
Saturday
17
/ Aug
Downtown Dowagiac, Dowagiac
Dowagiac Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show
07:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
25
/ Aug
1563 Lemon Creek Rd., Baroda
Music in the Park
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
01
/ Sep
793 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor
Vintage Base Ball - Grace Lutheran Hornets vs House of David Echoes
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
07
/ Sep
533 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs
Harvest Festival
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
15
/ Sep
793 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor
Vintage Base Ball - Chicago Salmon vs House of David Echoes
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
21
/ Sep
Downtown, Saint Joseph
7th Annual Fall Fest
11:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday
12
/ Oct
Downtown Dowagiac, Dowagiac
Dowagiac Under the Harvest Moon
10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday
31
/ Oct
Downtown, Saint Joseph
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
16
/ Nov
Downtown Dowagiac, Dowagiac
Dowagiac Christmas Celebration
10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday
22
/ Nov
Downtown, Saint Joseph
25th Annual Luminary Festival
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Blogs

Members tagged “For Families”

Berrien County Youth Fair
Telephone: 1.2694734251
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Bistro on the Boulevard
Telephone: 1.2699836600
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Blossomtime Festival
Telephone: 1.2699828016
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Captain Mike's Fun Park
Telephone: 1.2694655747
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Citadel Dance & Music Center
Telephone: 1.2699251099
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Curious Kids' Museum
Telephone: 1.2699832543
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Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
Telephone: 1.2696373251
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Eden Springs Park & Campground
Telephone: 1.2699273302
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Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Telephone: 1.2696838870
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Gold Coast Fishing Company
Telephone: 1.2695487304
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Hidden Pointe
Telephone: 1.2699261358
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Jollay Orchards
Telephone: 1.2694683075
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Krasl Art Center
Telephone: 1.2699830271
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Lest We Forget
Telephone: 1.2699257176
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Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Telephone: 1.2696392010
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Michigan Maritime Museum
Telephone: 1.2696378078
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Niles History Center
Telephone: 1.2698454054
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North Berrien Historical Museum
Telephone: 1.2694683330
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Shuler Dairy Farms
Telephone: 1.2693260366
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Siegfried H. Horn Museum
Telephone: 1.2694713273
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Silver Beach Carousel
Telephone: 1.2699828500
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Silver Beach Pizza
Telephone: 1.2699834743
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Slackers Family Fun Center & Laser Tag
Telephone: 1.2693257525
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Southwestern Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Telephone: 1.2699824030
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The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Telephone: 1.2699831191
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The History Center at Courthouse Square
Telephone: 1.2694711202
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Third Coast Surf Shop
Telephone: 1.2699324575
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Warren Dunes State Park
Telephone:
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Telephone: 1.2699835541
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