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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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Events

Wednesday
01
/ Mar
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Scavenger Hunt: Garden Curiosities
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
01
/ Apr
200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac
Easter Eggstravaganza
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday
02
/ Apr
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
2nd Annual Great BCHA Bunny Hunt
11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday
02
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Three Oaks Flag Day Prince and Princess Pageant at The Acorn
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
22
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
6:00pm - -12:00pm
Saturday
22
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
2:00pm - -12:00pm
Saturday
29
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
National Geographic Live: Improbable Ascent with Paraclimber Maureen Beck
7:00pm - -12:00pm
Sunday
30
/ Apr
4160 E. Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs
An American in Paris
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
26
/ May
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse Concert Series 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
27
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents The Music of The Beatles
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday
01
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Scavenger Hunt: Lumberjack
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
17
/ Jun
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Lest We Forget - Cold War
09:00am - -12:00pm
Saturday
17
/ Jun
260 DYCKMAN AVE, SOUTH HAVEN
42nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday
20
/ Jun
200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac
Under the Big Top, The Circus is in town!
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
24
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Lumberjack Weekend at the Square
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
24
/ Jun
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents: Mr. Dave
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Monday
26
/ Jun
2642 W John Beers Rd, Stevensville
Kids Art Camp
10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
30
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse Concert Series 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
14
/ Jul
200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac
Dowagiac BBQ Competition and Festival
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
28
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse Concert Series 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
29
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents Little Miss Ann
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday
10
/ Aug
500 Phoenix Street, South Haven
National Blueberry Festival
-12:00pm - -12:00pm
Saturday
19
/ Aug
200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac
Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show
07:00am - 4:00pm
Friday
25
/ Aug
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse Concert Series 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
26
/ Aug
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents Campfire Stu
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Friday
01
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Scavenger Hunt: Artsy
10:00am - 5:00pm

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Members tagged “For Families”

42N Naturals
Telephone: 1.2693329850
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African American History & Literature Gallery
Telephone: 1.8055013673
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Anemel
Telephone: 1.2693127233
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ARS Gallery, Arts and Culture Center
Telephone: 1.2693634740
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Barbott Farms & Greenhouse
Telephone: 1.2694222378
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Bedlam Bicycle Co.
Telephone: 1.2694709446
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Ben's Soft Pretzels
Telephone: 1.2692525091
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Benton Harbor Parks and Recreation
Telephone: 1.2699278402
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Berrien County Historical Association
Telephone: 269-471-1202
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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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Bridgman Dog Park, Toth Park, Bridgman
Telephone: 1.2694655144
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Bridgman Public Library
Telephone: 1.2694653663
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Captain Mike's Fun Park
Telephone: 1.2694655747
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Cavvy Concierge
Telephone: 1.2695880076
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Citadel Dance & Music Center
Telephone: 1.2699251099
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Coloma Public Library
Telephone:
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Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Campground
Telephone: 1.2698493333
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Covert/South Haven KOA
Telephone: 1.2697640818
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CPR Dance: Inhale Movement
Telephone: 1.2693130921
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Curious Kids' Museum
Telephone: 1.2699832543
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Dad's Farm
Telephone: 1.2692810593
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Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
Telephone: 1.2696373251
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Eden Springs Park
Telephone: 1.2699273302
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Fire & Ice Pizzeria & Creamery
Telephone: .2694080775
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Five Pines Ministries
Telephone: 1.2698155527
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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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Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 2697828212
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Hemlock Lake Campground
Telephone: 1.2696462618
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Hidden Pointe
Telephone: 1.2699261358
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IT-IL-DO Fishing Charter
Telephone: 1.2692146934
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John and Dede Howard Ice Arena
Telephone: 1.2699838795
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Jollay Orchards
Telephone: 1.2694683075
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Kilwins Ice Cream-Fudge-Chocolate Shoppe
Telephone: 1.2699821330
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Kiwanis Park
Telephone: 1.2699836325
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Krasl Art Center
Telephone: 1.2699830271
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La Perla
Telephone: 1.2699348813
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Lake Arvesta Farms
Telephone: 1.2696376464
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Lark's Barb-B-Que
Telephone: 1.2699269833
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Lest We Forget
Telephone: 1.2694292098
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Lumberjax Urban Axe Throwing
Telephone: 1.2699214739
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Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Public Library
Telephone: 1.2699837167
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Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Telephone: 1.2696392010
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Michigan Maritime Museum
Telephone: 1.2696378078
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Morton House Museum
Telephone: 1.2699257011
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New Buffalo Beach
Telephone:
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Nia's Pontoons
Telephone: 1.2699322070
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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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Oak Shores Campground
Telephone: 1.2694237370
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Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery
Telephone: 1.2698769269
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Pipestone Indoor Country Club
Telephone: 1.2693634038
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Renaissance Athletic Club
Telephone: 1.2699271129
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Riverview Park
Telephone:
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Round Barn Brewery & Public House
Telephone: 1.2693267059
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Sarett Nature Center
Telephone: 1.2699274832
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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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South Haven Speed Boat Rides
Telephone: 1.2692146934
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Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Telephone: 1.2699824030
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Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area
Telephone: 1.2692448016
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The Blackbird Waterhouse
Telephone: 1.2694682473
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The Culinary Cottage
Telephone: 1.2694490867
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The Garden Ice Arena
Telephone: 1.2694088295
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The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Telephone: 1.2699831191
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The Little Things Play Cafe
Telephone: 1.2692873192
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The Market
Telephone:
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The Sun Setter
Telephone: 1.2693640608
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The Tea Annex
Telephone: 1.2692810286
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Third Coast Paddling
Telephone: 1.2694689399
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Third Coast Surf Shop
Telephone: 1.2699324575
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Vickers Theatre
Telephone: 1.2697563522
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Warren Dunes State Park
Telephone:
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Telephone: 1.2699835541
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Telephone: 1.2696376153
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