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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

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
Saturday
23
/ Nov
1101 Broad Street, Saint Joseph
Gemini and the All God's Children Choir at the Box Factory
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
29
/ Nov
333 Broad Street, Saint Joseph
Live Reindeer at the Silver Beach Carousel
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
30
/ Nov
107 Generation Drive, Three Oaks
Live at The Acorn - Sean Masterson's Timeless Magic
2:00pm - 12:15pm
Saturday
30
/ Nov
508 E. Main Street, Niles
Small Business Saturday Open House
10:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday
30
/ Nov
Downtown, Saint Joseph
Small Business Saturday
Saturday
30
/ Nov
117 W. Front, Buchanan
Small Business Saturday @ BAC
10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday
06
/ Dec
600 W Glenlord Rd, St. Joseph
Kris Kringle the Musical
Friday
06
/ Dec
Downtown, Saint Joseph
Window Wonderland
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
07
/ Dec
Downtown St. Joseph, St. Joseph
Santa's House
Saturday
07
/ Dec
Downtown, St. Joseph
21st Annual Reindog Holiday Parade
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
13
/ Dec
The GhostLight Theatre, Benton Harbor
Sounds Good! Choir Concert
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
14
/ Dec
Mendel Center, Benton Harbor
Citadel Dance & Music Center's 'A Steamed Nutcracker'
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
15
/ Dec
The GhostLight Theatre, Benton Harbor
Sounds Good! Choir Concert
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday
18
/ Dec
2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Thursday
19
/ Dec
333 Broad Street, Saint Joseph
Live Reindeer at the Silver Beach Carousel
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
19
/ Dec
600 W Glenlord Rd, St. Joseph
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday
24
/ Jan
The Vineland Center, St. Joseph
Dueling Piano
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
24
/ Jan
The Vineland Center, St. Joseph
Dueling Piano
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
08
/ Feb
9765 Maple St., Bridgman
Bridgman Polar Party
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
15
/ Feb
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
11:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
15
/ Feb
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday
13
/ Mar
Downtown, St. Joseph
March Mannequins
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
04
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
Aureum: An Ariel and Acrobatic Adventure Tale
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Blogs

Members tagged “For Families”

Berrien County Historical Association
Telephone: 1.2694711202
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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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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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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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John and Dede Howard Ice Rink
Telephone: 1.2699838795
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Jollay Orchards
Telephone: 1.2694683075
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Kiwanis Park
Telephone: 1.2699836325
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Krasl Art Center
Telephone: 1.2699830271
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Lest We Forget
Telephone: 1.2694292098
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Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Telephone: 1.2696392010
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Michigan Maritime Museum
Telephone: 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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Oak Shores Campground
Telephone: 1.2694237370
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Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery
Telephone: 1.2698769269
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Riverview Park
Telephone:
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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: 1.269.982.4030
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The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Telephone: 1.2699831191
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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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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Telephone: 1.2696376153
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