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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

Thursday
02
/ Jun
147th Fifth Street, Benton Harbor
Uncovered: 15 Years an Exhibition by Thomas Allen
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
02
/ Jul
793 M-139, Benton Harbor
Eden Springs Park - Miniature Train Rides
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday
04
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Pickle Festival
11:00am - 4:00pm
Monday
04
/ Jul
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4th of July Parade
11:00am - 12:00pm
Monday
04
/ Jul
793 M-139, Benton Harbor
Eden Springs Park - 4th of July Miniature Train Rides
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
09
/ Jul
147th Fifth Street, Benton Harbor
Artist Talk with Thomas Allen
11:00am - 3:00pm
Monday
11
/ Jul
147th Fifth Street, Benton Harbor
ARS Summers Arts TEEN Camp: Open Studio
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday
24
/ Jul
Silver Beach, St. Joseph
Water Dances: Beach Clean Up & Dance Performance
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
29
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse: Martha Care and Friends
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
11
/ Aug
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National Blueberry Festival
Monday
15
/ Aug
9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs
BCHA at the BYCF
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
26
/ Aug
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse: South Shore Concert Band
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
09
/ Sep
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Wine and Harvest Festival
Saturday
17
/ Sep
Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
2022 Fall Fest
10:00am - 3:00pm
Friday
23
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Croonin' at the Courthouse: The Brass Band
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
24
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Artisan Weekend at the Square
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
01
/ Oct
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
3rd Annual Dia de Muertos Community Ofrenda
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
01
/ Oct
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Fireside Tales: Ghostly Voices
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
20
/ Oct
Rosehill Road, Berrien Springs
Stories Among the Stones: Symbolism in Cemeteries
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monday
31
/ Oct
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Trick or Treating with the BCHA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday
31
/ Oct
Downtown St. Joseph & Benton Harbor Arts District, St. Joseph
2022 Halloween Trick-Or-Treat
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
18
/ Nov
Downtown, St. Joseph
2022 Luminary
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
25
/ Nov
546 Phoenix Street, South Haven
Holiday in the Park
Wednesday
30
/ Nov
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Glittery Lights, Snowy Nights: Holidays at the BCHA
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
02
/ Dec
Downtown, St. Joseph
2022 Window Wonderland
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
03
/ Dec
Downtown, St. Joseph
2022 Fanny Mae Memorial Reindog Parade
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
03
/ Dec
Downtown, St. Joseph
2022 Santa Series

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Members tagged “For Families”

ARS Gallery, Arts and Culture Center
Telephone: 1.2693634740
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Barbott Farms & Greenhouse
Telephone: 1.2694222378
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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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Bridgman Public Library
Telephone: 1.2694653663
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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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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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Eden Springs Park
Telephone: 1.2699273302
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Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Telephone: 1.2696838870
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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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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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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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Riverview Park
Telephone:
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Round Barn Brewery & Public House
Telephone: 1.2693267059
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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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Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Telephone: 1.2699824030
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Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area
Telephone: 1.2692448016
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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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