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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

Tuesday
08
/ Nov
147th Fifth Street, Benton Harbor
Young Teen Mixed Media
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday
09
/ Nov
147th Fifth Street, Benton Harbor
College Prep & Portfolio
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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
793 M-139, Benton Harbor
Eden Springs Park Christmas Miniature Train Rides
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
03
/ Dec
260 DYCKMAN AVE, SOUTH HAVEN
Selfies with Santa & Mrs. Claus!
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
03
/ Dec
Downtown, St. Joseph
2022 Santa Series
Saturday
10
/ Dec
1100 Yore Ave., Benton Harbor
Hollywood Holidays
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
17
/ Dec
260 DYCKMAN AVE, SOUTH HAVEN
Christmas Tree Ship Book Reading with Captain Bob
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday
21
/ Dec
300 Coloma Ave, Coloma
The Lights of Winter Solstice
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
31
/ Dec
Phoenix Street,
New Year's Eve Celebration
Sunday
22
/ Jan
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Muscial Stage Adaptation
2:00pm
Friday
03
/ Feb
301 State Street, St. Joseph
2023 Ice Fest
Friday
10
/ Feb
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
National Geographic Live - Greenwood: A Century of Resilience with Archaeologist Alicia Odewale
7:00pm
Friday
10
/ Mar
301 State Street, St. Joseph
2023 March Mannequins
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
19
/ Mar
4160 E. Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs
Shostakovich's 5th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
22
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
2:00pm
Saturday
22
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
6:00pm
Saturday
29
/ Apr
2755 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
National Geographic Live: Improbable Ascent with Paraclimber Maureen Beck
7:00pm
Sunday
30
/ Apr
4160 E. Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs
An American in Paris
4:00pm - 6:00pm

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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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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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Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
Telephone: 1.2696373251
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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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Gold Coast Fishing Company
Telephone: 1.2695487304
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Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 2697828212
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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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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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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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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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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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