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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
13
/ Apr
313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs
Against the Grain: Wood and Our Daily Lives
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
28
/ May
793 M-139, Benton Harbor
Miniature Train Rides - Memorial Day Weekend
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday
16
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Miles and Miles of Trees: The Early Days of Michigan Lumber
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
25
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Lumberjack Weekend at the Square
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
02
/ Jul
793 M-139, Benton Harbor
Eden Springs Park - Miniature Train Rides
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday
13
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
The Melodious Faithful: The Musical History of the House of David
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
21
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Out and Proud: LGTBQ History in West Michigan
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
11
/ Aug
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Sweet Sounds: The House of David's Musical History
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Thursday
15
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Growing Wild: The Story of Liberty Hyde Bailey
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Wednesday
12
/ Oct
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Sew Gorgeous: The Quilts of the BCHA Collections
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
20
/ Oct
Rosehill Road, Berrien Springs
Stories Among the Stones: Symbolism in Cemeteries
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
17
/ Nov
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Conscientious Objectors: The House of David in WWII
6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Members tagged “Historical”

Berrien County Historical Association
Telephone: 1.2694711202
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Eden Springs Park
Telephone: 1.2699273302
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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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Siegfried H. Horn Museum
Telephone: 1.2694713273
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Silver Beach Carousel
Telephone: 1.2699828500
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Stonegate Manor
Telephone: 1.2699300617
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The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Telephone: 1.2699831191
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