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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

Sunday
26
/ Apr
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Meriendas at the Courthouse
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Friday
08
/ May
06285 68th St. , South Haven
Farm History Day
09:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday
14
/ May
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
TNC Talk: Berrien County and the Farmers Market
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
22
/ May
260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven
Blessing of the Fleet & Summer Kick-Off Picnic
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
24
/ May
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Meriendas at the Courthouse
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday
11
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
TNC Talk: African American Berrien County
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
13
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Nineteen: Women's Suffrage in SW Michigan
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
20
/ Jun
260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven
Antique & Classic Boat Show
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
28
/ Jun
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Meriendas at the Courthouse
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday
09
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
TNC Talk: 75 Years of the Berrien County Youth Fair
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
10
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Teddy Bear Picnic Day
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Saturday
11
/ Jul
260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven
Annual Fish Boil Fundraiser
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
26
/ Jul
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Meriendas at the Courthouse
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday
13
/ Aug
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
TNC Talk: Women and the Vote
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
15
/ Aug
260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven
7th Annual Boat Walk
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday
23
/ Aug
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Meriendas at the Courthouse
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday
09
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
A Community Curated: Back to School
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
10
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
TNC Talk: Jewish Berrien County
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
27
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Meriendas at the Courthouse
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday
30
/ Sep
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Exhibit Opening: To the Polls
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
01
/ Oct
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
Community Altar for Dia de Muertos
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
01
/ Oct
313 N. Cass Street, PO Box 261, Berrien Springs
To the Polls: Elections & Politics in Berrien County
10:00am - 5:00pm

Blogs, Itineraries, Newsletters & Videos

Members tagged “Historical”

Berrien County Historical Association
Telephone: 1.2694711202
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Eden Springs Park & Campground
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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