Guidebook to SW Michigan
Food & Brews
Great café and breakfast spot in the unique and up-and-coming Benton Harbor Arts District
92 locals recommend
The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water StGreat café and breakfast spot in the unique and up-and-coming Benton Harbor Arts District
Nearby brewery serving microbrews and homemade pizza in a cool, industrial environment.
53 locals recommend
The Livery
190 5th StNearby brewery serving microbrews and homemade pizza in a cool, industrial environment.
Super organic, farm-to-table kitchen and brewery, nestled on 180 acres of USDA organic farm. Great for families and groups!
29 locals recommend
River Saint Joe
15475 Walton RdSuper organic, farm-to-table kitchen and brewery, nestled on 180 acres of USDA organic farm. Great for families and groups!
Journeyman is the standard for excellence in spirits for SW Michigan, and the distillery is worth a trip! Book a tour to check out the distilling process and space, or make a reservation to visit their dining room.
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrJourneyman is the standard for excellence in spirits for SW Michigan, and the distillery is worth a trip! Book a tour to check out the distilling process and space, or make a reservation to visit their dining room.
30 minutes or so up the coast, this Brewery is a mainstay for local brews, has a rich history, and provides an awesome brewery experience.
New Holland Brewing Co. - Production Campus
684 Commerce Ct30 minutes or so up the coast, this Brewery is a mainstay for local brews, has a rich history, and provides an awesome brewery experience.
Outdoor Adventure
Beautiful beach in St. Joseph Michigan near great restaurants, shopping, & kid friendly activities.
140 locals recommend
Silver Beach
Beautiful beach in St. Joseph Michigan near great restaurants, shopping, & kid friendly activities.
Just down the street from our stay, this nature center is free and great for families as well as the Nature-inclined. Hosts indoor and outdoor exhibits, and trails, showing the beauty and diversity of the Paw Paw River Valley we live in.
64 locals recommend
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center RdJust down the street from our stay, this nature center is free and great for families as well as the Nature-inclined. Hosts indoor and outdoor exhibits, and trails, showing the beauty and diversity of the Paw Paw River Valley we live in.
This vast Botanical Garden has so much to offer! Decorative Gardens, arboretum, special exhibits, and trails, all crossing the beautiful land near Lake Chapin within the St. Joseph River Valley. And just across the street, get refreshed with a beer and some grub at the River Saint Joe Brewery!
64 locals recommend
Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdThis vast Botanical Garden has so much to offer! Decorative Gardens, arboretum, special exhibits, and trails, all crossing the beautiful land near Lake Chapin within the St. Joseph River Valley. And just across the street, get refreshed with a beer and some grub at the River Saint Joe Brewery!
This marvel of nature is a vast State Park which stretches up and down the coast, and into NW Indiana. Stare in awe at the huge sand dunes, take a chance at hiking and exploring our Northern desert, or just enjoy a beautiful beach and beautiful Lake Michigan.
289 locals recommend
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwyThis marvel of nature is a vast State Park which stretches up and down the coast, and into NW Indiana. Stare in awe at the huge sand dunes, take a chance at hiking and exploring our Northern desert, or just enjoy a beautiful beach and beautiful Lake Michigan.
This local favorite is packed with great walks and hikes, and all season outdoor fun.
38 locals recommend
Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry RdThis local favorite is packed with great walks and hikes, and all season outdoor fun.
Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
Just around the corner from us, this tasting room and vineyard has spectacular views and an easy-going atmosphere that suits for relaxing and trying the best of SW Michigan wine. This stop on the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail also regularly hosts music and other live events.
42 locals recommend
12 Corners Vineyards
1201 N Benton Center RdJust around the corner from us, this tasting room and vineyard has spectacular views and an easy-going atmosphere that suits for relaxing and trying the best of SW Michigan wine. This stop on the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail also regularly hosts music and other live events.
Just down the road from us, this stop on the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail offers wine tastings, bites, and live music and events. Reservations required for groups of 10+!
30 locals recommend
Vineyard 2121
4110 Red Arrow HwyJust down the road from us, this stop on the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail offers wine tastings, bites, and live music and events. Reservations required for groups of 10+!
Karma Vista Vineyards
6991 Ryno RdNearby Places of Note
Absolutely adorable downtown, with a lovely shopping area and rich history. Just North of us, South Haven has been voted one of the most picturesque towns in Michigan. Great for sunset watchers and Lighthouse fanciers, boasting the Historic South Haven Lighthouse at the mouth of the Black River.
94 locals recommend
South Haven
Absolutely adorable downtown, with a lovely shopping area and rich history. Just North of us, South Haven has been voted one of the most picturesque towns in Michigan. Great for sunset watchers and Lighthouse fanciers, boasting the Historic South Haven Lighthouse at the mouth of the Black River.
Beautiful lakeside town with a cute downtown area, great farmer's markets, and lots of Antique shops
88 locals recommend
New Buffalo
Beautiful lakeside town with a cute downtown area, great farmer's markets, and lots of Antique shops
St. Joseph is lovingly known as the "Riviera of the Midwest" and strives to hold onto the local aspects of being a big small town. With a vibrant art scene and great downtown, there's always an event, concert, or gallery to see or do.
94 locals recommend
St. Joseph
St. Joseph is lovingly known as the "Riviera of the Midwest" and strives to hold onto the local aspects of being a big small town. With a vibrant art scene and great downtown, there's always an event, concert, or gallery to see or do.