Last weekend I went to St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Michigan for a destination wedding. I had never been to this part of southwestern Michigan before and I was pleasantly surprised.

Old St Joseph Neighborhood, St Joseph, MI. Photo by Sandy Carlson | St  joseph, Historical sites, Benton harbor

There are any historic homes in St  Joseph.

Downtown St. Joseph, Michigan's social district opens

 The Whitcomb Hotel, located in St. Joseph, Michigan, was a renowned in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries known for its  panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River. It is now a four-star senior living community. 

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Check out the murals

A mural in downtown Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 in Saint Joseph, Michigan.

A mural in downtown Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 in Saint Joseph, Michigan.

I learned that you can even get there on an Amtrak train from downtown Chicago. The Lakefront was gorgeous.

St. Joseph | Michigan

I loved the old buildings on State Street. The quaint streets of downtown St. Joseph, offer year-round shopping in charming boutiques, cafes, bakeries, wineries, and local breweries.

Sold: 320 State Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 | $700,000 - SOLD LISTING, MLS  # 19022022

There's a vintage carousel near the waterfront inside the building shown below.

Silver Beach Center and Carousel, St. Joseph - MI | Roadtrippers

Things to Do in St. Joseph Michigan - Boulevard Inn & Bistro
Silver Beach is just below the bluff from The Boulevard Inn and is one of the most popular beaches in the area. It is a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan with public access to the South Pier and a view of the historic North Pier Lighthouses.
CLIFFORD'S COFFEE CANAL - 172 Photos & 117 Reviews - Coffee & Tea - 619 W  Main St, Benton Harbor, MI - Restaurant Reviews - Phone Number
Stop at Clifford's Coffee Canal for lunch if you are a gardening enthusiast
Clifford's Coffee Canal menu in Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
Here's the menu
Check out Clementine's for Lunch at Pier 33 and order some amazing onion rings
Clementine's Too, St Joseph, St Joseph

West Michigan boasts many wineries. Make a weekend Vino con Vista trip sipping and swirling and touring & tasting!
https://www.wmta.org/sip-your-way-through-west-michigans-wine-country/

The Makers Trail is a Beer, Wine & Spirits Trail in Southwest Michigan. The trail consists of over 40 wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The Boulevard Inn places you within walking distance of several of these locations where you can taste the craftsmanship at each one.

https://swmichigan.org/makerstrail

Makers Trail Events

Friday Garage Sessions Live Music at Filling Station | Lindsey Mierau
August 27th, 2021

Saturday Garage Sessions Live Music at Filling Station | Mike Struwin
August 28th, 2021

Dablon Winery Hosts Live Music by Mike Struwin
August 29th, 2021

Live Music Sundays at Free Run Cellars
August 29th, 2021

Dablon Winery Hosts Live Music by Jimmy Fastiggi
September 3rd, 2021

Saturday Garage Sessions Live Music at Filling Station | Dave Van Dyke
September 4th, 2021

Harvest Party at Round Barn Estate
September 4th, 2021

Dablon Winery Hosts Live Music by The Backups
September 5th, 2021

Live Music Sundays at Free Run Cellars
September 5th, 2021

Live Music Sundays | Don Savoie
September 5th, 2021

Dablon Vineyards Offers Live Music by Matt Gabriel
September 10th, 2021

Dablon Winery Hosts Live Music by Mike Struwin
September 12th, 2021

Dablon Winery Hosts Live Music by Joshua Powell
September 24th, 2021

Dablon Vineyards Hosts Live Music by Dale Wicks
September 26th, 2021

Be sure to take a short walk out on to the pier at Tiscornia Park and get a close-up look at the historic St. Joseph North Pier Lighthouses that were recently restored. Lighthouse tours are available!


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