Connie’s guidebook
Beaches & Parks
Warren Dunes State Park is a must-see in Southwest Michigan. The dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake and offers spectacular views. The park has three miles of shoreline, six miles of hiking trails and is open year-round.
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วอร์เรนดูนสเตทพาร์ค
12032 Red Arrow HwyWarren Dunes State Park is a must-see in Southwest Michigan. The dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake and offers spectacular views. The park has three miles of shoreline, six miles of hiking trails and is open year-round.
Family friendly beach. Lifeguards on duty. Also has a boardwalk, playground, and walk-up concession stand for quick food.
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New Buffalo
Family friendly beach. Lifeguards on duty. Also has a boardwalk, playground, and walk-up concession stand for quick food.
Silver Beach County Park is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. Silver Beach features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier.
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Silver Beach
Silver Beach County Park is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. Silver Beach features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier.
Weko beach is approximately 6 miles away. It's a family favorite. Clean and beautiful views. A great place to relax.
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Weko Beach
5239 Lake StWeko beach is approximately 6 miles away. It's a family favorite. Clean and beautiful views. A great place to relax.
This park is a birders paradise. Enjoy miles of walking and hiking trails, a reconstructed prairie, an arboretum, and gardens.
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Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdThis park is a birders paradise. Enjoy miles of walking and hiking trails, a reconstructed prairie, an arboretum, and gardens.
Easy access and free admission. Great hiking trails. Suggest early morning for best wildlife viewing.
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Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyEasy access and free admission. Great hiking trails. Suggest early morning for best wildlife viewing.
Over 1 mile of Lake Michigan beach and acres of beautiful woods and sand dunes. Hiking trails. Picnic shelter.
Grand Mere State Park
Grand Mere State ParkOver 1 mile of Lake Michigan beach and acres of beautiful woods and sand dunes. Hiking trails. Picnic shelter.
Warren Woods State Park
Elm Valley RoadGreat hiking or just a relaxing nature stroll.
Things to Do
If you love lighthouses, we have several worth visiting. There are 6 lighthouses located in the southwest Michigan shoreline from New Buffalo to Muskegon. If you have time, I recommend the 3 1/2 hour driving tour and visiting all in one day.
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St Joseph North Pier Lighthouse
If you love lighthouses, we have several worth visiting. There are 6 lighthouses located in the southwest Michigan shoreline from New Buffalo to Muskegon. If you have time, I recommend the 3 1/2 hour driving tour and visiting all in one day.
Local dairy farm in Baroda. Offers yummy ice cream and tours of the dairy farm operation.
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Shuler Dairy Farms
10823 Date RdLocal dairy farm in Baroda. Offers yummy ice cream and tours of the dairy farm operation.
The Acorn
107 Generations DrFun entertainment. Tribute bands and comedy.
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek RdWine tasting
Hickory Creek Winery
750 Browntown RdWine tasting
Dablon Winery and Vineyards
111 W Shawnee RdWine tasting
Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdWine tasting and music
Chill Hill Winery
8986 1st StWine tasting and ciders
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor RdWine tasting, music, and dining
This place is great for trying out a wide variety of beers, wine, and spirits from across the great state of Michigan! Selections are always changing so it never gets old! They also have live music on weekends.
Local Pour - A Tasting Room with a Twist
This place is great for trying out a wide variety of beers, wine, and spirits from across the great state of Michigan! Selections are always changing so it never gets old! They also have live music on weekends.
This blueberry farm is super close to the bungalow and so much fun for people of all ages to pick your own blueberries or grab a bag of already picked berries to go! They make a great beach snack!
Klug’s Blueberry Farm
This blueberry farm is super close to the bungalow and so much fun for people of all ages to pick your own blueberries or grab a bag of already picked berries to go! They make a great beach snack!
Food scene
This is a fun brunch spot. We've enjoyed coffees, special cocktails, and unique breakfast items that do not disappoint. My personal favorite is the jalapeno sausage scramble, but they have yummy crustless quiche as well.
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The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water StThis is a fun brunch spot. We've enjoyed coffees, special cocktails, and unique breakfast items that do not disappoint. My personal favorite is the jalapeno sausage scramble, but they have yummy crustless quiche as well.
A favorite breakfast spot. Recommend the Huevos Rancheros! They serve breakfast and lunch.
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Oaks Eatery
8 S Elm StA favorite breakfast spot. Recommend the Huevos Rancheros! They serve breakfast and lunch.
Tabor Hill never disappoints but 'surf and turf' night is one of our favorite date night spots!
Mount Tabor Road
Mount Tabor RoadTabor Hill never disappoints but 'surf and turf' night is one of our favorite date night spots!
Round Barn Brewery & Public House
9151 1st StLove their cauliflower crust pizza!
Brewster's dinner for 2 menu is a family favorite. We prefer to visit in the summer so we can dine outside. They have a beautiful garden/patio area, and the service is always exceptional.
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Brewster's Italian Cafe
11 W Merchant StBrewster's dinner for 2 menu is a family favorite. We prefer to visit in the summer so we can dine outside. They have a beautiful garden/patio area, and the service is always exceptional.
Good food. Established restaurant. Menu has a nice variety from pizza and burgers to filet. Offers both casual dining in bar area and a more formal dining experience on the other side of the restaurant.
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D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille
8970 Red Arrow HwyGood food. Established restaurant. Menu has a nice variety from pizza and burgers to filet. Offers both casual dining in bar area and a more formal dining experience on the other side of the restaurant.
Relaxing environment. Good food. The brisket is a favorite for us!
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Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdRelaxing environment. Good food. The brisket is a favorite for us!
Viola Cafe
102 N Elm StNice breakfast spot with outdoor dining in the summer
Emma Hearth & Market
9709 Red Arrow HighwayPizza, deli, and outdoor seating
Great macaroons and fresh baked bread. Brunch, shopping and dining across the street at the restaurant.
Froehlich's Bakery
Great macaroons and fresh baked bread. Brunch, shopping and dining across the street at the restaurant.
My favorite bakery in SW Michigan! Beautiful pastries, cakes, and cookies that taste wonderful and friendly service.
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Bit of Swiss
4333 Ridge RdMy favorite bakery in SW Michigan! Beautiful pastries, cakes, and cookies that taste wonderful and friendly service.
Italian menu. Nice atmosphere, great food, and friendly service. One of my favorite date-night destinations. Outdoor seating in the summer months.
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Tosi's Restaurant
4337 Ridge RdItalian menu. Nice atmosphere, great food, and friendly service. One of my favorite date-night destinations. Outdoor seating in the summer months.
Fun microbrews and pizza. Outdoor seating with firepits when weather allows.
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The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
9301 Red Arrow HwyFun microbrews and pizza. Outdoor seating with firepits when weather allows.