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| Things To Do St. Joseph and the surrounding lakeside and rural towns of Southwestern Michigan offer an abundance of recreational choices. Stretch out along the one-and-a-half miles of public beaches. Bike, walk, or run along nearby dunes and nature trails. Catch a performance at a local theater or an outdoor concert along the bluff. Visit one the many historical sites. Enjoy a game of golf. Experience the uniqueness of "Agritainment" at nearby Jollay Orchards for family entertainment. No matter what your preference, there's an activity to match it. Click here for Bike Rentals and Recreation Trail Click here for Map of Downtown St. Joseph
Canoe Rental and Water Sports | Fun Parks | Fishing and Pleasure Charters | Golf | Ice Skating | Learning and Fitness | Musical Entertainment and Concerts | Nature Centers | Orchards | Senior Centers | Theaters Doe-Wah-Jack's
Canoe Rental -
Canoe or Kayak down the historic, the beautiful Dowagiac River.
June through August open 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm. Weekends only
May, Sept. & Oct. Other hours by appointment. M-51 North, Dowagiac.
Call 1-888-782-7410 for directions and reservations or e-mail info@paddledcri.com Hidden Pointe Fun Park - 18 Holes of mini golf, arcade, softball & baseball batting cages. Newly installed Go-Cart Track! Concessions available or bring a picnic basket. Fun for the whole family! Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - Midnight. Sundays, Noon - 11 p.m. 1062 Nickerson Avenue, Benton Harbor, 269-926-1358. Visit www.hiddenpointe.net for more information.
Berrien Hills Golf Club LLC - 690 West Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, 269-925-2171 or 269-925-9002 Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club - An upscale 18 hole public facility with contoured fairways and large rolling greens set in a heavily wooded area. A Golf Digest 4-Star facility. Call 269-849-2722 (7) to set up a tee time. 2520 Kerlikowske Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Paw
Paw Lake Golf Club - Public welcome. Golf our beautifully
maintained course with scenic views of Paw Paw Lake. Lunch on the
patio or relax at our lakeside gazebo. 4548 Forest Beach Rd., PO
Box 68, Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-3831 John & Dede Howard Ice Arena - 2414 Willa Dr. (Whittlesey Park), St. Joseph, 269-983-8795. Andrews University - Convention, meeting areas, events. 1000 University Relations Dr., Berrien Springs 269-471-3322 Benton Harbor - St. Joseph YMCA - Puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind & body for all. 3665 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. 269-428-9622. Curious Kids' Museum - Where learning is always fun! Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The Curious Kids' Museum offers children of all ages hands-on involvement to discover the worlds of science, history, and culture. 415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, 269-983-2543. Maud Preston Palenske Public Library - Open Mon-Thurs 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Internet access, 6 daily newspapers, fax and photocopy service, public telephone. Story times and seasonal programs. Short term library cards available. 500 Market St., 269-983-7167. www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us YWCA of Berrien County - Fitness facility with pool. Swim lessons, aerobics, weight room and Child Development Center. Full day developmental care for children 6 weeks-5yrs. Before and after school care for ages 5-12. Summer camp ages 5-12. 508 Pleasant St. St. Joseph, MI 269-983-1561 ext 11 Musical Entertainment and Concerts Andrews University - Convention, meeting areas, events. 1000 University Relations Dr., Berrien Springs 269-471-3322 Box Factory for the Arts - A great place for the local community and visitors to celebrate the arts. Featuring three art galleries, 22 artist studios, cafe, gift shop and stage. Live music every Saturday night and open-mic night Tuesday evenings. 1101 Broad Street , St. Joseph 269-983-3688 Brown Bag Concerts - Bring a lunch on Wednesday afternoons from noon - 1:00 p.m. to the free Brown Bag Concerts at the John E. N. Howard Bandshell, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. June 4th - August 27th, 2008. Call 269-985-1111 for more information. Children's Music Workshop - Building self-confidence in children and young adults through theatrical workshops and high quality musical productions. PO Box 69 Stevensville MI 49127. 269-422-2930 Chocolate Cafe and Museum - Delicious chocolates, desserts and ice cream for the discerning pallet. For those obsessed with the perfect cup of coffee, we are delighted to offer several varieties. Visit our famous chocolate museum. 300 State Street, St. Joseph 269-985-9866 Czar's 505 - Live music entertainment club for jazz, blues, R&B, comedy and electric rock. 505 Pleasant Street, St. Joseph. 269-983-4111 Friday Night Concerts in the Park - Music is in the air Friday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the John E. N. Howard Bandshell, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. June 6th - August 29. Call 269-985-1111 for more information. Kids on Stage - We are a children’s theatre company building self-confidence, communications skills and self-accountability in school age kids through the performing arts. P.O. Box 224, Stevensville 269-313-2795 The Livery - A great place offering 'Hand Forged Microbrews', the Livery is the place to get together. Live entertainment all throughout the week is a big draw for the Livery. On Mondays, join host Venitia Sekema for a Magical Musical night at The Livery. Come out and enjoy some of the area's best talent as well as some of the area's best mircobrews! Be sure to check out the website or call 269-925-8760 for up to the minute information on entertainment. 190 5th St, Benton Harbor 269-925-8760. St. Joseph Municipal Band - Performs in the John E.N. Howard Bandshell overlooking Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, Sundays end June - Labor Day and summer holidays at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 269-982-0032. The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra - Performs both classical and pop concerts in the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Township. For more information call 269-982-4030 Fernwood Botanic Garden & Nature Preserve - 105 acres of gardens, scenic woodlands river trails and nature center. Visit our cafe and gift shop. 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles, MI 49120, 269-695-6491. Sarett Nature Center - Provides quality environmental education to folks of all ages in our community. 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor 269-927-4832 Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick - Offering fresh sweet cherries, peaches, & apples grown in beautiful Southwest Michigan just minutes from the sandy Lake Michigan beach. Located at 2559 Friday Rd., Coloma 269-468-5076 Jollay Orchards - This "family friendly" farm offers a unique entertainment experience -- blending a working orchard with family activities while offering the best in homegrown fruits and vegetables. Inside the Farm Market, you'll find a bakery with homemade orchard treats. Take I-94 to exit 39, turn left, go 2 miles to 1850 Friday Road, Coloma 269-468-3075. Jones Berry Farm - U-pick or just purchase fresh blueberries, jams, jellies and honey. 9245 Gast Rd., Bridgman 269-465-4745 Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm - Winery, vineyard and fruit farm. Fresh fruit in season, U-pick available. 533 East Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs 269-471-1321. Nye's Apple Barn and Farms - Selling locally grown fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, maple syrup, honey and more. Also offers u-pick raspberries, peaches, and apples. Located off of I-94 at exit 27. 3151 Niles Rd., St. Joseph 269-429-0596 Piggott's Farm Market - Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, cherries, beans, melons, strawberries, peaches, apples, honey, squash and pumpkins available! 3824 E Napier Ave., Benton Harbor or www.tomatofresh.com St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Center - Provides safe, friendly, and positive social, educational and recreational services for older citizens of our community. 3271 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, 269-429-7768 Celebration Cinema - Celebration Cinema is the premier movie theater in the twin cities area. With 13 screens playing the newest films and an exceptional concession area and game room. Do not miss a great night of entertainment at Celebration Cinema. 1468 Cinema Way Benton Harbor. 269-934-7469. Children's Music Workshop - Building self-confidence in children and young adults through theatrical workshops and high quality musical productions. PO Box 69 Stevensville MI 49127. 269-422-2930 Kids on Stage - We are a children’s theatre company building self-confidence, communications skills and self-accountability in school age kids through the performing arts. PO Box 224, Stevensville 269-313-2795 The Mendel Center Mainstage - The 1,505-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre offers state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating in elegant surroundings. Other amenities include free, lighted parking, handicap accessibility, an array of special services, and friendly ushers and support personnel. 2755 E. Napier, 269-927-1221 Twin City Players - The Twin City's community theater, founded in 1932, produces five main stage productions annually plus a summer children's workshops. 600 W. Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph 269-429-0400 Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail - From the state line of Michigan and Indiana north to Saugatuck; from the lakeshore to the east at vineyards beyond Paw Paw, this countryside contains over 10,000 acres of grapes! Relax and enjoy the surroundings! Step up to the bar and enjoy an award winning Michigan Wine, it's just as spectacular as a sunset along any one of our beautiful beaches! Fruitful Vine Tours - Fruitful Vine Tours provides its guests a delightfully memorable experience touring Michigan's Great Southwest! Tours and trips include a winery tour, a casino trip and many other customizable trips. 5601 St. Joseph Ave, Stevensville, MI 49127 www.FruitfulVineTours.com Karma Vista Winery - Come and experience a Winery and Tasting Room that is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and has breathtaking vistas atop one of the highest hills in the county. 6991 Ryno Rd. Coloma 269-468-WINE (9463) or e-mail info@karmavista.com www.karmavista.com Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm - Winery, Vineyard and fruit farm. Fresh fruit in season, U-pick available. 533 East Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs 269-471-1321. The Round Barn Winery - Offers daily tasting of wines, brandies, and cordials; has a 2 room B & B; and hosts weddings, parties etc. 10983 Hills Road, Baroda 269-422-1617. Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant - Provides a romantic atmosphere, elegant dining, and an extensive list of homemade fine wines. Enjoy a tour as a wine consultant leads you through a tasting tour of Tabor Hill's wines, sparkling wines and non-alcoholic juices. 185 Mount Tabor Rd., Buchanan 269-422-1165. Art Centers, Galleries, and Exhibits | Children Center, Activities, and Workshops | Theater | Museums and Historical Sites | Libraries | Musical Performances and Concerts Art Centers, Galleries, and Exhibits Box
Factory for the Arts - A great place for the local community
and visitors to celebrate the arts. Featuring three art galleries,
22 artist studios, cafe, gift shop and stage. Live music every Saturday
night and open-mic-night Tuesday evenings. 1101 Broad Street , St.
Joseph 269-983-3688 Cowley Fine Art Gallery - Representing over 100 regional artists featuring contemporary art, fine crafts, photography, decor and gifts. Commissioned portraits, custom jewelry and jewelry repair also available. 315 State St., St. Joseph 269-982-8077 The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center - Located in the Priscilla U. Byrns Heritage Center. Exhibit hall, research library, and gift shop. Featuring a major two year exhibit exploring the past, present and future of fruit growing in Southwest Michigan. Includes historical artifacts, documents, photographs and other media. Guided tours are available. 601 Main St., St. Joseph 269-983-1191 Krasl Art Center - Offers distinctive art exhibits and gallery showings year-round. Free to the public, the center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Gift shop, workshops, and local artwork. 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph. 269-983-0271. Children Centers, Activities, and Workshops Children's Music Workshop - Builds self-confidence in children and young adults through theatrical workshops and high quality musical productions. PO Box 69 Stevensville MI 49127. 269-422-2930 Curious Kids' Museum - Where learning is always fun! Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. The Curious Kid's Museum offers children of all ages hand-on involvement to discover the worlds of science, history, and culture. 415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, 269-983-2543. Gotta Go Pottery - Fun for young and old! Hundreds of pieces to choose from - have fun making your home and yard your very own custom-designed space! Match dishes to your place mats or tablecloth. Paint a switch plate to match your decor. Decorate tiles to surround a mirror. Even Fido can have his own custom-painted bowl! Choose the paint colors you like and create one-of-a-kind, made-by-you work of art to keep for yourself or give as a special gift! 519 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269-982-8010, Fax: 269-982-8010Hug N' Stuff - Choose your favorite animal or doll. Stuff it yourself. You can also
record a personalized message to put inside. There are lots of fun
clothes, costumes and accessories to choose from for your new friend.
Receive a birth certificate to make it official. Make a wish, take home
your very own, one-of-a-kind, stuffed-by-you friend! 519 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269-982-8010, Fax: 269-982-8010
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