Destinations in Southwest Michigan Archives | Lake Michigan Destinations

Van Buren County, Michigan

Van Buren County is fun for all seasons, whether it be hiking the many trails, fishing the Black River, or skiing at Timber Ridge.

Berrien county is located in the southwest corner of Michigan and just north of the Indiana border. It’s home to the St. Joseph River.

Benton Harbor and St. Joseph are twin cities sharing the St. Joseph River shore. Both communities are along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

With 3 top beaches including thousands of acres of State Park land, St. Joseph, Michigan, is the perfect destination for beach lovers.

Known as the “Village of Friendliness since 1870”, Douglas offers a diversified variety of art galleries and fine dining.

Saugatuck, Michigan has been regarded as the “Art Coast of Michigan” and has approximately two dozen galleries to visit.

New Buffalo, Michigan is notably known as the Gateway to Michigan and is included on the Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

South Haven has always been a port city due to its location on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River.