Things To Do
While in St. Joseph …
If you have free time during the weekend, there’s plenty to explore around Benton Harbor & St. Joseph. Check out St. Joe Today - the website has a great guide to local activities, including: Beaches & Lake Michigan access Parks, trails & outdoor recreation Museums & cultural attractions Live music & entertainment Wellness, spas & fitness Family-friendly activities Seasonal attractions & farm stands
Local Eats & Drinks
We’re so excited for you to experience the area! We highly recommend checking out the local food scene—St. Joe Today has a great guide to nearby restaurants and places to grab a bite. If you want to do it like we would, start your morning with coffee at Caffè Tosi. For food, some of our go-to spots are The Buck, Silver Beach Pizza, Tim’s Too, Ryebelle, and Plank’s Tavern. And of course, no trip is complete without something sweet—The South Bend Chocolate Company and Kilwins are our favorites for dessert.
Wine & Drink Trails
The area is home to a variety of wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries—perfect for exploring before or after the wedding. We recommend checking out a few local favorites during your stay and enjoying everything Southwest Michigan has to offer. - Wineries - Round Barn Estate Winery Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant Lemon Creek Winery White Pine Winery Vineyard 2121 - Breweries - The Livery Silver Harbor Brewing Company Watermark Brewing Company North Pier Brewing Company Transient Artisan Ales Sister Lakes Brewing Company Greenbush Brewing Company Ghost Isle Brewery River Saint Joe - Cideries - Peat’s Cider Social Carriage House Ciders Virtue Cider - Distilleries - Journeyman Distillery Round Barn Distillery Iron Shoe Distillery For more options and a full map, visit the Southwest Michigan Makers Trail website.
Shopping
Explore some local small businesses
Mountain Biking Trails
A Ryan-approved guide for riders visiting Southwest Michigan & Northern Indiana. - Southwest Michigan - Andrews University Trails Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park - Northern Indiana - Potato Creek State Park Rum Village Mountain Bike Trail Bendix Woods County Park
Harbor Shores Golf Club
Southwest Michigan does not miss when it comes to golf. If you love a good round, we definitely recommend making time for it while you’re in town. It’s one of our favorite ways to enjoy the area, and a fun way to make a full weekend out of celebrating with us.