Top Things to do in Berrien County
Top Hotels in Berrien County
- 1. Best Western Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
- 2. The Inn at Harbor Shores Resort
- 3. Four Winds Casino Resort
- 4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor
- 5. Boulevard Inn
- 6. Tru by Hilton Saint Joseph
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Joseph
- 8. Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo
- 9. Baymont by Wyndham New Buffalo
- 10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
10 Free Things to do in Berrien County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Berrien County, United States including Whirlpool Compass Fountain, The Olive Cart, Harbert Antique Mall, Vineyards Gourmet, Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph Lighthouses, Journeyman Distillery, St. Julian Winery & Distillery, Box Factory for the Arts, Hickory Creek Winery.
Restaurants in Berrien County
1. Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By MzMBB - Chicago, United States
This is a great place for the family, it caters to the adults and children, so much to do here and the whirlpool Compass Fountain is hours of fun especially on a hot summer day! Endless fun then grab pizza or ice cream.
2. The Olive Cart
3. Harbert Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
More than 50 antique dealers offer everything from furniture and vintage lighting to art glass and pottery.
4. Vineyards Gourmet
5. Silver Beach County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 782 reviews
Reviewed By PalmTreeSeeker4ever - Maumee, United States
We took our kids to Saint Joe’s as young kids 30 years ago. Now we are taking our grandkids to Saint Joe’s and boy, has it grown! We highly recommend this area... between Silver Beach pizza, the Compass splash pad, the wonderful beach with nice restrooms, snack stand and the carousel we couldn’t ask for any more fun. They were too old for the great playground right on the sand! The only down side is that I think the beach could be cleaner. So many cigar tips, and other debris. I think they need a beach Zamboni (like in Florida) to clean the sand... or people to quit polluting it! Hotels are very pricey near the beach. We stayed just off of 94 and it was much more reasonable. Only a 16 minute drive to the beach and they have free parking downtown if you don’t mind walking a bit or on the beach parking for $12.00/day. We liked that they had lifeguards posted also. We will go back again... ????
6. St. Joseph Lighthouses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By theoljohnnyboy - New Florence, United States
A beautiful spot to watch the sunset in the evenings. The lighthouse is well maintained and nicely painted. The first portion of the pier seems to be newer and and is quite level, the second portion is older, worn and quite a bit more narrow. Details on parking can be found in the Tiscornia Park reviews.
7. Journeyman Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Journeyman Distillery is a small craft distillery located in the historic Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, Michigan. Journeyman spirits are certified organic, certified kosher, and made with locally sourced Midwest grains. Our line of spirits include whiskey, gin, vodka, rum and more. Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday-Saturday: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Sunday Brunch: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM). Distillery Tours offered daily
Reviewed By Shari427 - Tinley Park, United States
Breath of fresh air in wine country ...great change of pace to do a $5 flight tasting of their great liquor. The food is awesome! We recommend the charcuterie board and pretzel appetizers...the purple rain mixed drink is also super fun and yummy! Fun industrial scene with golf putting out back...spread out and large restaurant and bar scene. Definitely don’t miss it! It’s great and one of our favorite stops.
8. St. Julian Winery & Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Our wines are made exclusively from grapes grown in the Lake Michigan Shore Appellation - one of the most fertile growing regions in the nation - which not only sets us apart from other wineries in the state, but has been instrumental in making us Michigan's most-awarded winery. Our wide selection of award-winning wines ranges from internationally recognized dry wines to award-winning sweet wines, and everything in between. We are also proud to offer craft distilled spirits, and ciders.
Reviewed By MainIngredient - Matteson, United States
My family was here to visit from California. To my surprise they wanted to visit wineries in the Midwest. This winery was a couple hours from my home so why not? The variety of wines were really good. My cousin enjoyed the wine tasting. I don’t drink alcohol so I did not think I would find anything of interest for me but to my surprise they had a nice selection of sparkling juices—which I love. I purchased four varieties. I only opened one bottle so far but I really enjoyed it. My cousin also liked the wines she purchased. There are nice souvenirs as well. I enjoyed browsing and bought a few other items as well. I am planning another trip to the winery alone to purchase a case of wine and a case of sparkling juice to give as holiday gifts. On a final note, I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful
9. Box Factory for the Arts
10. Hickory Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Hickory Creek is a very small production winery specializing in European old world style wines made from our local AVA's grapes. Our friendly staff provides tastings in our charming red barn tasting room. Our wines are served at some of the finest restaurants in Chicago and SW Michigan, and are created to pair with food. Current releases include: Riesling (dry and semi-dry), Pinot Gris, Gruner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay (French Oak and our Zero Oak), Cab Franc Rose, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and our Bordeaux style blend - Melange. We also offer a semi-dry Riesling Blend called Gentil, a semi-dry red called Rouge Doux and our Laughing Labs Red. We are family friendly, dog friendly and offer space for outdoor seating. We hope you'll visit soon!
Reviewed By 351bethanyh
My husband and I decided to stop here along with several other wineries in the area. Hickory Creek was by far our favorite! Excellent wine with a quaint atmosphere and personal touch that the winemaker, Adam brought. We definitely will be adding this to our must see list when in SW MI.
