The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Berrien County, Berrien County

MAKE A MEMORY ALL YEAR ROUND! The horses, the tigers, the hippocampus, the panda, the clown fish - in all, 48 unique carousel figures and two chariots - are whirling with excitement to see you. Come pick your favorite and ride beneath 1000 twinkling lights as the band organ's music happily soars and dips with the gears. Each figure is beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted by the artisans at The Carousel Works. Around the top of the carousel you can learn about our local history - told as no one else in the world has told it on a carousel - using historic photographs. As you gaze at those 18 rounding boards, you'll become part of our story, too.You'll find all the magic and wonder of the Silver Beach Carousel below the bluff in St. Joseph, just yards from Lake Michigan's Silver Beach, named one of the top 10 family beaches by Parents magazine. Open all four seasons, you can ride a different carousel figure or chariot every week and fill the year with a new memory each time. Our sea serpent chariot is wheelchair accessible so everyone can ride! Tokens are available for cash or credit card at the admissions desk or for cash from our token machine. To find us, click here for a map and directions.THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO DO!Riding the carousel is just one of the fun things you can do at Silver Beach. Steps away from the carousel is Michigan's tallest kaleidoscope and Curious Kids' Discovery Zone by Curious Kids Museum, an entertaining place for toddlers to teens to explore water exhibits, a climbing wall and traveling exhibits. Next door to us is the beautiful Silver Beach Shadowland Ballroom, where special celebrations and wedding dreams come true. Across the road is the Whirlpool Compass Fountain where you can splash in the mist on warm days. And throughout the year, plan to join us for lots of fun events.Our Silver Beach Center packages let you create hours of fun at special prices. The Activities Room is an easy place to celebrate your child's next birthday or a special event. Just let us know what day you'd like to book by clicking here. You'll also find carousel gift ideas in our onsite and online gift shops. Or check out other gift ideas and sponsorship opportunities here.So come for the best ride in town - it's unforgettably happy! Visit our website for hours and more information about pricing and events.

A 3rd generation family owned and operated fruit farm and country store with U-Pick and We-Pick fruit available in season. Apricots, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Nectarines, Sweet and Tart Cherries, and over 200 varieties of apples grown here on the farm. Country store offers a wide selection of Jam, Jelly, local honey and syrup and unique gift selections. Gift packages available for shipping along with many of our Tree-Mendus Products year round. We are home of the International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship held each year on the first Saturday of July, come and join the family fun and test your "Spit-a-bility". Narrated Tours available for groups of 25 or more. A guaranteed day of family fun in the sun!

Looking for fun things to do outdoors? Bring your family and friends to rent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards on the Galien River, a unique Great Lakes marsh that formed just upstream from Lake Michigan in Harbor Country. Please note that this is a different site than previous years (you may have visited us across the street at New Buffalo Beach). Our new site has plenty of parking, and is within walking distance of downtown New Buffalo. Our trained staff will give your group an orientation before you hit the water. All equipment, including paddles and life jackets, is provided at the rental sites. Advance reservations through our website are strongly encouraged. Drop-ins are also welcome; however, please note that selection may be limited depending on demand. Hours subject to change depending on weather conditions; check our website for updates.

High-Seas Thrills & Taste-Tempting Chills Get ready for fun by land or by sea. Harbor Country Adventures offers high-speed boat tours, Classic Lake tours aboard the Emita II, luxury coach wine-country tours, as well luxury limo bus rentals for self-guided explorers. We are the go-to adventure service for Michigan City, New Buffalo and the Harbor Country region. Whether you're looking for a thrill ride on the high seas of Lake Michigan, or you want to chill out at scenic wineries or artisan breweries and distilleries, we've got you covered. Go ahead, taste the adventure! Purveyors of Adventure Capt. Vic Tieri | Adventure Captain

• we exists to rid the world of 2x10 cottonwood boards in a space where cold-hard steel, meets man made velocity, meets fresh cut wood, every time • fulfill your wildest fantasy of competing in non-sensical sport, and hitting bullseyes with semi-sharpened, US forged steel • but in all seriousness axe throwing at Lumberjax is as ridiculously awesome as it sounds. with proper coaching, which we provide, it is not nearly as dangerous as it sounds either. • walk-ins always welcome, appointments highly recommended • grab your closest friends and find yourselves in a magical place where steel flies like a bald eagle: confident, graceful, and with American splendor • please bring your own food/drink/alcohol (no spirits or hard liquors, do not show up under the influence of any substances) and come ready to chuck axes and have one of the best times of your life

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