Location: Benton Harbor
Top Things to do in Benton Harbor
The 10 Best Things to do in Benton Harbor, Michigan (MI)
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located west of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 10,038 according to the census. It is the smaller, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people.
Restaurants in Benton Harbor
1. Higbee's Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Third Coast Paddling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Beginners and experienced paddlers alike love kayaking or stand-up paddelboarding the Paw Paw River, a mellow, slow-moving river located just minutes from downtown St. Joseph. You can explore beautiful wetlands and paddle through Harbor Shores Resort, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Third Coast Paddling's trained staff will give your group an orientation before you hit the water. All equipment, including paddles and lifejackets, is provided at the rental sites. Advance reservations strongly encouraged through our website. Drop-ins are welcome, but availability may be limited depending on demand.
3. The Mendel Center At Lake Michigan College
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College is southwest Michigan’s premier location for performing arts, concerts, and events. Located on the LMC Benton Harbor Campus, the Mendel Center hosts more than 100,000 annual visitors. Patrons enjoy world-class touring performances in the 1,559-seat Mendel Center Mainstage, performances by LMC music and theater students in the intimate setting of the Hanson Theatre, and a wide range of trade shows, meetings, weddings, and events in the Grand Upton Hall and surrounding meeting rooms. This full-service venue provides onsite food preparation, full beverage and bar service, professional technical staff, and a team of experienced event planners.
Reviewed By DonVila - South Bend, United States
We just enjoyed a great show featuring The Manhattan Transfer and the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. It's a great venue. The seat and leg room are spacious, the acoustics are good, the staff personable and helpful. Parking is easy and close. We had a very enjoyable evening.
4. Sarett Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States
A coworker had mentioned Sarett to me as a place I should check out for hiking. He has family that lives in that area and had visited many times over the years. I dragged my 16yo daughter out of the house and off we went. The center itself is closed due to the virus, but all the trails are open and the butterfly house is open with reserved time slots. We just hiked. First we headed out to the Tree Top Walkway and checked it out. It is an impressive structure that looks like a railroad trestle. After that, we headed to the low country trails as I wanted to the the River Trail. The River Trail is rugged, but not too difficult. There are a lot of boardwalk and bridges down in the swampy areas. There are parts of the trail that are completely surrounded by tall grass, which feels like you are walking through a tunnel. It is pretty amazing and makes you feel like you are in the wild, even though there is a road 100 yards from the trail. The trail open up as you get close to the Paw Paw river, but watch your step, there is a bunch of poison ivy in the area. We did do a few of the off-shoot trails from River too, like Tamarack and a few small paths to swampy areas. We had a great time and my daughter loved it, which is pretty good since she's too cool for about everything these days. She wants to go back in the fall when the leaves change. I'm all for that.
5. Harbor Shores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Just 95 minutes from Chicago, this 18-hole, public Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course reflects the high standards of the world's leading design firm, Nicklaus Design. After successfully hosting the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid in 2012 and 2014, Harbor Shores will again play host in 2016 and 2018. The course runs over remarkably diverse terrain that challenges golfers even as it offers a spectacular setting in which to play. Three holes offer dramatic views of Lake Michigan, eleven holes border the Paw Paw River, Ox Creek and its wetlands, and four holes wind through rolling hills, ravines and a hardwood forest. The result is a golf course unlike any other.
Reviewed By styman
There are some great views if you can stop a minute from concentrating so hard on this beautiful Jack Nicklaus golf course. Two of the holes are just off Lake Michigan with beautiful views of the lake. Superb!
6. Water Street Glassworks
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By jwaters30 - Chicago, United States
Water Street Glassworks is a non-profit glass and metal fine art school offering classes; public access studio, exhibits and events; tours and demonstrations; and a gallery of faculty and student work. Water Street Glassworks is also home to the nationally recognized Fired Up! teen glass program. The fire of this creative community with a wonderful staff! Stop by to take in the beautiful glasswork and maybe catch an artist at work in the glass studio!
7. 12 Corners Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
For nearly a century, West Michigan has been the home of some of the most productive and picturesque fruit farms in the Midwest. Lake Michigan's "lake effect" has sheltered the fruit of our region from the harshness of winter - blanketing the fruit vines with snow and providing slightly warmer temperatures. 12 Corners Vineyards was started by a small group of friends who grew up in Michigan and recognized the uniqueness of a site just four miles off Michigan's famed "Gold Coast." The hamlet of Twelve Corners, Michigan is our namesake. We have an 115 acre estate planted with both vinifera and hybrid grapes. The vineyards are planted on soils of varying textures and slopes, bringing a distinct and pronounced terroir to the wines we proudly serve.
Reviewed By PAdives - Saint Ignace, United States
Tracey thank you for a great time tasting the wines. Your knowledge of the wines and fun personality made our day. Mainly did white wines. Niagara and Pinot were our favorites. Surprised by the apple Hard Cider was sooo smooth and refreshing.
8. North Pier Brewing Company
9. Jean Klock Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 511chrism511
We were looking for a more laid-back, less crowded beach in the area and were very happy with this one. A bit hard to find, as the park encompasses a golf course and other areas but once we found it we were very happy. Clean beach, refreshing water, easy parking and the restroom facilities were pretty good for a public beach. Enjoyed the water, sand and flying my drone.
10. Rocky Gap County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By aprilc289 - Howell, United States
My daughter's wedding was held under the gazebo at the overlook area. It was beautiful. The area is available to rent for the day. We rented chairs and had the area decorated. It was a wonderful experience. The only downside is the parking so we had buses bring our guests to and from ceremony. Sue at the office where we rented Rocky Gap was very helpful.
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