What to do and see in Saint Joseph, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

February 10, 2022 Hana Mouser

St. Joseph is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was incorporated as a village in 1834 and as a city in 1891. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,365. It lies on the shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the St. Joseph River, about 90 miles (140 km) east-northeast of Chicago. It is the county seat of Berrien County. It is home of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
Restaurants in Saint Joseph

333 Broad St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1083 +1 269-932-1141 [email protected] http://www.silverbeachcarousel.com
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5.0 based on 574 reviews

Silver Beach Carousel

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.

Reviewed By JeffreyD127 - South Haven, United States

A recreation of a historic carousel that is well done and a joy to ride. Very distinctive and elegantly carved animals make this ride enjoyable. The animals ride up and down and children love it. When we were there, children could chose from an assortment of hats and figures to wear while riding, my grand children thought the hats were great. The music machine was made near my home town, North Tonawanda, and is a classic. Around the carousel are classica carnival machines. Also, the day we were there, a large leg display was set up. The carousel is next to the Curious Kids museum, another fun place for kids.

2. The Olive Cart

421 State St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1249 +1 269-281-0120 http://Olivecart.com
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

The Olive Cart

3. Puzzlemental Escape Room Adventures

403 State St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-3903 +1 269-409-1407 [email protected] http://www.puzzlemental.com
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Puzzlemental Escape Room Adventures

Puzzlemental is a immersive interactive adventure where you and your team has 60 minutes to find clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles to complete your mission to and escape. Use your wit and teamwork in an adrenaline filled race to beat the clock. Come with your friends, family, colleagues, or it makes a great Date night. Puzzlemental is where you can become a mobster, gangster, bootlegger, or an FBI Agent.

Reviewed By DBontheroadagain - Chicago, United States

We escaped! Fun family activity with teenagers who worked together to solve most of the puzzles! Challenging for all. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.

4. Zoya Escape Rooms

4298 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-9603 +1 269-281-4867 http://www.zoyaescaperooms.com/
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Zoya Escape Rooms

Do you crave adventure, mystery, suspense? If yes, come and see if you can solve an Escape Room at Zoya Escape Rooms!Great for family, friends, companies and events, tourists, and enthusiasts! Fun for ages 10-110, groups of 3-8 are suggested. Zoya Escape rooms offer two themed room at this time. We have Spies Like You and Dangerous Stuff, Day One. The Egyptian Tomb is under construction and should be available before the end of 2017. Find clues, unlock lock, solve puzzles, and escape in under one hour! Do you think you have what it takes to ESCAPE? For more information visit our website and Facebook.

Reviewed By nessren13 - Grand Rapids, United States

This unassuming building houses three excellent escape rooms and friendly staff. Our group of four experienced escapers booked two rooms here and ended up doing all three. Our game master gave a very thorough introduction, which was obviously geared for newer players (not a complaint). That type of introduction would have been very helpful when I was starting out. This place has very well designed rooms with high-end electronic elements and impressive props. They also have a hint/clue system I have never encountered before (in over 100 rooms) and I loved it. It allows you to determine when hints are available as well as let you decide if you want to take them and, most impressively, also lets you know if you are running behind in the room to let you know if you really need to take a hint yet or not. Love this feature. If you are spending time in West Michigan or driving up the lakeshore, I highly recommend making a stop here. You won't be disappointed.

5. Lumberjax Urban Axe Throwing

2808 Niles Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-2416 +1 269-921-4739 [email protected] http://www.thelumberjax.com
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Lumberjax Urban Axe Throwing

• 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

Reviewed By carlahI868TF

My husband and I had a great time at the Jax Smash Rage Room. Smashing is harder than it looks (or I'm just too nice LOL). Austin and the team were very hospitable! My husband already recommended the ax throwing to his buddies. Thanks again!!!

6. Curious Kids' Museum

415 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1231 269-983-CKID http://www.curiouskidsmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Curious Kids' Museum

Climb a miniature volcano, crawl inside a giant bubble or explore the surfact of Mars.

Reviewed By k10kastner - Lombard, United States

Loved this place! We had a rainy day on vacation & took our young ones here..we literally had to drag them out! Small rooms with different activities for the kids to engage in. Reasonable price too. Highly recommend.

7. Box Factory for the Arts

1101 Broad St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1790 +1 269-983-3688 http://www.boxfactoryforthearts.org/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Box Factory for the Arts

8. Krasl Art Center

707 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1313 +1 269-983-0271 [email protected] http://www.krasl.org
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Krasl Art Center

Reviewed By spartan66 - Toledo, United States

I spent a couple hours at the Krasl, viewing the outside sculpture and the inside art pieces. It is an asset to the community and to visitors and should be supported. One can sit outside and enjoy the sculpture garden - some pieces are designed for kids so it may be noisy but that is ok. The collections vary on the inside. I found the staff to be most helpful with explanations of the pieces and with the history of the museum

9. G&M Variety

307 State St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1247 +1 269-983-2160 https://www.facebook.com/GmVariety/
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

G&M Variety

"Step Back In Time" G&M Variety has the appeal of an old fashioned five-and-dime. Souvenirs and Gifts Food and Snacks Swimming and Beach Accessories Health and Beauty Pet Supplies Toys Fun For Everyone! Worth the Trip!

10. White Pine Winery

317 State St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1247 +1 269-281-0098 [email protected] http://www.whitepinewinery.com/
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

White Pine Winery

White Pine Winery showcases Southwest Michigan's finest wines and warm hospitality, a destination in the charming town of St. Joseph. We produce a range of delicious red and expressive white wines such as Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and several red and white blends. Owner and winemaker, Dr. David Miller, is a noted winemaker and viticulturist with over 25 years of experience. We invite you to visit us at our tasting room in downtown St. Joseph.

Reviewed By phallett1118 - Oak Creek, United States

Loved this tasting room and the friendliness of the staff. I think we beat the crowds on the Friday night we went, which definitely helped our experience We were the only ones there and had a one on one tasting where we learned a lot about the wines and the local goings on. The wines were very good and the shop was full of many gifts items I haven't seen before.

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