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33 Best and Fun Things To Do In St. Joseph, Michigan


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Whether you’re planning a beach getaway with your family or seeking a day in the sun, you’ll find your perfect spot at one of St. Joseph’s pretty beaches.

What makes St. Joseph Michigan is the majestic Lake Michigan. However, St. Joe has so much more to offer than its famous sands. This city offers visitors a chance to take a breath and explore some of the many walking and hiking trails. With many hidden gems to discover and awe-spiring views to behold, St. Jospeh is every nature-lover’s dream. Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and visit the legendary art galleries and antique stores to experience every aspect of St. Joseph.

The list below highlights some of the best things to do and places to see in St. Joseph so you can plan a trip to remember.

The 33 Most Popular Things To Do In St. Joseph, Michigan

33. Silver Beach Center

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 333 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 982 8500

Web Address:   http://silverbeachcarousel.com/silver-beach-center

32. Brown Sanctuary

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 1891 Woods Road Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 927 4832

Web Address:   https://sarett.org/visit/brown-sanctuary/

31. Silver Beach Amusement Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: St Joseph MI

Web Address:   https://silverbeachcarousel.com/silver-beach-amusement-park

30. St. Joseph Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 1160 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 6341

Web Address:   http://sjcity.com/

29. Israelite House of David

3.9 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

Location: 1055 E Britain Ave Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 363 1474

Web Address:   http://israelitehouseofdavid.com/

28. Morton House Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: 501 Territorial Road Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 925 7011

Web Address:   http://mortonhousemuseum.org/

27. Dunes Pavilion

4.8 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 101 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 982 0533

Web Address:   https://berriencounty.org/1321/Pavilion-Rentals

26. Captain Hook’s Par-Te-Tyme Charters

3.6 ★★★★☆ (57 reviews)

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Location: 220 Anchors Way Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 4140

Web Address:   http://capthooksportfishing.com/

25. Riverview Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: 2927 Niles Road Street Joseph MI

Web Address:   https://sjcity.com/play-here/187-riverview-park

24. The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (84 reviews)

Location: 601 Main Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 1191

Web Address:   http://theheritagemcc.org/

23. Curious Kids Museum Discovery Zone

4.6 ★★★★★ (116 reviews)

Location: 333 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 982 8500

Web Address:   http://curiouskidsmuseum.org/

22. Lake Bluff Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

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Location: 520 598 Lake Blvd Street Joseph MI

21. Box Factory For the Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ (133 reviews)

Location: 1101 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 3688

Web Address:   http://boxfactoryforthearts.org/

20. 12 Corners Vineyards

4.4 ★★★★☆ (161 reviews)

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Location: 1201 N Benton Center Road Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 927 1512

Web Address:   http://12corners.com/

19. Kiwanis Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (296 reviews)

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Location: 1200 Pearl Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 6325

Web Address:   http://sjcity.com/play-here/192-kiwanis-park

18. Hidden Pointe Fun Park & Event Hall

4.4 ★★★★☆ (300 reviews)

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Location: 1062 Nickerson Ave Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 926 1358

Web Address:   http://hiddenpointe.net/

17. Harbor Shores Golf Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (416 reviews)

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Location: 201 Graham Ave Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 927 4653

Web Address:   http://harborshoresresort.com/golf.html

16. St Joseph North Pier Inner Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ (461 reviews)

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Location: St Joseph MI

15. Lookout Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (474 reviews)

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Location: 3218 3320 Lakeshore Dr Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 6341

14. Sarett Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (518 reviews)

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Location: 2300 N Benton Center Road Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 927 4832

Web Address:   http://sarett.org/

13. Rocky Gap Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (624 reviews)

Location: 1100 Rocky Gap Road Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 983 7111

Web Address:   https://berriencounty.org/1300/Rocky-Gap-County-Park

12. Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (769 reviews)

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Location: 1107 Lions Park Dr Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 6341

Web Address:   http://sjcity.com/

11. Jean Klock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (924 reviews)

Location: Jean Klock Blvd Benton Harbor MI

Tel:  269 927 8420

Web Address:   https://bhcity.us/parks-recreation/

10. Grand Mere State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (978 reviews)

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Location: 7337 Thornton Dr Streetevensville MI

Tel:  269 426 4013

Web Address:   http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx

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9. White Pine Winery Tasting Room

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 317 Streetate Street #1247 Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 281 0098

Web Address:   http://whitepinewinery.com/

8. Lions Park Beach

4.2 ★★★★☆ (71 reviews)

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7. Krasl Art Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (222 reviews)

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Location: 707 Lake Blvd Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 0271

Web Address:   http://krasl.org/

6. Whirlpool Compass Fountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (361 reviews)

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Location: 200 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 5541

Web Address:   http://sjcity.com/

5. Curious Kids’ Museum – online reservations required

4.7 ★★★★★ (460 reviews)

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Location: 415 Lake Blvd Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 2543

Web Address:   http://curiouskidsmuseum.org/

4. Silver Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (598 reviews)

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3. Silver Beach Carousel

4.7 ★★★★★ (990 reviews)

Location: 333 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 932 1141

Web Address:   http://silverbeachcarousel.com/

2. Tiscornia Park – St. Joseph

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,384 reviews)

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Location: 80 Ridgeway Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 983 6341

Web Address:   http://michigan.org/property/tiscornia-park-st-joseph/

1. Silver Beach County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (5,622 reviews)

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Location: 101 Broad Street Street Joseph MI

Tel:  269 982 0533

Web Address:   https://berriencounty.org/1295/Silver-Beach-County-Park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in St. Joseph, Michigan! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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