Bluebird Guidebook
Beach and Summer Activities
1 mile west of cottage. *Our family favorite* The most accessible and family friendly beach. One of the best you will find in southwest Michigan. Very wide beach with a large parking lot. This beach is a 30 minute walk from the cottage along golf course paths.
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Jean Klock Park
Jean Klock Boulevard1 mile west of cottage. *Our family favorite* The most accessible and family friendly beach. One of the best you will find in southwest Michigan. Very wide beach with a large parking lot. This beach is a 30 minute walk from the cottage along golf course paths.
2.7 miles southwest of cottage. Lovely beach just north of the St. Joseph pier. You can access the pier from this beach as well. There is a parking lot close to the beach with a small fee during the summer.
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Tiscornia Park
80 Ridgeway St2.7 miles southwest of cottage. Lovely beach just north of the St. Joseph pier. You can access the pier from this beach as well. There is a parking lot close to the beach with a small fee during the summer.
3.5 minutes southwest of cottage. A wide and easy to access beach in St. Joseph that can be very busy in summer. Has volleyball nets and 2 playgrounds for children. Paid parking is available right near the beach. Just south of main beach is a family area with a large playground (lions park beach).
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Silver Beach
3.5 minutes southwest of cottage. A wide and easy to access beach in St. Joseph that can be very busy in summer. Has volleyball nets and 2 playgrounds for children. Paid parking is available right near the beach. Just south of main beach is a family area with a large playground (lions park beach).
1.5 miles south of cottage. Sit on top kayak rentals on the Paw Paw River. Has parking on site. Very peaceful and serene.
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Third Coast Paddling - Paw Paw River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
601 Graham Ave1.5 miles south of cottage. Sit on top kayak rentals on the Paw Paw River. Has parking on site. Very peaceful and serene.
3 miles south of cottage. Do it all rentals in downtown St. Joseph. Beach cruisers, surrey bikes, electric bikes, and even boats and jetskis.
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Scooter Joe's Wheel & Water Rentals
508 Broad St3 miles south of cottage. Do it all rentals in downtown St. Joseph. Beach cruisers, surrey bikes, electric bikes, and even boats and jetskis.
11 miles northeast of cottage. A lovely fruit farm that offers cherries, peaches, apples, etc. Check the fruit farms website to see when certain fruits are ready to be picked.
Fruit Acres Farms Cherry U-Pick
6299 Carmody Road11 miles northeast of cottage. A lovely fruit farm that offers cherries, peaches, apples, etc. Check the fruit farms website to see when certain fruits are ready to be picked.
Food scene
Half a mile from cottage. *Our family favorite* A welcoming taproom and outdoor beer garden in Benton Harbor featuring a small but tasty food menu. 7 minute walk from cottage. If you cross north shore drive on ridgeway you can take the golf course trail directly there.
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North Pier Brewing Company
670 N Shore DrHalf a mile from cottage. *Our family favorite* A welcoming taproom and outdoor beer garden in Benton Harbor featuring a small but tasty food menu. 7 minute walk from cottage. If you cross north shore drive on ridgeway you can take the golf course trail directly there.
Half a mile from cottage. North Shore Inn has been serving award winning burgers for 25 years. Casual, comfortable, and family friendly atmosphere, it's a great place to come and grab lunch or dinner with rotating drafts from North Pier Brewery. 7 minute walk from cottage. If you cross north shore drive on ridgeway you can take the golf course trail directly there.
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North Shore Inn
107 Higman Park RdHalf a mile from cottage. North Shore Inn has been serving award winning burgers for 25 years. Casual, comfortable, and family friendly atmosphere, it's a great place to come and grab lunch or dinner with rotating drafts from North Pier Brewery. 7 minute walk from cottage. If you cross north shore drive on ridgeway you can take the golf course trail directly there.
1 mile south of cottage. Great atmosphere and "good mood food" in downtown Benton Harbor.
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The Brick House
190 Territorial Road1 mile south of cottage. Great atmosphere and "good mood food" in downtown Benton Harbor.
1 mile south of cottage. Brewery and restaurant in converted turn of the century stable in downtown Benton Harbor. Top notch pizza and home brewed beer. The best location for touring music acts to stop with weekend concerts year round.
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The Livery
190 5th St1 mile south of cottage. Brewery and restaurant in converted turn of the century stable in downtown Benton Harbor. Top notch pizza and home brewed beer. The best location for touring music acts to stop with weekend concerts year round.
1 mile south of cottage. *Our family favorite* Eclectic brunch and lunch restaurant with delicious organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
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The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water St1 mile south of cottage. *Our family favorite* Eclectic brunch and lunch restaurant with delicious organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
1 mile south of cottage. Cozy coffee house in downtown benton harbor with delicious espresso drinks. Also has a location in downtown St. Joseph.
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Forté Coffee
2045 Niles Rd1 mile south of cottage. Cozy coffee house in downtown benton harbor with delicious espresso drinks. Also has a location in downtown St. Joseph.
1 mile south of cottage. Fine dining with small plate, farm to table offerings and an exquisite cocktail menu. Get a reservation as soon as you can.
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Houndstooth Restaurant
132 Pipestone St1 mile south of cottage. Fine dining with small plate, farm to table offerings and an exquisite cocktail menu. Get a reservation as soon as you can.
3 miles southwest of cottage. *Our family favorite* Specialty pizza restaurant in century old train station in downtown St. Joseph. Very busy in the summer but has a large seating section for families as well as a 21+ only section upstairs overlooking compass fountain.
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Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine St3 miles southwest of cottage. *Our family favorite* Specialty pizza restaurant in century old train station in downtown St. Joseph. Very busy in the summer but has a large seating section for families as well as a 21+ only section upstairs overlooking compass fountain.
2.5 miles southwest of cottage. Restaurant and brewery in downtown St. Joseph. Lively industrial setting with good beer and good service.
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Silver Harbor Brewing Company
721 Pleasant St2.5 miles southwest of cottage. Restaurant and brewery in downtown St. Joseph. Lively industrial setting with good beer and good service.
2.5 miles southwest of cottage. Indoor, year-round market with 7 shops including dad's farm restaurant, st. joe community taproom, infusco coffee shop, cheese lady, and st. joe wine shoppe. You can eat and drink from any of the shops.
Dad's Farm & Cafe
301 Main Street2.5 miles southwest of cottage. Indoor, year-round market with 7 shops including dad's farm restaurant, st. joe community taproom, infusco coffee shop, cheese lady, and st. joe wine shoppe. You can eat and drink from any of the shops.
3 miles southwest of cottage. Burgers and a large craft beer menu in an industrial space in downtown st. joseph. Also has a rooftop deck with views of downtown.
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Buck Burgers & Brew
412 State St3 miles southwest of cottage. Burgers and a large craft beer menu in an industrial space in downtown st. joseph. Also has a rooftop deck with views of downtown.
3 miles south of cottage. Upscale menu in a relaxed setting with a beautiful rooftop deck. Specializing in steak and seafood in downtown St. Joseph. Often has live music during the summer.
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RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar
518 Broad St3 miles south of cottage. Upscale menu in a relaxed setting with a beautiful rooftop deck. Specializing in steak and seafood in downtown St. Joseph. Often has live music during the summer.
3 miles southwest of cottage. Small Italian cafe offering delicious pastries and breakfast paninis in downtown St. Joseph.
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Caffè Tosi
516 Pleasant St3 miles southwest of cottage. Small Italian cafe offering delicious pastries and breakfast paninis in downtown St. Joseph.
Winery
5 miles east of cottage. 115 acre vineyard with award winning samplings in a pretty tasting room. Some outdoor seating available.
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12 Corners Vineyards
1201 N Benton Center Rd5 miles east of cottage. 115 acre vineyard with award winning samplings in a pretty tasting room. Some outdoor seating available.
6 miles east of cottage. Beautiful outdoor patio with live music at this Benton Harbor winery.
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Vineyard 2121
4110 Red Arrow Hwy6 miles east of cottage. Beautiful outdoor patio with live music at this Benton Harbor winery.
6 miles southeast of cottage. A unique wine experience where you can learn about wine from the staff and students of Lake Michigan College who produce all the wine from this vineyard.
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Lake Michigan Vintners
2774 E Empire Ave6 miles southeast of cottage. A unique wine experience where you can learn about wine from the staff and students of Lake Michigan College who produce all the wine from this vineyard.
3 miles south of cottage. Small tasting room in downtown St. Joseph with a relaxed and fun vibe.
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Lazy Ballerina Winery
321 State St3 miles south of cottage. Small tasting room in downtown St. Joseph with a relaxed and fun vibe.
17 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite * Named one of USA Today’s 10 best wineries in America for music and recently named the best winery in Michigan by “eat this, not that.” This campus like venue and tasting room will delight wine and beer drinkers alike. Often has live music during the summer. Some food offerings on the weekend.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd17 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite * Named one of USA Today’s 10 best wineries in America for music and recently named the best winery in Michigan by “eat this, not that.” This campus like venue and tasting room will delight wine and beer drinkers alike. Often has live music during the summer. Some food offerings on the weekend.
Children's Activities
3 miles south of cottage. * Our family favorite* Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
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Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Blvd3 miles south of cottage. * Our family favorite* Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
3 miles south of cottage. Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
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Curious Kids Museum Discovery Zone
333 Broad St3 miles south of cottage. Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
6 miles east of cottage. 1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to see.
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd6 miles east of cottage. 1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to see.
3 miles south of cottage. Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach. Water cannons around splash pad fire every 15 minutes.
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad St3 miles south of cottage. Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach. Water cannons around splash pad fire every 15 minutes.
3 miles south of cottage. A million dollar carousel built in 2010 brings back memories of the original carousel from the beaches of St. Joseph in 1910. Carousel is housed in a state of the art facility next to the compass water fountain in downtown St. Joseph. Rides are $4.
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Silver Beach Hjólreiðarhús
333 Broad St3 miles south of cottage. A million dollar carousel built in 2010 brings back memories of the original carousel from the beaches of St. Joseph in 1910. Carousel is housed in a state of the art facility next to the compass water fountain in downtown St. Joseph. Rides are $4.
3 miles south of cottage. Many flavors of ice cream and soft serve yogurt located in the heart of downtown St. Joseph.
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Cabanas
512 Broad St3 miles south of cottage. Many flavors of ice cream and soft serve yogurt located in the heart of downtown St. Joseph.
5 miles south of cottage. A summer only (and sometimes weekend only) amusement park including 18 hole putt putt golf, go karts, batting cages, and a top notch ice cream selection.
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Hidden Pointe Fun Park & Event Hall
1062 Nickerson Ave5 miles south of cottage. A summer only (and sometimes weekend only) amusement park including 18 hole putt putt golf, go karts, batting cages, and a top notch ice cream selection.
Winter Activities
6 miles east of cottage. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve.
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd6 miles east of cottage. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve.
11 minutes south of cottage. Warren Dunes State park is home to towering dunes, interdunal lakes, and 180° views of Lake Michigan. In winter, snow-covered dunes and deep blow-outs make for dramatic scenery, and offer plenty of opportunity for challenging hikes. Quiet and peaceful in winter there are no rentals here.
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Grand Mere State Park
7337 Thornton Drive11 minutes south of cottage. Warren Dunes State park is home to towering dunes, interdunal lakes, and 180° views of Lake Michigan. In winter, snow-covered dunes and deep blow-outs make for dramatic scenery, and offer plenty of opportunity for challenging hikes. Quiet and peaceful in winter there are no rentals here.
17 miles southeast of cottage. Rentals are available at nearby Love Creek County Park, where you’ll find bikes in three sizes and 3.5 miles of well-marked, groomed trails. Afterward, share your adventure fireside over a warm drink in the park’s interpretive center. Love Creek also offers cross country ski and snowshoe rentals, with over five miles of dedicated, groomed trails.
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Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry Rd17 miles southeast of cottage. Rentals are available at nearby Love Creek County Park, where you’ll find bikes in three sizes and 3.5 miles of well-marked, groomed trails. Afterward, share your adventure fireside over a warm drink in the park’s interpretive center. Love Creek also offers cross country ski and snowshoe rentals, with over five miles of dedicated, groomed trails.
11 miles south of cottage. If you want to escape winter with some indoor play, Peat's has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of ciders on tap.
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Peat's Cider Social
6201 Red Arrow Hwy11 miles south of cottage. If you want to escape winter with some indoor play, Peat's has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of ciders on tap.
17 miles southeast of cottage. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd17 miles southeast of cottage. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
27 minutes from cottage. 400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
Five Pines Ministries
6597 Smith Rd27 minutes from cottage. 400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
9 minutes from cottage. Skaters really like the fact that the NHL-sized ice rink is open air, but still has a roof overhead to keep some of the weather out. Additionally, the fireplace in the warming area is a favorite. Warming up by the fire is the perfect way to take a break from skating on cold days.
John and Dede Howard Ice Arena
2414 Willa Dr9 minutes from cottage. Skaters really like the fact that the NHL-sized ice rink is open air, but still has a roof overhead to keep some of the weather out. Additionally, the fireplace in the warming area is a favorite. Warming up by the fire is the perfect way to take a break from skating on cold days.
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