Eat, Drink, & Activities

Silver Beach County Park

Wide beach with lots of activities including volleyball, with an event pavilion & pier access. Close to splash pad, and Silver Beach Amusement Park Museum and Carousel.

Tiscornia Park - St. Joseph

Scenic, quiet lakeshore park with a sandy beach, pier with a lighthouse & a picnic pavilion.

Jean Klock Park

Park on Lake Michigan with amenities such as a beach, playground, volleyball courts & concessions.

Downtown St. Joseph Shopping

Quaint streets, sweet aroma of freshly bakes sweet treats, and a wide array of shopping ranging from clothing and boutiques, gift shops, surf-shops, wineries, bakeries, and brewpubs.

Harbor Shores Golf Club

Lake Michigan Vintners

"Lake Michigan Vintners makes wines that highlight the best qualities of the Lake Michigan Shore, and we're also home to the Midwest’s first commercial teaching winery. Through our partnership with Lake Michigan College, we provide students with practical, hands-on experience in every aspect of winemaking and vineyard management. Until mid-January, our tasting room is open by private appointment. Visit us at your convenience! We currently offer take-home tasting flights, bottle sales, cheese purchases, and more. We cannot offer in-person tastings at this time due to Michigan regulations regarding covid-19."

North Pier Brewing Company

North Pier Brewing Company is proud to make craft beer in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Our taproom and outdoor beer garden is located less than one mile from Lake Michigan and on tap, we have a rotating list of hand-crafted beers with a focus on innovative Belgian and European inspired ales & lagers

Silver Harbor Brewing Company

New american style food with 16 handcrafted beers, local Michigan wine and spirits.

The Livery

The Livery is a brewery, pizzeria, and music venue founded in 2005. The Livery honors the spirit of this unique gathering place by creating a space that inspires and enlightens a diverse community of people from near and far through beer, food, and music. The Livery has 16 taps of "Hand-Forged Microbrews", including ales, lagers, sour beers, and bourbon barrel aged beers. It also features a Real Ale tap, a pet friendly outdoor beer garden, free WIFI, and a pizza kitchen serving thoughtfully prepared and locally sourced pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. The Livery serves as Southwest Michigan’s premier music venue featuring both national and regional touring acts as well as the best local performers every Friday and Saturday night.

Buck Burgers & Brew

The Buck Burgers and Brew is known to locals as the go-to hangout for craft beer and gourmet pub fare in Southwest Michigan. In a remodeled historic downtown building, The Buck entertains an industrial-chic setting featuring the original bar, loft seating, and two outdoor decks promising stellar views of awe-inspiring Lake Michigan sunsets. Since opening, The Buck’s many accolades include being voted as the Herald Palladium’s Readers Choice for best burgers and best beer selection in Southwest Michigan, boasting 74 draft tap handles—the largest selection in Southwest Michigan

RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar

Comfortable American spot specializing in pizza, seafood & more with rooftop deck & lake views.

Schu's Grill & Bar

Casual American joint with a sunset view & roomy deck hosts wine pairing dinners & live music.

Silver Beach Pizza

Pizza restaurant in century old train station located 150 yards from Lake Michigan

LARK'S BAR-B-QUE

Quick service menu featuring an array of smoked meats & classic comfort sides in a casual setting. Try the homemade desserts and checkout the wall of well-known faces that have visited Larks.