Red Tin guidebook
Beach and Summer Activities
5 minutes north of cottage. A small beach with great views. Has a small parking lot and stairs going down to beach. Also a sizable playground for children.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Hagar Park/Beach
5408 M-635 minutes north of cottage. A small beach with great views. Has a small parking lot and stairs going down to beach. Also a sizable playground for children.
12 minutes south 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.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Jean Klock Park
Jean Klock Boulevard12 minutes south 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.
13 minutes south 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).
140 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Beach
13 minutes south 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).
7 minutes north of cottage. Another small but pretty beach just off of blue star highway road.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Roadside Park
Blue Star Highway7 minutes north of cottage. Another small but pretty beach just off of blue star highway road.
Sit on top kayak rentals on the Paw Paw River. Very peaceful and serene.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Third Coast Paddling - Paw Paw River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
601 Graham AveSit on top kayak rentals on the Paw Paw River. Very peaceful and serene.
Do it all rentals in downtown St. Joseph. Beach cruisers, surrey bikes, electric bikes, and even boats and jetskis.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Scooter Joe's Wheel & Water Rentals
508 Broad StDo it all rentals in downtown St. Joseph. Beach cruisers, surrey bikes, electric bikes, and even boats and jetskis.
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 RoadA 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
1 block from cottage. A dive bar with cheeseburgers and patty melts. Pool and darts in the back.
Riverside Tavern
3899 Riverside Rd1 block from cottage. A dive bar with cheeseburgers and patty melts. Pool and darts in the back.
9 minutes south of cottage. A welcoming taproom and outdoor beer garden in Benton Harbor featuring a small but tasty food menu.
38 recommandé par les habitants
North Pier Brewing Company
670 N Shore Dr9 minutes south of cottage. A welcoming taproom and outdoor beer garden in Benton Harbor featuring a small but tasty food menu.
12 minutes south of cottage. The restaurant of the inn at harbor shores with river views and an outdoor bar.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Plank's Tavern on the Water
800 Whitwam Dr12 minutes south of cottage. The restaurant of the inn at harbor shores with river views and an outdoor bar.
11 minutes south of cottage. Great atmosphere and "good mood food" in downtown Benton Harbor.
7 recommandé par les habitants
The Brick House
190 Territorial Road11 minutes south of cottage. Great atmosphere and "good mood food" in downtown Benton Harbor.
12 minutes south of cottage. *Our family favorite* Eclectic brunch restaurant with delicious organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
92 recommandé par les habitants
The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water St12 minutes south of cottage. *Our family favorite* Eclectic brunch restaurant with delicious organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
13 minutes south 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.
135 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine St13 minutes south 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.
13 minutes south of cottage. Restaurant and brewery in downtown St. Joseph. Lively industrial setting with good beer and good service.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Harbor Brewing Company
721 Pleasant St13 minutes south of cottage. Restaurant and brewery in downtown St. Joseph. Lively industrial setting with good beer and good service.
12 minutes south 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 Street12 minutes south 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.
12 minutes south 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.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Buck Burgers & Brew
412 State St12 minutes south 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.
12 minutes 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.
48 recommandé par les habitants
RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar
518 Broad St12 minutes 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.
13 minutes south of cottage. Small Italian cafe offering delicious pastries and breakfast paninis in downtown St. Joseph.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Caffè Tosi
516 Pleasant St13 minutes south of cottage. Small Italian cafe offering delicious pastries and breakfast paninis in downtown St. Joseph.
11 minutes south of cottage. Cozy coffee house in downtown benton harbor with delicious espresso drinks. Also has a location in downtown St. Joseph.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Forté Coffee
2045 Niles Rd11 minutes south of cottage. Cozy coffee house in downtown benton harbor with delicious espresso drinks. Also has a location in downtown St. Joseph.
11 minutes south of cottage. Brewery and restaurant in converted turn of the century stable in downtown Benton Harbor. The best location for touring music acts to stop with weekend concerts year round.
53 recommandé par les habitants
The Livery
190 5th St11 minutes south of cottage. Brewery and restaurant in converted turn of the century stable in downtown Benton Harbor. The best location for touring music acts to stop with weekend concerts year round.
11 minutes 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.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Houndstooth Restaurant
132 Pipestone St11 minutes 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.
Winery
6 minutes south of cottage. Beautiful outdoor patio with live music at this Benton Harbor winery.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Vineyard 2121
4110 Red Arrow Hwy6 minutes south of cottage. Beautiful outdoor patio with live music at this Benton Harbor winery.
8 minutes south of cottage. 115 acre vineyard with award winning samplings in a pretty tasting room. Some outdoor seating available.
42 recommandé par les habitants
12 Corners Vineyards
1201 N Benton Center Rd8 minutes south of cottage. 115 acre vineyard with award winning samplings in a pretty tasting room. Some outdoor seating available.
9 minutes east of cottage. Winery featuring villa-inspired decor and an outdoor tasting deck overlooking the vineyard.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Contessa Wine Cellars Tasting Room
3235 Friday Rd9 minutes east of cottage. Winery featuring villa-inspired decor and an outdoor tasting deck overlooking the vineyard.
10 minutes east of cottage. Beautiful outdoor tasting space with a variety of wines. Only open from March through October.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Karma Vista Vineyards
6991 Ryno Rd10 minutes east of cottage. Beautiful outdoor tasting space with a variety of wines. Only open from March through October.
12 minutes south of cottage. Small tasting room in downtown St. Joseph with a relaxed and fun vibe.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Lazy Ballerina Winery
321 State St12 minutes south of cottage. Small tasting room in downtown St. Joseph with a relaxed and fun vibe.
Children's Activities
13 minutes 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.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Blvd13 minutes 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.
13 minutes 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.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Curious Kids Museum Discovery Zone
333 Broad St13 minutes 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.
1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to see.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to see.
13 minutes south of cottage. Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach. Water cannons around splash pad fire every 15 minutes.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad St13 minutes south of cottage. Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach. Water cannons around splash pad fire every 15 minutes.
14 minutes south of cottage. Ice cream and pizza with a dedicated indoor kids play area.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Fire & Ice Pizzeria & Creamery
3848 Niles Rd14 minutes south of cottage. Ice cream and pizza with a dedicated indoor kids play area.
3871 Riverside Rd
3871 Riverside RoadA small children's park that is walkable from the cottage.
11 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.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Hidden Pointe Fun Park & Event Hall
1062 Nickerson Ave11 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
7 minutes south of cottage. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd7 minutes south of cottage. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve.
18 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.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Mere State Park
7337 Thornton Drive18 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.
28 minutes 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.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry Rd28 minutes 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.
20 minutes 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 Hwy20 minutes 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.
30 minutes south of cottage. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd30 minutes south of cottage. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
25 minutes south of 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 Rd25 minutes south of cottage. 400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
15 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 Dr15 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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