6 Unique Southwest Michigan Beach Towns You Need to Visit

Connie Attractions & Events, Michigan, Nature, Road Trips, Travel September 18, 2024September 18, 2024Beach Getaway, Explore Michigan, Grand Haven Michigan, Holland Michigan, Lake Michigan, Michigan Beach Towns, New Buffalo Michigan, Pure Michigan, Saint Joseph Michigan, Saugatuck Michigan, Small Town Charm, South Haven Michigan, Southwest Michigan, Summer Travel 4 Comments

As you drive up the coast of Southwest Michigan, you pass through beach town after beach town dotting the shore of Lake Michigan. All of these towns have a beach, of course, most have a downtown area filled with shops and eateries, and the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail leads to wineries throughout the region. But, each of these towns has its own personality. In this article we’re taking a look at six unique Southwest Michigan beach towns we visited this summer that we’re sure you’d enjoy, as well.

Piggott’s Farm Market for fresh produce, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Connie Agritourism, Food & Drink, Michigan, Shopping June 2, 2013May 20, 2018Benton Harbor farm markets, Benton Harbor Michigan, Farm markets in Benton Harbor, markets, PIggotts Farm Market, Southwest Michigan 1 Comment

Last weekend I discovered Piggott’s Farm Market in the country near Benton Harbor, Michigan. They advertise fresh local in-season produce, so I had to check it out. My hopes weren’t high. May in the Midwest is too early for most produce, and markets usually sell only annuals this time of year. Yes, Piggott’s was selling annuals, and I picked up some petunias and alyssum lavender. But they also were featuring asparagus and rhubarb, both at reasonable prices, and if you spent ten dollars or more, you got a free sage plant. Read more

Silver Beach Carousel for kids and kids-at heart

Connie Attractions & Events, Michigan May 28, 2013May 30, 2017carousel, Curious Kids Discovery Zone, Michican, Silver Beach Carousel, Silver Beach County Park, Silver Beach Park, Southwest Michigan, St. Joseph Michigan, things to do in St. Joseph Michigan, What to do in St. Joseph Michigan 3 Comments

A ring of horses colorfully trimmed and bejeweled, chase a flamingo, giraffe, tiger cub and a menagerie of other animals round and round but never catching them. On the backs of the animals kids and kids-at-heart wear looks of delight as they whir to the tune of bellowing calliope music. This is the Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph, Michigan. Read more