Explore Michiana 2016

1

2016

Explore MICHIANA your guide to fun in southwest michigan and northern indiana

Explore Michiana 2016 | 1

NILES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS www.nilesschools.org

Watch them shine

Making a decision about where you send your child to school is about more than textbooks, bricks and mortar. It’s about providing the vital preparation necessary to ensure success as they take their place in the world. At Niles Community Schools, your child is important to us. You are important to us. We will work together with you for the best education for your child.

Northside School

Eastside Connections School

Howard/Ellis Elementary

Ballard Elementary School

Northside Child Development Center

PreK-K experience for our GSRP Preschool, Early Childhood Special Education, Montessori and Kindergarten children. We partner with our local day care providers for training and collaboration.

Eastside Connections School

K-8th grade magnet school experience with endorsed Problem-Based learning instruction and an expectation of 100% parent involvement.

Howard/Ellis

Oak Manor 6th Grade Center

K-5th grade experience where leveled reading, multi-age classrooms, and integration of the latest technological tools are used for instruction. K-1st grade children attend Ellis and 2nd-5th grade attend Howard.

Ballard

K-5th grade experience with opportunities for whole brain learning with an emphasis on engaging through active learning.

Oak Manor 6th Grade Center

Designed to help transition students from the elementary experience to the “middle school” experience. Teachers embed technology applications within their lessons as students enjoy one-on-one laptop use. Increased related arts offerings and advanced math options for select students.

Ring Lardner Middle School

Ring Lardner

Students are placed on teams and spend two years working with the same group of core teachers, allowing us to better address the unique academic and social needs of middle school students.

Niles High School

Where options for learning include: Early College Academy, Professional Health Careers Academy, Math/Science Center, Career & Technical Education, Accelerated & Advanced Placement, Special Needs Services, Award Winning Fine Arts Programs, Extended Day Tutoring/Athletic Study Table, Career & College Center, Extra Curricular- Athletics, Musicals & Plays, National Honor Society, Service & Competition Clubs.

Alternative Education

Niles New Tech

9 - 12th grade experience combining problem-based learning with a culture built on trust, respect and responsibility.

Alternative Education

W-A-Y & W-A-Y Forward: 6-12th grade virtual experience combining project-based and online learning with personalized face-to-face instruction. Home Schooling: Partnership allowing flexible scheduling and non-intrusive enrollment requirement. Cedar Lane: 9-12th grade opportunity giving young adults an opportunity to learn in a classroom environment with lower student/teacher ratios, allowing for improved relationships and focused achievement. Niles Adult Education: 16-adulthood experience providing a high school diploma, GED preparation testing, and adult basic education.

2 | Explore Michiana 2016

Niles High School & New Tech

Your Spot For Summer Fun!

$

Starting at

5,199 2

-YEAR

†

COVERAGE‡

on 2016 models and prior

GET A FREE CGX2 ACTION CAMERA*

WITH THE PURCHASE OF $1,000 OF BRP RIDING GEAR AND ACCESSORIES.

www.harborsportscycle.com • 877-837-2648 2188 S M-139 • Benton Harbor, MI I-94 Exit 28 • 1/2 Mile North ©2016 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. Offers valid in U.S.A. only.

The terms and conditions may vary depending on your state and these offers are subject to termination or change at any time without notice. Certain conditions may apply. See an authorized BRP dealer for details. † Starting at $5,199: 2016 Sea-Doo® SPARK™ models start at $5,199. This Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excludes taxes, delivery and registration fees. The price paid may vary depending on available rebates and promotions, as well as other fees and credit qualifications, if requested by the consumer. ‡ Get 2-YEAR COVERAGE on 2016 models and Prior: Eligible units are new and unused 2016 and prior Sea-Doo® models. The buyer of an eligible model will receive a 12-month BRP Limited Warranty plus a 12-month B.E.S.T. Coverage. Exception for Florida residents who will receive the 24-month BRP Limited Warranty. Subject to the exclusions, limitations of liabilities and all other terms and conditions of BRP’s standard limited warranty contract, including without limitation the exclusions of damages caused by abuse, abnormal use or neglect. B.E.S.T. service contract is subject to a $50 deductible on each repair. For complete details, please see the BRP limited warranty and the BEST agreement at an authorised BRP dealer near you. * GET A FREE CGX2 ACTION CAMERA WITH THE PURCHASE OF $1,000 OF BRP RIDING GEAR AND ACCESSORIES: Offer valid in the U.S.A. from May 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 at participating authorized BRP dealers, while supplies last. Online orders are not eligible. *Customers in the United States who purchase $1,000 of BRP clothing and/or accessories – based on invoice total before taxes, labor and installation fees - are eligible to receive a CGX2 action camera by Cyclops Gear (a value of $299.99), at no additional cost. BRP genuine parts and trailers as well as Ski-Doo parts, accessories and riding gear are excluded from this promotion. Limit of one (1) camera per eligible customer.To receive their CGX2 action camera, customers must fill and sign the customer information section of the CGX2 camera claim form provided by the participating authorized BRP dealer. The participating authorized BRP dealer will then provide customers with a CGX2 camera. If the participating authorized BRP dealer does not have a CGX2 camera in stock, dealer must place an order with BRP and then contact the customer when the CGX2 camera is available for in-store pick up. BRP reserves the right to terminate or change this promotion at any time without notice. Printed in Canada.Offer may not be assigned, traded, sold or combined with any other offer unless expressly stated herein. Other conditions and some restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipments without incurring any obligations. Follow all instructional and safety materials. BRP recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. Always observe applicable laws and regulations. Respect the rights of shoreline residents, and keep a safe distance from other recreationists. Always wear appropriate protective clothing, including a Coast Guard-approved PFD that is suitable for PWC use. Not all riding conditions are appropriate for inexperienced or beginner riders.

Always ride safely and responsibly. Remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix.

sea-doo.com Explore Michiana 2016 | 3

Welcome to Niles, Michigan The City of Four Flags

140 1 Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce • (269) 683-3720

Coloma

Visit nilesmi.com

Buchanan Farmers’ Market

196

Downtown Buchanan, MI on the Common

269.506.3021

2

Open through October 15th

o

Every Saturday 8am – 1pm

Benton Harbor

A local favorite since 1972!

St. Joseph

Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks, Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine, Craft Brews

63

Mon–Thurs: Open at 3:30pm Fri & Sat: Open at 11:30am • Closed Sunday 4179 M-139, St. Joseph, MI • 269-429-2941 • MarkIIIRestaurant.com

3

RichaRd L. BeckeRmeyeR, d.d.S., Pc

140

A pAthwAy to Healthy SMILES

Stevensville

4 123 Marmont Street, Niles, MI • www.drbeckermeyer.com

3

Eau Claire

62

(269) 683-6461 • FaX: (269) 683-7618

94

269-684-6600 OUT DINE IN CARRY DELIVERY

5

215 E Main St, Niles www.PizzaTransit.com

Baroda

Berrien Springs

Bridgman

139

31

140

Sawyer 2

Three Oaks

New Buffalo

94

12

Michigan City

39

90

Buchanan

5 4

1

Niles

Michigan

51

Indiana

933 South Bend

Wa

94 Hartford

atervliet

Portage

Paw Paw

Lawrence

131

Kalamazoo

94 Lawton

51

Decatur

131

Sister Lakes

152

51

Marcellus

40

Dowagiac

51

62

60

262

Michiana

Three Rivers

Vandalia

Cassopolis

60

131

40 Constantine Edwardsburg

12

White Pigeon

62

12

Granger

12

103

90

80

120

19 Elkhart

Matthew Gillespie, Agent Matthew, born and raised in Niles, is a third generation resident of our community. Focused on customer service and loyalty, Matt is excited to apply his insurance experience and community knowledge to help protect what is most important to you and your family.

Call Matt today for all of your insurance needs.

Business • Home • Auto • Life • Farm 214 N. 4th Street Niles, MI (269) 683-4900

501 Main Street St. Joseph, MI (269) 983-7101

www.imsinsuranceagency.com

Serving the area for over 45 years

Our people make the difference!

“Serving the area for over 40 years” Our People make the difference

Tyler Kia Tyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Tyler Chevrolet Cadillac Tyler Honda www.TylersKia.com www.TylerDodgeJeepChrysler.com www.TylerChevroletCadillac.com www.TylersHonda.com 1810 S 11th St. (M 51 S) 1102 S. 11th St. (M 51 S) 1810 S 11th St. (M 51 S) 4356 Red Arrow Highway Niles, MI 49120 Niles, MI 49120 Niles, MI 49120 Stevensville, MI 49127 Sales (800) 483-1875 Sales (888) 506-6904 Sales (800) 483-1875 Sales (888) 393-3257 Service (800) 641-6741 Service (888) 506-6897 Service (800) 641-6741 Service (888) 393-3257 www.TylerChevroletCadillac.com www.TylersHonda.com Collision Center (269) 683-1510 Collision Center (269) 683-1510 Collision Center (269) 683-1510 Collision Center (269) 683-1510 6 | Explore Michiana 2016 www.TylersKia.com www.TylerDodgeJeepChrysler.com

Contents TABLE OF

Four winds field splash pad, South bend

Features 9 History Michiana has deep roots 11 Education Plenty of academic opportunities

destinations 39 Regional Even more to do on the outskirts of Michiana great outdoors 40 The Parks directors discuss fun with nature community 46 Sculpting Public art takes shape all over the region spirit 54 Artisan Craft breweries, wineries cater to crowds Communities 13 Lakeside Baroda,

Michiana!

WELCOME TO

I

f you are new to the region, you might have picked up this guide and wondered, “Wait, where am I?” Don’t worry. You aren’t lost. As legend tells it, “Michiana” is a term coined some 80 years ago when the Associated South Bend Merchants, attempting to showcase all the commercial opportunities in the area, hosted a contest to name the region where southwest Michigan and northern Indiana meet.

Although that organization is long gone, the name stuck and the moniker has done wonders for growing the diverse region that Michiana is today.

Thanks to that diversity, we believe that whether you are just traveling through or you have lived here your entire life, there is no shortage of adventure within just a short car ride from wherever you are reading this.

Looking for the beach? We’ve got you covered.

Our “Lakeside” section showcases a long list of attractions, restaurants and fun facts about the many Michiana communities that line Lake Michigan. Flip to pages 13 to 20.

Perhaps you have ventured into the area for a quiet weekend immersed in small-town charm.

Inland Berrien County (pages 22 to 28) has just what you are looking for. Check out some of the many wineries, breweries and other attractions while you are out and about.

If you’re looking to travel back in time or enjoy the great outdoors, hop on the highway and head east to Cass County (pages 30 to 34). In addition to its agricultural offerings, this rural region is dedicated to showcasing the region’s history in museums and at various festivals throughout the year.

If you want to get out on the town or spend a day shopping, head south of the state line to Irish country. In addition to being home of Notre Dame University, northern Indiana (pages 35 to 38) is full of locally owned businesses and national chains, as well as plenty of nightlife.

In the back half of this guide, you’ll find detailed listings of outdoor opportunities like parks and campgrounds, cultural opportunities like theaters and art galleries and a guide to places for those 21 and older to taste local wine, beer and spirits.

Whether you are in town for a day, planning a relocation or are a resident simply looking to satisfy your wanderlust, Explore Michiana should help you find a place you’ve never seen, an activity you’ve never tried or a food you’ve never tasted/ It’s all waiting for you. What are you waiting for?

Thanks so much for joining us in Michiana.

We’re glad you found your way here.

Ambrosia Neldon Managing Editor

Benton Harbor Bridgman Harbert, Lakeside & Union Pier New Buffalo Sawyer & New Troy St. Joseph & Stevensville

Berrien County 22 Inland Berrien Springs & Eau Claire Buchanan Coloma & Watervliet Niles Three Oaks & Galien

County 30 Cass Cassopolis

Dowagiac Edwardsburg Sister Lakes

Indiana 35 Northern Elkhart Granger Mishawaka South Bend

Things to do out 41 Get Enjoy the outdoors with guides to area

parks, sports complexes, winter sports venues, walking and biking trails, golf courses, beaches, farmers markets and campgrounds.

and culture 47 Arts Immerse yourself in the arts with public

displays, performance and movie theaters, galleries, museums, antiques and a list of events.

55 21Seeandwhatoveris on tap and in the barrel at one

of Michiana’s many wineries, breweries and distilleries.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 7

brating Cele

over

50

Years

Great service

“I have been working with AmeriGas since 1952. They have been wonderful to me! I have called before and the service truck has shown up before I had even hung up the phone. They take care of me like we are family, like they were one of my own children.”

— Mrs. Laura Jones, Berrien County

America’s Propane Company Serving Berrien, Cass & St. Joe Counties

www.AmeriGas.com (800) 530-6704 • (574) 234-4633 25701 State Road 2, South Bend, IN

8 | Explore Michiana 2016

History

C

onnected by the St. Joseph River and the bodies of water extending from it, the communities that make up Michiana have deep roots in American history.

Long before the region even had a formal name, records show Native Americans were the first to settle in what would become southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, likely because of the fertile ground along the river and near Lake Michigan.

Today, the Potawatomi, who were among the first tribes to live in the region, are still very prominent in the area, each year giving back millions of dollars in revenue and donations earned at the tribe’s Four Winds Casinos.

In the late 1800s, as Europeans were exploring the United States, they set up forts and camps along the same river that the natives had relied on for centuries.

Outposts such as Fort St. Joseph in present-day Niles, Michigan, were used to house Jesuit missionaries and militia in the Spanish-American and Revolutionary Wars. After the conflicts, descendants of those who fought settled in the area, creating the diverse culture that is reflective of the melting pot for which the United States is known.

As these settlers and others migrated to the Michiana area, the Joseph Bertrand Trading Post in present-day St. Joseph, Michigan, set the ball rolling for a prospering economy.

Farther south, in South Bend, Indiana, the American Fur Company was created, drawing settlers from all over the colonial United States to what is now St. Joseph County, Indiana. Spanning between the two industrial bookends of the region, farmers from southern Indiana and Ohio traveled to the area to take advantage of the fertile land.

The Michiana fruit belt continues to produce some of the nation’s best strawberries, apples, grapes and peaches. Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana are known for sweet corn and asparagus, all of which are highly-coveted by both Michiana residents and out-of-towners.

As time progressed, more Michiana communities began to place an emphasis on industrial growth, building factories and other institutions. Jobs created by large companies like the Studebaker Corporation and the Oliver Chilled Plow Company attracted tens of thousands to the South Bend area and the bedroom communities surrounding it.

In the late 19th Century, as the railroad extended into the Michiana area, more jobs were created and settlers were able to travel to the area more quickly. Eventually, many communities in Michiana would serve as stops on the Underground Railroad, helping escaped slaves from the south make their way to freedom.

Those who call the diverse communities that make up Michiana home remain extremely proud of their heritage and celebrate it with museum exhibits, festivals and other events, understanding that those who came before them have laid the foundation for the present, and an even brighter future to come.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 9

Gold Standard in Ambulance Service 269-684-6600 Home of the Pizza of the Month!

For a Safer Healthier Community • Fully Licensed & Experienced Paramedics • Municipally Owned & Operated • Non Emergency & Transfers • Medicare & Medicaid Approved

EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911

Non-Emergencies & Transfers: (269) 925-2141 Administrative & Business Calls: (269) 925-2143

OUT DINE IN CARRY DELIVERY

215 E Main St, Niles • www.PizzaTransit.com

BRANDYWINE Community Schools

We Are — “Committed to every student’s success!”

• Schools of Choice Opportunities for 2016-2017!

• Out Of State Tuition Opportunities!

• Right Size, With Many Educational Opportunities!

Servicing Berrien & Parts of Van Buren Counties

Brandywine Community Schools

THE RIGHT CHOICE! www.brandywinebobcats.org 1830 S. 3rd St • Niles, MI 49120 • 269-684-7150

Since 1977 • www.medic1ambulance.org

Our family serving yours since 1957. Locally owned and operated.

For All Your Wheelchair Needs 7 Days A Week For Scheduling (269) 925-2141

How are We Different?

We Work with Each Customer to Find Which Device: • Fits Your Hearing Needs • Fits Your Social Needs • Fits You Cosmetically • Fits Your Budget 1957-2016

59 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Acoustic-Audio Services

For peace of mind, call us about our Advantage Membership Program

10 | Explore Michiana 2016

1-800-288-7221 WWW.ACOUSTIC-AUDIO.COM

South Bend, IN

808 South Michigan 574-287-7221

Three Rivers, MI

1170 W. Michigan Ste 6 269-273-7237

Goshen, IN

712 E. Madison Ste 3 574-534-7630

Education

Colleges Andrews University andrews.edu

W

ith educational opportunities as abundant and diverse as the communities in the region, there is no shortage of places to learn in Michiana.

Ranging from preschool to PhD programs, the area is home to more than 20 public school systems, at least a dozen private schools, three colleges, several technical schools, a handful of extension campuses for state universities and, perhaps one of the biggest attractions in the Michiana area, the University of Notre Dame.

At the grade-school level, children are automatically considered students at the district in which they reside. Parents can allow their children to attend any school in the state they live in, thanks to the School of Choice option.

Students who live in Indiana but choose to attend school in Michigan (or vice versa) may do so by paying tuition at his or her school of choice, just as they would at a private school.

Several public schools in the region offer unique opportunities for students, including Montessori schools, project-based learning facilities, adult education opportunities, accelerated learning programs at area colleges and the ability to earn college credits while attending high school. In fact, it is not uncommon for students attending public schools in Michiana to graduate with associate’s degrees or a significant number of credits toward their bachelor’s degrees.

Students interested in continuing their education after school can do so locally at a number of colleges and universities in the area. Schools range in size from technical colleges like ITT Technical Institute in South Bend to large universities like Notre Dame.

Bethel College bethelcollege.edu Brown Mackie College brownmackie.edu Davenport University davenport.edu Holy Cross holycross.edu

Students can also opt to begin their postsecondary education at any of the area’s community colleges — Southwestern Michigan College, Lake Michigan College or Ivy Tech — and transfer to a four-year college. Students can even earn a bachelor’s degree without ever leaving the community college campus.

Michiana also offers a number of four-year colleges and universities, which draw students from all over the world, including Notre Dame, Andrews University, Bethel College, St. Mary’s College, Holy Cross College, Indiana University South Bend and Davenport University.

Colleges of all types offer on-campus learning, meal plans, part- and full-time education, online courses, extra-curricular activities and clubs, athletics and a large variety of programs and courses.

All these resources combine to create a region rich with educational opportunities.

Public schools

Coloma coloma.org

Niles nilesschools.org

Benton Harbor bhas.org

Dowagiac dowagiacschools.org

Penn/Harris/Madison phm.k12.in.us

Berrien Springs homeoftheshamrocks.org

Eau Claire eauclaireps.com

River Valley rivervalleyschools.org

Brandywine brandywinebobcats.org

Edwardsburg edwardsburgpublicschools.org

South Bend edline.net/pages/SouthBendCSC

Bridgman bridgmanschools.org

Elkhart elkhart.k12.in.us

St. Joseph sjschools.org

Buchanan buchananschools.org

Lakeshore lakeshoreschools.org

Watervliet Schools watervlietps.org

Cassopolis cassopolis.k12.mi.us

Mishawaka scm.mishawka.k12.in.us

Indiana University South Bend iusb.edu ITT Technical Institute itt-tech.edu Ivy Tech ivytech.edu Lake Michigan College lakemichigancollege.edu Notre Dame University nd.edu Southwestern Michigan College swmich.edu St. Mary’s College saintmarys.edu

Explore Michiana 2016 | 11

A local favorite since 1972!

Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks, Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine

4179 M-139 • St. Joseph, MI

J&H Oil is your DEF Solution for Diesel Engines as required on 2010 or Newer Vehicles Available in 2.5 GAL, 55 GAL and Totes

Great Selection of Craft Brews

269.429.2941

markiiirestaurant.com Mon–Thurs: Open at 3:30pm Fri & Sat: Open at 11:30am Closed Sunday

Inspiration starts right here

Trust the care of your eyes to us At home or on vacation, eye problems can spoil your day.

1

Striving for

GREATNESS

Seeing

Double

St. Joe artist uses Muhammad Ali’s famous mantra to empower youth

Michiana moms weigh in on experience of raising twins

Caffeinated ambience

EXAMINING

THE KNOT

Grabbing a cup of coffee about more than just the beverage

Married couples discuss life, love and commitment

Recipe for

success

Bit of Swiss Bakery rises to the top

1

Who said football was just for guys?

Female super fans show their spirit

Farm to Fork Michiana Life | 1

FALL 2014

Rocky River Tap & Table serving up fresh, local cuisine

Michiana Life | 1 WINTER 2015

HOME

Michiana physicians use music to make a difference

DRIVING

Mobile businesses hit the streets of Michiana

Area businesses cater to four-legged friends

Working together to make a difference

Leaving a legacy Notre Dame coach leads way on sidelines, beyond

Lake life

SETTING THE STAGE

Cassopolis families share sparkle of hidden gem

FALL 2015

Success

Pampering your pets

COUPLES

Female golf pro shares her love of the game SUMMER 2015

EMPOWERING

LEADERS

Justin Maust working to change lives, organizations

Chef channels passion into cuisine

POWER

ROCK

Gallery owner uses love of art to transform 19th Century structure

FOOD

A journey from South Bend to the silver screen and back

DOCS OF

SPRING 2015

Serious about

at

through

do come true

Niles dancer makes it big in Chicago ballet company

Barn sweet barn

Hollywood

Swinging

Dreams

For love of the game

WINTER 2016

Behind the scenes of the South Bend Civic Theatre

Showcasing those making a positive impact in Michiana

SPRING 2016

Showcasing your neighbors in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana who are doing amazing things, finding success and making our community a better place to call home

Call us if you experience a sudden change in vision, tearing, eye pain, flashes, floaters or injury to your eye(s).

We Care For: • Cataract and Advanced • Treatment of Glaucoma, Lens Implants Corneal Disorders and more!

• Retinal Disorders • Laser Vision Correction & Treatments

(800) 424-2393 www.MichianaLife.com • Brought to you by Leader Publications, LLC

12 | Explore Michiana 2016

120 Longmeadow Village Drive, Niles 2848 Niles Road, St. Joseph 412 Phoenix Street, South Haven

www.greateyecare.com

(269) 684-6400 (269) 428-3300 (269) 637-3101

lakeside

Round barn public house (photo by scott rose)

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Dablon Winery 111 W. Shawnee Road (269) 422-2846 dablon.com

Dablon Winery draws in wine lovers with its taste testing and variety of unique events ranging from movie nights and live music to craft nights.

BARODA

W

hile not a metropolis like some of the larger Michiana communities, the village of Baroda offers its residents and visitors tons of opportunities for good food, wine and recreation.

Including half a dozen wineries, Baroda’s fertile terrain has made it home to hundreds of farmers, whose products supply not only local restaurants, farmers markets and grocery stores, but also those across the entire country.

POPULATION: 856 AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE: $78,830 GOVERNMENT INFO 9091 First St. (269) 422-1779 barodavillage.org

Dining options*

Round Barn Public House 9151 First St. (269) 326-7059 roundbarnwinery.com An extension of Round Barn Winery, the Public House is known for craft beers and pub food. Every dish includes at least one of Round Barn’s wines, brews or spirits.

Baroda Tap & Grille 8906 First St. (269) 422-1141 barodatap.com Serving up sandwiches, salads, steaks, seafood and

Round Barn Winery 10983 Hills Road (800) 716-9463 roundbarnwinery.com

DID YOU KNOW? Round Barn Winery’s round barn is one of only two Amish-built round barns in the state of Michigan.

Baroda was formed when founder Michael Houser bartered with the railroad to put a train station on his land. He offered a free plot of land to any person who would build a store or other building worth $500.

Baroda is named after a city in India, 400 kilometers north of Bombay.

Since its inception in the 1990s, Round Barn Winery has expanded to produce not only wine, but beer and spirits as well. In Baroda, guests can try tastings, hang out outside and munch on goodies.

Baroda Village Park Fourth Street (269) 927-0300 On the fourth Sundays of June, July and August, Village Park is the perfect place to bring a picnic lunch and blanket or lawn chairs and listen to live music beginning at 4 p.m.

more, Baroda Tap & Grille also offers live entertainment.

Hess Lake Park 9091 First St. (269) 422-2300

Hometown Deli & Catering 8972 First St. (269) 422-5800

Hess Lake/Baroda Township Park includes a paved walking/biking trail, a fishing pier, a pavilion and a nature trail.

The Hometown Deli serves homemade soups, salads, desserts, sandwiches and more.

Gravity Winery 10220 Lauer Road (269) 471-9463 gravitywine.com

Annual events

• Memorial Day Services — May 30 • Music in the Park, Baroda Village Park — fourth Sundays • Fireworks — July 3 • Support our Troops Festival — July 30-31 • Party on the Pavers — Aug. 13

Gravity Winery’s 2,000-square-foot tasting room is designed to make customers feel like they are sitting outside in the vineyard, while looking through the huge windows surrounding the perimeter.

* This list does not include all dining options.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 13

lakeside

THE MASON JAR CAFE (Photo by melissa rodgers)

BENTON HARBOR

M

aking up Berrien County’s twin cities with St. Joseph, Benton Harbor continues to reap the benefits of its recent economic resurgence, stemming from its downtown Arts District and Harbor Shores Golf Club.The city is also the home of Lake Michigan College, Whirlpool Corporation and Southwest Michigan Airport.

DID YOU KNOW? Founded by Henry C. Morton, Sterne Brunson and Charles Hull, Benton Harbor was originally called “Brunson Harbor.” In 1865, the settlement was renamed Benton Harbor in honor of Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri senator who helped Michigan achieve statehood.

Actors Ernie Hudson (“Ghostbusters”) and Sinbad (“Jingle All the Way,” “First Kid”) were born in Benton Harbor.

POPULATION: 10,040 AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE: $48,694 (2011)

Morton House Museum is “the home of Benton Harbor history.”

GOVERNMENT INFO 200 E. Wall St. (269) 927-8400 bentonharborcity.com

The Benton Harbor Arts District Downtown Benton Harbor newterritoryarts.org

Five places you can’t miss

The Benton Harbor Arts District is home to several shops and restaurants that spotlight local artists and musicians. Between businesses, people can view numerous art installations and murals.

Morton House Museum 501 Territorial Road (269) 925-7011 mortonhousemuseum.org

Located in the oldest building in Benton Harbor (built in 1849), the

Hidden Pointe Fun Park

BUY • SELL • TRADE Movies • Video Games Jewelry • Firearms Hand Tools • Power Tools Home Entertainment Almost ANYTHING of Value

(269) 926-6732 • 1768 M-139, Benton Harbor, MI 14 | Explore Michiana 2016

1062 Nickerson Ave. (269) 926-1358 hiddenpointe.net

Dining options Mason Jar Café 210 Water St. (269) 757-7333 facebook.com/ masonjarcafe210 Located in Benton Harbor’s arts district, the Mason Jar Café serves breakfast and lunch with organic, vegan and gluten free options using local food. bread+bar 645 Riverview Dr. (269) 757-7219 breadbarbh.com Bread + bar features a farm-to-table American menu and craft cocktails.

Hidden Pointe offers mini golf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade games, ice cream and more throughout the spring and summer months.

The Livery 190 Fifth St. (269) 925-8760 liverybrew.com

Sarrett Nature Center 2300 N. Benton Center Road (269) 927-4832 sarett.com

The Livery is known for its live entertainment and popular pizza, burgers and craft beers.

Sarrett Nature Center has eight miles of trails that include boardwalks, obseravation platforms and an easily accessible barrier-free walkway. Sarrett offers a variety of activities and programs for people of all ages.

Annual events

• Blossomtime Grande Floral Parade — May 6, 2017 • PGA Championship — every May

Phoenix Rising 124 Water St. (269) 925-8060 Phoenixrisingbh.com Phoenix Rising is an eclectic coffee shop that serves fresh bread, warm croissants, soups, smoothies and handmade sandwiches. * This list does not include all dining options.

lakeside

THE SANDPIPER (Photo by JASON MCIVER)

Dining options Tapistry Brewing Company 4236 Lake St. (269) 266-7349 tapistrybrewing.com This microbrewery offers 20 taps and an artisan menu of food items like salads and sandwiches.

Patrons can enjoy their brews in the beer garden outside on sunny days, just one mile from Lake Michigan.

BRIDGMAN

P

opular for its small-town charm right on the lake, Bridgman, Michigan, is home to Weko Beach and a variety of other tourist attractions, all of which draw thousands to the area each year. Historically, Bridgman is known for its fertile land, with many farms growing fruit trees, grapes and berry plants.

POPULATION: 2,269 AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE: 139,468 GOVERNMENT INFO 9765 Maple St., P.O. Box 366 (269) 465-5144 bridgman.org

Five places you can’t miss

DID YOU KNOW? The Bridgman post office opened with the name “Laketon” on Nov. 11, 1862. The name changed to Bridgman 12 years later, on April 9, 1874.

Bridgman was the location of a clandestine communist planning meeting in 1922 that was broken up by federal agents. total of 65 campsites and six log cabins. Each fall, the Weko Beach Brewers Festival draws thousands to test local beers while listening to live entertainment.

Getaway Cubbie Bar and Grille 9489 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 465-5932 getawaycubbiebar.com

Waikiki Jack’s 4640 Hidden Creek Ln. (808) 927-4548 waikikijacks.com

Dedicated to their love for the Chicago Cubs, Getaway owners pride themselves in offering the atmosphere of a Chicago pub. Menu items named after famous Cubs players include salads, burgers, sandwiches, steaks and other dinner platters.

Rent beach chairs, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards from Waikiki Jack’s on the way to the beach. The business also offers surfing and stand-up paddleboard lessons.

Captain Mike’s Amusement Park 10975 Red Arrow Highway (269) 465-5747 captainmikesamusementpark.com Captain Mike’s Amusement Park offers activities for the whole family from go-karts and bumper cars to water cannons and batting cages.

Weko Beach 5239 Lake St. Weko Beach has 900 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, a

Lake Township Park 10801 Gast Road Home to the Bridgman Softball Association, Bridgman Lake Township Youth Soccer, an 18-hole disc golf course, a pond and several playground areas, Lake Township Park offers outdoor fun for all ages from April 1 to Nov. 1.

Annual events

• Memorial Day Parade —May 30, 2016 • Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival — June 20, 2016 • Celebrate Bridgman! Festival — July 9-12, 2016 • Weko Beach Brewers Festival — Oct. 29, 2016

Lake Street Eats 4228 Lake St. (269) 465-3287 lakestreeteats.com In the heart of downtown Bridgman, a Chicago transplant and his son opened this diner/bar in 2015. The restaurant’s menu includes an extensive beer list as well as burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and more.

Mikey’s Drive-In 9096 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 465-6933 facebook.com/MikeysDriveIn Just a few minutes from the lake, Mikey’s is a popular destination for families heading home from the beach. The old-fashioned drive-in restaurant serves madeto-order hamburgers, fries, ice cream, malts and homemade pie.

D’Agostino’s Italian Restaurant & The Navajo Lounge 8970 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 465-3434 dagostinosnavajo.com For more than six decades, D’Agostino’s has served classic Italian cuisine as well as steaks, appetizers and more. The Navajo Lounge offers a place to kick back and watch the game with one of the 12 local microbrews on tap. * This list does not include all dining options.

Unique, Rustic & Handmade Items

$2.00 Off

Countryside Creation

Self Serve Dog Wash • Professional Grooming • Pet Supplies

(269) 641-5559 15479 US 12 East, Union, MI 49130

4445 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 269-465-4425 • www.pawstowash.com

at the Union Road & US 12 intersection at the flashing light

Self Service Wash

Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri 10-5:30 • Wed & Sat 9-3

Immediate Openings for Grooming Call for Appointment

Explore Michiana 2016 | 15

lakeside

UNION PIER GENERAL STORE (Photo by AMBROSIA NELDON)

Dining options Harbert Swedish Bakery 13698 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert (269) 469-1777 harbertswedishbakery.com

HARBERT, LAKESIDE & UNION PIER GOVERNMENT INFO Chikaming Township 1345 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert (269) 469-1676

Five places you can’t miss

Round Barn Winery Tasting Room 9185 Union Pier Road, Union Pier (269) 469-6885 roundbarnwinery.com This extension of Round Barn Winery serves 33 wines, nine spirits and eight beers produced by Round Barn in a smaller, more quaint environment than some of the business’ other facilities.

Harbert market 13695 Red Arrow Hwy. Harbert (269) 280-1022 gardensuppliesharbert.com Harbert Market is a one-stop shop for everything needed for a garden. The fully stocked nursery offers shrubs, hedges, trees, annuals, perennials, mulch and fertilizer, as well as other gardening supplies and decorative items.

Harbert Community Park 6444 Harbert Road Located off Red Arrow Highway, just north of Harbert Road, this park consists of a dog park, playground, grills and picnic tables.

Nani’s Café and Beach Shop 16117 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier (269) 469-7000 16 | Explore Michiana 2016

DID YOU KNOW? Today a resort town mainly occupied by Chicagoans in the summer months, Harbert’s roots trace back to the Michigan Southern Railroad Route that ran from Detroit to Chicago.

The railroad helped bring people from Chicago to settle or vacation in the lakeside community.

Rumor has it that the Lakeside Inn, which still stands, was a favorite drinking and gambling spot for Al Capone during the Prohibition era.

Harbert Swedish Bakery and Luisa’s Café are known for fresh baked goods such as homemade bread, coffee cakes, biscotti and pastries, as well as a full breakfast and lunch menu with gluten-free options.

Red Arrow Roadhouse 15710 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier (269) 469-3939 redarrowroadhouse.com Red Arrow Roadhouse boasts a homey atmosphere and homestyle cooking, including its “nostalgic” broasted chicken dinner. The dish has been on the menu through several owners for more than 30 years.

Blue Plate Café 15288 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier (269) 469-2370 blueplatecafemichigan.com

UNION PIER GENERAL STORE 15980 Red Arow Hwy., Union Pier (269) 231-5107

Blue Plate Café is a funky restaurant easy to see from Red Arrow Highway thanks to its bright exterior. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes for breakfast and lunch, made from locally grown and organic produce and includes a coffee and juice bar and bakery.

Paying homage to old-fashioned general stores, the Union Pier General Store is a recently opened grocery and convenience store that stocks local and organic food, wine, beer and spirits along with the usual sundries needed for a weekend trip to the beach.

Café Gulistan 13581 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert (269) 469-6779 cafegulistan.com

Annual events

Café Gulistan serves Middle Eastern fare such as falafel in a cozy atmosphere surrounded by an immaculate garden.

naniscafe.com Guests can shop for all their beachside needs or munch on one of the surf shop’s famous hot dogs. Nani’s also serves breakfast sandwiches, muffins, specialty sandwiches and salads.

• Umbrellas of Harbert — Aug. 15, 2016 • Art Attack — last week in April • Harbor Country Chocolate Classic — February 2017 • Harvest Days — October 2016

* This list does not include all dining options.

Join the #1 Team #1 in Residential Transactions #1 in U.S. Brand Awareness

#1 in U.S. National Advertising #1 in Locations Worldwide

MORE THAN 300 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ON OUR TEAM! Nobody sells more real estate.

Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results.

603 E. Main Street, Niles

269-683-2211

*Based off of 2014 annual numbers

www.modernrealty.com

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Taste our Hand-Crafted Recipes We select high quality extra virgin olive oils and richly aged balsamic vinegars. Our own hand-crafted recipes of gourmet creations including tapenades, glazes, BBQ sauces, pastas, salsas and numerous other gourmet creations always available for tastings.

421 State Street St. Joseph, MI 424 Phoenix Street South Haven, MI www.olivecart.com

Explore Michiana 2016 | 17

lakeside

Four winds casino

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Four Winds Casino and Resort 11111 Wilson Road (866) 494-6370 fourwindscasino.com

NEW BUFFALO N

ew Buffalo, Michigan, has been a popular tourist destination and summer getaway for nearly a century. Boasting beautiful beaches on the shores of Lake Michigan, dozens of restaurants and bars and the largest of the Four Winds Casinos, it is no wonder tens of thousands of tourists visit the city each year.

POPULATION: 1,833 GOVERNMENT INFO 224 W. Buffalo St. (269) 469-1500

Dining options*

Redamak’s Tavern 616 E. Buffalo St. (269) 469-4522 redamaks.com Touted for serving “the burger that made New Buffalo famous,” Redamak’s is a popular restaurant off Red Arrow Highway.

Stray Dog Bar & Grill 245 N. Whittaker St. (269) 469-2727 thestraydog.com

DID YOU KNOW? In November 2013, New Buffalo played host to Hollywood film “A Conspiracy on Jekyll Island” starring Frank Grillo, Dianna Agron, AnnaSophia Robb, John Leguizamo, Minnie Driver, Maggie Q and Ed Westwick.

New Buffalo was once home to major film critic Roger Ebert.

This downtown restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in a building that recreates a quaint Italian street café.

Fare includes wood-fired pizza, pasta, fish, seafood, sandwiches and bakery items.

Skip’s Restaurant & Catering 16710 Lakeshore Road (269) 469-3330 skipsrestaurantandcatering.com Skip’s is known for its award-winning hand-carved steaks. Other popular menu items include prime rib, chops and seafood.

The Stray Dog offers family friendly dining during the day and lively nightlife after dark. Patrons can enjoy craft brews and artisan meals in the main restaurant or outside on the rooftop overlooking Lake Michigan.

Casey’s Bar & Grill 136 N. Whittaker St. (269) 469-6400 caseysnewbuffalo.com

Brewster’s Italian Café 11 W. Merchant St. (269) 469-3005 brewstersitaliancafe.com

Similar to a Chicago-style grill, Casey’s serves handcut steaks, Italian dishes, sandwiches and fresh seafood, as well as a long list of draft beer, cocktails and wines.

18 | Explore Michiana 2016

* This list does not include all dining options.

The biggest of the Four Winds Casinos, the New Buffalo resort features table games, slot machines, several restaurants, a children’s arcade and an events center that attracts bigname performers year-round.

New Buffalo Beach Whittaker Street (866) 494-6371 New Buffalo Beach is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan and features an immaculate boat dock and walking trails just minutes from the city’s downtown.

New Buffalo Railroad Museum 530 S. Whittaker (269) 469-8010 new-buffalo-railroad-museum.org The New Buffalo Railroad Museum showcases the role the railroad played in the development of the railroad industry.

Cap’n D Fishing Charters Slip 16 Oselka Marina (574) 232-0436 Cap’n D Fishing Charters provides sport fishing and pleasure cruises on a 32-foot cabin cruiser. Anglers can enjoy top quality fishing gear, and those looking for a unique view of a Lake Michigan sunset can take advantage of one of the business’ cruises.

WAShington park zoo 115 Lake Shore Dr., Michigan City (219) 873-1510 washingtonparkzoo.com Located adjacent to New Buffalo Beach, the Washington Park Zoo encompasses 15 acres of exhibits with animals like Bengal tigers, grizzly bears, lemurs, otters and more.

SAWYER & NEW TROY

lakeside

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer (269) 426-4013

Located on nearly 2,000 acres, this state park features three miles of beach, six miles of hiking trails and large sand dunes.

Tower Hill Camp 12173 Tower Hill Road, Sawyer (269) 426-3881 This campground designed for large groups is a retreat destination with cabins and cottages for rent. The property includes 30 acres of wooded trails on Lake Michigan.

The Greenbush brisket van (Photo by Wes Jerdon)

C

onsidered the northern-most town of southwest Michigan’s “Harbor Country,” Sawyer is often referred to as the gateway to the Warren Dunes and Warren Woods State Parks. Together, the two parks provide visitors with an unparalleled range of outdoor activities, including everything from hang gliding and sandboarding to swimming and fishing.

GOVERNMENT INFO Chikaming Township 1345 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert (269) 469-1676

Dining options* Greenbush Brewing Co. 5885 Sawyer Road, Sawyer (269) 405-1076 greenbushbrewing.com Just minutes from Lake Michigan, Greenbush brings Sawyer’s quaint small town to life with craft beer, barbecue and a variety of other menu items. Across the street from

the main restaurant, patrons can get a quick drink and a snack while enjoying outdoor fun at the Annex.

Mesa Luna Restaurant 12868 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer (269) 426-4878 The head chef at Mesa Luna describes his plates as “globally inspired but locally influenced.” The menu features several fixed favorites as well as seasonal dishes, depending on offerings of local farms, breweries and distilleries in southwest Michigan.

Beach Bucket Fudge & Popcorn 12021 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer (269) 535-4887 Looking for a sweet treat on the way home from the beach?

The Beach Bucket in Sawyer is a family-friendly dining opportunity that serves handmade fudge, hand-dipped ice cream and gourmet popcorn on Red Arrow Highway. * This list does not include all dining options.

DID YOU KNOW?

Sawyer Garden Center 5865 Sawyer Road, Sawyer (269) 426-8810 sawyergardencenter.com Sawyer Garden Center is a destination business in the middle of Harbor Country that offers not only plants, but also produce, gourmet food, wine, beer, spirits and housewares.

New Troy Community Center 13372 California Road, New Troy (269) 426-3909 friendsofnewtroy.org The Friends of New Troy have created a community center inside an old school building that features a book room, community events, enrichment classes and a history collection. Outside, the organization offers a memorial garden and winter sledding.

Greenbush Brewing recently announced it will be expanding into the former Fitzgerald’s restaurant, which is located next door.

Center of the World Woodshop 13400 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer (269) 469-5689 centeroftheworld.net

In the 1920s, a man named John Flynn opened the Palm Tea Room and Flynn Soda Grill. The building eventually hosted the Flynn Theater. While Flynn is rumored to have had ties with the Chicago mob, to his Sawyer neighbors he was just another citizen contributing to the village’s growth.

Center of the World Woodshop offers custom furniture. Patrons can shop in the showroom off Red Arrow Highway, which is a piece of woodwork itself.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 19

lakeside

BIT of swiss bakery (Photo by Wes Jerdon)

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

ST. JOSEPH & STEVENSVILLE T

he seat of Berrien County’s government, St. Joseph and its beaches, hills and other natural resources have enraptured people for more than a century, be they the tourists who come to take in the sights or the thousands who call the city home.

Located close by is the village of Stevensville. With a vibrant landscape and quaint small-town atmosphere, the community offers visitors a chance to enjoy the Great Lakes without the bustle of a larger city.

POPULATION St. Joseph: 8,311 Stevensville: 1,130

DID YOU KNOW? Nearly two centuries old, the historic St. Joe Lighthouse not only serves as a landmark of St. Joseph, but an icon of the Great Lakes. The popular attraction can be viewed remotely on a live cam at stjoelighthouse.com cold schooners right on the lake.

The Grande Mere Inn 5800 Red Arrow Hwy., Stevensville (269) 429-3591 grandemereinn.com

GOVERNMENT INFO City of St. Joseph 700 Broad St. (269) 983-5541 www.sjcity.com

Cottage decor and sunset views set a relaxed tone for steak and seafood.

Village of Stevensville 5768 Saint Joseph Ave. (269) 429-1802 facebook.com/villageofstevensville

Tosi’s 4337 Ridge Road, Stevensville (269) 429-3689 tosis.com

Dining options*

For more than 75 years, Tosi’s has been famous for its Italian cuisine and pizza.

Clementine’s Too 1235 Broad St., St Joseph (269) 983-0990 ohmydarling.com A branch off the South Haven restaurant, Clementine’s Too offers an impressive view of the lake and cuisine to match.

Silver Beach Pizza 410 Vine St., St. Joseph (269) 983-4743 silverbeachpizza.com Silver Beach Pizza is famous for its specialty pizzas and ice 20 | Explore Michiana 2016

The Welcome Inn 5721 St. Joseph Ave., Stevensville (269) 429-3622 facebook.com/thewelcomeinn This family-owned restaurant serves hamburgers, beer and more.

Annual events

• BBQ, Blues and bluegrass — May 21 • Chalk the Block — Aug. 5 • Magical Ice Fest — Feb. 3

Curious Kids Museum 415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph (269) 983-2543 curiouskidsmuseum.org

Curious Kids Museum offers hands-on exhibits, workshops, camps and programs, all geared toward children.

Silver Beach County Park 101 Broad St. berriencounty.org/parks Silver Beach offers access to the south pier and 1,600 feet of Lake Michigan frontage dedicated to swimming in the summer months.

Silver Beach Carousel and Discovery Zone 333 Broad St. (269) 932-1141 silverbeachcarousel.com While riding one of the 48 hand-painted animals on board the Silver Beach Carousel, children can learn about local history as depicted in old photographs. The Discovery Zone also features Michigan’s tallest kaleidoscope, a climbing wall and traveling exhibits.

Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe 4333 Ridge Road, Stevensville (269) 429-1661 bitofswiss.com The owners of this popular business take pride in baking fresh bread and pastries from scratch. Bit of Swiss has expanded to a restaurant and pub, and its products can be found in locally-owned restaurants all over Michiana.

The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center 601 Main St., St. Joseph (269) 983-1191 theheritagemcc.org The Heritage Museum showcases local and regional history through a number of rotating exhibits.

Building a great place to live... to work...to do business North Berrien Community Development Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce Visit www.coloma-watervliet.org for information and events 142 Badt Drive • PO Box 1028 • Coloma, MI 49038 • 269-468-4430

When you say it with flowers, say it with ours!

East Main Gardens Florist

1521 E. Main St. • Niles, MI (269) 683-8000 • (800) 924-7525 www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com

st. joseph is ALWAYS in season for fun!

• Luminary Festival • Live Mannequins • Light up the Bluff • Small Business Saturday • Santa’s House • Reindog Parade • Chili Tour • Winter Beer Fest • Ice Fest • Girlfriends Getaway

• Movies in the Park • Mike Yore Memorial Car Show • Summer Fest • BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Fest • Beachtown Bash • Farmers Markets • Antiques on the Bluff • Brown Bag Concerts • Friday Night Concerts • Trolley Rides • Craft Shows • Chalk the Block

winter

summer

spring

fall

• Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade • Easter Eggstravaganza • Build Your Way Around Town • Antiques on the Bluff • Memorial Day Parade • Trolley Rides

PHOTOS BY JOSHUA NOWICKI

• Wine Fest • Harvest Fest • Trolley Rides • Halloween TrickSt. or Joseph Treat Today • Antiques on the Bluff • Craft Fairs

Become a member of St. Joseph Today!

See the many new ways we can help boost your business.

Go to StJoeToday.com/becomeamember

St. Joseph Today

Explore Michiana 2016 | 21

inland berrien county

CULTIVATE BREWING Company (PHOTO BY MAIKO MEDIA)

Dining options Hopper’s Family Restaurant 9675 Old U.S. 31, Berrien Springs (269) 471-2106 Hopper’s is a favorite of locals and is best known for its generous breakfast dishes, including some of the best bacon around. It has been in business 22 years.

BERRIEN SPRINGS & EAU CLAIRE DID YOU KNOW? B errien Springs is the former county seat of Berrien County. It is home to multiple wineries and u-pick fruit farms. Nearby Eau Claire hosts a popular cherry festival each summer on Fourth of July weekend.

POPULATION Berrien Springs: 1,800 Eau Claire: 625

Berrien Springs is home to Andrews University, a higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists.

Thousands of people attend the county’s annual youth fair at the Berrien County Fairgrounds.

AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE Berrien Springs: $109,000 to $114,500 Eau Claire: $61,700

Midwest. There are several other stops on the tour, including an old log house and sheriff’s home.

GOVERNMENT INFO Berrien Springs Village Hall 112 North Cass Street P.O. Box 182 (269) 473-6921 villageofberriensprings

CULTIvate brewing Company 961 E. Shawnee Road, Berrien Springs (269) 422-1324 cultivatebrewing.com Cultivate offers a complete craft beer experience with an onsite hops yard, locally sourced ingredients and beer flights to test your new favorite.

Eau Claire Village Hall 6625 E. Main St. P.O. Box 338 (269) 461-6173 eauclairemi.com

Lemon Creek Winery 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs (269) 471-1321 lemoncreekwinery.com

Five places you can’t miss

Berrien County Fairgrounds 9122 Old U.S. 31, Berrien Springs (269) 473-4251 bcyf.org

A historic vineyard and estate winery located in the heart of Michigan’s wine country, Lemon Creek offers tours of its facility and tastings of its award-winning wines.

The fairgrounds host the largest event of the year in Berrien County — The Berrien County Youth Fair. Enjoy rides, fair food and concerts as youth display their projects.

The History Center at Courthouse Square 313 N Cass St. (269) 471-1202 berrienhistory.org

Annual events

Eau Claire Cherry Festival — July 4 weekend Berrien County Youth Fair — Aug. 15-20

215 N. Mechanic Street Berrien Springs, MI

269-471-7121

• Old World European style smoked sausage • Wild Game Jerky & Grass Fed Beef • Venison Processing (Trim only) 22 | Explore Michianawww.ZicksMeats.com 2016

This local favorite offers premium European style sandwiches baked fresh on baguettes. Vegetarian options are available.

Main Street Burgers & Ice Cream 6436 W. Main St., Eau Claire (269) 461-6888 Main Street caters to summer crowds with great burgers and ice cream from April to October. What more could you want?

AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill 102 E. Ferry St., Berrien Springs (269) 473-1579 AJ’s offers daily lunch and dinner specials in a fun and relaxed setting. Owners say their fish fry nights are a can’t-miss.

Roma’s Pizzeria 121 W. Ferry St., Berrien Springs (269) 471-7754 berrienromas.com

Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm 9351 E. Eureka Road, Eau Claire (269) 782-7101 treemendus-fruit.com This farm offers fresh, in-season fruit all summer and fall. You can pick it or they can pick it.

Visit the oldest surviving county government complex in the Specialty Meats

Baguette de France 9187 Old US-31, Berrien Springs (269) 473-2355 shopbaguettedefrance.com

Satisfy your craving for Italian food at this popular restaurant. It offers pizza, breadsticks and more. * This list does not include all dining options.

Day Camp • Hayrides • Challenge Ropes Course Retreat Lodging Low Ropes Initiatives Activity Center “Goliath the Giant” Climbing Tower Winter Activities: Tubing and Cross-Country Skiing

6597 Smith Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102 www.fivepines.org • 269-471-1396

Mill Pond Apartments HEALTHY LIVING 1 Bedroom Apartments For 62 Years of Age or Disabled of Any Age

STARTS HERE

Located within walking distance of shopping, banking and medical offices. Laundry in each building.

Community Room available for residents to gather and relax.

Adjacent to Buchanan Area Senior Center.

Office Hours: Mon–Fri 12:30pm – 5:00pm 800 E. Smith St, Buchanan, MI • 269-695-0475 TDD: (800) 649-3777 • Fax: 269-695-1057

Rent Based on Income

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MORE FAMILY TIME

ExERCISE LEARN SOMETHING NEw

Roy B. Parke, D.O. Derek A. Henderson, PA-C Yulia Tkachuk, FNP-BC (269) 695-5540

(269) 695-5540

Listening and caring for healthcare needs of all ages www.buchananfamilymed.com

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TM FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

OTHERS

1054 E. Front St. Buchanan, MI

HELP

GET HEALTHY

Niles-Buchanan YMCA

905 N. Front St. • Niles • 269-683-1552 • www.nb-ymca.org

Connect with us on Facebook

Local. Healthy.

Fresh. Delicious.

Come to the Buchanan Farmers’ Market and taste what’s in season!

Open May 7- October 15, 2016 Every Saturday 8am – 1pm Downtown Buchanan on the Common Vendor opportunities available

For information call 269-506-3021 or BuchananFarmersMarketMaster@gmail.com

www.BuchananFarmersMarket.com

Explore Michiana 2016 | 23

inland berrien county

RED BUD MOTOCROSS (PHOTO BY RON HARNER)

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

BUCHANAN K

nown as the Redbud City for its many redbud trees, Buchanan is home to one of the biggest motocross races in the country at the RedBud MX track. Its downtown provides unique shopping and dining opportunities and has access to the beautiful McCoy Creek Trail.

POPULATION: 4,456 AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE: $135,000 GOVERNMENT INFO 302 N. Redbud Trail (269) 695-3844 cityofbuchanan.com

Dining options*

Union Coffee House 115 E. Front St. (269) 409-7004 unioncoffeehouse.com Known for great coffee and equally good service. A great place to hang out with friends and watch live music.

Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant 185 Mt. Tabor Road (269) 422-1161 taborhill.com Tabor Hill Winery brings Berrien County’s wine country to the southern part of the region. Come for a tasting, a meal or both.

Wheatberry Restaurant and Tavern 15212 Red Bud Trail (269) 697-0043 wheatberrytavern.com Serves southwestern American food and southern-style 24 | Explore Michiana 2016

DID YOU KNOW?

Buchanan was formerly headquarters for the Clark Equipment Company, which manufactured truck axles and heavy machinery.

Buchanan has one of the most active American Legion Posts in southwest Michigan.

Buchanan is a Tree City USA member.

barbecue. A unique selection of adult beverages.

Buchanan Sweet Shop 205 E. Front St. (269) 695-5533 A great spot to chill out on a hot summer day with ice cream and other sweet treats.

Bucktown Tap 259 E. Front St. (269) 409-8465 A favorite place to hang out and enjoy a cold beverage or a tasty burger. This Chicago-style bar is located in the heart of the city’s downtown area.

Annual events

• Chili Walk — early spring • Farmer’s Market — Saturdays downtown • RedBud Motorcoss Nationals — July 4 weekend • US-12 Garage Sale — Aug. 12-14, 2016 • Harvest Buchanan — October • Thrill on the Hill — Winter * This list does not include all dining options.

Hickory Creek Winery 750 Browntown Road (269) 422-1100 hickorycreekwinery.com

A boutique winery that creates old-world style European wines from grapes grown in southwest Michigan. The tasting room is located in a red barn.

Pears Mill 121 S. Oak St. (269) 235-9069 Operated by the Buchanan Preservation Society, Pears Mill is open Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Built in 1856, it is the last surviving of the city’s 13 water-powered mills.

Tin Shop Theatre Corner of Roe and Oak streets (269) 695-6464 tinshoptheatre.org This quaint community theater hosts bigtime performances throughout the year. It is housed in a historic furniture factory.

RedBud MX 13638 Red Bud Trail (269) 695-6405 redbudmx.com This motocross track is considered one of the best in the world. It hosts a championship event every year during Fourth of July weekend.

Buchanan Art Center 117 Front St. (269) 697-4005 buchananartcenter.org Have an eye for art? Check out the center’s diverse art classes, professional exhibits and local artwork.

COLOMA & WATERVLIET

inland berrien county

Dining options The Chocolate Garden 2691 Friday Road, Coloma (269) 468-9866 chocolategarden.com Specializes in handmade chocolate truffles. The beautiful store is located among the area’s fruit orchards.

Friendly Tavern 206 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma (269) 468-3037 friendlytavern.com One of the state’s oldest existing bars, it features daily specials and a warm atmosphere. One of Coloma’s favorite spots.

The chocolate garden (photo by craig haupert)

L

ocated in the middle of Michigan’s famed fruit belt, Coloma and Watervliet are known for their vast fruit orchards and wineries. Paw Paw Lake, which is located near both areas, is a source for watersports and family entertainment in the warm months.

POPULATION Coloma: 1,493 Watervliet: 1,711 AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE Coloma: $126,670 Watervliet: $121,200 GOVERNMENT INFO Coloma City Hall 119 N. Paw Paw St. PO Box 329 (269) 468-6606 cityofcoloma.org Watervliet City Hall 158 W. Pleasant St. PO Box 86 (269) 463-6769 watervliet.org

Five things you can’t miss Karma Vista Vineyards 6991 Ryno Road, Coloma (269) 468-9463 karmavista.com

DID YOU KNOW? Watervliet is Dutch for “where the waters meet.”

Coloma is located in the Lake Michigan Shore American Viticultural Area, the oldest modern commercial grape region in the state.

Coloma’s annual Glad-Peach Festival, held on the first weekend in August, is a celebration of the gladiolus flowers and peaches grown there.

A small, but award-winning winery that offers tours and tastings. Large groups should call ahead.

Jollay Orchards 1850 Friday Road, Coloma (269) 468-3075 jollayorchards.com Jollay Orchards offers a unique entertainment experience. It blends a working orchard with family activities.

Contessa Wine Cellars 3235 Friday Road, Coloma (269) 468-5534 contessawinecellars.com Contessa Wine Cellars offers awardwinning wines for every taste. The breathtaking views from the deck draw people from all over.

Surfari Joe’s Waterpark 8258 Arnt Blvd., Watervliet (269) 463-7946 surfarijoes.com Too cold to enjoy the outside? Pack up the kids and head to this indoor water park.

Arclight Brewing Company 544 N. Main St., Watervliet (269) 332-0718 arclightbrewing.com A purveyor of fine hand-crafted ales and sodas. Check out their Facebook page for what’s on tap and an entertainment schedule.

Annual Events

• Coloma Medley In the Park — June 11, 2016 • Coloma Glad-Peach Festival, Aug. 5-7, 2016

Easy Street Inn 275 N. Paw Paw Road, Coloma (269) 468-3515 easystreetinn.com The perfect place to have a burger and a cold drink. East Street offers nightly specials for those looking to save a buck or two.

The Waterfront Restaurant 5713 Beech Ave., Coloma (269) 468-7777 waterfrontcoloma.com Waterfront Restaurant is the last remaining restaurant and bar on Paw Paw Lake. It is a family-owned business specializing in seafood.

TJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 195 S. M-140, Watervliet (269) 463-3830 A great place to watch a game or enjoy a night out with friends. Known for big portions, cold drinks and friendly service. * This list does not include all dining options.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 25

New Patients Welcome!

A pAthwAy to Healthy SMILES

Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

• Family Dentistry • comFort control injections • Dental implants • same Day crowns

Proudly serving the Niles Community with excellence for over the past 60 years!

• root canals • Dentures & BriDges

richard L. beckermeyer, d.d.S., Pc www.drbeckermeyer.com

123 marmont Street • niLeS, mi 269.683.6461 • FaX: 269.683.7618

1333 Wells St., Niles, MI (269) 684-1111 www.RiveridgeRehab.com

Welcome to Niles, Michigan The City of Four Flags 2016 UpcoMiNg EvENts July 1 Family Fireworks & Youth Parade 6pm • Apple Festival Grounds, Niles

June 13 Golf Outing 1pm Orchard Hills Country Club, Buchanan and Business After Hours

July 29 Niles Craft Brew & Wine Fest 4pm • Riverfront Park, Niles

August 11 Business After Hours 5:30 pm United Federal Credit Union 2100 S. 11th St., Niles

Sept. 12 Niles Haunted House 4pm Volunteer Expo and Business After Hours

Sept. 20 Exposing Greatness 4pm Summit Church, Niles

Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce • (269) 683-3720 • nilesmi.com

26 | Explore Michiana 2016

inland berrien county

NILES Dining options Pizza Transit 215 E. Main St. (269) 684-6600 pizzatransit.com

PIZZA TRANSIT (photo by craig haupert)

L

ocated in southeastern Berrien County and southwestern Cass County, Niles is well known for hosting one of the area’s finest winter-themed events — the Hunter Ice Festival — featuring beautiful ice sculptures and tasty treats. In the summer, people can enjoy exploring one of the city’s many public parks and historic sites, including the 134-year-old Chapin Mansion.

DID YOU KNOW?

A hometown Christmas celebration is held each year at the historic Amtrak Depot, which was used in the filming of “Only the Lonely” starring John Candy.

Niles is referred to as the City of Four Flags because it was once claimed by the French, British, Spanish and Americans.

POPULATION: 11,430 AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE: $88,100 GOVERNMENT INFO 333 N. Second St. Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-4700

The city was home of American sports columnist and short story writer Ring Lardner.

Riverfront Park

Five places you can’t miss

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve 13988 Range Line Road, Niles (269) 695-6491 fernwoodbotanical.org Established in 1964, Fernwood is located on 105 acres of gardens, woodlands, ravines, marshes, restored prairie and river frontage on the St. Joseph River. Fernwood offers classes, tours and more.

Located along the St. Joseph River in downtown Niles, this is a great place to relax, exercise or enjoy quality time with the kids. Riverfront Park has paved trails, picnic areas and is the center for most of the city’s warm weather activities and festivals.

Wonderland Cinema 402 N. Front St. wonderlandcinema.mooretheatres.com (269) 683-1112

Hang loose. Kick back.

You’re in Niles.

Eclectic shops, food & finds. www.UncoverNiles.com

With rock-bottom prices, the Wonderland Cinema is the favorite place to watch new movies for people in and around Niles. It also offers alcohol sales.

This hot spot offers a large variety of unique pizzas, including the popular Pizza of the Month specialties.

Niles Haunted House Scream Park 855 Mayflower Road, Niles (269) 687-3327 haunted.org

Taqueria Don Chepe 1140 S. 11th St. (269) 635-5225

This haunted house features scares that change every year and is open around the Halloween season. It is known as one of the best haunted attractions in the country.

Niles History Center 508 E. Main St. (269) 683-4702 nileshistorycenter.org The Niles History Center is comprised of the Fort St. Joseph Museum and the historic Chapin Mansion, an American aesthetic-style home built in 1882. The Fort St. Joseph Museum is located in the former carriage house of the Chapin home and features exhibits that tell the story of Niles.

Annual events

• Family Fun Fair and Bluegrass Festival — June 2-5, 2016 • Niles Burn Run — July 8-10, 2016 • Craft Beer and Wine Festival — July 29, 2016 • River Trails and Ales — Early August 2016 • Apple Festival — Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2016 • Hunter Ice Festival — Winter 2017

A popular lunch destination, Taqueria Don Chepe serves authentic Mexican food at affordable prices.

Olfactory Hue Bistro 226 E. Main St. (269) 687-0880 Fresh. Local. Unique. This eatery is open for lunch and offers a monthly supper club.

Paris Soda Shop 220 E. Main St. (269) 687-5975 Facebook.com/TheParisNiles A throwback to the soda shops of yesteryear. Good food and ice cream floats.

Massimo’s Backside Bar 20 E. Main St. (269) 687-4992 massimospizzeria.com Known for great pizza and drinks with concerts on the weekends.

There is a patio area perfect for enjoying the warm weather. * This list does not include all dining options.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 27

inland berrien county

THREE OAKS & GALIEN

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

THE DEWEY CANNON TRADING COMPANY (PHOTO BY CRAIG HAUPERT)

L

ocated five miles from the shores of Lake Michigan in southern Berrien County, Three Oaks is home to a wide variety of unique shops, restaurants and art galleries. The village of Galien is a quiet community located in the Galien River basin.

DID YOU KNOW? The Christmas film, “Prancer,” was filmed in Three Oaks.

POPULATION Galien: 549 Three Oaks: 1,622

Three Oaks was home to the Warren Featherbone Factory, which stripped turkey feathers of their quills for use in corsets.

AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE Galien: $81,400 Three Oaks: $85,500

Three Oaks hosts one of the largest Flag Day Parades in the Midwest.

GOVERNMENT INFO Three Oaks Township 8 E. Linden St., Three Oaks, P.O. Box 296 (269) 756-9801

(708) 369-2831 facebook.com/conwaysofthreeoaks

Village of Galien 121 Cleveland Ave., Galien (269) 545-3647

Dining options* The STaymaker at Journeyman Distillery 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks (269) 820-2050 journeymandistillery.com Offers hand-crafted spirits distilled in the historic Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks. Take a tour or just stop by for a drink or food.

FroeHlich’s 26 N. Elm St. (269) 756-6002 shopfroehlichs.com Froehlich’s is a deli, bakery and coffee shop in downtown Three Oaks. Offers homemade artisan bread and caters, too.

Conway’s of Three Oaks 1 E. Central St., Three Oaks 28 | Explore Michiana 2016

Conway’s is a small sandwich shop that serves coffee with a hint of Irish flavor. All homemade pastries, scones, soups and sandwiches are made from scratch.

Elm Street Bistro 8 S. Elm St., Three Oaks (269) 756-9274 elmstreetbistro.com This homey restaurant offers comfort food in a relaxed setting. Its high-quality meals are made with locally grown ingredients whenever possible.

Viola Cafe 102 N. Elm St., Three Oaks (269) 756-9420 violacafe.com The Viola Cafe serves breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices. It is located in a restored 100-year-old building.

Annual events

• Three Oaks History Day — April 5 • Flag Day Festival — June 13-15 • Three Oaks Holiday Parade — Dec. 6 * This list does not include all dining options.

Dewey Cannon Trading Company & The Shoppe Around the Corner 3 Dewey Cannon Ave., Three Oaks (269) 756-3361 deweycannontradingco.com A gift shop, bicycle museum and bicycle rental shop. It is located in the historic train depot.

Acorn Theater 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks (269) 756-3879 acorntheater.com A venue for a variety of high-quality entertainment, from live music to comedy shows. Great for a fun night out.

Jim & Merlyn’s Mercantile 111 N. Elm St., Three Oaks (269) 756-7320 Sells unique home and garden decor in the historic Featherbone Factory. A great place to find a unique gift.

Vicker’s Theatre 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks (269) 756-3522 vickerstheatre.com A one screen, 126-seat theatre showing independent, foreign films, documentaries and Oscar winning favorites. A one-of-a-kind experience.

Nido Bianco 16860 Three Oaks Road, Three Oaks (269) 820-2011 nidobianco.com Nido Bianco, meaning “white nest,” is a onestop shop for art. It features a fine-art gallery, artisan market, special events and art classes, as well as space for artists to create.

18 HolEs

(with cart) Weekdays ..... $24.00 Weekends ..... $28.00 seniors only (weekdays) ..... $20.00

Foursome special 18 holes with cart for four golfers

Weekdays ............................. $72.00 Weekends ............................. $88.00

Expiration: 8-31-2016 Not valid on Holidays or with other coupon specials

*

26831 Dutch Settlement • Dowagiac • (269) 782-5827

Cut Above Wood Designs Quality that is Second to None 2536 Detroit Road, Niles, MI

(269) 687-7166

Cassopolis

We Are A Hardware Store & S Niles

Niles Community Health Center

Cassopolis Family Clinic

24 N. St. Joseph Ave., Suite G Niles, MI 49120 (269) 262-4749 Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

261 M-62 North Cassopolis, MI 49031

Medical (269) 445-3874 Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

www.cutabovewood.net You talk

about many things with your loved ones: from day-to-day details to big events. Sharing stories with those who matter most isn’t just important today; it will be especially significant when it’s time to honor and commemorate your lives.

Dental (269) 228-8500 Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m - 6:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Memorialization at the end of life is more than it used to be. It can reflect a person’s life story and be transformative, healing and comforting.

Pharmacy (269) 228-8505 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Meaningful memorialization starts when loved ones talk about what matters most: memories made, lessons learned and how they hope to be remembered.

Ranger Wellness Center

We Are Hardware We Are A Hardware Store & SoA Much More!

Obstetrics & Gynecology / Maternal Infant Health Program 60 N. St. Joseph Ave. Niles, MI 49120 OB/GYN - (269) 683-0300 MIHP - (269) 683-6859 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Store & So Much More!

We Are A Hardware Store & So Much More! SERVING THE SHIPPING Family Clinic Network

Wagner Family Funerals * Cremations * Gatherings Connelly Chapel 202 North Broadway Street Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 269.445.2435

Pobocik Chapel 106 Ash Street East Three Oaks, Michigan 49128 269.756.3831

wagnercares.com

22721 Diamond Cove Street Cassopolis, MI 49031 (269) 445-WELL (9355) Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cassopolis

DOWAGIAC AREA FOR OVER SERVICE Our Family. Caring For Yours.

52 YEARS!

www.cassfamilyclinic.org

SERVICES PROVIDED The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Screens & Window Repair • Loc Mower Blades • Knife and Scisso

We Are A Hardware Store & So Much More!

SHIPPING SERVICE

SERVING THE DOWAGIAC AREA FOR OVER

52 YEARS! SHIPPING

Electronics

Full Service Archery Pro Shop

SERVING THE DOWAGIAC AREA FOR OVER SERVICE SERVICES PROVIDED: SERVING THE SHIPPING DOWAGIAC AREA FOR OVER Screens & Window Repair • Lock Re-Keying SERVICE Mower Blades • Knife and Scissor Sharpening

Electronics SHIPPING SERVICE

Hou

52 YEARS! 52 YEARS! SERVICES PROVIDED:

Full Service Archery Pro Shop

S

Full Service Archery Pro Shop

Housewares and Gifts

Screens & SERVICES Window Repair • Lock Re-Keying PROVIDED: Mower Blades • Knife and Scissor Sharpening SERVING THEScreens & Window Repair • Lock Re-Keying DOWAGIAC AREA FOR OVER Mower Blades • Knife Full Service Archery Pro Shopand Scissor Sharpening Electronics

52 YEARS!

Sporting Goods

Electronics

SERVICES PROVIDED: Screens & Window Repair • Lock Re-Keying Mower Blades • Knife and Scissor Sharpening

Electronics

Housewares and Gifts

Sporting Goods

Housewares and Gifts Housewares and Gifts Sporting Goods Sporting Goods

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30-8:00 • S

56216 M-51 South, Dowagiac, MI

56216 M-51 South, Dowagiac, MI • 269-782-3426 • Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30-8:00 • Sunday 8:30-5:00 Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30-8:00 • Sunday 8:30-5:00 Explore Michiana 2016 | 29 56216 M-51 South, Dowagiac, MI • 269-782-3426

cass county

DIAMOND LAKE (PHOTO BY WES JERDON)

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Pioneer Log Cabin Museum 400 S. Broadway St. (269) 445-3759 facebook.com/pioneerlogcabinmuseum/ Located on the shore of Stone Lake, this historic log cabin now serves as a museum showcasing old tools, farm equipment, quilts and dolls.

Historic Bonine House 18970 M-60 urscc.org

CASSOPOLIS

L

ocated in the heart of the county, Cassopolis serves as the seat of power in Cass County.

Nestled between Stone and Diamond lakes, the scenic community offers much in the way of recreation and history, and is also the site of the annual county fair. Located only a short distance away is the equally historic village of Vandalia, which was once an important stop on the Underground Railroad.

Population: 1,749 AVERAGE housing price: $72,701 Government Info 117 S. Broadway, Cassopolis (269) 445-8648

Dining options*

Broadway Café 158 S. Broadway St. (269) 445-2122 facebook.com/Broadway-Cafe-Cassopolis-MI140792962619852/?fref=nf Located downtown, Broadway Café is a popular destination for village and lakeside residents alike. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lindy’s 57983 M-62 (269) 782-5111 facebook.com/LindysRestaurant/ Located nearby LaGrange Lake between Dowagiac and Cassopolis, Lindy’s is a family friendly restaurant serving

A landmark of Cass County, the James E. Bonine House in Vandalia is believed to have been connected to helping escaped slaves from the south seek freedom. Today, the home is maintained by the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County.

DID YOU KNOW? Diamond Lake, located in Cassopolis, is one of the largest inland lakes in the U.S., and a popular resort community and home for many.

Notre Dame Football coach Brian Kelly is among the many who own lakefront property there. lunch and dinner. Entrees include steak, seafood, burgers, salads, ribs, chicken and homemade pizza.

Smokin’ Good BBQ 208 E. State St. (269) 445-3300 facebook.com/SmokinGoodBBQCass/ Known for its pulled pork, Smokin’ Good BBQ is a popular restaurant and catering business. The restaurant also offers ribs, rib tips, chicken, bratz and hot dogs.

The Twirl 220 S. Broadway St. (269) 445-3837 facebook.com/TheTwirl/ Located nearby Stone Lake, The Twirl is a family-run ice cream parlor and restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving chicken, fish, ice cream and more.

• Cass County Fair, Aug. 9-13 • Underground Railroad Days, July 8-10 • Diamond Lake Triathlon, July 2 * This list does not include all dining options.

John Roy, Owner

Cass County Fairgrounds 590 N. O’Keefe St. (269) 445-8265 mycasscountyfair.com Home to one of the county’s most popular events, the Cass County Fairgrounds are located on a sizable chunk of land in Cassopolis.

Park Shore Golf Course 610 Park Shore Drive (269) 445-2834 michigangolf.com/courses/ cassopolis/park-shore-gc/

LOUX & HAYDEN REALTY Farm • Residential • Commerical • Lake

62101 M-62 SOUTH, CASSOPOLIS, MI

Phone: (269) Michiana 445-2231• 2016 Toll Free: 800-801-2231• Fax: (269) 445-2075 30 | Explore

Located in a secluded woods outside Vandalia, Lawless Park offers walking and biking trails for county residents and visitors.

Opened in 1928, this 18-hole golf course was designed by C.D. Wagstaff. It measures 5,387 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 90 and a 63.4 USGA rating.

Annual events

CASS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Dr. T.K. Lawless Park 15122 Monkey Run St. (269) 445-4456 casscountymi.org/CountyParks/ DrTKLawlessPark.aspx

Certified Residential Appraiser License # 1201002510

Susan Loux

125 S. Broadway • Cassopolis, MI 49031 Office: 269/445-2633 Over 35 years Fax: 269/445-8293 serving the Toll Free: 269/545-2633 community! wloux@louxhaydenrealty.com

We’Re MoRe Than JusT LuMbeR Full service Paint Department, Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Roofing, Doors and Windows.

Service with a Smile

Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union is a locally member owned nonprofit financial institution. Our goal . . . you’ve worked hard on your projects so it’s your time to shine is to provide the best service for the Dowagiac Area Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union Federal Credit Union best price and help our members 473 E. Division • Dowagiac 473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 782-2410 achieve their financial goals.

IRA’S AVAILABLE!

Start one today and save on your taxes SAVE for your FUTURE.

We Support The Fair

Good Luck 4-H Exhibitors!

www.dafcu.net

www.dafcu.net

ATM’s located inside KB Village Express in Cass & Our Foyer

BIG $$

Better rates.

Better fees.

Better credit cards.

Best people.

Rental Center

At Judd Lumber we have everything you need for your planned parties or events. We also have the supplies for the “Do-It-Yourselfer.” Visit our website for complete inventory & rates of our rental items.

We Rent Power Tools

Members Make The Difference Stop by Today & Find Out How You Can Join!

Dowagiac Area

Federal Credit Union

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

ATM’s located inside KB Village Express in Cass & Our Foyer

Home Equity Loan Specialists!

th

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-5:00 Sat. 8:00-12:00

Federal Credit Union

Online Banking And Online Bill Pay

Dowagiac Area

Federal Credit Union

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410

ATM’s located inside KB Village Express in Cass & Our Foyer

ATM’s located inside KB Village Express in Cass & Our Foyer

www.dafcu.net

www.dafcu.net

VACATION TIME? Need Cash or Visa Travel Cards

Stop by today & apply: Home Equity Best Rates!

Check us out!

WE HAVE BOTH!

Dowagiac Area 473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

Can

YOU Join?

If you live or work in Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Decatur or Wayne, LaGrange, Silver Creek, Pokagon, Penn, Volina, or Paw Paw Townships –

You Can – STOP BY TODAY!

Dowagiac Area

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

ATM’s located inside KB Village Express in Cass & Our Foyer

INVEST HERE

LIVE HERE

VISIT HERE

Visit our website at www.juddlumber.com for complete inventory & rates of our rental items.

Federal Credit Union

www.dafcu.net

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410

Federal Credit Union

Since 1859 Located in Beautiful Downtown Dowagiac

Dowagiac Area

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410

Service available at your credit union are: • High Interest Savings Accounts • Low Cost Checking Accounts • Debit and ATM Cards • VISA • Loan Consolidation Services • Auto, Motorcycle, ATV, Recreational Loans • Home Equity Loans (fixed and variable rates) • Special Savings Program for your kids (Kidz Club)

See Us Today:

Dowagiac Area

Federal Credit Union

101 Robinson St. Dowagiac 782-5134

Because we make loans at lower interest rates, you save! New & Used car loans.

Dowagiac Area

Federal Credit Union

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

473 E. Division 269-782-2410 • www.dafcu.net

Low Cost Checking...

Low Cost

Earns you interest

Stop by today

Dowagiac Area

VISA

No Annual Fee

Available Variable rate, prime + 5% at:

Federal Credit Union

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

Dowagiac Area

Federal Credit Union

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

OPEN A CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT (and don’t get strapped next year for cash!)

Dowagiac Area

Federal Credit Union

473 E. Division • Dowagiac 782-2410 www.dafcu.net

City of Real People, Real Community, Real Opportunity As you explore Dowagiac, you will begin to appreciate its progressive creativity and deep roots. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with specialty shops, flavorful restaurants, abundant public art and family entertainment.

Immerse yourself in the area’s rich history, stately architecture and captivating museums.

The citizens of Dowagiac are dedicated to saving and building on our historical heritage, while at the same time embracing and encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit that creates opportunities for all of her citizens.

With excellent schools, an outstanding community college, a quality full service hospital, a healthy industrial and commercial base and a community wide commitment to the arts, Dowagiac has all the amenities of a city many times its size while retaining and enjoying its small town warmth and charm.

Whether you’re a first time visitor or someone who knows us well, we invite you to take a little extra time to get to know us better. We are confident you’ll be impressed with Dowagiac’s commitment to building a better future on the solid foundation of a remarkable heritage.

www.CityOfDowagiac.com Explore Michiana 2016 | 31

cass county

Wood fire restaurant (Photo by ted yoakum)

Dining options Wood Fire Restaurant 134 S. Front St. (269) 782-0007 woodfiredining.com

DOWAGIAC C

ass County’s lone city, Dowagiac is a community with a rich history in industry, fishing and the fine arts. Once home to the mighty Round Oak Stove Company, the city now features a variety of attractions for visitors to the rural community. It is also home to Southwestern Michigan College, a prestigious community college.

Population: 5,806 AVERAGE housing price: $71,446

Government info 241 S. Front St., Dowagiac (269) 782-2195

Five places you can’t miss

Beckwith Theatre Company 100 New York Ave. (269) 782-7653 beckwiththeatre.com Nestled near the corner of downtown, Beckwith Theatre Company is one Dowagiac’s premiere locations for live entertainment. In addition to several plays and musicals put on by area actors every year, the theater also hosts live concerts and improv comedy shows.

Dowagiac Area History Museum 201 E. Railroad St. (269) 783-2560 dowagiacmuseum.info Formerly housed at Southwestern Michigan College, the Dowagiac Area History Museum relocated in 2013 to downtown Dowagiac.

DID YOU KNOW?

Several prominent figures in American history hailed from Dowagiac, including Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Webb Miller and freestyle wrestler Chris Taylor, who won a bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics and, at 412 pounds, was the heaviest Olympian to compete in the games at the time.

Throughout most of its history, Dowagiac has been a melding of industry and the arts. This comes in no small part due to the influence of Round Oak Stove Company founder P.D. Beckwith, who was a champion of the arts. His family built the Beckwith Memorial Building and Theater in his honor, which served as a destination for live theater until its demolition in 1968. Although located in a different building, the city’s Beckwith Theatre Company carries on that legacy to this day.

Four Winds Dowagiac 58700 M-51 (866) 494-6371 fourwindscasino.com/dowagiac/

Founded in 1996 in the former manufacturing facilities of the Dowagiac fishing lure maker, the Heddon Museum hosts the largest collection of the company’s products in the world.

Offering a variety of slot machines and table games, Four Winds Dowagiac gives visitors a chance to experience the thrills of Four Winds Casino without having to leave Cass County.

City parks Throughout city (269) 782-2195 cityofdowagiac.com/visit-here/ parks/

Annual events

ROHDY’S Heating & Cooling

Residential & Commercial • Service & Installation • Licensed • Insured $

2.00 OFF Service Rate

Towards an A/C Clean & Check

Expires 8/1/2016

29575 M-62 West • Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 783-0440 32 | Explore Michiana 2016

Zeke’s 109 S. Front St. (269) 782-5070 zekesdowagiac.com With a wide range of sandwiches, steaks, fish and other dishes, Zeke’s is a popular destination of Dowagiac diners.

The restaurant also sports a “beer club,” which rewards people for sampling the more than 250 beers it serves.

Mr. Wahoo’s Eatery 56051 M-51 (269) 782-0601 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mr. Wahoo’s offers classic American diner fare.

Wounded Minnow Saloon 236 S. Front St. (269) 782-9690 facebook.com/ WoundedMinnowSaloon/

Heddon Museum 414 West St. (269) 782-4068 heddonmuseum.org

Dowagiac offers several parks where visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation.

Among these areas are James Heddon Park, located off Dowagiac Creek, Russom Park and Rotary Park, which has playground equipment for children.

Located in the heart of downtown, the Wood Fire Restaurant features a selection of Italian dishes, many of which are cooked in the eatery’s signature wood oven.

• Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, May 5-15, 2016 • Memorial Day Parade, May 30, 2016 • Summer in the City, July 21-24, 2016 • Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show, Aug. 20, 2016 • Under the Harvest Moon, Oct. 8, 2016 • Dowagiac Christmas Celebration, Nov. 11-13, 2016 • Candle-light Christmas Parade, Dec. 2, 2016

Named after the popular Heddon lure, the Wounded Minnow Saloon serves as a popular restaurant — and watering hole — for Dowagiac residents.

Beeson StReet BAR & Grill 105 Beeson St. (269) 782-3554 facebook.com/BeesonSt/ Sporting “the best burgers in town,” Beeson Street Bar & Grill is a popular lunchtime hot spot in town. * This list does not include all dining options.

Hidden Treasures Antiques, crafts and more 57470 M51 South, Dowagiac

NOW OpeN

Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm Sunday 11am-5pm • Closed Monday

45+ Sellers & Booths!

Come see all the Hidden Treasures!

Call 269-462-9247 or email HiddenTreasures57470@gmail.com

cass county

Edwardsburg history museum (photo by ted yoakum)

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum 26818 W. Main St. (269) 663-3005 facebook.com/pages/EdwardsburgArea-Historical-Museum/

Housed in a former hotel that was later converted into a series of homes, the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum showcases artifacts, books and other items from throughout the village’s century-plus history.

Garver Lake Golf Course 25320 May St. (269) 663-6463 facebook.com/GarverLakeGolfCourse The nine-hole Garver Lake Golf Course is a public course that opened in 1970. Designed

by Wendell Leis, the course measures 2,643 yards from the longest tees.

Edwardsburg Conservation Club 26524 Pine Lake St. (269) 663-2776 edwardsburgconservationclub.org Since 1946, the Edwardsburg Conservation Club has promoted the wise use and conservation of natural resources.

Edwardsburg Sports Complex 23383 Lakeview Drive (269) 699-7552 edwardsburgsportscomplex.com Located near Eagle Lake, the Edwardsburg Sports Complex is a still-growing place for youth sports activities.

Barn Swallow Theatre 22334 US-12 (269) 445-2511 barnswallowtheatre.com Barn Swallow Community Theatre is a destination for live entertainment in Edwardsburg. The theater hosts multiple productions a year, involving both adult and student actors.

EDWARDSBURG A

small but proud community located near the border of Michigan and Indiana, Edwardsburg is a popular destination for people interested in the outdoors as well as its assortment of specialty shops. The school district has also earned a strong reputation for academic and athletic excellence.

Population: 1,231 AVERAGE HOUSING price: $84,200 Government Info Village of Edwardsburg 26296 US 12 (269) 663-8484 ontwatwp.org

Dining options* Fat Cam’s 25020 May St. (269) 414-4446 fatcamsatgarverlake.com Fat Cam’s is where comfort food and good friends come together. From southern dishes to steaks, seafood and sandwiches, the restaurant promises to have a little something for everyone.

Fireside Tap & Grill 69245 Maple St. (269) 414-4103 firesidetapandgrill.com “A hometown hangout,” Fireside Tap & Grill offers burgers, wings, pizza and more to customers. Trivia nights are also popular with diners.

Maple Café 68867 M-62 (269) 663-3291 The Maple Café is a hometown favorite. Serving

DID YOU KNOW? Edwardsburg was established in 1828 in an area that had previously been known as Beardsley’s Prairie. It was incorporated as a village in 1911.

U.S. track and field athlete Becky Breisch hails from Edwardsburg. Breisch represented the U.S. in three consecutive World Championships from 2005 to 2009, as a discus thrower. Her personal best throw of 67.37 meters for the discus makes her the second best American of all time in the event, after Suzy Powell. breakfast, the restaurant promises customers get the most bang for their buck.

Spicy’s 68717 M-62 (269) 663-7905 facebook.com/Spicys-164138983605230/ Spicy’s serves breakfast and brunch. The restaurant features American food and other types of dishes, with a small-town diner atmosphere.

Four Square Restaurant 69213 M-62 (269) 663-9901 4squarerestaurant.com Open for lunch and big dinner, Four Square Restaurant offers a selection of American dishes. The restaurant also offers Michigan Lottery games and free WiFi.

Annual events

• Memorial Day Festival — May 30, 2016 * This list does not include all dining options.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 33

cass county

Dining options Timberline Inn 33141 School St. 269-782-6362 timberline-inn.com

SISTER LAKES

Established in 1939, Timberline Inn offers steak and seafood to visitors of Sister Lakes.

BT’s Pub 31414 Maple Island Road (269) 424-5430 btspubsisterlakes.com BT’s Pub, open since 1991, is a favorite for both local and Chicago visitors to the Sister Lakes community. Originally known as Weekenders, the business features a popular three-level outdoor patio.

Driftwood 94370 CR 690 (269) 424-3342 facebook.com/ driftwoodsummer.shop Established in 1948, Driftwood has been a landmark of the Sister Lakes community. The shop serves ice cream, oldfashioned soda and Chicago style hot dogs, and sells various gifts, beach supplies and souvenirs.

Montgomery’s Restaurant 92053 CR 690 (269) 424-6350 A small-town diner located in the heart of Sister Lakes. Offers good deals for breakfast and * This list does not include all dining options.

A

n unincorporated community northwest of the city of Dowagiac, Sister Lakes has been a popular resort destination for people throughout Michiana and beyond. The community is surrounded by six lakes: Round, Big Crooked, Little Crooked, Magician, Dewey and Cable.

Population: Silver Creek, 3,238; Keeler, 2,292 AVERAGE HOUSING Price: Silver Creek, $124,700; Keeler, $159,900 Government info Silver Creek Township 32764 Dixon St. (269) 424-3025 silvercreektwpmi.org Keeler Township 64121 Territorial Road (269) 621-6481 fkeelertownship.org

Five places you can’t miss Ramona Roller Rink 93103 CR 690 (269) 424-5736 ramonarollerrink.webs.com

Ramona Roller Rink is the place to be for fun and entertainment. The rink has contests, games, prizes and a snack bar.

Indian Lake Hills Golf Course 55321 Brush Lake Road

DID YOU KNOW? Sister Lakes derives its name from the sister lakes of Round and Crooked. In 1877, a post office was opened between the two pools of water, giving the community its name.

Crooked Lake was once a single body, but was eventually separated into a “Big” and “Little,” as residents added a bridge and later a tube on 95th Street.

(269) 782-2540 indianlakehills.com Located in the heart of Sister Lakes, Indian Lake Hills Golf Course is known as the “Landmark on the Lake.” The grounds have three nine-hole courses for people to enjoy.

Knee Deep Living 67796 M-152 (616) 502-6932 kneedeepliving.com

building, Midway Marine, “the fun store,” offers a selection of tubes, towables, ski vests, skis, wake boards, ropes, kayaks, paddle boards, swim rafts, bouncers and more in the Sister Lakes area.

The Boarder Line 94166 CR 690 (269) 424-6800 theboarderline.net The Boarder Line is a full service wakeboard shop carrying Liquid Force wakeboards, wakesurfers and wakeskates, Sector 9 longboards, Dragon Sunglasses, Sanuk Sandals and several other product lines.

Knee Deep Living is a one-stop shop for standup paddleboards, beach cruisers and fun Sister Lakes necessities. The shop also offers instruction in standup paddleboarding, paddle yoga and PaddleFit.

Annual events

Midway Marine 50663 M-152 (269) 424-5649 midwaymarinellc.com Located inside the former Melody Garden’s

• Bigfoot Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 2016 • Lions Fireworks, July 4, 2016 • Sister Lakes Triathlon and Relay, July 16, 2016 • Summer Fest at Michigan Lake, July 23, 2016

Moored BeAuty ScHooLS

Successful careers start here Make your passion your career with convenient campuses in St. Joseph, Holland, Traverse City & Granger.

Classes start monthly.

269-428-2900 2600 Lincoln Ave. | St. Joseph, MI

574-271-1542 7321 Heritage Square | Granger, IN

Visit tcbeautycollege.com 34 | Explore Michiana 2016

northern indiana

ELKHART Dining options Antonio’s Italian Ristorante Goshen Ave. (574) 295-8424 antoniositalian.com Antonio’s offers authentic Italian cuisine. It is known for its Chicago-style and gourmet pizzas.

McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk 333 NIBCO Pkwy.

(574) 293-2830 mccarthysontheriverwalk.com McCarthy’s offers a pub-like atmosphere with a view of the Elkhart River. The restaurant serves a variety of Irish and American food.

Artisan 505 S. Main St. (574) 355-3355 artisanelkhart.com Artisan is owned by Kurt Janowsky, who also owns Café Navarre in South Bend.

The menu features everything from seafood to bison.

Chubby Trout 2730 Cassopolis St. (574) 264-5700 chubbytrout.com As the name implies, the Chubby Trout specializes in seafood, but also provides dishes. Sushi is available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flippin’ Cow 51330 SR 19 (574) 266-0606 A hip burger joint located on the shore of Simonton Lake.

The Stella Moo burger has been voted best burger in Elkhart County. * This list does not include all dining options.

WEllfield botanic garden (Photo by PETER RINGENBERG)

K

nown for its RV industry, Elkhart, Indiana, hosts a diverse culture and plenty of opportunities to experience it. With multiple national and regional museums, a number of public gardens and a variety of local restaurants, Elkhart is a perfect destination for a day trip or extended vacation.

POPULATION: 51,421 AVERAGE housing PRICE: $84,100 GOVERNMENT INFO 229 S. Second St. (574) 294-5417 elkhartindiana.org

FIve places you can’t miss

Linton’s Enchanted Garden 315 County Road 17 (574) 293-9699 lintons.com Linton’s is Indiana’s largest home and garden center. The Enchanted Garden Express will take you on a tour of the nineacre facility.

Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 N. Main St. (574) 266-2006 wellfieldgardens.wordpress.com The vision of the Wellfield Botanic Gardens is to create an unparalleled opportunity to educate visitors about the importance of fresh water, native habitat, conservation and the sustainability of the environment. The Elkhart Rotary Club conceived the gardens as a community service project to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary International.

RV/MH Hall of Fame 21565 Executive Pkwy.

(574) 293-2344 rvmhhalloffame.org

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1949, Elkhart was officially dubbed the “RV Capital of the World.”

In 1884, Dr. Franklin Miles launched Miles Medical Co., which later would produce products like Alka-Seltzer and Flintstone Vitamins. In 1979, Miles Medical was sold to Bayer and, by 2006, Bayer had removed all manufacturing out of Elkhart.

Elkhart is known as the “RV Capital of the World.” The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and honoring the pioneers of the RV and manufactured housing industry.

National New York Central Railroad Museum 721 S. Main St. (574) 294-3001 The museum was founded in 1987 and is a preservation site for both local and national railroad heritage pertaining to the New York Central System. The New York Central was once the secondlargest railroad in the United States with 11,000 route miles of track.

The Lerner Theatre 410 South Main St. (574) 293-4469 thelerner.com The Lerner, which was built in 1924, is part of a revival for arts, commerce and life in Elkhart. It has also been called the Warner Theatre and the ELCO.

Annual events

• Elkhart Jazz Festival — June 24-26, 2016 • Elkhart County Fair — July 22-30, 2016 • Rhapsody in Green Festival — June 2016 • Elkhart Air Show — July 2016 Explore Michiana 2016 | 35

northern indiana

GRANGER

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Juday Creek Golf Course 14770 Lindy Drive (574) 277-4653 judaycreek.com Rocky river tap & table (Photo by Amelio rodriguez)

C

omprised mainly of residential neighborhoods in St. Joseph County, Granger, Indiana also offers opportunities for shopping and dining in Heritage Square and Toscana Park. It is also home to two of the most popular golf courses in the area — Juday Creek Golf Course and Knollwood Country Club.

Population: 30,465 AVERAGE housing PRICE: $192,900 Government info Clay and Harris townships St. Joseph County, Indiana (574) 235-9658

Dining choices

Rocky river tap & Table 1032 E. University Dr. (574) 272-5458 rockyrivertapandtable.com This farm-to-fork restaurant partners with local growers, breweries and wineries to serve plates with ingredients from your back yard.

Uptown Kitchen 7225 Heritage Square Drive, Granger (574) 968-3030 theuptownkitchen.com Uptown Kitchen serves fresh, natural foods. They also have gluten free dining.

Eddie’s Steak Shed 12685 Adams Road (574) 277-1076

36 | Explore Michiana 2016

DID YOU KNOW?

Granger was founded in 1883 and is named after The Grange fraternal organization.

Granger is a census-designated place (CDP).

It is the home of Ross Medical Education Center.

Known for hand-cut, in-house steaks and French onion soup. The restaurant also offers fresh seafood.

Temper Grille 1213 E. University Drive (574) 273-0443 tempergrille.com Temper Grille features a tapas-style menu, which is meant to encourage the sharing of multiple dishes.

Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza 201 Florence Ave. (574) 247-2625 tonysaccos.com Tony Sacco’s was started in Estero, Florida by three Michigan friends. They use a coal burning oven to bake their pizzas, which have homemade sauce, dough and fresh, hand-cut toppings.

Juday Creek is an 18-hole championship golf course. It has bent grass tees, greens and fairways and features 56 bunkers and 13 holes with water.

KOA Campground 50707 Princess Way (574) 277-1335 KOA features deluxe cabins for rent, as well as space for tent and RV campers. Families can enjoy a pool, playground and snacks at the campground’s pizza stand.

Heritage Square Shopping Center 7321 Heritage Square Dr. (574) 855-3774 shopheritagesquare.com Heritage Square is a 230,000-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center. It is located at the intersection of SR 23 and Main Street.

Urban Swirl 7130 Heritage Square Dr. #440 (574) 387-4035 urbanswirlfrozenyogurt.com Urban Swirl is a popular frozen yogurt bar with rotating flavors and toppings ranging from cookie dough to strawberries.

Annual events

Wakarusa Dime Store 340 W. Cleveland Road (574) 855-4473 jumbojellybeans.com

* This list does not include all dining options.

Wakarusa Dime Store is the home of the jumbo jelly bean. The old-fashioned candy shop offers more than 450 kinds of sweets.

• Friends of Granger Paths annual 5K and one-mile run/walk — May 15 • Italian Festival at Villa Macri Ristorante (July)

northern indiana

MISHAWAKA

Dining options Bonefish Grill 620 W. Edison Road (574) 259-2663 bonefishgrill.com The menu is full of fresh and innovative dishes. The restaurant specializes in seasonal fresh fish.

Main St. Grille 112 N. Main St. (574) 254-4995 mainstgrille.com Main St. Grille is located in downtown Mishawaka. It is known for its pasta dishes, fresh seafood and natural steaks.

Granite City Food & Brewery 6501 Grape Road (574) 243-0900 gcfb.com Granite City has awardwinning micro-brews and also features handcrafted, made-from-scratch cuisine.

Flat Top Grill 6501 Grape Road (574) 307-7442 flattopgrill.com A unique self-serve stir-fry experience, Flat Top was started in suburban Chicago in 1995 and is locally located in University Park Mall. * This list does not include all dining options.

M

ishawaka is a growing commercial city in northern Indiana. It is home to the University Park Mall, as well as many businesses offering diverse shopping opportunities and dining choices, especially along the heavily traveled Grape Road.

POPULATION: 48,174 AVERAGE housing PRICE: $92,700 GOVERNMENT INFO 600 E. Third St. (574) 258-1616 mishawaka.in.gov/government

Five places you can’t miss Mishawaka Riverwalk Downtown Mishawaka mishawaka.in.gov/riverwalk

Officially named the “River St. Joseph of the Miamis Trail” the riverwalk is a circular system of pedestrian/bicycle trails on both banks of the St. Joseph River. Pedestrian bridges connect the Riverwalk to Central Park, Kamm Island, and Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park.

Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum 1402 S. Main St. (574) 254-4540 hlcm.org

DID YOU KNOW? Settlers began arriving in the 1830s when bog iron deposits were discovered.

From 1906 to 1915, Mishawaka manufactured the American Simplex motor car.

Actor Adam Driver, best known for his roles in HBO’s “Girls” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” is a Mishawaka native.

Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum opened in 1946. It has a collection of unique artifacts that come together to tell the story of local history.

University Park Mall 6501 N. Grape Rd. (574) 271-5531 simon.com/mall/university-park-mall Conveniently located at the intersection of Grape Road and SR 23, there are 124 stores including Apple, the Disney Store and Build-a-Bear Workshop.

Merrifield Pool 1000 E. Mishawaka Ave. (574) 258-1665 mishawaka.in.gov/merrifieldpool It is an Olympic-size swimming pool that

includes a 160-foot water slide. It also has a figure-eight wading pool with water umbrella.

Shiojiri Niwa 1000 E. Mishawaka Ave. mishawaka.in.gov/shiojiriniwa A Japanese strolling garden that symbolizes the sister-city relationship between Mishawaka and Shiokiri City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It contains more than 20 different varieties of large plant material, more than 200 large boulders, donated statue and a teahouse pavilion.

ANNUAL EVENTS • Summerfest — June 24-25, 2016 • Summer Concert Series — Begins June 2, 2016

Join us! 7th Annual Michiana Jewish Film Festival May 15-18, 2017

Open to the Public!

Camp Ideal Summer Camp Jewish Film Festival • Senior & Family Programs

The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615 (574) 233-1164 • thejewishfed.org

Explore Michiana 2016 | 37

northwest indiana northern indiana

SOUTH BEND

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (PHOTO BY WES JERDON)

S

outh Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph, Indiana, and is most well-known for its proximity to the University of Notre Dame.

As the fourth largest city in the state, South Bend is the economic and cultural hub of the Michiana area. Its downtown district offers a variety of culinary opportunities and cultural attractions.

POPULATION: 101,046 AVERAGE housing PRICE: $83,100 GOVERNMENT INFO 227 W. Jefferson Blvd.

(574) 235-9221 southbendin.gov

Dining choices*

Carriage House Dining Room 24460 Adams Road (574) 272-9220 carriagehousediningroomandgardens.com

The Carriage House has been in continuous operation since 1975. It provides classic recipes using traditional French techniques.

LaSalle Grill 115 W. Colfax (574) 288-1155 lasallegrill.com LaSalle Grill is the only restaurant in Indiana to receive the Four Diamond Award for 20 straight years. It is a modern American bistro that blends chef-inspired original dishes with ethnic foods.

Tippecanoe Place Restaurant 620 W. Washington St. (574) 234-9077 tippe.com Located in the Studebaker family mansion, the home was built from 1886 to 1889. The restaurant provides grand cuisine and noble wine.

University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46555 nd.edu

Café Navarre 101 N. Michigan St. (574) 968-8101 cafenavarre.co

The University of Notre Dame is the home of the Fighting Irish. The university’s Golden Dome is an icon not only for the school, but for the city of South Bend.

Café Navarre has modern American cuisine with French, Spanish and Italian influences. It offers fresh fish and seafood as well as seasonal dishes.

Morris Performing Arts Center 211 N. Michigan St. (574) 235-9190 morriscenter.org

Fiddler’s Hearth Public House 127 N. Main St. (574) 232-2853 fiddlershearth.com

The Morris Performing Arts Center opened in 1922 as the Palace Theatre. It is the home of the Broadway Theatre League of South Bend.

Fiddler’s Hearth is a family-friendly gathering place for Celtic artists and the public at large. Activities include a fireplace, books and board games as well as live music.

Potawatomi Zoo 500 S. Greenlawn Ave. (574) 235-9800 potawatomizoo.org

Annual events

Founded in 1902 at Leeper Park, the Potawatomi Zoo is Indiana’s oldest zoo.

Sunburst Race — June 4 Four Winds Invitational — June 17-19 St. Joseph County 4H Fair — July 1-9 World Pulse Festival — July 15-16 Art Beat — Aug. 20 * This list does not include all dining options.

DID YOU KNOW? Influenced by a large influx of Polish Catholic immigrants, Dyngus Day, which is celebrated the Monday after Easter, has become the kick-off of the city election campaign season.

During WWII, South Bend was the home of the South Bend Blue Sox, a member of the AllAmerican Girls Professional Baseball League. The team played from 1943 to 1954.

Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium was completed in 1986. The Chicago White Sox were the first minor league team to call the stadium home.

38 | Explore Michiana 2016

5 CAN’T MISS PLACES YOU

Studebaker National Museum 201 Chapin St. (574) 235-9714 studebakermuseum.org The Studebaker Corporation donated its collection and archives to the City of South Bend in 1966. The museum opened its new home in 2005 adjacent to the Center for History.

Four Winds Field 501 W. South St. milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t550 Home of the South Bend Cubs since 2015, South Bend has been the home of a minor league baseball team since 1988.

Regional Destinations Looking for things to do a little outside Michiana? These six cities offer lots of options.

Chicago, Illinois

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Although many Chicagoans call Michiana their summer home, plenty of southwest Michigan and northern Indiana residents crave the big city life of the Windy City. Less than two hours away, Chicago offers a lively nightlife, the Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, Cubs and White Sox baseball, Bears football, beautiful parks and endless shopping and dining opportunities.

Within a couple hours’ drive, Fort Wayne offers big city attractions and activities in a friendly, affordable setting. Named one of the top 10 zoos in the nation, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo offers more than 1,500 animals and rides in every part of the zoo. Other attractions include TinCaps baseball, more than a dozen splashpads, Science Central and a variety of festivals.

Nappanee, Indiana

South Haven, Michigan

Nappanee offers a quiet getaway and a peek into Dutch living. Less than two hours south of Niles, Nappanee is a popular destination for shopping, dining and theater. Attractions include antique shops, the Round Barn Theatre, a number of home-style restaurants and sweet shops, and, most popularly, Amish Acres.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

This college town with a funny name is home to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College, but also a thriving downtown entertainment district and countless local restaurants. Kalamazoo is also home to a variety of breweries, including Bell’s, which is famous nationally. The Air Zoo offers a look at aviation history and an indoor amusement park.

This coast community is just a hop, skip and a jump from Michiana’s Harbor Country. “SoHa,” as the locals refer to it, offers beaches, wineries, a large shopping district, a number of art galleries, museums, golf courses and more. Just a few miles away, Paw Paw offers a quaint downtown and a number of wineries.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

This growing city received accolades as the No. 1 U.S. travel destination to visit in 2014, one of the New York Times’ 52 places to go in 2016 and as a Beer City USA. Grand Rapids is home to lots of nightlife as well as family fun, and has been made famous for ArtPrize, which attracts thousands of artists to the city each year.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 39

Great outdoors The

By SCOTT NOVAK

It does not matter if you are visiting southwest Michigan or northern Indiana. If you like to do things outdoors, then Michiana is the place for you.

With numerous beaches, state and county parks, campgrounds and other attractions, there are plenty of opportunities to head to in the great outdoors.

40 | Explore Michiana 2016

State Parks Grand Mere Park Thornton Road Stevensville, Michigan (269) 426-4013 Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Hwy. Sawyer, Michigan (269) 426-4013 Warren Woods Natural Area 12032 Red Arrow Hwy. Three Oaks, Michigan (269) 426-4013

County Parks

I

n southwest Michigan you can choose from several state parks like Grand Mere Park in Stevensville and Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer. Not to be out done, Berrien and Cass County have an abundance of parks like Madeline Bertrand Park in Niles, Silver Beach in St. Joseph and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Vandalia.

“Probably first and foremost, we have one of the top-rated mountain bike trails in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana at Lawless Park,” Scott Wyman, director of Parks in Cass County said. “That’s 10 miles. It has probably been there the longest having been there about 20 years.

It is a good mixture of rolling hills and switchbacks. It is good for both the novice and the intermediate.”

Wyman said that the county has a good relationship with the Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association.

“It is what they call one of their home tracks,” he said. “They help maintain it. I would say they do 80 percent of the maintenance on it. It is one of the most popular activities we have in the summer time.”

For the kayakers or canoers, Arthur Dodd Park is where most people put in for a trip down the Dowagiac River.

Improvements, thanks to a DNR grant, to Dodd Park will make it even more user friendly for both boaters and fishermen.

Cass County is also the home of a county-run equestrian facility in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

“We allow horseback riding at Fred Russ Forest Park,” Wyman said. “There are three miles we lease from Michigan State University and there is probably

Madeline Bertrand Park 3038 Adams Road Niles, Michigan (269) 683-8280

another five to eight miles of trails that Michigan State keeps clear as well. We like to think there is something for everyone.”

St. Patrick’s Park in St. Joseph County (Indiana) is also popular with canoe and kayakers.

The season opens in late May and continues through early October.

There is also disc golf at both St. Patrick’s Park and Madeline Bertrand Park in Niles.

And then there is the music.

The Fischgrund Center for Performing Arts at St. Patrick’s Park is a site for outdoor concerts.

“Our parks are very beautiful and have many family-oriented activities,” KC Nieboer, leisure services supervisor for St. Joseph County Parks, said. “We also have many shelters and areas which make a lovely setting for weddings as well as family or company picnics.”

In Berrien County, all the parks offer different recreation opportunities, according to Brian Bailey, parks director.

“All of the county parks — be it the Galien River, Love Creek, Madeline Bertrand, Rocky Gap, Silver Beach and the History Center at Courthouse Square in Berrien Springs — all are different and unique,” he said. “There is something for everybody at our county parks.”

One of the hot spots is the 18-hole disc golf course at Madeline Bertrand.

“It is one of the most popular disc golf courses in the region,” Bailey said. “The hiking and biking trails at our parks are also very popular.”

Love Creek County Park and Nature Center 9292 Huckleberry Road Berrien Center, Michigan (269) 471-2617 Silver Beach County Park 101 Broad St. St. Joseph, Michigan (269) 982-0533 Rocky Gap County Park 1100 Rocky Gap Road Benton Harbor, Michigan (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435 Galien River County Park 17424 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo, Michigan (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435 Fred Russ Forest Park 20379 Marcellus Hwy. Decatur, Michigan (269) 445-8611 Dr. T.K. Lawless Park 15122 Monkey Run St. Vandalia, Michigan (269) 445-8611 Arthur Dodd Memorial Park 61437 Creek Road Niles, Michigan (269) 445-4456 St. Patrick’s Park 50651 Laurel Road South Bend, Indiana (574) 277-4828 Explore Michiana 2016 | 41

get out

Winter sports venues Swiss Valley 13421 Mann St. Jones, Michigan (269) 244-5635 skiswissvalley.com Timber Ridge 23 1/2 St. Gobles, Michigan (269) 694-9449 timberridgeski.com Bittersweet 600 River Road Otsego, Michigan (269) 694-2032 skibittersweet.com Ice Box Skating Rink 1421 S. Walnut St. South Bend, Indiana (574) 288-3300 iceboxskatingrink.org John & Dede Howard Ice Arena 2414 Willa Drive St. Joseph, Michigan (269) 983-8795 sjcity.com/live-here/ice-arena

Sports complexes Edwardsburg Sports Complex 27566 U.S. 12 Edwardsburg, MI 49112 (269) 699-7552 edwardsburgsportscomplex.com

Joyce Center at Notre Dame 113 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-7356 und.com

Notre Dame Stadium 1600 Edison Road South Bend, IN 46616 (574) 631-7356 und.com

Four Winds FielD 501 W. South St. South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-9988 milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t550

Soccer Zone 1435 University Drive Ct. Granger, IN 46530 (574) 243-5777 letsplaysoccer.com

Thomas Stadium 1119 Silverbrook Ave. Niles, MI 49120 (574) 386-9023 eteamz.com/greaternilesbaseball

Walking & biking trails Madeline Bertrand County Park 3038 Adams Road Niles, Michigan (269) 683-8280 Love Creek County Park 9292 Huckleberry Road Berrien Center, Michigan (269) 471-2617 Dr. T.K. Lawless Park 15122 Monkey Run St. Vandalia, Michigan (269) 445-8611 Fred Russ Forest Park Marcellus Highway Volinia Township, Michigan (269) 445-8611 42 | Explore Michiana 2016

Niles walking/bike trails 1109 S. 11th St. Niles, Michigan (269) 684-7444 Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve 13988 Range Line Road Niles, Michigan (269) 695-6491 New Buffalo walking/bike trails 15311 Three Oaks Road Three Oaks, Michigan (269) 469-5409 Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail Niles, Michigan

Howard Ice Rink 219 S. St. Louis Blvd.

South Bend, Indiana (574) 235-9451 sbpark.org/parks/howardpark/howard-park-ice-rink

NOTE: These lists feature the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Golf courses Lakeside

BARODA Milan Creek Golf Course 2121 W. Shawnee Road (269) 422-2828 9 holes, public Benton Harbor Berrien Hills Golf Club 690 W. Napier Ave. (269) 925-9002 18 holes, public Blossom Trails 1565 E. Britain (269) 925-4951 18 holes, public The Golf Club at Harbor Shores 400 Klock Road (269) 927-4653 18 holes, public Lake Michigan Hills 2520 Kerlikowski Road (269) 849-4653 18 holes, public Point O’Woods Golf & Country Club 1516 Roslyn Road (269) 944-5851 18 holes, private

Orchard Hills Country Club 2841 Niles-Buchanan Road (269) 695-5722 18 holes, private Eau Claire Indian Lake Hills 55321 Brush Lake (269) 782-2540 27 holes, public Pipestone Creek 6768 Naomi Rd (269) 944-1611 18 holes, public Niles Plym Park 401 Marmont St. (269) 684-7331 9 holes, public Signal Point Club 1475 W. River Road (269) 683-7073 18 holes, private Watervliet Paw Paw Lake Golf Course 4548 Forest Beach Road (269) 463-3831 18 holes, public

Cass County

Bridgman Lost Dunes Golf Club 9300 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 465-9300 18 holes, private

Cassopolis Park Shore 610 Park Shore Drive (224) 636-4455 18 holes, public

Pebblewood Country Club 9794 Jericho Road (269) 465-5611 18 holes, public

Diamond Lake Golf Club 22041 M-60 East (269) 445-3143 9 holes, public

New Buffalo Dunes Club 10600 Marquette Dr. (269) 469-5539 9 holes, private

Dowagiac Elks Golf Course Underwood Drive (269) 782-3889 9 holes, public

Whittaker Woods Golf Course 12578 Wilson Road (269) 469-3400 18 holes, public

Hampshire Country Club 29592 Pokagon Hwy. (269) 782-7478 36 holes, public

Inland Berrien County

Spruce Ridge Golf Club 26831 Dutch Settlement (269) 782-5827 18 holes, public

Buchanan Brookwood 1339 Rynearson Road (269) 695-7818 18 holes, public

get out

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Signal point club (PHOTO BY WES JERDON)

Edwardsburg Four Lakes Country Club 22786 U.S. 12 (269) 699-5701 18 holes, public Garver Lake Golf Course 25320 May St. (269) 663-6463 9 holes, public

Northern Indiana

Mishawaka Eberhart Park Golf Course 801 N. State St. (574) 255-5508 18 holes, public Notre Dame Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame 110 Warren Golf Course (574) 631-4653 18 holes, public Notre Dame Golf Course US 933 and Dorr Road (574) 631-6425 9 holes, public South Bend Blackthorn Golf Club 6100 Nimtz Parkway (574) 232-4653

18 holes, public Bowlers County Club 55839 Pine Road (574) 237-9151 9 holes, private Erskine Park Golf Club 4200 Miami St. (574) 291-3216 18 holes, public Morris Park County Club 2200 McKinley Ave. (574) 282-3727 18 holes, private South Bend Country Club 25800 Country Club Dr. (574) 282-2527 18 holes, private Granger Juday Creek Golf Course 14770 Lindy Drive (574) 277-4653 18 holes, public Knollwood Country Club 16633 Baywood Lane (574) 307-8052 18 holes, private

Explore Michiana 2016 | 43

get out

ST. Joseph lighthouse (PHOTO BY josh nowicki)

Beaches Benton Harbor

Jean Klock Park Jean Klock Road (269) 927-0300 Lake Michigan swimming, paved parking, boardwalk, volleyball courts, observation tower, pavilion, bathhouse, concession area, playground and picnic shelter. The park is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is $25 per vehicle.

Rocky Gap County Park 1100 Rocky Gap Road (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435 Swimming, picnicking and scenic view, three acres along 1,100 feet of shoreline. No restrooms or lifeguard on duty. Park is open dawn to dusk April through October.

St. Joseph

Lion’s Park Beach 1701 Lions Park Drive (269) 983-6341 Located off Exit 27 of I-94 below the bluff in downtown St. Joseph, south on Lions Park Drive. Sheltered pavilions, parking and sidewalks. (No lifeguard on 44 | Explore Michiana 2016

duty). Playground, picnic areas, restrooms and a superb view of St. Joseph’s piers and lighthouse. The park is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday open year-round.

Silver Beach 101 Broad St. (269) 982-0533 Located off Exit 27 of I-94 below the bluff in downtown St. Joseph. It has a 600-space parking lot off Broad Street, men’s and women’s bathhouses, park office and visitors’ center, pavilion, south pier, bike racks, playground equipment, volleyball nets and a 1,600foot beach for swimmers (lifeguard on duty during the summer). The park is open 5 a.m. to sunset daily May through September. Parking fee is $6 per vehicle for Berrien County residents; $10 for non-residents.

Tiscornia Park 80 Ridgeway St. (269) 983-6341 Located just north of the St. Joseph River Channel off Upton and Marina Drives in St. Joseph. It features a public beach and access to the North Pier and lighthouse for a stroll or fishing. Restrooms, parking fee. No lifeguard on duty.

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday year-round.

Bridgman

Weko Beach Park & Campground 5237 Lake Street (269) 465-3406 Weko Beach features a modern beach house with concessions stand, camping, changing areas, restrooms, a cold outdoor shower, a boat launch directly into Lake Michigan and volleyball nets. There is also a beautiful boardwalk, two dune overlooks and the playing of “Taps” at dusk on summer evenings. Leashed pets allowed only in campground.

Reservations are accepted on cabins only. Entrance fee required. Daily beach pass is $10 per car.

Sawyer

Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Highway (269) 426-4013 Warren Dunes State Park is located off Red Arrow Highway, 2.5 miles south of Bridgman in the heart of Harbor Country. The beach features three miles of coast, giant sand dunes, clay pits and more. Warren Dunes also features a campground and trails.

Campgrounds

DOWAGIAC Shady Shores Resort

51256 Garrett Road (269) 424-5251 shadyshoresresortmi.com

Lakeside

BRIDGMAN Weko Beach Campground

5237 Lake Street (269) 465-3406 bridgman.org

Inland Berrien County BERRIEN SPRINGS Shamrock Park

9385 Old US-31 South (269) 473-5691 shamrockpark.net

BUCHANAN Fuller’s Resort & Campground on Clear Lake

1622 E. Clear Lake Road (269) 695-3785 fullersresort.com

Bear Cave Resort

4085 Bear Cave Road (269) 695-3050 michigan.org/property/ bear-cave-resort/

Camelot Campground & RV Park

14630 M-60 West (269) 476-2473 camelotcampgroundllc. com

Lakeside Campground

12808 Prang St. (269) 244-8490 lakesidecampground.org

Rogers Resort Campground

14506 M-60 (269) 476-2655 rogersresort.com

Shady Point Campground

12377 Bair Lake St. (269) 244-5702 shadypointcampground. com

NILES

MARCELLUS Cranberry Lake Campground

10301 Bent St. (269) 646-3336 campcranberrylake.com

Francoy’s Resort Spaulding Lake Campground

2305 Bell Road Niles, Michigan spauldinglake.com

Fish Lake Drive (269) 646-2618 francoysresort.com

Hemlock Lake Campground

Cass County DECATUR

Leisure Valley Campground

40851 County Road 669 (269) 423-7122 leisurevalley.com

Oak Shores Campground

86232 County Road 215 (269) 423-7370 oakshorescampground. com

50500 Maple Road Marcellus, Michigan (269) 646-5355 hemlocklakecg.com

SOUTH BEND/ELKHART South Bend/Elkhart North KOA

50707 Princess Way Granger, Indiana (574) 277-1335 southbendkoa.com

Farmers markets Benton Harbor Farmers Market 510 W. Main St. Benton Harbor, Michigan (269) 927-9925 Opens: June 3 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday Benton Harbor Fruit Market 1891 Territorial Road Benton Harbor, Michigan (269) 925-0681 Open: June to November Hours: Direct sales start at 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday Bridgman City Farmers Market 4210 Lake St. Bridgman, Michigan (269) 326-0132 Open: June to October Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays

South Bend Farmer’s Market 1105 Northside Blvd.

South Bend, Indiana (574) 282-1259 Open: Year round Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

Dowagiac Farm & Artisan Market Dowagiac Area History Museum lawn (269) 782-8148 Open: May through October Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays

Three Oaks Farmers Markets 15 South Central Three Oaks, Michigan (269) 756-2059 Open: May to October Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays

Lakeview Campground

Leeper Park

ART FAIR

Fishing • Picnic Areas • Boat Rentals Season runs mid-April through mid-October

7781E 300N • Rochester, IN 46975 www.LakewviewCampground.com Email: MyLakeviewCampground@gmail.com

Niles Lakeland Farmers Market Lower parking lot at Lakeland Hospital Broadway Street Niles, Michigan Open: May to October Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays

St. Joseph Farmers Market Lake Bluff Park at Broad Street St. Joseph, Michigan (269) 985-1111 Open: June to October Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays

49th Annual

574-353-8114

NEW BUFFALO FARMERS MARKET Downtown New Buffalo Open: June 2-Sept. 8 Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays

Buchanan Farmers Market 112 Days Avenue Buchanan, Michigan (269) 506-3021 Open: Early May to October Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays

A Timeless American Summer Tradition

New le Corn Ho Course!

get out

JONES

Riverfront Park Campground

1701 Pucker St. (269) 687-9681 riverfrontparkcampground. com

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Sponsered by the St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society

Saturday, June 18th 10:00a - 6:00p Sunday, June 19th 10:00a - 5:00p

120 Artists from all over the country featuring: • Sculpture • Jewelry • Oil & Acrylic • Water Color • Photography

• Digital Art • Wood Work • Mixed Media • Print & Drawing

• Fiber • Clay • Glass • Pottery

Food vendors will be available & light jazz music throughout the fair.

Rated #77 Best Fine Art Show in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s 200 Best Shows of 2015

900 North Michigan Street South Bend, IN Downtown by the St. Joseph River

For more Information call 574-276-2942 www.leeperparkartfair.org

Find Us On Facebook!

Explore Michiana 2016 | 45

arts & culture

Sculpting a better

community

By TED YOAKUM

I

f there is one thing that residents of the Michiana area know, it is that not every work of art belongs in a gallery or museum.

Several cities and villages in the region have embraced the simple beauty and sophistication that pieces of public art can bring to their community — as well as the added attention it brings from tourists.

From the assortment of different statues dotting the streets in Harbor Country to the rotating themes of St. Joseph’s seasonal collection of downtown artwork, public art has become an essential piece of the fabric that comprise many regions in Michiana.

Dowagiac is one such city that has become characterized by its statues and sculptures.

In the midst of the city’s transformation of its historic downtown district in the mid-1990s, long time Dowagiac resident Thelda Mathews, a prominent supporter of the arts, sought to use a piece of public art to further enhance the aesthetics of the area.

Seeking out the assistance of Michiana sculptor Tuck Langland, she worked to get a piece of public art erected in time for the 1995 Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, the city’s annual springtime celebration of the humanities, said Dogwood Festival Secretary Bobbie Jo Hartline.

“She wanted something that spoke to our community,” Hartline said. “She wanted to make sure it was special, and placed in a special place.”

“Dance,” Dowagiac

46 | Explore Michiana 2016

BENTON HARBOR SCULPTURE (PHOTO BY MELISSA RODGERS)

The result was “Dance of Creation,” which art, HCPAI members also host fundraisers, was placed in Farr Park outside Borgesssuch as the group’s annual birdhouse sale, to Lee Memorial Hospital. Dedicated by the bring in dollars to pay for the creation of new Tremble-Dalton families in May 15, 1995, Harbor Country public art, Reichert said. the statue has become a sort of mascot for The organization’s efforts have indeed paid Dowagiac, featured prominently in tourist off, as several pieces of public art now exist brochures and photographs. in communities like Sawyer, Three Oaks and Over the past 20 years, “Dance” has been New Buffalo. The works become another joined by 12 other pieces of public art, which attraction for tourists to Harbor Country, dot various roadsides, parks and other public featured in guidebooks and educational spaces throughout the city. Among those are tours, Reichert said. the popular “Cheetahs on the Run,” located “We see people all the time interacting downtown by the railroad crossing, and the with the art, taking pictures with them,” she unique “Mount ‘N’ View,” located outside the said. “They’ve been a real pleasure for people Dogwood Offices on Commercial Street. to see.”

All of these pieces were made possible Another lakeside community, St. Joseph, through donations from Dowagiac residents, has also used public art as way to bring more Hartline said. people to its historic downtown.

“It’s a very personal investment for the In 2004, the city launched its first public donors, because they often dedicate the art in art exhibition, encouraging local artists to honor of a loved one, and it’s a very personal create pieces of art based off the renowned experience for the community as well, Silver Beach Carousel, which were then because they value installed throughout and take care of the city. The pieces the piece,” Hartline were a tremendous said. hit with residents City officials and visitors alike, have also so organizers have recognized the brought back the importance the seasonal display artwork has in every year since, attracting tourists with a different to the Grand Old theme each City. In 2014, the time, said Susan city introduced Solon, director of its “SculpTour” communications website, which and marketing showcases the with the City of St. pieces of public Joseph. art and provides This year, the city additional has commissioned information and works based on “Away,” by dale rodgers, suggested walking beach bugs, such as New Buffalo routes visitors can snails, bumblebees take to visit each of and caterpillars, the pieces. which will all go on Several Harbor display beginning Country communities have also embraced May 20, Solon said. the beauty of public art, thanks to the efforts “I think it’s the best one in the 12 years of the Harbor Country Public Arts Initiative. we’ve done it,” she said. “The art is terrific, Established in 2007, the nonprofit group of the artists have stepped it. The pieces are area artists and business owners was formed childlike and will be very appealing to to help facilitate the creation or leasing of families.” public art for display around the lakeside Over the years, the summer art display towns and cities, something that they were has become an integral part of the tourist lacking in the past, said group secretary experience in St. Joseph, with many families Angela Reichert. planning vacations just to see the new lineup “We think it’s an important element to every year, Solon said. have in the community,” Reichert said. “It “There’s nothing better than going increases the community’s vibrancy, culture downtown and just watching people enjoy and just general coolness.” the art, to see their excitement, their laughter, In addition to seeking outside sources of their smiles,” Solon said. “It’s something to funding such as grants to pay for pieces of behold. It’s just amazing to me.”

Public art displays Harbor Country Public Arts Inititive hcpai.org The Harbor Country Public Arts Initiative was launched several years ago to help connect the eight Harbor Country communities through art. Today, art installations can be found at eight locations, including: • New Buffalo Riverfront Park • Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer • New Buffalo Township 9/11 Memorial Garden • New Buffalo Township Hall • New Buffalo High School • Three Oaks Sculpture Garden • Chikaming Township Hall • New Buffalo Public Library

ST. Joseph public art stjosephpublicart.com Each year, this commission chooses a theme for sculptures that area artists decorate and place around town. Last year, following the “Under the Sea” theme, whales and other nautical items were placed throughout town.

This year, St. Joe is “getting buggy” with giant insect sculptures perfect for climbing on and taking photos with.

dowagiac sculpture tour sculptour.city.ofdowagiac.com A total of 13 sculptures dot the landscape in downtown Dowagiac. Made possible by Dowagiac residents invested in the arts, the pieces depict a wide range of subjects from a dancing woman to running cheetahs.

Benton harbor arts district newterritoryarts.org Staying true to its name, the Benton Harbor Arts District is full of a variety of art installations from murals to larger-than-life sculptures. Surrounding the sculptures, patrons can find a number of art-oriented businesses like Water Street Glassworks and The Livery Brewery.

South Bend River Lights downtownsouthbend.com Located in the heart of South Bend, near Seitz Park and the Century Center Island, thesse lighting pieces are interactive, and are thematically colored to correspond with holidays and events.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 47

arts & culture

SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE (Photo by JON GILCHRIST)

Beckwith

theatre (P

hoto by te

d yoakum

)

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Performance theaters Lakeside

Benton Harbor The Mendel Center 2755 E Napier Ave. (269) 927-1221 themendelcenter.com St. Joseph Twin City Players 600 W. Glenlord Road (269) 429-0400 twincityplayers.org

Inland Berrien County

Berrien Springs Howard Performing Arts Center 4160 E Campus Circle Drive (269) 471-3560 howard.andrews.edu Buchanan Tin Shop Theatre Roe Street (269) 695-6464 tinshoptheatre.org Three Oaks The Acorn Theater 107 Generations Drive (269) 756-3879 acorntheater.com

Cass County

Dowagiac Beckwith Theatre 100 New York Ave. (269) 782-7653 beckwiththeatre.com 48 | Explore Michiana 2016

Edwardsburg Barn Swallow Theatre 22334 US-12 (269) 445-2511 barnswallowtheatre.com

Northern Indiana

Elkhart Beickman Performing Arts Center 59117 Minuteman Way (574) 875-4105 concordmusic.info Grand Horizon Center 1610 S Nappanee St. (574) 862-3776 theghc.net The Lerner Theatre 410 South Main St. (574) 293-4469 thelerner.com South Bend DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 100 PerformingArts Center (574) 631-2800 performingarts.nd.edu Morris Performing Arts Center 211 N. Michigan St. (574) 235-9190 morriscenter.org South Bend Civic Theatre 403 N. Main St. (574) 234-1112 sbct.org

TW

hoto by AMBROSIA

(P IN CITY PLAYERS

NELDON)

Movie theatres Lakeside

Cass County

Benton Harbor Celebration! Cinema 1468 Cinema Way (269) 934-7469 celebrationcinema.com/ location/BentonHarbor

Dowagiac Five -Mile Drive-in 28190 M-152 (269) 782-7879 fivemiledriveinsouthwestmi.com

Inland Berrien County

Elkhart Carmike Encore Park 14 2701 Cassopolis St. (574) 262-0698 carmike.com/ShowTimes/city/ elkhart/IN

Coloma Loma Theater 221 N. Paw Paw St. (269) 468-5662 lomatheatre.mooretheatres. com Niles Wonderland Cinema 402 N. Front St. (269) 683-1112 wonderlandcinema. mooretheatres.com Three Oaks Vickers Theatre 6 N. Elm St. (269) 756-3522 vickerstheatre.com

Northern Indiana

Mishawaka Cinemark Movies 14 910 W. Edison Road (800) 326-3264 cinemark.com/theatre-194 South Bend AMC Showplace South Bend 16 450 W. Chippewa Ave. (574) 299-6060 amctheatres.com/movietheatres/south-bend/amcshowplace-south-bend-16

Art galleries

arts & culture

Lakeside

Baroda Tabula Rasa Gallery 8918 1st St. (269) 422-2642 tabularasagallerybaroda.com Benton Harbor ARS Gallery 147 Fifth St. (269) 277-5090 arsartsandculture.org Harbert Judith Racht Gallery 13707 Prairie Road (269) 469-1080 judithrachtgallery.wordpress.com New Buffalo Courtyard Gallery 813 E. Buffalo St. (269) 469-4110 courtyardfineart.com Roger Harvey ART Gallery 17 W. Merchant St. (269) 655-4684 facebook.com/Roger-Harvey-ArtGallery St. Joseph Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad St. (269) 983-3688 boxfactoryforthearts.org Chartreuse Studio & Gallery 304 State St. (269) 983-0931 chartreuseartgallery.com Krasl Art Center 707 Lake Blvd.

(269) 983-0271 krasl.org Sawyer Fritz Olsen Sculptures 6914 Holloway Dr. fritzolsen.com

Inland Berrien County Buchanan Buchanan Art Center 117 W. Front St. (269) 697-4005 buchananartcenter.org

Three Oaks Edington Gallery 22 N. Elm St. (317) 590-6513 facebook.com/Edington-Gallery Judith Ferrara Fine Art Gallery 16 S. Elm St. (269) 756-9338 judyferraragallery.com

Nido Bianco 16860 Three Oaks Road 269-820-2011 nidobianco.com Studio B Gallery 114 N. Elm St. (269) 756-9954 studiobgallery.com Three Oaks Arts & Education 14 E. Maple St. (269) 409-1191

Northern Indiana Dowagiac Art Enah Suit South Front St. (574) 229-8950

Northern Indiana

Granger Ben Roseland Studio & Gallery 16081 Brick Road (574) 239-5988 South Bend Artpost Gallery 216 W. Madison St. (574) 287-6293 artpostblog.com CircaArts Gallery 528 E. Colfax Ave. (574) 233-8400 circaartsgallery.com Fire Arts Inc. 305 E. Colfax Ave. (574) 282-2787 fireartsinc.com Global Fine Art Inc. 1139 Mishawaka Ave. (574) 288-2738 gfafineart.com Make South Bend 2228 Mishawaka Ave. (574) 855-2271 makesouthbend.com

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 49

arts & culture

HEALTHWORKS!

(Photo by WES FORT ST. JOSEPH

HERITAGE MUSEUM (PHOTO BY MISSY RODGERS

JERDON)

ELL) OLIVER MANSION (Photo by MICHAEL CALDW

Museums Lakeside

Benton Harbor Morton House Museum 501 Territorial Road (269) 925-7011 mortonhousemuseum.org New Buffalo New Buffalo Railroad Museum 530 S. Whittaker St. (269) 469-8010 new-buffalo-railroad-museum. org St. Joseph Curious Kids’ Museum 415 Lake Blvd.

(269) 983-2543 curiouskidsmuseum.org The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center 601 Main St. (269) 983-1191 theheritagemcc.org

Inland Berrien County Berrien Springs Berrien County Historical Association

50 | Explore Michiana 2016

313 N. Cass St. (269) 471-1202 berrienhistory.org

Siegfried H. Horn Museum 9047 US Highway 31 (269) 471-3273 andrewsarchaeology.org/ museum/ Coloma North Berrien Historical Museum 300 Coloma Ave. (269) 468-3330 northberrienhistory.org Niles Niles History Center 508 E. Main St. (269) 683-4702 nileshistorycenter.org

Cass County

Cassopolis Pioneer Log Cabin Museum 400 S. Broadway St. (269) 445-3759 facebook.com/ pioneerlogcabinmuseum/

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Dowagiac Dowagiac Area History Museum 201 E. Railroad St. (269) 783-2560 dowagiacmuseum.info Heddon Museum 414 West St. (269) 782-4068 heddonmuseum.org Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum 26818 W. Main St. (269) 663-3005 facebook.com/pages/ Edwardsburg-Area-HistoricalMuseum/106608379400372

Northern Indiana

Elkhart Midwest Museum of American Art 429 S. Main St. (574) 293-6660 midwestmuseum.us Ruthmere Mansion 302 E. Beardsley Ave.

(574) 264-0330 ruthmere.org Mishawaka Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum 1402 S. Main St. (574) 254-4540 hlcm.org South Bend HealthWorks!

111 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 200 (574) 647-5437 Healthworkskids.org The History Museum 808 W. Washington St. (574) 235-9664 historymuseumsb.org South Bend Museum of Art 120 S. St Joseph St. (574) 235-9102 southbendart.org Studebaker National Museum 201 Chapin St. (574) 235-9714 studebakermuseum.org

Antiques Lakeside

Baroda Shawnee Road Antiques 638 E. Shawnee Road (269) 422-1382 shawneeroadantiques.com Lakeside Lakeside Antiques 14866 Red Arrow Highway (269) 469-4467 facebook.com/LakesideAntiques-101341063244425 Sawyer Dunes Antique Center 13560 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 449-4103 dunesantiques.com St. Joseph Days of Yore Antiques 215 State St. (269) 983-4144 daysofyoreantiques.com

facebook.com/pickers. paradise.14/ Three Oaks Ipso Facto 1 W Ash St. (269) 756-3404 facebook.com/Ipso-FactoAntiques-111895582159204/ Trilogy Antiques & Designs 19 S. Elm St. (269) 756-3300 trilogyantiques.com

Cass County

Dowagiac Hidden Treasures Antiques & More 57470 M-51 (269) 462-9247 facebook.com/ hiddentreasuresantiques andmore/

Elephant’s Breath Antiques 203 State St. (269) 982-5210 elephantsbreathantiques.biz

Edwardsburg Chicago Road Antiques 26878 W. Main St. (269) 663-8303 chicagoroadantiques.com

Inland Berrien County

Northern Indiana

Buchanan Alan Robandt Antique, Vintage, & Modern 114 E. Front St. (312) 560-7482 halanrobandt.com Coloma Great Lake Antique Mall 210 Ryno Road ((269) 468-3208 greatlakes-antiques.com Niles Four Flags Antique Mall 218 N. Second St. (269) 683-6681 facebook.com/ Fourflagsantiquemall/ Main Street Antique Mall 109 E. Main St. (269) 684-9393 mainstantiquemall.com Michiana Antique Mall 2423 S. 11th St. (269) 684-7001 michianaantiquemall.com Picker’s Paradise Antique Mall 2809 S. 11th St. (269) 683-6644

Elkhart 820 Antiques 820 N. Ward St. (574) 326-3355 facebook.com/820Antiques-818057651590091/ The Amish Mall 1216 W. Bristol St. (574) 262-8001 theamishmall.com

arts & culture

(574) 294-6096 facebook.com/ Hearts-Desire-AntiqueMall-203835769631654/ Granger A A Antique Buyers 12131 Cheyenne Court (574) 271-1380 aaantiquebuyers.com Mishawaka Mishawaka Antiques 118 Lincolnway E. (574) 252-5400 mishawakaantiques.com Pack Rat Pats 3005 Lincolnway E (574) 259-5609 facebook.com/pages/PackRat-Pats/134379646614409 Painted Chair 3835 Lincolnway E. ((574) 993-5111 facebook.com/The-PaintedChair-554800591257010/ South Bend Liberty & 33rd Furniture Co. 225 N. Lafayette Blvd.

(574) 607-3031 liberty33rd.com Rock the House Antiques 19238 Orchard Heights Dr. ((574) 210-1000 facebook.com/RockThe-House-Antiques

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Antiques & More By Fretta 1000 W. Beardsley Ave. ((574) 389-7600 facebook.com/ Antiques-and-More-byFretta-742060199143279/ Antiques On Beardsley 816 W. Beardsley Ave. (574) 523-1955 facebook.com/Antiques-OnBeardsley-527964263927761/ Hart City Resale Mall 2301 S. Nappanee St. (574) 293-0133 facebook.com/ HartCityResaleMall Hearts Desire Antique Mall 3030 Old U.S. 2 Explore Michiana 2016 | 51

Festivals&Events JUNE June 10-12

St. Andrew 40th Annual Greek Festival (South Bend) — A family event with favorite Greek foods and desserts, live music, ethnic dance performances and church tours June 10-12 Three Oaks Flag Day Celebration — This event features art in the park, a pet parade, a kids zone, food vendors, beer and brats, little league and men’s softball tournaments. The nation’s largest Flag Day Parade runs along Elm Street at 3 p.m. Sunday.

June 18-19 Leeper Park Art Fair (South Bend) — This juried art fair is celebrating 49 years. Artists from all over the country exhibit a wide range of pieces.

June 24-26 Lest We Forget (Benton Harbor) — To pay tribute to veterans, Lest We Forget will host a World War II reenactment in Benton Harbor.

June 24-25 Mishawaka Summer Fest — The 33rd annual Mishawaka Summerfest returns to a two-day format in Merrifield and Crawford Parks complete with shopping, food and live entertainment.

June 25-26 New Buffalo ARTigras Fair — New Buffalo ARTigras! Fine Art and Craft Festival offers original works of art from more than 70 artists. Fine art of all mediums as well as live entertainment will be on display.

JULY July 1

Independence Day Celebration (New Buffalo) — In true beach celebration style, this week is filled with surfing demos, outdoor movies, symphony orchestra concert and fireworks! All events are free admission.

July 2 International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship (Eau Claire) — Test your spit-a-bility with only a minimal loss of dignity.

Youth through adult divisions compete by spitting a cherry pit the furthest down a pit-spitting court. It is more challenging than you think! Sweet and tart cherry U-pick available.

July 9 Lighthouse Jazz Festival (Michigan City) — This year’s festival will feature live music, craft beers and wineries, local cuisine, interactive activities for children and more. The festival will also include a tribute to the legendary Miles Davis.

July 8-10 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff (St. Joseph) — This annual summer fundraiser, ranked in the top 10 nationally by Sunshine Artist magazine, offers a place to purchase art of various mediums from some of the best artists from the U.S. and Canada. Guests can enjoy wine, beer, food and a chance to meet the artists, as well as live entertainment.

July 8-10 Underground Railroad Days (Vandalia) — The Village of Vandalia hosts family games and events, a soul food dinner, arts and crafts and organization booths, a classic car show and a community church service in the park. Other activities include guided tours, presentations, displays, entertainment and a Civil War Living History encampment.

July 21-24 Summer in the City (Dowagiac) — Enjoy more than 50 hours of entertainment at Dowagiac’s Summer in the City. Hosted by the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce, the community celebration is truly a familyfriendly event, featuring the Taste of Dowagiac, vocal, instrumental and dance performances and BMX demos.

July 30-31 Support Our Troops Festival (Baroda) — This is a fundraising event to support wounded soldiers coming home from deployment and veterans with special needs. The festival includes a custom car show, live music, bike ride and show, military and vendor displays, food vendors, a beer tent, parade and more.

July 29 Craft Beer & Wine Festival (Niles) — Located in Niles’ Riverfront Park, the third annual Craft Beer and Wine Festival showcases microbrews and wine harvested in Michiana.

52 | Explore Michiana 2016

AUGUST Aug. 5-7

Chalk the Block (St. Joseph) — At the 20th annual Chalk the Block, artists will create masterpieces on the pavement. Block/artist viewing will be available all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Aug. 15-20 Berrien County Fair (Berrien Springs) — One of the largest county fairs in the area, the Berrien County Fair offers young farmers an opportunity to show off the fruits of their labor. The community can view their exhibits, watch live entertainment, play carnival style games, ride rides and enjoy fair food.

Aug. 20 Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show (Dowagiac) — Celebrating its 25th year, auto enthusiasts can enjoy the Dowagiac Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Aug. 15. Music of the 1950s and door prizes galore fill the afternoon, along with the Tailgate Flea Market, in-store games, barbecue and esteemed Parade of Winners.

Aug. 20 Art Beat (South Bend) — This 13-year-old festival draws more than 10,000 visitors annually. Art Beat showcases visual, performing and culinary artists from South Bend and the surrounding areas.

Aug. 27-28 Michiana Renaissance Festival (Mishawaka) — History comes to life each summer in Mishawaka as the Renaissance Festival occupies Kamm Island Park for two days.

Guests can join the medieval world by enjoying period food, watching live reenactments, shopping various booths and interacting with participants.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 10

Harvest Festival (Berrien Springs) — An annual harvest festival with live music featuring Venitia Sekema and the Madre Luna Band, hayrides, wine tasting, grilled food and more.

Sept. 17 Artoberfest (Benton Harbor) — Artoberfest is a fundraising festival for the New Territory Arts Association. The event showcases local artists of all mediums and offers a beer and wine festival as well as entertainment.

Sept. 25 Apple Cider Century Bike Tour (Three Oaks) — Apple Cider Century is an annual one-day bicycle tour of the orchards, forests and wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan. The ACC is a recreational and social tour for bicyclists. It is neither a race nor a test of stamina. The intention is that all participants ride the tour in a safe and intelligent manner.

Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Four Flags Area Apple Festival (Niles) — This four-day festival celebrates the harvest in Niles with live entertainment, carnival-style games and rides, a parade, a craft fair and more.

OCTOBER Oct. 1

Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show (Berrien Springs) — This large craft show draws crafters and shoppers from all over the region to the Berrien County Fairgrounds each year. Profits raised go to Chapel Hill Church for local, national and worldwide missions.

Oct. 8 Harvest and Wine Fest (New Buffalo) — In celebration of the harvest in Southwest Michigan, this one-day event boasts the best wines from several local vineyards along with three craft beers, all under one roof.

Oct. 8 Under the Harvest Moon (Dowagiac) — Dowagiac celebrates autumn with a family-oriented festival showcasing handmade goods, antiques, fall produce and sweet delicacies. A scarecrow contest and antique tractor show are popular attractions.

Oct. 29 Weko Beach Brewers Festival (Bridgman) — The Weko Beach Brewers Fest closes out the summer with live entertainment and craft beer under a big top tent in Bridgman.

NOVEMBER TBA

Luminary Festival (St. Joseph) — St. Joseph will host the 22nd annual Luminary Festival with more than 1,000 lights. Offered from dusk until 9 p.m., guests can take advantage of special offers at downtown businesses and restaurants by candelight.

DECEMBER Dec. 2

Candle-light Christmas Parade (Dowagiac) — This lighted parade kicks off the Christmas season by showcasing businesses and organizations from all over Michaina with festively decorated holiday floats.

JANUARY TBA

Hunter Ice Festival (Niles) — The community is invited to the festival that pays tribute to the great

history of the area’s Hunter Brothers Ice and Ice Cream Company. The event showcases more than 150 ice sculptures situated all over the downtown area and created on site by world class ice carvers from near and far.

TBA Thrill on the Hill (Buchanan) — The Thrill on the Hill returns to Buchanan with tubing on the East Front Street hill, which will be closed from Liberty Street on the east to Redbud Trail on the west, to create space for tubing runs.

FEBRUARY TBA

Ice Time Festival (Dowagiac) — Artisans compete for cash prizes as they carve more than 20,000 pounds of ice into life-size ballerinas, skiers, bicyclists and more. Visitors can participate in an ice cream eating

contest, watch wood and ice carvers, participate in a chili cook-off and more.

All month Harbor Country Chocolate Classic (Harbor Country) — Cozy up with chocolate in Harbor Country as more than 30 Chamber of Commerce businesses offer a variety of chocolate inducements the entire month of February.

The 5th Annual Harbor Country Chocolate Classic includes a variety of creative activities for all ages.

MARCH TBA

Buchanan Chili Walk (Buchanan) — Pick up a spoon at the Buchanan Library and then tour downtown, tasting various chilis at different Buchanan businesses.

Participants will be asked to vote for their favorite chili.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 53

WINE SELECTION AT TEMPeR GRILLE, GRANGER (PHOTO BY WES JERDON)

Artisan

spirit Plenty of craft brews, homegrown wine on tap

H

By CRAIG HAUPERT

ave you ever wondered how your favorite wine goes from the grape to the glass?

Are you interested in getting to know the person behind the satisfyingly bitter taste of your favorite India Pale Ale? How about that smooth, but strong bite from your preferred glass of whiskey? How’d they do that?

Fortunately, you don’t have to travel very far or spend too much money to find out.

Michiana is home to some of the country’s

54 | Explore Michiana 2016

finest wineries, microbreweries and distilleries.

In fact, these places are helping put the region on the map, drawing in millions of visitors each year.

“What sticks out to me in this area is the dedication to craftsmanship and the artisanship in this area,” said Garrett Ragland, marketing manager for Three Oaks-based Journeyman Distillery. “The spirit, beer and wine industry is a big driver for this area. A lot of people depend on the industry for growth.”

Wineries Baroda

Dablon vineyards & WINERY 111 W. Shawnee Road (269) 422-1309 dablon.com Founders Wine Cellar 8963 Hills Road (269) 426-5222 Round Barn Winery 10983 HIlls Road (800) 716-9463 roundbarnwinery.com Gravity 10220 Laurel Road (269) 471-9463 gravitywine.com

Benton Harbor

12 Corners Winery 1201 N. Benton Center Road (269) 927-1512 12Corners.com

Berrien Springs

Domaine Berrien Cellars 398 E. Lemon Creek Road (269) 473-9463 domaineberrien.com Free Run Cellars 10062 Burgoyne Road (269) 471-1737 freeruncellars.com

(269) 422-1161 taborhill.com

Coloma

Contessa Wine Cellars 3235 Friday Road (269) 468-5534 contessawinecellars.com

Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm 533 E. Lemon Creek Road (269) 471-1321 lemoncreekwinery

Karma Vista Vineyards 6991 Ryne Road (269) 468-9463 karmavista.com

Buchanan

Niles

Hickory Creek Winery 750 Browntown Road (269) 422-1100 hickorycreekwinery.com Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant 185 Mount Tabor Road

Tours and tastings offer visitors an up close and personal look at the area’s wide variety of alcoholic beverage purveyors, often located within a few miles of each other and beautiful Lake Michigan.

The area is perfect for day trips, weekend outings or weeklong adventures.

Doug Oberst, owner of 12 Corners Winery, said they get at least 50,000 visitors during the warm weather tourist season between their tasting rooms in Benton Harbor, Grand Haven and South Haven.

12 Corners is one of the area’s many estate wineries, meaning they grow and use their own grapes when making wine.

“We have a climate that allows us to grow more grapes than other parts of the Midwest,” Oberst said. “And we are so conveniently located to the beaches that people can make a nice day out of it. It is a big tourist area to begin with in southwest Michigan. As each year passes we are more acclimated to the tourist trade. There are more restaurants and everything else that supports tourism.”

12 Corners offer tastings, vineyard tours, weekend events and an event room called the Riverstone Room that can be rented free if you are a registered nonprofit organization.

If wine isn’t your style, there are plenty of

Lehman’s Orchard 2280 Portage Road (269) 683-9078 lehmansorchard.com

St. Joseph

White Pine Winery 317 State St.

(269) 281-0098 whitepinewinery.com

Three Oaks

Willow Harbor VIneyards 3223 Kaiser Road (269) 369-3900 willowharbor.com

Union Pier

St. julian winery 9145 Union Pier Road (269) 469-3150 stjulian.com

CULTIVATE BREWING, Berrien springs (PHOTO BY MAIKO MEDIA) places where you can tip back a cold beer.

At just five years old, Greenbush Brewing Company has already put Sawyer on the map.

Thousands visit the microbrewery on a good-weather weekend to enjoy some of the region’s finest brews and good company.

“It’s a great vibe here in the summer,” said marketing director Aaron Darling. “We

travel all around the state, Chicago and Indiana and people talk about this area. It is really cool. You can go hike the beach, hang out at the dunes and then come and experience good wineries and breweries.”

If you are in the area, celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Greenbush June 10 on their recently installed patio while enjoying homemade sausages or pulled pork sandwiches with a tasty beverage.

Explore Michiana 2016 | 55

21 & over

Breweries Granger Bare Hands Brewery 12805 Sandy Ct. (574) 277-2258 barehandsbrewery.com Mishawaka Evil Czech Brewery 3703 N. Main St. (574) 855-3070 evilczechbrewery.com Granite City Food & Brewery University Park Mall (574) 243-0900 gcfb.net

(574) 344-2056 drewrysbrewing.com South Bend Brew Werks 216 S. Michigan (574) 334-0356 southbendbrewwerks.com Baroda Round Barn Brewery & Public House 9151 First St. (269) 326-7059 roundbarnwinery.com/brewery

Scotty’s Brewhouse 4340 N. Main St. scottysbrewhouse.net

Benton Harbor Cravings Bistro and Brew Pub 1599 Mall Dr. (269) 934-9700 cravingsbistroandbrewpub.com

South Bend Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale 1047 Lincoln Way E. crookedewe.com

The Livery Microbrewery 190 Fifth Street, (269) 925-8760 liverybrew.com

Drewry’s 1164 E. Victoria St.

Bridgman Tapistry Brewing

4236 Lake St. (269) 266-7349 tapistrybrewing.com Decatur Final Gravity Brewing Company 103 N. Phelps (269) 436-8052 facebook.com/finalgravitybrewing Sawyer Greenbush Brewing Company 5885 Sawyer Road, (269) 405-1076 greenbushbrewing.com Three Oaks Pleasant House 9 N. Elm St. (269) 756-3600 pleasanthousethreeoaks.com Watervliet Arclight Brewing Company 544 N. Main St. (269) 332-0718 arclightbrewing.com

Distilleries Mishawaka 18 Vodka 4211 Grape Road 18vodka.com (574) 876-4450 South Bend The Indiana Whiskey Company 1115 W. Sample St. facebook.com/INWhiskey (574) 520-1915 Baroda Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery 10983 Hills Road (800) 716-9463 roundbarnwinery.com Three Oaks Journeyman Distillery 109 Generation Dr. (269) 820-2050 journeymandistillery.com

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

56 | Explore Michiana 2016

The Staymaker at journeyman distillery, THREE OAKS (PHOTO BY MATT CUNNINGHAM)

21 & over

Bars & clubs Northern Indiana

Elkhart Between the Buns Sports Bar & Grill 2041 Cassopolis St. (574) 206-9900 bewteenthebuns.com The Big Easy 160 Easy Shopping Plaza (574) 333-3747 Five Star Dive Bar 561 E. Jackson Blvd.

(574) 294-7500 elkhartdivebar.info GRANGER Temper Grille 1213 E. University Drive (574) 273-0443 tempergrille.com Pitt Stop Sports Bar & Grill 13020 IN-23 (574) 272-7488 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 12749 IN-23 (574) 271-1415 beefobradys.com/granger Mishawaka Bleacher’s Sports Bar & Grill 4609 Grape Rd. (574) 277-9332 Laugh Comedy Club 512 Cleveland St. (574) 299-9999 laughcomedyclub.com/ Midway Tavern 810 W. Fourth St. (574) 255-0458 themidwaytavern.com Scotty’s Brewhouse 4340 N. Main St. (574) 807-0655 scottysbrewhouse.com South Bend Brothers Bar & Grille 1234 N. Eddy St. (574) 287-2767 brothersbar.com Club Fever 222 S. Michigan St. clubfever.biz/main.html The Drop Comedy Club 822 S. Lafayette Blvd.

(574) 222-2639 thedropcomedyclub.com/

NOTE: This list features the major attractions for this category but may not include every destination in Michiana due to the large geographical area covered and constant changes associated with a directory.

Fiddler’s Hearth 127 N. Main St. (574) 232-2853 fiddlershearth.com/

Lakeside

Benton Harbor bread + bar 645 Riverview Dr. (269) 757-7219 breadbarbh.com The Livery 190 Fifth St. 269) 925-8760 liverybrew.com North Shore Inn 107 Higman Park Road (269) 927-1464 Bridgman Getaway Cubbie Bar 9489 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 465-5932 getawaycubbiebar.com/ New Buffalo Casey’s Bar & Grille 136 N. Whittaker St. (269) 469-6400 caseysnewbuffalo.com The Stray Dog Bar & Grill 245 N. Whittaker St. (269) 469-2727 thestraydog.com St. Joseph 221 Main Restaurant & Cocktail House 221 Main St. (269) 982-4000 221stjoe.com Mark III 4179 M-139

(269) 429-2941 markiiirestaurant.com Schu’s Grill & Bar 501 Pleasant St. (269) 983-7248 schuss.com

Inland Berrien County Buchanan Bucktown Tap 259 E. Front St. (269) 409-8465 bucktowntap.com

Niles Joey Armadillo’s 2732 S. 11th (269) 687-5555 joeyarmadillos.com Massimo’s Pizzeria & Backside Bar 20 E. Main St. (269) 687-4992 massimospizzeria.com The Nuggett Downtown Grill 202 E. Main St. (269) 684-8788 nuggettdowntowngrill.com

THE BRASS EYE, NILES (PHOTO BY CRAIG HAUPERT) The Brass Eye Cocktail Lounge 205 N. Second St. instagram.com/brasseyelounge Three Oaks Journeyman Distillery 109 Generation Dr. (269) 820-2050 journeymandistillery.com Watervliet Rookie’s Sports Bar & Grill 337 E. St. Joseph St. (269) 463-7665

Cass County

Dowagiac Beeson Street Bar & Grill 105 Beeson St. (269) 782-3554 Wounded Minnow Saloon 236 S. Front St. (269) 782-9690 Edwardsburg Fireside Tap & Grill 69245 Maple St. (269) 414-4103

Business Index Automotive

Apartments & Real Estate

Loux & Hayden Realty ...................................................................... 30 Mill Pond Apartments ....................................................................... 23 ReMax Modern Realty ...................................................................... 17

Lemon Creek Winery ........................................................................ 57 Mark III Grille & Bar ......................................................................... 12 Martin’s Supermarkets ....................................................................... 8 New Buffalo Farmers Market ............................................................. 17 Olive Cart .......................................................................................... 17 Pizza Transit ..................................................................................... 10 Zick’s Specialty Meats ...................................................................... 22

Business Professionals

Fun

Tyler Automotive ................................................................................ 6

Insurance Management Service ......................................................... 6 Paws to Wash ................................................................................... 15 Wagner Family Funerals/Connelly Chapel ......................................... 29 5 Pines Ministries ............................................................................. 22

Harbor Sports & Cycle ....................................................................... 3 Howard Performing Arts Center ........................................................ 21 Lakeview Campground ..................................................................... 45 Leeper Park Art Fair .......................................................................... 45 Morris Performing Arts Center ......................................................... 17 Spruce Ridge Golf Course ................................................................ 29

Community Business

Home Improvement

Churches & Ministries

Berrien County Sheriff’s Department ................................................ 58 City of Dowagiac ............................................................................... 31 Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce ............................................. 4 New Buffalo Business Association .................................................... 17 North Berrien Community Development ........................................... 21 Niles Main Street .............................................................................. 27 Sister Lakes Area Business Association ........................................... 34 St. Joseph Today Welcome Center .................................................... 21 The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley ...................................... 37 Visit Fort Wayne ................................................................................. 8

Education

Brandywine Community Schools ...................................................... 10 Edwardsburg Public Schools ............................................................ 60 Moored Beauty Schools .................................................................... 34 Niles Community Schools .................................................................. 2

Financial Services

Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union ................................................. 31

Fitness

Beyond Zen ....................................................................................... 37 Niles- Buchanan YMCA ..................................................................... 23

Food & Drink

Buchanan Farmers Market ................................................................ 23

Cass Outdoor Power Equipment ....................................................... 30 Cut Above Wood Designs ................................................................. 29 Hales Hardware ................................................................................ 29 Judd Lumber Building Supply & Rental Center ................................. 31 Michiana Fence ................................................................................... 6 Rohdy’s Heating & Cooling ............................................................... 32

Medical

Acoustic Audio Hearing Service ........................................................ 10 Buchanan Family Medical ................................................................. 23 Cassopolis Family Clinic Network ...................................................... 29 Great Lakes Eye Care ........................................................................ 12 Medic 1 Ambulance/Wheelchair Express .......................................... 10 Richard L. Beckermeyer, D.D.S., PC ................................................. 26 Riveridge Rehabilitation & Health Center .......................................... 26

Shopping

Countryside Creations ...................................................................... 15 East main Gardens Florist and Greenhouse, Inc. ............................... 21 Hidden Treasures .............................................................................. 32 Nunemaker’s Coin Shop .................................................................... 58 Parritt’s Trading Post ........................................................................ 14

Utilities

AmeriGas ........................................................................................... 8 J&H Oil Company ............................................................................. 12

Cash in your Coins, Jewelry, Gold & Silver Trust • Honor • Integrity • History

Serving and Protecting Our Residents

Us Crime Prevention Unit Follow on Facebook for up-to-date 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085

Nunemaker’s Coin Shop

Fretoere

Berrien County Sheriff’s Department

983-7141 Ext. 7221 • www.bcsheriff.org 58 | Explore(269) Michiana 2016

WE BUY • SELL • TRADE

Crime Prevention & Safety Tips

2516 Lincolnway West • Mishawaka, IN

www.nunemakers.com

In-S isals!

Appra 574-288-7464 Open: Monday – Saturday

And the winners are...

Several photos throughout this magazine were submitted by talented photographers who reside in Michiana. Leader Publications facilitated a photo contest and awarded prizes in two categories: Readers’ Choice and Staff Choice. Readers voted via social media on their favorite pictures to determine Readers’ Choice, and Leader Publications employees voted on top photos for the Staff Choice.

Readers Choice

SECOND PLACE: CHRIS WENTWORTH

FIRST PLACE: ASHLEY WENTZ

THIRD PLACE: GRACE SIEKMAN

Staff Choice

SECOND PLACE: WES JERDON

FIRST PLACE: MICHELLE PULLING

THIRD PLACE: RICHARD BAXTER Explore Michiana 2016 | 59

Pride Passion Purpose

Explore Our Opportunities...

Technology Driven

Google Chromebooks for every student Interactive Classroom Technology • iPads, Laptops & Mobile Computing • Focus on 21st Century Learning •

•

Innovative Instruction

IUSB Dual Enrollment • Berrien Math & Science Center • Southwestern Michigan College • Elkhart Area Career Center • Edwardsburg Middle & Early College • Highly Qualified & Compassionate Staff •

269-663-3055 www.edwardsburgpublicschools.org