Key Lime guidebook
Beach and Summer Activities
7 miles north. A wide and easy to access beach in St. Joseph. Tends to be busy. Paid parking is available right near the beach. Just south of main beach is a family area with a large playground (lions park beach).
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Silver Beach
7 miles north. A wide and easy to access beach in St. Joseph. Tends to be busy. Paid parking is available right near the beach. Just south of main beach is a family area with a large playground (lions park beach).
7 miles south. Cozy beach near Bridgman. Not quite as large of a beach as Silver Beach but just as accessible and beautiful. Also has paid entry of $10.
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Weko Beach
5239 Lake St7 miles south. Cozy beach near Bridgman. Not quite as large of a beach as Silver Beach but just as accessible and beautiful. Also has paid entry of $10.
9 miles north. * Our family favorite* The most accessible and family friendly beach. Very wide beach with a large parking lot.
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Parc Jean Klock
Jean Klock Boulevard9 miles north. * Our family favorite* The most accessible and family friendly beach. Very wide beach with a large parking lot.
10 miles south. A wide and beautiful beach in this state park. Can drive right up to the beach. Also includes walkable giant sand dunes.
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Parc d'État des Dunes de Warren
12032 Red Arrow Hwy10 miles south. A wide and beautiful beach in this state park. Can drive right up to the beach. Also includes walkable giant sand dunes.
9 miles north. Lovely beach just north of the St. Joseph pier. You can access the pier from this beach as well. There is a parking lot close to the beach with a small fee during the summer.
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Tiscornia Park
80 Ridgeway St9 miles north. Lovely beach just north of the St. Joseph pier. You can access the pier from this beach as well. There is a parking lot close to the beach with a small fee during the summer.
8 miles north. Sit on top kayak rentals on the Paw Paw River. Very peaceful and serene.
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Third Coast Paddling - Paw Paw River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
601 Graham Ave8 miles north. Sit on top kayak rentals on the Paw Paw River. Very peaceful and serene.
7 miles north. Do it all rentals in downtown St. Joseph. Beach cruisers, surrey bikes, electric bikes, and even boats and jetskis.
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Scooter Joe's Wheel & Water Rentals
508 Broad St7 miles north. Do it all rentals in downtown St. Joseph. Beach cruisers, surrey bikes, electric bikes, and even boats and jetskis.
A lovely fruit farm that offers cherries, peaches, apples, etc. Check the fruit farms website to see when certain fruits are ready to be picked.
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Fruit Acres Farm Market and U-Pick
3452 Friday RdA lovely fruit farm that offers cherries, peaches, apples, etc. Check the fruit farms website to see when certain fruits are ready to be picked.
Food scene and Brewery
2 blocks from house. * Our family favorite*
Organic breakfast and lunch cafe with top notch coffee. One of the best breakfast sandwiches you’ll find.
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Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar
5729 St Joseph Ave2 blocks from house. * Our family favorite*
Organic breakfast and lunch cafe with top notch coffee. One of the best breakfast sandwiches you’ll find.
2 blocks from house. Top notch local brewery in Stevensville features a large outdoor seating area with fire pits and picnic tables. No restaurant on location but they often have food trucks on the weekends.
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Watermark Brewing Company
5781 St Joseph Ave2 blocks from house. Top notch local brewery in Stevensville features a large outdoor seating area with fire pits and picnic tables. No restaurant on location but they often have food trucks on the weekends.
2 blocks from house. Cash only dive bar with ample PBR on tap and triple cheeseburgers.
The Welcome Inn
5721 St Joseph Ave2 blocks from house. Cash only dive bar with ample PBR on tap and triple cheeseburgers.
3 blocks from house. Delicious donuts of all shapes and flavors at this Stevensville locale.
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Red Coach Donuts
5811 St Joseph Ave3 blocks from house. Delicious donuts of all shapes and flavors at this Stevensville locale.
3 blocks from house. Small casual joint offering 20+ hot dog options including every version of hot dog, sausage, and vegan dogs. Minimal seating inside but has some outdoor tables when the weather is nice.
DogSlinger
5664 Saint Joseph Avenue3 blocks from house. Small casual joint offering 20+ hot dog options including every version of hot dog, sausage, and vegan dogs. Minimal seating inside but has some outdoor tables when the weather is nice.
2 miles north. Trip advisor awarded, chef centric restaurant that features Italian fare along steak and seafood in Stevensville.
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Tosi's Restaurant
4337 Ridge Rd2 miles north. Trip advisor awarded, chef centric restaurant that features Italian fare along steak and seafood in Stevensville.
2 miles north. Award-winning European style bakery with extraordinary almond croissants, scones, pastries, Bavarian cream cakes, and breads of all kinds. On the property of Tosi’s.
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Bit of Swiss
4333 Ridge Rd2 miles north. Award-winning European style bakery with extraordinary almond croissants, scones, pastries, Bavarian cream cakes, and breads of all kinds. On the property of Tosi’s.
Half a mile drive from house. Seafood-centric restaurant with cottage decor and sunset views. Family owned since 1980s.
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Grande Mere Inn
5800 Red Arrow HwyHalf a mile drive from house. Seafood-centric restaurant with cottage decor and sunset views. Family owned since 1980s.
5 miles south. *Our family favorite* Brewery taproom features a huge outdoor patio with delicious wood fired pizza and sandwiches.
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The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
9301 Red Arrow Hwy5 miles south. *Our family favorite* Brewery taproom features a huge outdoor patio with delicious wood fired pizza and sandwiches.
7 miles north. Upscale menu in a relaxed setting. Specializing in steak and seafood in downtown St. Joseph. Includes a stunning rooftop during the warm months that often has live music on the weekend.
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RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar
518 Broad St7 miles north. Upscale menu in a relaxed setting. Specializing in steak and seafood in downtown St. Joseph. Includes a stunning rooftop during the warm months that often has live music on the weekend.
7 miles north. Burgers and a giant craft beer menu in an industrial space in downtown St. Joseph. Also has a rooftop deck with a view of the lake.
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Buck Burgers & Brew
412 State St7 miles north. Burgers and a giant craft beer menu in an industrial space in downtown St. Joseph. Also has a rooftop deck with a view of the lake.
7 miles north. Pizza restaurant in century old train station in downtown St. Joseph. Good option for families close to the beach.
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Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine St7 miles north. Pizza restaurant in century old train station in downtown St. Joseph. Good option for families close to the beach.
8 miles north. Fine dining with small plate, farm to table offerings with an exquisite cocktail menu. Get a reservation as soon as you can.
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Houndstooth Restaurant
132 Pipestone St8 miles north. Fine dining with small plate, farm to table offerings with an exquisite cocktail menu. Get a reservation as soon as you can.
6 miles south. Small taproom in downtown Bridgman with splendid takes on a wide range of beers. No restaurant at this location.
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Transient Artisan Ales
4229 Lake St6 miles south. Small taproom in downtown Bridgman with splendid takes on a wide range of beers. No restaurant at this location.
8 miles north. Eclectic brunch restaurant with delicious organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
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The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water St8 miles north. Eclectic brunch restaurant with delicious organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
1 mile south. Peat's Cider has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of house-made ciders on tap.
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Peat's Cider Social
6201 Red Arrow Hwy1 mile south. Peat's Cider has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of house-made ciders on tap.
Winery
7 miles southeast. 100% estate grown wines still owned and operated by the Lemon family. Has a tasting room and a farmers market.
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Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek Rd7 miles southeast. 100% estate grown wines still owned and operated by the Lemon family. Has a tasting room and a farmers market.
8 miles southeast. * Our family favorite * Named one of USA Today’s 10 best wineries for live music in America and recently named the best winery in Michigan by “eat this, not that.” This campus like venue and tasting room will delight wine and beer drinkers alike. Often has live music during the summer. Some food offerings on the weekend.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd8 miles southeast. * Our family favorite * Named one of USA Today’s 10 best wineries for live music in America and recently named the best winery in Michigan by “eat this, not that.” This campus like venue and tasting room will delight wine and beer drinkers alike. Often has live music during the summer. Some food offerings on the weekend.
8 miles southeast. A elegant yet relaxed winery that includes a fine dining restaurant. One of prettiest tasting rooms you will find in Michigan.
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Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor Rd8 miles southeast. A elegant yet relaxed winery that includes a fine dining restaurant. One of prettiest tasting rooms you will find in Michigan.
9 miles southeast. Tasty wine in a beautiful setting. Some food offerings available.
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Free Run Cellars
10062 Burgoyne Rd9 miles southeast. Tasty wine in a beautiful setting. Some food offerings available.
10 miles southeast. A boutique winery making European style wines with a tasting room and outdoor patio.
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Hickory Creek Winery
750 Browntown Rd10 miles southeast. A boutique winery making European style wines with a tasting room and outdoor patio.
5 miles south. Lively tasting room in downtown Baroda. Often has outdoor music in the outdoor courtyard during the summertime.
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Chill Hill Winery
8986 1st St5 miles south. Lively tasting room in downtown Baroda. Often has outdoor music in the outdoor courtyard during the summertime.
Children's Activities
7 miles north. *Our family favorite* Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
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Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Blvd7 miles north. *Our family favorite* Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
8 miles north. Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
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Curious Kids Museum Discovery Zone
333 Broad St8 miles north. Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
7 miles north. Nonprofit art center and gallery including exhibits and sculptures.
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Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Blvd7 miles north. Nonprofit art center and gallery including exhibits and sculptures.
8 miles north. Classic restored merry go round in downtown St. Joseph.
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Carrousel Silver Beach
333 Broad St8 miles north. Classic restored merry go round in downtown St. Joseph.
8 miles north. Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach.
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad St8 miles north. Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach.
8 miles south. 5 acre amusement park with go karts, bumper boats, and putt putt golf.
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Captain Mikes Fun Park Inc
10975 Red Arrow Hwy8 miles south. 5 acre amusement park with go karts, bumper boats, and putt putt golf.
16 miles north. 1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to enjoy.
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd16 miles north. 1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to enjoy.
Winter Activities
2 miles south. Warren Dunes State park is home to towering dunes, interdunal lakes, and 180° views of Lake Michigan. In winter, snow-covered dunes and deep blow-outs make for dramatic scenery, and offer plenty of opportunity for challenging hikes. Quiet and peaceful in winter, there are no rentals here.
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Parc d'État de Grand Mere
7337 Thornton Drive2 miles south. Warren Dunes State park is home to towering dunes, interdunal lakes, and 180° views of Lake Michigan. In winter, snow-covered dunes and deep blow-outs make for dramatic scenery, and offer plenty of opportunity for challenging hikes. Quiet and peaceful in winter, there are no rentals here.
2 miles south. If you want to escape winter with some indoor play, Peat's has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of house-made ciders on tap.
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Peat's Cider Social
6201 Red Arrow Hwy2 miles south. If you want to escape winter with some indoor play, Peat's has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of house-made ciders on tap.
16 miles north. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve. Call ahead about rentals.
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd16 miles north. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve. Call ahead about rentals.
8 miles southeast. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd8 miles southeast. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
15 miles southeast. Rentals are available at Love Creek County Park, where you'll find winter bikes in 3 sizes and 3.5 miles of well-marked, groomed trails. Afterwards, share a drink in the park's interpretive center.
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Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry Rd15 miles southeast. Rentals are available at Love Creek County Park, where you'll find winter bikes in 3 sizes and 3.5 miles of well-marked, groomed trails. Afterwards, share a drink in the park's interpretive center.
15 miles from cottage. 400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
Five Pines Ministries
6597 Smith Rd15 miles from cottage. 400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
7 miles from cottage. Skaters really like the fact that the NHL-sized ice rink is open air, but still has a roof overhead to keep some of the weather out. Additionally, the fireplace in the warming area is a favorite. Warming up by the fire is the perfect way to take a break from skating on cold days.
John and Dede Howard Ice Arena
2414 Willa Dr7 miles from cottage. Skaters really like the fact that the NHL-sized ice rink is open air, but still has a roof overhead to keep some of the weather out. Additionally, the fireplace in the warming area is a favorite. Warming up by the fire is the perfect way to take a break from skating on cold days.
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