The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College

The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College, located on the College’s Dowagiac campus, is an interactive adventure in local history.

In addition to seeing hundreds of local history artifacts, visitors of all ages can experience hands-on learning, and best of all admission to the Museum is free!

http://www.swmich.edu/museum/

At Wicks Apple House, we just about have it all. A family adventure you don’t want to miss. We have an old fashion haunted house open in fall, a century old cider mill open mid-September thru October (which you can watch operate), fruit & vegetable market in season, restaurant, bakery,

and our gift shop. Hopefully we’re not forgetting anything. Please come and visit us but be sure to check our website for the operating times of the various activities.

1400 acre family owned certified organic farm which is operated by Merrill, Lincoln and Toby Clark.    Roseland Organic farms is presently certified by Indiana Certified Organic (ICO) and was originally certified from 1985 to 1998 by Organic Growers of Michigan (OGM). We raise certified organic beef and pork as well as all the feed fed. Visit our on farm store where you will find our beef and pork, chicken, and a wide array of certified organic foods.

Our store, located at 60200 Dailey Road, Dowagiac MI 49047, is open year round Wed-Sat 11-6. We offer certified organic beef, pork, chicken, and turkey as well as a wide array of other organic and local products. During the summer we offer a variety of vegetables and fruits, animal experiences, and other great opportunities for families looking for unique ‘alternative’ activites.

Phone 269-445-8769

Visit Roseland Organic Farms Website

Capt’n Jacks Redwood Inn has all the amenities of a lakefront resort hotel. It has all the charm of a bed and breakfast with a full bar and restaurant.

The Sister Lakes area offers many opportunities for fun and relaxation. We have 10 beautiful lakes within a 5 or 6 mile radius. Nearby are winery tours, great golf courses, bowling, fishing and all types of water sports, farm fruit stands, and recreational equipment for rent by the hour or by the day.

Visit Capt’n Jacks Website

Magician Lake – Southwest Michigan

Map of Magician Lake:

Directions: From Sister Lakes take Willowood Dr. north to 95th Ave. Turn right on 95th Ave and follow to M 152. Turn right (south) on M 152 and follow to W. Lakeshore Drive. Turn left on Lakeshore Drive and follow to lake.

Restaurants: There are a variety of restaurants to visit in Dowagiac near Magician Lake.  Enjoy Michigan’s renowned sunsets while you enjoy inside or outside dining at Captain Jack’s Redwood Inn.  Other casual family dining include: Jo-Ho’s, Front Street Café, Wahoo Eatery and Lutz’s Drive In.

Shopping: Shop with a mix of art, crafts, and antiques.  Find organic grocery items at: Roseland Organic Farms & Market and visit five stores under one roof at Wicks Apple House, Restaurant, Bakery, Farm Market, Gift Shop and Cider Mill.

Day Trips: The City of Dowagiac and the surrounding area offer a wide variety of recreational and leisure activities for both adults and children.  The Historic Walking Tour, Summer Concert Series and the Museum of Southwestern Michigan College are a few of the many activities that are offered in the City of Dowagiac.

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Long Lake – Southwest Michigan

Map of Long Lake:

Directions: From Union go east on U.S. 12 to Sunset Blvd. Turn right on Sunset and follow south to the lake. Lake will be on east side of the street.

Restaurants:   There are many restaurants to enjoy near Long Lake.  Enjoy casual family dining with friendly service.  Restaurants to visit include: Happy Landing Cafe, Oasis Family Restaurant, Melvilles, Brewsters Junction, and Paisano’s.

Shopping: Enjoy a variety of shopping experiences, unique specialty stores, antique malls and a 100-store discount mall are all just miles from Long Lake.  Kalamazoo is also a place for great shopping.

Day Trips: There are a variety of locations you can visit that are not too far from Long Lake.  The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo features amusement park-style rides, simulators, exhibits and educational activities.  The Air Zoo was voted the “Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners.”  There are also many other activities in Kalamazoo, Michigan and South Bend, Indiana that you can experience.

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Indian Lake – Southwest Michigan

Map of Indian Lake:

Directions: I 80/94 East to Bridgman, MI – Exit 16 (go right at stop sign), go North for approximately 1.2 miles to Lake Street (1st stop light) turn right, go East on Lake Street (becomes Shawnee Road) for 11.5 miles. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street, go Northeast through the town of Berrien Springs.  After passing the St. Joseph River and the bend in the road, you’ll see a sign on the right hand side of the road that says “Eau Claire”.  Turn left onto Dean’s Hill Road (becomes Hochburger Road) and follow along for approximately 3.4 miles (stop sign and Hardings at corner) turn right onto Pipestone Road (also called M-62) through the town of Eau Claire for approximately 5 miles.  Turn left onto Brush Lake Road, turn right onto Forest Beach and turn left onto Indian Trail (first left).  Park and come out to the lake!

Restaurants: Be sure to visit Wicks Apple House, Restaurant, Bakery, Farm Market, Gift Shop and Cider Mill.  Homemade pies baked fresh daily, breads, donuts, coffee cakes etc. Come for breakfast and shop until lunch. Don’t forget our annual Cider Fest every Columbus Day Weekend. Horse drawn wagon rides, petting zoo, face painting, live country band and it’s all free!  Additional restaurants to visit are: The Wood Fire, Zeke’s Restaurant and the Round Oak Restaurant.

Shopping: Enjoy a variety of shopping experiences, unique specialty stores, antique malls and a 100-store discount mall are all just miles from Jones, MI.  Kalamazoo is also a place for great shopping.

Day Trips: The Newton House Museum is housed in a restored two-story Quaker home of the mid 1800s. It allows visitors to view the quality and style of life lived over 100 years ago. Other day trips include winery tours around Southwest Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park & Beach, Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve, Doe-Wah-Jack’s Canoe Rental and more!

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