Lake Michigan - Saint Joseph Area

Dubbed “The Riviera of the Midwest,” St. Joseph is a 45-minute drive from South Bend, Indiana and about an hour from Kalamazoo.

History of St. Joseph

The mouth of the St. Joseph River, which flows through the center of present-day St. Joseph, was an important component in American and Native American travel and commerce.

Because of its convenient location, the town became a key water route between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, and is home to of some of the nation’s best orchards and vineyards. In fact, St. Joe, as locals call it, is the largest non-citrus fruit growing region in the nation.

The St. Joe Experience

St. Joseph is a popular destination for anglers who enjoy catching salmon along the shores of Lake Michigan.

The area is also home to the Silver Beach Carousel, a beautiful vintage carnival favorite featuring 1,000 twinkling lights, 48 hand-crafted animal figures and two masterfully-built chariots.

For theatre lovers, St. Joseph is just a short drive from the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, where patrons can take in live music, comedy and theatre performances.

St. Joe Residents also invites residents to venture the Makers Trail, a wine, beer and whiskey-tasting tour throughout Berrien County.

Enjoy life on Lake Michigan from the comforts of charming St. Joseph. The lake lifestyle is waiting for you there.