Kalamazoo Michigan is Michigan Life's Region 3

Enjoy Summertime in the Kalamazoo Region

Michigan Life's Region 3 Kalamazoo Area is the Getaway to Michigan including Berrien County, Cass County, Kalamazoo County, St Joseph County, and VanBuren County Michigan.

Region 3 Kalamazoo Area of Michigan

Michigan Life's Region 3 Kalamazoo Area

Many traveling to Michigan from the Chicago area consider Kalamazoo Region the Getaway to Michigan. Like most Michigan cities you will enjoy the friendly easy-going attitude with all of the attractions of a large city. Kalamazoo offers a vibrant Art-Deco downtown with quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment. Kalamazoo is bursting with unique attractions and adventures that will keep you returning year after year.

Michigan Life's Region 3 Kalamazoo Area including Berrien County, Cass County, Kalamazoo County, St Joseph County, and VanBuren County Michigan.

What to See and Do in Region 3 -Kalamazoo Area

Third generation wine maker, Tony Peterson, perfected his craft while working many years as an apprentice in his father's winery. All the while, he dreamed of creating an experience that would incorporate the traditional art of wine making, old world charm and the very best of modern amenities.

The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is free to use and has a paved-asphalt surface that is 12-feet wide. It's a multi-purpose trail for non-motorized transportation and recreation. Once complete, the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail will encompass 35 miles of trail throughout Kalamazoo County.

Domaine Berrien Cellars is situated on an 80 acre farm located in Berrien County, Michigan, in the heart of scenic Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country. Our vineyard development began in 1992 when Thomas & Abigail Fricke purchased the property, which was all planted in tart cherry trees at the time.

Don't miss the NEXT BIG, HUGE CRAFT SHOW on September 24th at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center featuring crafters, artists and vendors from across the Midwest! Always free admission. Grab your friends and enjoy a day shopping one of a kind works from stained glass to re-purposed furniture and home decor.

Baroda Founders Wine Cellar is in the heart of southwest Michigan, one of the best grape growing regions of the world. With Lake Michigan to the west, the climate is ideal for growing bountiful harvests of fruit.

McIntosh Orchards and Wine Cellar is a place where the family can come and find fun for all ages. Kids can enjoy fresh pressed cider, eat homemade cider donuts and play in the orchards. Parents can enjoy the winery's tasting bar for some olde world style hand crafted hard cider and a selection of premium made fruit wines.

The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33.5 mile long linear multi-use trail that links Kalamazoo a major southwest Michigan city to South Haven a Lake Michigan resort area. The trail starts in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.

Our family has grown and vinified grapes for over 25 years. Our passion is evolving our family's legacy with a reverance to tradition, the desire to explore new ideas, and the "Free Run" to find our own style of winemaking.

If you haven't tried wine made without the use of chemicals you haven't tried wine with true fruit taste and aroma. Imagine the taste and aroma of the fresh fruit, then you are close to what our wines smell and taste like.

Experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by visiting Michigan's most distinguished institution of maritime research, preservation and education.

We do our tastings a little different. Our wines are served by the flight and each wine is paired with either gourmet chocolate or cheese. We have lots of seating indoors and outdoors overlooking the lake and vineyards for you to enjoy this unique experience!

Stop in to the Public House to taste 5 vintages of our Dry Riesling throughout the month of April. Cost is $25 and includes a pairing of meats & cheeses. The wines will be available for sale in limited quantities.

June 14-15, 2024

The Annual Harborfest - A celebration of Southwestern Michigan's unique maritime history! This annual summer celebration is packed with free family fun. From top-notch free nightly entertainment along the waterfront to action-packed dragon boat races.

Retail Farm Market & U-Pick, Ready to take away fresh fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, cider, jams, honey and pies at the retail location - 6405 109th Ave. at 64th St. 3 miles eat of I-196 exit 26 just north of South Haven. U-pick sweet and sour cherries, peaches, plums, apples and pumpkins in season.

The Tabor Hill Difference ... Lake Michigan Shore’s Wine Country is one of the finest wine-producing areas in the world. The climate and site, like those of France and Germany, are perfect, with cool temperate breezes, sandy clay soil and one of the highest vineyard sites in the Midwest.

July - September

The Bocock’s and extended family have been in the blueberry business for over 35 years and are dedicated to growing healthy families, and making memories worth repeating. Bumbleberry Acres is family owned and located near the shores of Lake Michigan, in beautiful South Haven.

Dutch Farm Market and Orchard, just north of South Haven, Michigan. Discover where the world renowned Red Haven Peach and all other Haven varieties of peaches were born. Also, choose from our wide variety of mouth-watering apples from McIntosh to Rome.

Welcome to Warner Vineyards
Nestled along the Lake Michigan Shore appellation, and founded in 1938,
Warner Vineyards is one of Michigan’s oldest wineries. Our wines have
been served at the White House and 2 Super Bowls. As the 3rd generation
of Warners’, we look forward to welcoming you to one of our tasting rooms

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