Believe us when we say winter in Southwest Michigan is its own kind of frosty treat! Our chilly coastal towns offer an incredible variety of activities for everyone in the family. We put together a list of some of the best activities to do during the winter months and where exactly to do them. And if something catches your eye, you know we have the perfect lodging accommodations to be conveniently located near the fun! Stay cozy with Bluefish Vacation Rentals.
Check out your lodging options with us, and then check out all of the things to do in Southwest Michigan in the winter.
Christmas Tree Farm and Santa Claus
Rolling Prairie, Indiana
Visit this 80-acre Christmas tree farm with horse-drawn wagon rides, hot chocolate, homemade treats, and Santa! Perfect for holiday photos, too!
Christmas With The Clydesdales
LaPorte, Indiana
Ever been on a sleigh ride? Now is your chance, and get up close to the beautiful Clydesdales. Through January, Sandy Acres Clydesdales is open every weekend, snow or no snow. A great full-family experience!
Sleigh Rides
Three Oaks, Michigan
Experience downtown Three Oaks by way of a sleigh ride. Beginning Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m., Dec. 3, 11, 12, 18, 24, and 31.
Christmas Lights
Michigan City, Indiana
View the holiday lights decorating the garden trails through Jan. 1. Open Thursday through Sundays, 5 to 9 p.m.
Light Up the Bluff
St. Joseph, Michigan
From now until Feb. 15, walk along the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan for a spectacle of 1 million lights. Grab a mulberry wine at Lazy Ballerina Winery in downtown St. Joseph or hot cocoa or cappuccino at Forte Coffee.
Ice Skating
Harbert, Michigan
‘Tis the season for ice skating! The grounds include two rinks, one large and one small for children, firepits (BYO firewood!), and one dog park, split in two for large and small dogs. To reserve free hockey and ice skates, email [email protected] with your name, phone number, and address. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Curling, Games, Firepits
Buchannan, Michigan
This 100-acre organic farm is a unique grain-to-glass brewery, farm-to-table restaurant, and event, community, and learning venue open for beer and food. Play “River Rocks,” a game where teams can rent one of the three ice lanes to challenge each other (it’s like curling and shuffleboard combined).
Winery With Igloos
Baroda, Michigan
Bundle up and truly experience a “Michigan winter” in an igloo at the Winter Village. By reservation, check out the seasonally curated experiences by Sincerely K+J. Igloos are $5/person (21+). Fire pits are available, too, with s’mores kits to purchase.
Hiking
Sawyer, Michigan
Enjoy woods, towering dunes, and sweeping views of Lake Michigan.
Chikaming Township Park and Preserve
Three Oaks, Michigan
Explore wetlands, woodlands, prairie, Galien River frontage, and an inland lake.
Sawyer, Michigan
Take on more than three miles of trails through a climax forest and river floodplain.
Baroda, Michigan
Miles of trails looping through the woods, connecting Round Barn Estate and Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant.
Sledding and Tubing
Sawyer, Michigan
Walk up a 260-foot elevation overlooking Lake Michigan and hike into the back bowls. Both locations offer beautiful views and high-speed rides. Bring your sleds!
Berrien Center, Michigan
Ready for fun? Five lanes, 400-foot tubing hill, and lit for nighttime. Tubes are provided, with firepits, snacks, and hot cocoa available at the lodge.
Cross Country Skiing
Niles, Michigan
Experience three miles of trails through forests and along a bluff overlooking the St. Joseph River. Ski rental equipment is available for all lighted night ski events on Wednesday through Sunday.
Berrien Center, Michigan
Five miles of open trails and wooded slopes, in addition to many trails at Love Creek, including a groomed lane for cross-country ski skating.
Berrien Center, Michigan
Trek through one mile of groomed cross-country ski trails that vary from hilly to flat open land. Rental equipment must be used, and a small lodge is available for hot cocoa and snacks.
Sawyer, Michigan
Bring your own gear to experience Warren Dunes’ various trail terrain and loops!
Snowshoeing
Berrien Center, Michigan
Visitors can bring their own snowshoes or rent a pair at the Nature Center and then experience a one-mile snowshoe trail.
Harbor Country
Bring your own snow gear to snowshoe through various trail terrain and looped trails.
Fat Tire Biking
Berrien Center, Michigan
Want to try something a little different in the snow? Fat tire bike through a groomed, three-mile fat bike trail!
And at the end of the day, stay with us!
Our Bluefish Vacation Rentals offer a relaxing retreat. You’ll find more information about breweries, coffee shops, shopping spots, and more on our blog. Discover your perfect Harbor Country home away from home when you book with Bluefish Vacation Rentals. Give us a call at 269-469-0468 or visit our website to book now.