![]() ![]() A few bookstores, coffee shops and a run-down look was all this town on the side of Lake Michigan to show. One thing we were unaware of was that driving to Michigan saw us cross into Eastern Time Zone (if you ever drive to Benton Harbor, be aware of this time zone change because there are not too many notices letting you know!) but given that we drove back that same morning it didn’t make much of a difference.īenton Harbor was in all honesty a major disappointment! The downtown area was small with very little to see and explore. The drive to Benton Harbor took around 90 minutes, the highlight along the way being a quick stop at the Michigan Welcome Center. Heading out of the Chicago metropolis through several tolls (I would highly recommend taking advantage of the rental car companies offer for the I-Pass which is a pre-paid tag that allows you entry through all Chicago and surroundings state tolls!) which are certainly plentiful in this part of USA. Plus our research on Benton Harbor led us to believe it would at least prove to be a spot on the Lake that would offer some beautiful scenery and a few things worth exploring. You may be asking why did we pick Benton Harbor as our Michigan location? Well, if you take a look at the map there are not many locations within relative short driving distance from Chicago unless you are willing to drive further to the likes of Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. Our final destination – Benton Harbor, Michigan! The decision was made to take a road trip early Saturday morning from Chicago to Michigan. A short wait for the shuttle bus lead to us taking a 5 minute ride to the Alamo rental car area. We landed at Chicago’s Midway International Airport around 7:35AM and immediately headed over to the rental car center. Joseph continue to draw increasing numbers of tourists to the community.Have you ever taken a road trip somewhere and then realized that the whole trip was a complete letdown? Well, I have to say that we experienced this feeling to an extent during our recent trip to Chicago!įlying out early Saturday morning at 6AM meant it was an early start for us as we had to drive to Memphis Airport around 4AM. Joseph attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, and the number of visitors continues to grow. Joseph River, downtown shopping, festivals and more. Joseph every year by the tens of thousands to enjoy the beaches, Lake Michigan, the St. The presence of many large employers in the area-including Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, Corewell Health, and the Berrien County Administration Center and Courthouse-as well as the busy traditional downtown business district, causes the city's population to triple during the average workday. Joseph has become well known for its beautiful location along Lake Michigan, its quality public school system, its health care system, its beaches, parks, and other natural amenities, and its hometown feel. Joseph has prospered over the years by encouraging a balanced mix of industrial, commercial, and residential development. Joseph is the county seat for Berrien County, a distinction maintained since 1894. ![]() Joseph has continually operated at full economic capacity. Joseph is a quaint community situated within the larger Benton Harbor/St. Located just 90 miles from downtown Chicago, St. It is the largest non-citrus fruit-growing region in the nation. The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and surrounded by a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards. Joseph is on the west coast of Michigan in "The Riviera of the Midwest." We are part of a chain of small communities stretching from the state line in a spectacular arc along Lake Michigan, and working to preserve our small-town feel for our residents, supporting a bustling business community, and welcoming visitors. ![]()
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