Very darling discovery center with lots to do. I think they advertise ages 1-10 which feels…read morecorrect. Know that it has its own parking which is back behind Broad Street and $10 cheaper (!!)... if you follow Broad Street to the beach you will pay $15 like all the beach goers and then have a long walk. They could use way better signage about this. Note that they also really want you to reserve tickets with entry times online. Further note: this is a discovery center, not a full museum. It's a few large rooms and the activities are well spaced, themed, and super durable. But it's not a place to spend a full day... Kids could easily spend a couple of hours here, maybe an afternoon if they really got into it.

Great and clean activity center for children 1-8. I would say that older children will find it…read more"babyish". They had a great climbing tree thing, very interactive water table, and the biggest hit for my kids (3yr/16m) three play kitchens with food and tools. My favorite was the retro dancing science and art zone. For $6 a person and free military entry, it was worth it.

Such a fun thing to do in St. Joseph. I love how they have the carousel, which pays homage to the…read moreamusement park that once stood in the same location. Although it is not the original carousel which is now located in Washington state, it has classic carved wooden horses and is contructed via traditonal methods. This isn't your modern fiberglass carousel, it's as close of a reproduction to historic carousels as it gets. The horses (and other animals) are beautifully detailed and many have fun Michigan themes (my personal favorite is the MSU one). There's also not one, but two classic band organs whcih I absolutely love. We recently visited for a family trip. It was my son's first carousel ride and he had a blast, looking at the lights, colors, and motion...even if it was just from the bench since he's still a little guy. It was a memory I'll remember forever.

Just a delightful experience in St Joe situated next to the beach and train station. You can make…read morereservations/purchase tickets online in advance then check in during your timeslot. The customer experience was very smooth. Upon arriving, we checked in by providing the name on our reservation and party size. The welcoming employees provided us with wristbands and we entered the main carousel area. It was massive! There was a concession stand with super reasonably priced snacks and beverages, benches to provide seating for adults, and of course, a gift shop. The upkeep was GREAT too. They must've recently renovated or performed maintenance because the carousel looked fresh! Fantastic music too. The ride was smooth and featured a variety of animals to sit on--not just horses--including pandas. Enjoy that breeze, sights, and sounds as you ride. One of the best parts? Your ticket includes unlimited rides for the whole hour. Seriously awesome and fun.

What a nice small park along the river sporting a boat ramp, disc golf, a few picnic spots,…read morebeautiful views, and bathroom spot. Ample parking for boats and trailers which is a big time plus. Disc golf setup looks newish and wanting to be played! Seems quieter than Riverview Park across the river.

Nice large and clean park, especially for this size of town. This is more of a nature park so there…read morearen't any large fields for organized sports, but there are plenty of small grassy fields for picnics, and the stream that runs through it looks like a nice place for kids to dip their lines in for a fish or two. There are also a couple of basket ball hoops, horseshoe pits, swings, and a skate park to keep the kids entertained as well as a nice paved path to have a leisurely stroll down. Just be warned that the bathrooms are closed if any of the little ones have an emergency.

Five stars for the playground areas. My kids loved the yellow tire swing, the steep slide, and the…read moreobstacle course. There was also a large elastic spider web, for lack of a better description; though this did not get as much usage as the rest of the play area. There are benches allover for great views of the sunset. The only downsides are paying to park and you can't really get into the water since there isn't direct access.

Great little beach not far from Silver beach and really close to the super hidden away breakers. I…read morehad my make up reception here about 2 years ago. I love coming out here when there's not many people and just think while looking out at the water. Yes, you do have to pay for parking, but you do at most, if not all, beaches in the area. I do prefer this beaxh over Silver Beach mostly because there is less people, not far from Silver Beach, easy to get to and easy to find a parking spot. They have park equipment, picnic tables, and a roof covered area.

Super fun playground built from donations of businesses in area. Great for imagination to run wild…read morein this very busy castle of many towers, crawl spaces to tunnel around in, balance planks, sand box, steering, smaller kid part, dragon slide, balance rope, bridge and so much more. We had a blast going up and down.

Lake Bluff Park, aka The Bluff, is home to most events that occur downtown St. Joseph. The farmers…read moremarket is extremly popular in the summer, as is the Mike Yore Memorial Car Show, Antiques on the Bluff (a summer antique market) and the artisan fair. In the fall, the main event is St Josephs fall fair. They have a fun petting zoo situation with sheep, rabbits and such. There is also a luminary festival and a trick-or-treat happening throught the downtown area, including on Lake Bluff Park. Winter means pretty lights come out and you can walk the park basking in the beautiful glow. It may be cold, but it's worth the walk at least once a season. I usually walk it when I'm already attending an event downtown St. Joe. I often go to the Chili cook off or the reigndog parade. You can also attend the fun Winter Wonderland event that starts with the lighting of the lights at the park. Not many events happen on the bluff in the spring regularly but usually people are awakening from their winter hybernation and come out to wonder the Bluff (usually for pokemon hunting). There are 2 pokemon gyms on the bluff so if you are walking around grab your phone and go to the fountain and the fireman memorial. Speaking of memorials, there are lots of them on the bluff. Don't just walk by them and not look. They are there for you to respect and admire. Long story short, any time of year the Bluff is abuzz with activity. The most active time of year is definitely the summer but there are events all year.

Beautiful little park on the shores of Lake Michigan near where the St. Joe river flows into the…read morelake - and all right at the edge of the city center. You can walk here from the wine tasting venues in the city and stroll along the riverfront. The park includes a bandshell, a war memorial, and most of the other things you expect in a park. But the real deal is the view of Lake Michigan from this bluff - go see what it looks like.

I was invited to have dinner at the Oak Cove Resort and was thrilled to attend. Having lived in…read morethe Paw Paw/Lawton area for 30 years, I have driven by their sign, saw their ads, but literally had no clue what to expect. From the moment we pulled in and drove down the long drive towards the resort, I knew I was in for special evening. It felt like I had awaken in a different age and time. The lodge is over 100 years but beautifully maintained. Eating on the front enclosed porch was a delight and so peaceful to look at beautiful Lake Cora. My mind kept wandering to what this area was like back in the 1920s when there were 2 resorts on Lake Cora and a train that brought people from the Chicago area. What a magical time that must have been. Bob and Susan are delightful hosts. They love Oak Cove and it shows in all the lovingly details throughout. Antiques are plentiful in every room, old photos and newspaper clippings that have been framed are hung on the walls. It's like walking into a time capsule. Touring the Lodge I kept saying this is so cool, I love this, how adorable. Every room is unique and special. Dinner at Oak Cove Resort is amazing. Everything is prepared and cooked in their kitchen and a lot of the items are from scratch. We started the evening off with a salad from the most unique salad bar ever - an old antique bed, covered with a beautiful quilt, and topped with a glass panel that holds all the delicious salad fixings. The lettuce was very fresh, a huge amount of toppings to chose from, and lots of different dressings. Monday night is Roast Beef night and Bob serves up the tenderest roast beef that I have had. The slice was just perfect for me. Mashed potatoes with homemade gravy (no words can describe how delicious this is), and helping of peas, and dinner roll. You can also add a dollop or two of horseradish sauce. If that wasn't enough, dessert was a chocolate brownie with ice cream. I literally thought I was in heaven. On top of that the coffee was just how I like it. We then walked around the resort. The Funhouse, filled with old arcade machines, books, puzzles, card table, TV, and bar, would definitely be fun place to hang out. The in-ground pool was very clean and is a big. The beach area had Adirondack chairs set up to sit and relax. Individual cabins are scattered through the grounds, along with a huge area for kids to run and play. What a memorable evening. My next to-do is to book an evening or two at the Oak Cove and transport myself to another time where life seemed slower and simpler.

Oak Cove is a great place to visit. It is so peaceful to sit outside your cottage or alongside the…read morebeach part and play in the lake. My three little ones loved being in the lake and swimming pool. The meals are great! Bob and Susan and their staff are amazing. Overall it just a beautiful place for relaxing and taking in the be beauty of nature.