Attractions

Feeling bored? Then head to Southwestern Michigan! Meet an emu. Race go-carts. Play miniature golf. Splash in the Whirlpool Compass Rose Fountain. Ride the new Silver Beach(SM) carousel. Challenge your family to laser tag. The days are never long enough when you’re here!



Booming Acres Emu Farm
1768 W Wagner Rd
Buchanan, MI   49107
269.422.2312   Fax: 269.422.2363
Contact: Melody Reitz
Hours: 9am-8pm most days, best to call ahead on Saturdays.
July 28-Sept 28 call for appointment.
GPS [41.8633° N, 86.4956° W]

 
We sell Emu oil, Emu leather products and Emu meat. We believe Emu oil is beneficial for sun burns, dry skin, aches and pains. This red meat, 97% fat free, we sell for consumption by dogs and it has been effective for dogs with allergies.

Booming Acres is an American Emu Association member.
Directions:
I-94 exit 16 (Bridgman), follow Red Arrow Hwy north 1 mile, turn right and go east on Lake St/Shawnee Rd for 3-1/2 miles to Cleveland Ave. Turn right and go south 5.4 miles to Wagner Rd. Turn right (west), we are the 2nd house on the left.


 
Captain Mike's Fun Park
10975 Red Arrow Highway
Bridgman, MI   49106
269.465.5747   Fax: 269.429.6103
Contact: Mike or Sara Melcher
Hours: Seasonal, we welcome your call for current operating hours.
GPS [41.9203° N, 86.5776° W]

 
"Fun for all ages" is our motto at Captain Mike's Fun Park. Race Indy style go-karts on the premier track in southwestern Michigan. We also have Jr. go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, trampoline basketball, batting cages, snack bar and an arcade full of games and prizes. Come for an hour or a day and have fun!

We also have a picnic area and free parking.
Handicap accessible
Directions:
We are located 1-1/2 miles north of Warren Dunes State Park on Red Arrow Highway


 
Cook Energy Center
Visitors Center address:
One Cook Place
Bridgman, MI   49106
269.465.6101   800.548.2555   Fax: 269.466.2907
Contact: Dave Lefor
Hours: Open mid-January through mid-December, Tues-Sun, 10 am - 5 pm
GPS [41.9790° N, 86.5646° W]

 
AT THIS TIME THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PRE-ARRANGED SCHOOL GROUPS. See the Power of Nature - FREE! Two seemingly different worlds come together at Cook Center - technology and nature. Atoms splitting to release immense energy. We harness that energy at the Cook Nuclear Plant to generate and transmit 2.1 million kilowatts of electricity to thousands of consumers. Yet, outside this technological powerhouse is the simpler, yet equally powerful, world of nature. Acorns fall to the forest floor and grow to mighty oaks. Grains of sand form towering dunes. And droplets of water fill vast Lake Michigan. Cook Energy Center brings these two powerful worlds together in an entertaining combination of tours and trails. Available only to pre-arranged school groups.
Handicap accessible
Directions:
Take I-94 to Exit 16, Bridgman. Then 3+ miles north on Red Arrow Highway.


 
Dewey Cannon Trading Company
3 Dewey Cannon Drive
P.O. Box 366
Three Oaks, MI   49128
269.756.3361
Contact: Bryan Volstorf

The 1850s style storefront has a porch, wood floors and old-fashioned ceilings. The store has bicycle supplies, an historic souvenir shop, bicycle rentals and tourist information.

 
Hidden Pointe
1062 Nickerson Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI   49022
269.926.1358   Fax: 269.429.5952
Contact: Bob or Sibyl Kish
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm; Sunday noon-11pm
GPS [42.0721° N, 86.4322° W]

Hours: Open early May through late September (varies with weather conditions...if it's nice, we're open.)
 
Exciting 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages and arcades. Enjoy light refreshments including ice cream and snacks. Birthday parties and groups are welcome. NEW! Go-karts on our unique 1000-foot banked track. Featuring Eddie Cole's Jumpshot basketball.
Handicap accessible
Directions:
I-94 Exit 28, north on M 139 to Nickerson, then east a 1/4 mile. Or, I-94 Exit 29, south on Pipestone Road 8/10 of a mile to Nickerson, then west.


 
Silver Beach Carousel
333 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI   49085
269.982.8500
Contact: Suz Schalon
 

The Silver Beach Carousel is now open and accepting riders! Young-of-heart will experience the magic or riding 48 unique, hand-carved menagerie figures, including six replicas of the original Silver Beach Carousel horses. Circling above are 18 rounding boards that share the area's rich history in photographs from the past. The Silver Beach Carousel is also available for wedding, party and field trip reservations (a great learning treat that also features a visit to the Curious Kids' Discovery Zone. For more information check out our Web site!

While at the carousel, be sure to visit the Silver Beach Amusement Park Museum. With hours the same as the carousel, you will have the opportunity to see memorabilia from when Silver Beach Amusement Park opened in 1892 until it closed in 1971. Check out a detailed model of the Silver Beach Amusement Park that includes the attractions, sounds and aromas from the park when it was up and running. Admission to the museum is free.

Carousel hours through May: Thursday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm.

Carousel hours Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Monday-Sunday: 10am-10pm.

Token price: one ride $2, three rides $5, seven rides$10.

Handicap accessible
 
Slackers Family Fun Center & Laser Tag
1800 Pipestone Road
Orchards Mall
Benton Harbor, MI   49022
269.325.7525
Contact: Rod Burch
Hours: Mon-Thu 12-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm

A large family fun center of 14,000 square feet with large arcade, party rooms, laser tag and snack bar. A safe, fun place with lots of daily specials and group rates. Family friendly for ages 2 to 97.

Laser tag specials:
Tuesday buy 2 get 1 free
Wednesday 6-8pm $10.00 for 2 hours of play
Friday and Saturday 7-11pm $15.00 for 4 hours of play
  • Arcade games
  • Ticket redemption counter
  • Party rooms
  • Laser tag
  • Snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Daily specials
  • Group rates
  • Mon & Wed 6-8pm laser tag $15.00 per person, unlimited use
  • Tue ladies night laser tag $1.00 off
  • Thu guys night laser tag $1.00 off
  • Weekly laser tag special $10.00 per person 2 game, $14.00 per person 3 game
  • Normal charge $6.00 per game
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    Take I-94 exit 29, Pipestone Road. From I-94 eastbound, turn left; I-94 westbound, turn right. Go to The Orchards Mall, Entrance 3, or use the back entrance off the parking lot between Sears and Pennys, look for Slackers' signs.


     
     

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