Gobles Area Guidebook
City/town information
Family-friendly walkable downtown with shopping and restaurants, scenic Lake Michigan beach and lakefront, and a short hike out to a historic pier/lighthouse. 40 min drive.
94 locals recommend
South Haven
Family-friendly walkable downtown with shopping and restaurants, scenic Lake Michigan beach and lakefront, and a short hike out to a historic pier/lighthouse. 40 min drive.
Beautiful city with walkable downtown, beaches, restaurants, a huge public fountain, and an old-timey carousel. Highlights include Sherman's Ice cream, the Whirlpool Compass Fountain, Silver Beach Carousel, Silver Beach Pizza, and Tosi's cafe. 65 min drive. Excellent stop to/from if traveling from the Chicago area.
94 locals recommend
St. Joseph
Beautiful city with walkable downtown, beaches, restaurants, a huge public fountain, and an old-timey carousel. Highlights include Sherman's Ice cream, the Whirlpool Compass Fountain, Silver Beach Carousel, Silver Beach Pizza, and Tosi's cafe. 65 min drive. Excellent stop to/from if traveling from the Chicago area.
Outdoor Activities
33.5 mile crushed limestone trail from South Haven, through Gobles all the wall to the Kalamazoo. Hiking, biking, and geocaching. 10 min drive.
Kal-Haven Trail
Kal-Haven Trail33.5 mile crushed limestone trail from South Haven, through Gobles all the wall to the Kalamazoo. Hiking, biking, and geocaching. 10 min drive.
Gorgeous hiking and Lake Michigan beaches. 45 min drive.
122 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveGorgeous hiking and Lake Michigan beaches. 45 min drive.
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Kalamazoo River Valley TrailScenic paved hiking/biking trail 35 min drive
Laid-back, local fishing store with everything you'll need, including tips from the proprietor as to what's currently biting. 10 min drive
Hooked Bait & Tackle
102 North State StreetLaid-back, local fishing store with everything you'll need, including tips from the proprietor as to what's currently biting. 10 min drive
Bittersweet Ski Resort
600 River RdA nearby skiing option.
Timber Ridge
07500 23 1/2 StAnother local skiing option
Food scene
The Grill House
1071 32nd StGreat little place with interesting outdoor 'rocking tables'
Lickity Split
13276 M-40Great place to take the family for DQ-style ice cream on a hot day.
Village Market
100 Monroe StClosest grocery store, reasonable prices and selection.
One of the better area vineyards with available tours and tastings. 30 min drive
87 locals recommend
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd AveOne of the better area vineyards with available tours and tastings. 30 min drive
Nearby winery with tastings and wide selection of Michigan wines.
38 locals recommend
St. Julian Winery
716 S Kalamazoo StNearby winery with tastings and wide selection of Michigan wines.
Malia's Mexican Restaurant
13366 M-40Authentic food and generous portions. 10 min drive
Family Activities
Take an interesting eco-tour of a working state fish hatchery. 30 min drive
6 locals recommend
Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
34270 Co Rd 652Take an interesting eco-tour of a working state fish hatchery. 30 min drive
Inexpensive local place to play classic video games and pinball. 10 min drive
8 locals recommend
Klassic Arcade 2.0
206 S State StInexpensive local place to play classic video games and pinball. 10 min drive
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad StHuge public fountain in St Joseph. 50 min drive
Silver Beach Carousel
333 Broad StHuge operational old-timey carousel.
Brookside Farms, Gobles
37988 Co Rd 388Best U-pick blueberry farm in the area. 8 min drive
Classic, one-screen movie theater that's been showing movies since 1913. 15 min drive
The Regent Theatre
211 Trowbridge StClassic, one-screen movie theater that's been showing movies since 1913. 15 min drive
Hospital & Pharmacy
Allegan Community Hospital
Allegan Community HospitalNearest hospital/emergency room. 12 min drive
HomeTown Pharmacy - Gobles
212 Main StreetNearest full-service pharmacy. 10 min drive