Guidebook for Watervliet
Food Scene
Landmark locale offering burgers, ribs, steaks & other American eats along with beer & regional wines.
17 locals recommend
The Friendly Tavern
206 N Paw Paw StLandmark locale offering burgers, ribs, steaks & other American eats along with beer & regional wines.
Excellent authentic Mexican food... cannot say enough good things about the place.
12 locals recommend
El Asadero
168 N Paw Paw StExcellent authentic Mexican food... cannot say enough good things about the place.
The Blackbird Waterhouse is a new mid to upscale restaurant and bar in Coloma, Michigan - opened in Spring 2019. Located just a few short blocks from Paw Paw Lake, they offer an eclectic “taste-making” culinary experience.
13 locals recommend
The Blackbird Waterhouse
4896 Paw Paw Lake RoadThe Blackbird Waterhouse is a new mid to upscale restaurant and bar in Coloma, Michigan - opened in Spring 2019. Located just a few short blocks from Paw Paw Lake, they offer an eclectic “taste-making” culinary experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good neighborhood brewery. Bring in your own food or order delivery. They have menus available from local restaurants. On occasion they have food trucks.
23 locals recommend
Arclight Brewery
544 N Main StGood neighborhood brewery. Bring in your own food or order delivery. They have menus available from local restaurants. On occasion they have food trucks.
The Blackbird Waterhouse
4896 Paw Paw Lake RoadVineyard 2121
4110 Red Arrow HwyParks & Nature
Sarett is a non-profit community nature center located in southwestern Michigan, along the Paw Paw River valley. Their primary focus is environmental education, but they also have over 1000 acres, 8 miles of trails, a nature center building, a tree top walkway, butterfly house and live native animals. A great place to visit in any weather.
64 locals recommend
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center RdSarett is a non-profit community nature center located in southwestern Michigan, along the Paw Paw River valley. Their primary focus is environmental education, but they also have over 1000 acres, 8 miles of trails, a nature center building, a tree top walkway, butterfly house and live native animals. A great place to visit in any weather.
Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Van Buren State Park has one mile of sandy beach and high dune formations. It’s the perfect place to lounge on the beach, walk through woodland trails and enjoy a picnic lunch. Located 3 miles south of South Haven, the campground is only minutes away from local shops and restaurants.
The day use area has picnic tables and grills, a picnic shelter and two modern restroom buildings. Lake Michigan provides a great area for swimming and a beautiful beach for sun bathing.
49 locals recommend
Van Buren State Park
23960 Ruggles RdSituated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Van Buren State Park has one mile of sandy beach and high dune formations. It’s the perfect place to lounge on the beach, walk through woodland trails and enjoy a picnic lunch. Located 3 miles south of South Haven, the campground is only minutes away from local shops and restaurants.
The day use area has picnic tables and grills, a picnic shelter and two modern restroom buildings. Lake Michigan provides a great area for swimming and a beautiful beach for sun bathing.
Paw Paw River County Park is approx. 14 acres of wilderness and peaceful tranquility near downtown Watervliet, MI. The Park is designed for people of all abilities and encourages the public to experience a natural river area in a beautiful Southwest Michigan setting.
Paw Paw River
Paw Paw River County Park is approx. 14 acres of wilderness and peaceful tranquility near downtown Watervliet, MI. The Park is designed for people of all abilities and encourages the public to experience a natural river area in a beautiful Southwest Michigan setting.
Essentials
Harding's has a great meat market and deli. It's a really nice local grocery store.
14 locals recommend
Harding's Friendly Market
6577 Paw Paw AveHarding's has a great meat market and deli. It's a really nice local grocery store.
Neighborhood store. Turn right on Dwight Boyer Road then left on M 140. Great for packaged groceries, picnic supplies, forgotten items. For fresh meat/produce visit Harding's Friendly Market or area farm stands.
Dollar General
4929 N Watervliet RdNeighborhood store. Turn right on Dwight Boyer Road then left on M 140. Great for packaged groceries, picnic supplies, forgotten items. For fresh meat/produce visit Harding's Friendly Market or area farm stands.
Unique discount store for outdated and discontinued food items, frozen meats. Great stop for snacks.
B & B Outlet
337 E St Joseph StUnique discount store for outdated and discontinued food items, frozen meats. Great stop for snacks.
Watervliet Coin Laundry
154 W St Joseph StEntertainment & Activities
Paw Paw River kayak & paddleboard rentals, perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Located next to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, just minutes from downtown St. Joseph, this is an awesome paddle on a beautiful river.
23 locals recommend
Third Coast Paddling - Paw Paw River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
601 Graham AvePaw Paw River kayak & paddleboard rentals, perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Located next to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, just minutes from downtown St. Joseph, this is an awesome paddle on a beautiful river.
Rentals for KJC’s private wooded trails. Lots of fun twists & turns. Groomed trails create a recreational park that has many scenic views. Located in South Haven. Open May – October.
15 locals recommend
KJC ATV Rentals & Trails of South Haven
24835 68th StRentals for KJC’s private wooded trails. Lots of fun twists & turns. Groomed trails create a recreational park that has many scenic views. Located in South Haven. Open May – October.
Kayak, canoe or tube trips for beginner and experienced adventurers alike. Located just a mile from RONORA.
Paw Paw River Campgrounds
5355 M-140Kayak, canoe or tube trips for beginner and experienced adventurers alike. Located just a mile from RONORA.
Old style movie theater. Cheap tickets, cheap treats and comfy seats. Usually can make it out at around $20 for 2 people.
15 locals recommend
Loma Theatre
221 N Paw Paw StOld style movie theater. Cheap tickets, cheap treats and comfy seats. Usually can make it out at around $20 for 2 people.
Jollay Orchards is a unique entertainment experience -- blending a working Orchard with Family Activities. With manicured U-pick Orchards and many activities to fill a day, your family will be delighted to play, learn and enjoy the season. Homemade treats inside the farm market. Try a fantastic Cider Donut or Apple Pie. With tables and charcoal grills available for guests, the picnic area is a great place to sit back and relax. Enjoy your treats from the market or bring your own picnic!
Jollay Orchards is just 1 mile South of Grandpa's Cider Mill, exit 39 on I-94.
17 locals recommend
Jollay Orchards
1850 Friday RdJollay Orchards is a unique entertainment experience -- blending a working Orchard with Family Activities. With manicured U-pick Orchards and many activities to fill a day, your family will be delighted to play, learn and enjoy the season. Homemade treats inside the farm market. Try a fantastic Cider Donut or Apple Pie. With tables and charcoal grills available for guests, the picnic area is a great place to sit back and relax. Enjoy your treats from the market or bring your own picnic!
Jollay Orchards is just 1 mile South of Grandpa's Cider Mill, exit 39 on I-94.
Book your kayak to float the beautiful and scenic Paw Paw river! We make everything easy, just book online and we do the rest.
Coloma Watervliet Kayak Rentals
311 Dogwood LnBook your kayak to float the beautiful and scenic Paw Paw river! We make everything easy, just book online and we do the rest.
City advice
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SW Michigan is home to many wineries and breweries
https://swmichigan.org/makerstrail
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Local winery information
https://miwinetrail.com/