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Lake Michigan Beachtowns, United States
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Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph ("Benton Harbor-Saint Joe" for short) are two nearby towns in the Lake Michigan Beachtowns region of Michigan.
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Small art museum with rotating exhibits.
Children's museum with over 100 hands-on exhibits geared to kids ages 1 through 10.
A repurposed paper box factory that now hosts art galleries, artist studios, and performances.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or a light evening snack. Excellent food, pastries, and coffee.
By car
The towns can be reached from US-31/I-196 or I-94. It's about 1 hour and 45 minutes' drive from Chicago.
Benton Harbor-St. Joseph is very easy to get around by car, though be cautious of downtown St. Joseph's one-way streets.
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