Benton Harbor, Michigan
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Benton Harbor is a city of 9,103 in Berrien County, Michigan, across the St. Joseph River from St. Joseph; the two are known as the Twin Cities. It reaches Lake Michigan at Jean Klock Park: dunes and about 2,950 feet of shoreline given to the city in 1917. The two cities co-host the Blossomtime Festival, which began in 1906.
- County
- Berrien County
- On the lake
- Yes, on the Lake Michigan shore
- Neighbors
- St. Joseph, South Haven
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Beaches and outdoors in Benton Harbor
- Jean Klock ParkCity park on Lake Michigan with swimming, a boardwalk and an observation tower.
- Rocky Gap County ParkCounty park on a bluff near Benton Harbor, with a beach and an overlook deck.
- Riverview ParkCity park on Riverview Drive with a boat launch a few minutes from the lake.
Event venues in Benton Harbor
- Sarett Nature Center2300 N Benton Center Rd
- Plank’s Tavern on the Water800 Whitwam Drive
- The Livery190 5th street
- The Mendel Center Mainstage at Jenkins Theater2755 E. Napier Ave
- Eden Springs Park793 M-139
- Ghostlight Theatre101 Hinkley Street
- Grand Upton Hall at The Mendel Center1100 Yore Avenue
- Morton House Museum501 Territorial Road
- Citadel Dance & Music Center91 Hinkley St
- Vineyard 21214110 Red Arrow Hwy.
Other venues (27)
- 175 Territorial Road Benton HarborTerritorial Road
- 1804 M-139Michigan 139
- 1954 Pipestone Rd1954 Pipestone Rd
- 38 W Wall St38 W Wall St
- 601 Graham Ave601 Graham Ave
- Babe’s Lounge565 Riverview Dr
- Benton Harbor Arts District140 Water Street
- Benton Harbor Public Library213 E. Wall
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Brammall Building196 Water Street
- Center Park, Main Street Benton Harbor
- Dwellers Coworking175 Territorial Rd
- Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park127 Pipestone
- Dwight Pete Mitchell City Center Park100 E Main St
- Hidden Pointe1062 Nickerson Ave
- Hightower Art House155 W. Main St.
- Houndstooth Restaurant132 Pipestone Avenue
- Lake Michigan Vintners Tasting Room2774 E. Napier Ave
- New Territory Arts Association210 Water Street
- North Pier Brewing Company670 N Shore Dr
- Renaissance Athletic Club (RAC)501 Graham Avenue
- Richard Hunt Studio Center258 Territorial Road
- Soul’s Ground Cafe234 Territorial Rd
- St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Elks Lodge #541601 Riverview Drive
- Sunrise Farms1310 Hillandale Rd
- The Ghostlight Theatre101 Hinkley Street
- Water Street Glassworks140 Water Street
Nearby towns: St. Joseph · Stevensville · Coloma · Watervliet · Baroda
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