4 days in Southwest Michigan Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): enjoy the sea views from St. Joseph Lighthouses, kick back and relax at Silver Beach County Park, and then look for gifts at Chocolate Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Oval Beach, then shop like a local with Water Street Gallery, then shop like a local with Amazwi Contemporary Art, and finally visit a coastal fixture at South Haven Lighthouses.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the South Haven trip planning app.

Indianapolis to South Haven is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Indianapolis in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in South Haven: temperatures range from 62°F by day to 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Battle Creek.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): browse the eclectic array of goods at Kalamazoo Farmers Market, examine the collection at Air Zoo, and then stop by Corey Lake Orchards. Here are some ideas for day two: try to win big at Firekeeper's Casino, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bell's Comstock Brewery, then examine the collection at Gilmore Car Museum, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Milham Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Battle Creek trip website.

Traveling by car from South Haven to Battle Creek takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Battle Creek are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car back home.