©
Saint Joseph trip planner
Create a fully customized day by day
itinerary for free
itinerary for free
Saint Joseph
St. Joseph is a city in the US state of Michigan. It was incorporated as a village in 1834 and as a city in 1891. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,365. It lies on the shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the St. Joseph River, about 90mi east-northeast of Chicago. It is the county seat of Berrien County. It is home of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.St. Joseph and Benton Harbor are locally known as the "Twin Cities".HistoryThe mouth of the St. Joseph River at present day St. Joseph was an important point of Amerindian travel and commerce, as it lay along a key water route between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Both the Miami and Potawatomi used this route and would use the area as a camp. The St. Joseph River also allowed for connection with the Sauk Trail, which was the major land trail through Michigan. In 1669, the mouth of the river was discovered by European explorers. French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, built Fort Miami on the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. In 1679, he waited for the ship Le Griffon, which never returned. Once the ship was deemed lost, La Salle and his men made the first land crossing of the lower peninsula by Europeans.Whether you only want to go to Saint Joseph, or have a whole adventure planned, Inspirock has you covered with our user-friendly United States visit planner.
Source
Create a full itinerary — for free!
Plan your trip to Saint Joseph
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.Know more
Popular things to do in Saint Joseph
Side trips from Saint Joseph
Hidden gems in Saint Joseph
Kid-friendly things to do in Saint Joseph
Shopping in Saint Joseph
Parks in Saint Joseph
Places to visit with Saint Joseph
Mackinac IslandTrip planner
Best for: Geologic Formation, Military Museum, State Park
MunisingTrip planner
Best for: Waterfall, Water Body, Geologic Formation
Traverse CityTrip planner
Best for: Winery / Vineyard, Beer Tasting / Tour, Flea Market
Grand RapidsTrip planner
Best for: Garden, Room Escape Game, Specialty Museum
DearbornTrip planner
Best for: Specialty Museum, History Museum, Garden
Recently planned trips to Saint Joseph
3 days in Killeen & Saint Joseph
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Killeen
Saint Joseph
31 days in Continental USA
BY A USER FROM KUWAIT
New York City
Boston
Niagara Falls
3 days in Saint Joseph
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Silver Beach County Park
New Buffalo Public Beach
3 days in Saint Joseph
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Silver Beach County Park
Fishing Charters & Tours
Tiscornia Park
12 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Saint Joseph
Benton Harbor
Saugatuck
15 days in Great Lakes USA
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Chicago
Ludington
Saint Joseph