St-Joseph
is just 90 minutes from Chicago, nestled on the banks of the St. Joseph River overlooking Lake Michigan. It is located in what is often called the "Riviera of the Midwest," and is a deep-water port town in a chain of small towns that stretch from the state line in a spectacular arch of natural beauty along the Lake Michigan shoreline. St. Joseph has picturesque brick-paved roads, a downtown region filled with art galleries, unique shops, antiques, little cafes and beautiful views of the lake as a backdrop. You can sit and relax as you watch boats slip in and out of Eagle Point Harbor, listen to an outdoor concert along a bluff, or take the kids to the "Curious Kids Museum," which has "hands on" exhibits that encourage a child's curiosity as it helps them learn. St. Joseph and the surrounding area has unlimited recreational choices. There are nature trails to hike or bike, sand dunes to climb and beaches for swimming and sunbathing, boating and fishing or golf. St. Joseph is also home to festivals such as the Blossomtime Parade, the Venetian Festival and the Krasl Art Fair. But it is probably most well known for its "Antiques on the Bluff" show which is held along the tree lined Lake Bluff Park that overlooks Lake Michigan. This large antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month starting in May and continues through October.
Surrounding areas: Coloma, Michigan (10.9 mi), Bridgman, Michigan (11.4 mi), Watervliet, Michigan (13.0 mi), Sister Lakes, Michigan (14.7 mi), Sawyer, Michigan (15.7 mi), Magician Lake, Michigan (16.6 mi), Harbert, Michigan (17.3 mi)
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St Joseph Vacation Rentals
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St Joseph Weather & Climate
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Southwest Michigan enjoys four distinct seasons and there is a saying that goes, "if you don't like the weather, wait a day and it will change." This is because both the warm, humid air coming up from the Gulf of Mexico, and cold, dry air from the Arctic influence the climate. Located near the shores of Lake Michigan, the climate is also influenced by the lake effect, which helps keep temperatures mild during the summer and increases the moisture content in the air throughout the year. In the winter, this moisture condenses as snow as it reaches the land, creating heavy snowfalls in some areas, known as "snow squalls" on the downwind shores of the lakes. Showers and thunderstorms are common in the spring and summer, and fall is often the sunniest time of the year in Michigan.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
17°F |
2.32 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
19°F |
1.68 in. |
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| March |
44°F |
27°F |
2.43 in. |
- |
| April |
56°F |
36°F |
3.77 in. |
- |
| May |
67°F |
46°F |
3.33 in. |
- |
| June |
77°F |
56°F |
3.53 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
60°F |
3.24 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
58°F |
3.47 in. |
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| September |
72°F |
51°F |
4.17 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
41°F |
3.09 in. |
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| November |
46°F |
32°F |
3.30 in. |
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| December |
34°F |
22°F |
2.71 in. |
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St Joseph Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located about 28 miles south of St Joseph in South Bend, Indiana, the W K Kellogg airport (BTL) located approximately 64 miles east of St Joseph in Battle Creek, Michigan, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located roughly 73 miles west of St Joseph in Chicago, Illinois, and finally the Gerald R Ford International airport (GRR) located around 73 miles northeast of St Joseph in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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St Joseph Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 10.9 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 62.4 mi. | | | Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 65.9 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 67.1 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 68.6 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 71.3 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 71.9 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 75.0 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 76.8 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 78.2 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 78.7 mi. | | | Michigan's Adventure | Muskegon | MI | 79.5 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 79.8 mi. | | | Fun Spot | Angola | IN | 82.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 68.6 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 72.9 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 79.5 mi. | | | Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 91.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Blossom Trails | Benton Harbor | MI | 1.9 mi. | | | Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club | Benton Harbor | MI | 1.9 mi. | | | Pebblewood Country Club | Bridgman | MI | 11.4 mi. | | | New Paw Paw Lake Golf Club | Watervliet | MI | 12.8 mi. | | | Indian Lake Hills Golf Course | Eau Claire | MI | 12.9 mi. | | | Pipestone Creek Golf Course | Eau Claire | MI | 12.9 mi. | | | Dowagiac Elks Country Club | Dowagiac | MI | 21.4 mi. | | | Hampshire Country Club | Dowagiac | MI | 21.4 mi. | | | Spruce Ridge | Dowagiac | MI | 21.4 mi. | | | Plym Park Municipal Golf Course | Niles | MI | 22.7 mi. | | | Glenn Shores Golf Course | South Haven | MI | 23.5 mi. | | | Whittaker Woods Golf Course | New Buffalo | MI | 25.2 mi. | | | South Haven Country Club | South Haven | MI | 27.0 mi. | | | Bucks Run Golf Club | Mount Pleasant | MI | 27.4 mi. | | | Pleasant Hills Golf Course | Mount Pleasant | MI | 27.4 mi. | | | Pohlcat | Mount Pleasant | MI | 27.4 mi. | | | Birch Tree Golf Course | New Carlisle | IN | 27.5 mi. | | | Oak Tree Golf Course | Plainfield | IN | 27.5 mi. | | | Diamond Lake Golf Course | Cassopolis | MI | 27.6 mi. | | | Grand Beach Golf Course | Grand Beach | MI | 27.6 mi. | | | Park Shore Golf Club | Cassopolis | MI | 27.6 mi. | | | Garver Lake Golf Course | Edwardsburg | MI | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 35.9 mi. | | | Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 37.7 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 83.9 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 84.9 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 102.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Warren Dunes State Park | | MI | 14.1 mi. | | | Van Buren State Park | | MI | 19.2 mi. | | | Warren Woods State Park | | MI | 19.8 mi. | | | Potato Creek State Park | | IN | 38.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Horn Archaeological Museum | Berrien Springs | MI | 12.9 mi. | (History) | | Northern Indiana Center for History | South Bend | IN | 31.1 mi. | (History) | | Studebaker National Museum | South Bend | IN | 31.1 mi. | (Technology) | | South Bend Regional Museum of Art | South Bend | IN | 31.1 mi. | (Art) | | Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 35.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Air Zoo-Aviation History Museum of Kalamazoo(Michigan) | Kalamazoo | MI | 47.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo | MI | 47.9 mi. | (Art) | | Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 52.5 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 31.1 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 62.4 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 62.4 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 68.6 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 72.9 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 79.3 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 96.9 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 97.4 mi. | | | Potter Park Zoological Gardens | Lansing | MI | 107.8 mi. | |
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