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Find things to do in the Village and surrounding communities. Whether you’re here for the day, a long weekend or more, there’s plenty to do!

The Village of Stevensville’s food scene is unique to most tourist destinations: you won’t find any chain, fast food places in the Village. While plentiful just down the road along Red Arrow Highway, the Village boasts a high-concentration of local, independent, small eateries and drinkeries.

“Stevensville’s St. Joseph Avenue has quickly become a fresh and hunger-inspiring food corridor. From DogSlinger at the north end, Red Coach Donuts at the south, and Watermark Brewing and Full Circle Café in between, few other new and independent food establishment concentrations like this exist in the area.”

— Ken Lundberg, Moody on the Market, 2023

If you’re hungry, stroll along St. Joseph Avenue and take your pick from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads, donuts and more! All made locally and owned locally.

Bert’s Breakfast Corner offers classic breakfast diner food to takeout. Order and grub!

Dog Slinger has unique hot dog creations with all the toppings you can imagine. Be sure to get some tots and cookies with your dog too!

Full Circle Cafe is a downtown Village staple offering delicious breakfasts and lunches on their outside patio and inside.

Grande Mere Inn is a regional staple, offering high-end seafood and views of Lake Michigan. Go early to grab a cocktail from their Cranberry Bog Bar.

Red Coach Donuts is known for the best donuts in the region. Get there early to grab the best ones, they close when all the donuts are gone!

The Squeeze Bar & Grille is the newest addition to the downtown food scene, offering American classics in a cool atmosphere.

Watermark Brewing Co. doesn’t serve food, but has food trucks daily in the warmer weather months. Check out their website to see which food truck is there on which days.

Southwest Michigan is not lacking in adult water holes. You can easily find wine and beer tours that drive you and your friends around, and most will make a few stops in the Village.

Grab a craft beer brewed on sight at Watermark Brewing Company while enjoying their large outdoor area, food trucks and live music.

Sip on some delicious locally-made cider at Peat’s Cider Social while rolling some bowling balls down the lane in this very cool retro bowling alley.

Get your hair-of-the-dog at Welcome Inn, one of the longest running and well-known dive bars in the area, open most days from 7 am to midnight.

Stay classy at Grand Mere Inn’s Cranberry Bog Bar, a regional staple and longtime local favorite, this bar has all the cocktails, wines and beers in a cool, classic setting. You can also order from the restaurant menu at the bar!

Squeezed between 2 staples in the Village (Full Circle Cafe & Welcome Inn), The Squeeze is the newest restaurant in town. Stop by for delicious grub and a wide range of drinks.

The Village is known for its many wonderful community events right in the heart of Downtown Stevensville. Depending on when you’re in the Village, make sure to check out one of the annual events.

Mother’s Day Market – Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend
Showing off the immense local talent of craters, artisans, bakers and more, this specially curated market has the gifts for mom, and a few for yourself. Over 50 booths line 2 blocks of St. Joseph Avenue from 11am – 5pm on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend. With over 100 applicants, only the best of the best are chosen to participate.

Lakeshore Lions Car Show – 2nd Friday in June
Every June, over 75 classic cars of all makes, models and years line St. Joseph Avenue for the public to oooooh and awwwww over. Whether you’re a car person or not, this event is a favorite for all people!

Memorial Day Parade
Find a place along St. Joseph Ave. and watch the parade from downtown to the Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery. Parade starts at 11am and is organized by the Stevensville American Legion Post 568.

Family Fun Night – Last Friday in August
An event for the whole family, Family Fun Night has food trucks, fire and police vehicles, carnival games, magic shows and a kids movie showing later in the night. Hundreds of families attend the event as the last celebration of summer!

Christmas in the Village – 1st Saturday of December
Each year, Downtown Stevensville is turned into a winter wonderland for kids. There are free photos with Santa, a Goodie Bag Hunt for each child, craft stations, sleigh rides, face painting, roasted chestnuts, s’mores, food trucks, hot chocolate, reigndogs and more!

For more information on all Village events, follow the Village of Stevensville Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Less than a mile from Downtown Stevensville are the Grand Mere Lakes and Lake Michigan, where you can relax on the beach, go kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, birdwatching and more.

Grand Mere Lakes
These two small inland lakes are great places to kayak, paddle board, fish and bird watch. They are easy to access and offer parking. You take hike along and over the dunes from Grand Mere Lakes to Lake Michigan beaches. The northern lake has North Lake Park, with benches, a pavilion and relaxing scenery.

Lake Michigan
Lincoln Township Beach on Lake Michigan offers a quiet and relatively less crowded area to enjoy Lake Michigan. The parking area is currently under construction, but there is parking available with a little bit of a walk, but worth it!

Head over to Peat’s Cider Social and bowl in this very cool retro bowling alley. Peat’s is perfect for people of all ages. Kids will love the bowling and arcade games while adults will appreciate the retro decor and tasty ciders. they also host classic car shows and food trucks. Check out their website for more information on bowling, ciders and events.

You’ll find that special something at one of the Village’s secondhand shops. Check out what unique treasures you can find at the Goodwill Boutique (5709 St. Joseph Ave.) and at Tallulah Jeans (2658 W. John Beers Rd.).

Find a complete list of all Village Businesses here.

Offering art classes for kids and adults, JLN Studio is the place to get out your creative energy! Check their website for class schedules or get a group of friends together and have a private class. she also offers custome paintings and graphic design services.

From North Lake Park at the Grand Mere Lakes, take a hiking trail around Grand Mere Lake, over and around the dunes, all the way to Lake Michigan. The path is partly paved, partly sand and gravel and popular among walkers and runners. Bring your beach stuff and hike to find a beach area to relax off the beaten path!

Jung Walking Trail – 2600 John Beers Rd.
The Jung Memorial Nature Area is 12.8 acres of wooded trees along Hickory Creek in the Village. There is a flat, mowed walking path along the creek that can be used for relaxing strolls, dog-walking, snow-shoeing or cross country skiing. Make sure to bring your bug spray in the warmer months.

Find more trails and hikes through the Friends of Berrien Trails and the County Parks websites.

There is so much to do in Stevensville and the surrounding communities of New Buffalo, Bridgman, Baroda, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan and Niles. See more things to do at our partner websites: Southwest Michigan Tourist Council and St. Joe Today.