12 Winter Things to Do in Southwest Michigan: Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, South Haven, & More

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Southwest Michigan is known for its high snowfall, so it is a great place to be during the winter.

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Winter Things to Do in Kalamazoo

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Enjoy Outdoor Winter Sports

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Visit the Mistletoe Market in South Haven

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Visit a Michigan Beach in Winter

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Attend Light Up The Bluff

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Visit a Winter Village in Baroda

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More Winter Things to Do in Michigan

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