Lake Michigan, Benton Harbor, Stevensville, St. Joseph, Bridgman, and more
Accessible Southwest Michigan offers lakeside fun for families and people with disabilities
As sunset approached on a cloudy August evening, we went to Lake Michigan’s Weko Beach anyway. Hundreds of others had the same idea: Whether or not you could see the sunset from the lake’s edge, at least you were at the beach, with the sand, the waves, and a gorgeous summer evening in accessible Southwest Michigan.
Lakeside beaches and vibrant St. Joseph make for delightful summer days of accessible family fun
Again and again, my daughter splashed through the edges of waves, leaped through sparkling summer sunshine, and lobbed handfuls of sand into the ever-retreating, ever-advancing waters of Lake Michigan. All around us, locals and visitors went for walks, relaxed on blankets and in beach chairs, and enjoyed snacks on a fine August morning…
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Accessible playground at Bridgman’s Toth Street Park
Make candles
Take a pasta class
Kayak the St. Joseph River from an accessible boat launch
Enjoy Silver Beach
Accessible Weko Beach
Where to stay in Southwest Michigan
We stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Joseph Stevensille
Our hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Joseph Stevensville, proved a convenient base for getting to our attractions and experiences throughout the Southwest Michigan area. Our comfy room was always clean (and the living room area helped us spread out more and enjoy more space when we were having downtime).