I get back at least once a year, sometimes twice, he says.

Theres a newer, renovated hotel right at the edge of Benton Harbor calledThe Inn at Harbor Shores.

Its a really nice restaurant and hotel.

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If Im back there, that’s where Ill stay, unless I do an Airbnb.

The Mason Jar Cafe.

Years ago it was a barber shop.

building as background; photo of ernie hudson in upper left corner; the words greetings from benton harbor michigan in upper right corner

Its a nice place.

Jean Klock Park.Benton Harbor is right off the river.

Its always been a cool place to go.

ernie hudson standing with his grandmother outside

They also revitalized that park with great walking trails all along the river.

Its a beautiful place just to get away and be right on the water.

The area is known for the dunes.

adirondack chairs at the inn at harbor shores

The lake is beautiful.

At that park they have different events and concerts.

The Ghostlight Theaterin the Benton Harbor Arts District.

woman walking and people sitting at tables in the mason jar café

Ive worked with him and gone back a couple times.

Hes really doing some nice work.

They have been really active, and even during COVID they managed to get productions up.

man walking dog on beach at jean klock park

ernie hudson and paul mow in front of ghostlight sign at the ghostlight theatre