Guidebook for Michigan City. More Info is in the Binder at the cottage.
Food Scene
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrGreat wood fired pizzas, very nearby.
Hacienda Mexican Restaurants
2148 N Karwick RdGood food and margaritas. Kid-Friendly.
Good food. Family friendly. The place to be in New Buffalo.
198 locals recommend
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StGood food. Family friendly. The place to be in New Buffalo.
Famous hamburgers. People travel from all over to eat them. Kid-friendly.
117 locals recommend
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StFamous hamburgers. People travel from all over to eat them. Kid-friendly.
Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant
725 Franklin StWe love their sushi!
A somewhat new, spacious outdoor beachfront concession in Michigan City with decent food, drinks, comfy couches, and fantastic sunset views. Pay $7 to park [and use the beach too] or park for free near the old lighthouse and walk in along the lake.
23 locals recommend
Sunset Grille
6 On the Lake A somewhat new, spacious outdoor beachfront concession in Michigan City with decent food, drinks, comfy couches, and fantastic sunset views. Pay $7 to park [and use the beach too] or park for free near the old lighthouse and walk in along the lake.
India House
4323 Franklin StLunch buffet until 3pm, except tuesday. Fantastic!
Mucho Mas
727 Franklin StGreat Tex-Mex food, many style choices. Clean and fresh.
Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant
501 Center StGreat Jamaican Food.
Outdoors. Lovely views of the river and the swinging bridge. Mixed food that tastes good.
52 locals recommend
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd StOutdoors. Lovely views of the river and the swinging bridge. Mixed food that tastes good.
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailGood breakfasts and dinners. Not far away and near the beach.
Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StNew restaurant. Nice indoor and outdoor seating.
This is a winery not far away with good wine and food. They have lovely outdoor seating. This is 2020 and I felt very safe outdoors.
82 locals recommend
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdThis is a winery not far away with good wine and food. They have lovely outdoor seating. This is 2020 and I felt very safe outdoors.
Parks & Nature
About 20 minutes away, pleasant drive. Great tall sand dunes for the kids to climb. Kids love them. Nice beach. Entree fee in summer.
289 locals recommend
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwyAbout 20 minutes away, pleasant drive. Great tall sand dunes for the kids to climb. Kids love them. Nice beach. Entree fee in summer.
Nice wooded hiking trails about 10 miles west on route 12. Free parking. Turn left at Kemil road. Mount Baldy Dunes is just west of Michigan City. Free. The Indiana Dunes State Park is about another 10 minutes west. Entry fee.
36 locals recommend
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Nice wooded hiking trails about 10 miles west on route 12. Free parking. Turn left at Kemil road. Mount Baldy Dunes is just west of Michigan City. Free. The Indiana Dunes State Park is about another 10 minutes west. Entry fee.
Kayaking on the Galien River is lovely. Usually you can rent kayaks on site.
13 locals recommend
Galien River Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding
200 Marquette DrKayaking on the Galien River is lovely. Usually you can rent kayaks on site.
Arts & Culture
Good for a rainy day and check out their art fairs and first Fridays.
35 locals recommend
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W 2nd StGood for a rainy day and check out their art fairs and first Fridays.
Entertainment & Activities
Three Oaks has the iconic and independent Acorn Theatre for good live music, the Vickers Theater for independent films, the historic Featherbone factory [corsets], and the Journeymen Whiskey Distillery. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g42752-Three_Oaks_Berrien_County_Michigan-Vacations.html
57 locals recommend
Three Oaks
Three Oaks has the iconic and independent Acorn Theatre for good live music, the Vickers Theater for independent films, the historic Featherbone factory [corsets], and the Journeymen Whiskey Distillery. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g42752-Three_Oaks_Berrien_County_Michigan-Vacations.html
Outpost Sports
105 W Buffalo StRent bikes, paddle boards, and kayaks.
Rent kayaks, paddle boards, wave runners. Daytime and sunset cruises.
27 locals recommend
Harbor Country Adventures
200 Heisman HarborRent kayaks, paddle boards, wave runners. Daytime and sunset cruises.
Hesston Steam Museum
1201 E 1000 NA train adventure for kids.
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrA nice place for kids.
Shopping
You can find almost everything at Al's, just a few minutes west on 12 at Karwick.
71 locals recommend
Al's Supermarket
1002 N Karwick RdYou can find almost everything at Al's, just a few minutes west on 12 at Karwick.
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StA great outlet mall.