MICHIGAN'S SOUTHWEST SHORE, CURATED

Getaway time is precious. And planning can be a buzzkill. Our curated travel guide is designed to cut past the clutter so you don’t have to. We vet, triple-check, and only share what moves us. No ads or sponsored content. Just stuff we love.

Produced by a team of lifelong locals and urban expats, we’re unabashed lake geeks. Fans of craft in every form, art in unexpected places, and brilliant, farm-fresh food. We love questions that begin with ‘hey, are you from around here?’

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G A long view across the vineyard to the tasting room at Dablon Winery in Baroda, Michigan.

The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail

Our most popular afternoon outing.
P Pumpkins at Dinges Fall Harvest in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Dinges Fall Harvest

Family fun on the farm.
G The crossed legs of a young woman laying on Cherry Beach in Harbert, Michigan.

New Buffalo Area Beaches

Find your perfect spot in the sand.
G A couple sits on a sandy ledge with beers from Greenbush Brewing in Sawyer, Michigan.

Breweries of the Lake Michigan Shore

A local enthusiast’s take on eight nearby brewpubs.
G A close-up of a fresh pepperoni pizza on a wood table with a hand picking up a slice at Emma Hearth & Market in Bridgman, Michigan.

Six Standout Pizzerias

A culinary tourist’s guide to the Lake Michigan shore’s best pies.
G Rolled up rugs leaning against a wall at Mazet in Three Oaks, Michigan.

EIGHT SHOPS FOR A DESIGN-MINDED DAY TRIP

Our curated guide to vintage & antique along the Lake Michigan shore.
P A woman joyfully bikes on a tree-lined path past the entrance of Harbor Grand Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan.

The Harbor Grand Hotel

Low-key luxury on the New Buffalo harbor.
P A corner of the Living Room with a round table and chairs and a curated wall of reading materials at Marina Grand Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Marina Grand Resort

The ultimate no-plan-needed getaway.

MORE THAN A SUMMER BEACH TOWN

Just 70 miles from downtown Chicago, New Buffalo is the gateway to Michigan and a historic Lake Michigan beach town. But beyond that legacy of summer fun, find a community of hosts and creatives sharing their love of art, culture, craft, and most of all landscape throughout the year. When a city break calls, come by for a visit.

Explore the Neighborhood