This is the Lake Michigan shore, so without a doubt, beaches are the thing. But beyond watersport, picnics and pastel sunsets, discover hike, bike and ski trails, farm tours and u-picks, and an emerging arts & culture scene. Looking for things to do? We share New Buffalo’s most unique ways to play.

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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.
P Pumpkins at Dinges Fall Harvest in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Dinges Fall Harvest

Family fun on the farm.
P The lounge room with plush furniture, soft lighting, and decorative accents at Foundation Spa in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Foundation Spa

Restorative retreat for body + mind.
P Beach trails and dunes at Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan.

Warren Dunes State Park | Mt. Randall Loop

Forest, dunes, and miles of pristine beach.
P Father and son walking into an autumn forest at Galien River County Park in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Galien River County Park

Sweeping views from above.
P detailed image of tennis shoes a putter and golf ball and a cocktail

Welter’s Folly

Journeyman Distillery’s unexpected amenity.
P Wildflowers at Chikaming Township Park and Preserve in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Chikaming Township Park & Preserve

Space to roam, lots to see.
P A young woman and her newborn baby looking up at the tree tops at Warren Woods State Park, Michigan.

Warren Woods State Park

A rare climax forest inland of the dunes.
P Starry lights and live shows at Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Acorn Theater

Jeff Tweedy played here.
P A movie poster on the brick exterior of Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Vickers Theatre

Main street cinema forever.
P Grey mitten feeling the pine needles at Dudeck's Pine Country in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.

Dudeck’s Pine Country

Rosy cheeks look good on everyone.
G Woman in white parka and warm hat on the beach at Warren Dunes in Sawyer, Michigan.

Winter Adventure Guide

Cold weather fun on the lakeshore.
G Wide nubby tires on a red fat tire bike at Love Creek County Park in Michigan.

Fat Tire Biking

A new way to play in the snow.
P New Buffalo Sailing Two People on Sailboat

New Buffalo Sailing Excursions

A personalized, unplugged Lake Michigan adventure.
G A view toward the bow of New Buffalo Sailing Excursions boat on Lake Michigan.

Boating in New Buffalo

4 Ways to Play on Lake Michigan
P A bearded young man in an orange life vest and shorts paddling on a stand-up board on Galien River Marsh Train in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Galien River Marsh Trail

Explore by kayak or paddleboard.
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U-Pick Blueberry Farms

Michigan’s tastiest tradition.
P A small toddler bends down to let a black and white baby cow touch his hand at Shuler Dairy Farms in Baroda, Michigan.

Shuler Dairy Farms

The girls come first.