Favorite lunch places
Great salads, sandwiches and soups! Don't forget to try the homemade desserts!
32 locals recommend
Panini Panini
1720 Franklin StGreat salads, sandwiches and soups! Don't forget to try the homemade desserts!
Dune Billies
201 Center StGreat breakfast and lunch! Have to try the eggs benedict.
Beach spots
Go early to get parking! Such a fun place to climb dunes and enjoy a beach day. https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm
141 locals recommend
Indiana Dunes National Park
1215 North State Road 49Go early to get parking! Such a fun place to climb dunes and enjoy a beach day. https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm
Want to climb a tall dune, this is the place for it! Fun beach day opportunity. Parking lot fills early.
29 locals recommend
Mount Baldy
Want to climb a tall dune, this is the place for it! Fun beach day opportunity. Parking lot fills early.
Great beach with a pier and lighthouse. If there are waves, stay off the pier it is very dangerous. Also, if no swimming signs are posted do not swim, there is an undertow. There is a fee to get in. Beautiful beach! https://www.michigancitylaporte.com/see-and-do/washington-park-beach/
60 locals recommend
Washington Park Beach
Great beach with a pier and lighthouse. If there are waves, stay off the pier it is very dangerous. Also, if no swimming signs are posted do not swim, there is an undertow. There is a fee to get in. Beautiful beach! https://www.michigancitylaporte.com/see-and-do/washington-park-beach/
Public parking with a fee. Lifeguards, swing set and beach eats.
54 locals recommend
New Buffalo Beach & Boat Ramp
200 Marquette DrPublic parking with a fee. Lifeguards, swing set and beach eats.
Food scene
Great local spot to enjoy a meal and eat on the patio! shorelinebrewery.com
90 locals recommend
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash StGreat local spot to enjoy a meal and eat on the patio! shorelinebrewery.com
Nice place to sit on the water and enjoy a meal. bridgeswatersidegrille.com
52 locals recommend
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd StNice place to sit on the water and enjoy a meal. bridgeswatersidegrille.com
Unique place to enjoy a meal. Hand crafted cocktails and distillery tours. Great event space. www.journeymandistillery.com
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrUnique place to enjoy a meal. Hand crafted cocktails and distillery tours. Great event space. www.journeymandistillery.com
Best pizza around! To go or outside seating only. Thin crust style. Locally sourced ingredients. www.patellies.com
49 locals recommend
Patellie's
28 N Elm StBest pizza around! To go or outside seating only. Thin crust style. Locally sourced ingredients. www.patellies.com
Great Italian food. Love the outdoor seating option. brewstersitaliancafe.com
87 locals recommend
Brewster's Italian Cafe
11 W Merchant StGreat Italian food. Love the outdoor seating option. brewstersitaliancafe.com
This place is full of charm. Nice dinner spot and a cute bakery across the street that is only open during the day. www.shopfroehlichs.com
98 locals recommend
Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry
19 N Elm StThis place is full of charm. Nice dinner spot and a cute bakery across the street that is only open during the day. www.shopfroehlichs.com
Known for their famous burgers! Expect to wait in line, especially during the summer. May only accept cash. www.redamaks.com
117 locals recommend
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StKnown for their famous burgers! Expect to wait in line, especially during the summer. May only accept cash. www.redamaks.com
Great pizza and nice outdoor seating year-round. On Thursday nights they have live entertainment. villanovapizzeria.com
41 locals recommend
Villa Nova Pizzeria - New Buffalo
134 E Buffalo StGreat pizza and nice outdoor seating year-round. On Thursday nights they have live entertainment. villanovapizzeria.com
Great food and on Lake MI. Nice dinner spot. fish-camp.squarespace.com
58 locals recommend
Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the LakeGreat food and on Lake MI. Nice dinner spot. fish-camp.squarespace.com
Located in the Harbor Grand hotel, this is a great place for a romantic dinner. It can be on the pricey side and is a little more upscale. Very nice setting all year round with the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. terraceroomhg.com
50 locals recommend
Terrace Room
111 W Water StLocated in the Harbor Grand hotel, this is a great place for a romantic dinner. It can be on the pricey side and is a little more upscale. Very nice setting all year round with the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. terraceroomhg.com
Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StGreat dinner spot and outdoor seating. www.bentwoodtavern.com
Nice restaurant and the food options are great! Can be pricey but very good. Reservations recommended. hestonsupperclub.com
104 locals recommend
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StNice restaurant and the food options are great! Can be pricey but very good. Reservations recommended. hestonsupperclub.com
Heston Supper Club
2003 E 1000 NKnown for their prime rib and steak. Great for a date night.
Great take out restaurant very close to the unit. Try the Joe's Special. So good! Limited hours. www.scartozzi.com
10 locals recommend
Scartozzi's Trattoria
822 N Karwick RdGreat take out restaurant very close to the unit. Try the Joe's Special. So good! Limited hours. www.scartozzi.com
Hand dipped ice cream in a very cute atmosphere! bubblesicecreamparlor.net
24 locals recommend
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor
115 W Coolspring AveHand dipped ice cream in a very cute atmosphere! bubblesicecreamparlor.net
Drive in restaurant with car hop service. Known for their root beer and hot dogs. carlsonsdrivein.com
21 locals recommend
Carlson's Drive In
118 W Coolspring AveDrive in restaurant with car hop service. Known for their root beer and hot dogs. carlsonsdrivein.com
Serving hand dipped ice cream in a whimsical pig themed atmosphere. Cash only and plan to stand in line. A must if you visit New Buffalo. Fun for little ones. https://oinksdutchtreat.com/
96 locals recommend
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StServing hand dipped ice cream in a whimsical pig themed atmosphere. Cash only and plan to stand in line. A must if you visit New Buffalo. Fun for little ones. https://oinksdutchtreat.com/
Such good B.B.Q. 18 and over only! Known for their ribs. wagnersribs.com
19 locals recommend
Wagner's Ribs
361 Wagner RdSuch good B.B.Q. 18 and over only! Known for their ribs. wagnersribs.com
Two locations in Michigan City and New Buffalo. Drive thru, walk up window only. Limited outdoor seating. Great burritos! https://www.riosmexicangrill.com
28 locals recommend
RIOS MEXICAN GRILL #2
2715 Franklin StTwo locations in Michigan City and New Buffalo. Drive thru, walk up window only. Limited outdoor seating. Great burritos! https://www.riosmexicangrill.com
Great family restaurant with rooftop seating for the over 21 crowd.
198 locals recommend
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StGreat family restaurant with rooftop seating for the over 21 crowd.
Sightseeing
Check out the World's Fair Homes that were shipped across Lake Michigan after the World's fair in 1933 in Chicago IL. Great beaches and public parking. Does get busy later in the day.
11 locals recommend
Beverly Shores
Check out the World's Fair Homes that were shipped across Lake Michigan after the World's fair in 1933 in Chicago IL. Great beaches and public parking. Does get busy later in the day.
I love St. Joe for a day with the family, a mix of activities for children and adults.
94 locals recommend
St. Joseph
I love St. Joe for a day with the family, a mix of activities for children and adults.
Great place for a nice stroll and hiking. You can rent kayaks nearby and kayak. Great free splash pad across the street for the kiddos.
96 locals recommend
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyGreat place for a nice stroll and hiking. You can rent kayaks nearby and kayak. Great free splash pad across the street for the kiddos.
Nice plan to take a stroll and visit the gardens. friendshipbotanicgardens.org
52 locals recommend
Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 US-12Nice plan to take a stroll and visit the gardens. friendshipbotanicgardens.org
Day with the littles
Great beach for children. Shallow water and sandy beaches.
Cost is 15$ per day and fills up by 12. There is a free splash pad and playground as well as a carousel for a fee. My favorite place to take my little ones.
140 locals recommend
Silver Beach
Great beach for children. Shallow water and sandy beaches.
Cost is 15$ per day and fills up by 12. There is a free splash pad and playground as well as a carousel for a fee. My favorite place to take my little ones.
Nice little zoo for a family day, located close to the beach and a playground. www.washingtonparkzoo.com
102 locals recommend
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrNice little zoo for a family day, located close to the beach and a playground. www.washingtonparkzoo.com
Great place to spend the day with the little ones. Tons of hands-on activities. mybellaboos.com
14 locals recommend
Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center
2800 Colorado StGreat place to spend the day with the little ones. Tons of hands-on activities. mybellaboos.com
Sometimes you just need a great park to take the kids too to get rid of some steam...this is it!
Fort LaPlayPorte
2150 A StreetSometimes you just need a great park to take the kids too to get rid of some steam...this is it!
So much fun for the little ones. Great for ages 2-8. Located by Silver Beach. curiouskidsmuseum.org
14 locals recommend
Curious Kids Museum Discovery Zone
333 Broad StSo much fun for the little ones. Great for ages 2-8. Located by Silver Beach. curiouskidsmuseum.org
City/town information
We are conveniently located just a little over an hour from Chicago if you would like a day of sightseeing in the city.
165 locals recommend
Chicago
We are conveniently located just a little over an hour from Chicago if you would like a day of sightseeing in the city.
I cannot say enough about this small town. So quaint and charming. There are a few great restaurants all mentioned under restaurants. The Vickers theater for shows and tons of little independently owned shops. If I have a day off this is where I head. Not great for little ones.
57 locals recommend
Three Oaks
I cannot say enough about this small town. So quaint and charming. There are a few great restaurants all mentioned under restaurants. The Vickers theater for shows and tons of little independently owned shops. If I have a day off this is where I head. Not great for little ones.
Wineries
They just remodeled this winery, and it is stunning, and the best part is it is right down the road! You can ride your bike here! www.shadycreekwinery.com
82 locals recommend
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdThey just remodeled this winery, and it is stunning, and the best part is it is right down the road! You can ride your bike here! www.shadycreekwinery.com
If you have time take a trip on the wine trail of Baroda MI. Many wineries in a very small geographical area. There are bus tours if you do not want to drive. I love the outdoor seating at this particular winery. www.gravitywine.com
43 locals recommend
Gravity Winery
10220 Lauer RdIf you have time take a trip on the wine trail of Baroda MI. Many wineries in a very small geographical area. There are bus tours if you do not want to drive. I love the outdoor seating at this particular winery. www.gravitywine.com
Such good sparking peach wine. Children are welcome and they have a little farmers market. At certain times of the year, you can pick fruit. www.lemoncreekwinery.com
96 locals recommend
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek RdSuch good sparking peach wine. Children are welcome and they have a little farmers market. At certain times of the year, you can pick fruit. www.lemoncreekwinery.com
Great winery that has many different activities throughout the year. My favorite is when you can bring your pet for the day. Sit out on the lawn and enjoy a nice glass of wine. www.roundbarnwinery.com
63 locals recommend
Round Barn Brewery & Public House
9151 1st StGreat winery that has many different activities throughout the year. My favorite is when you can bring your pet for the day. Sit out on the lawn and enjoy a nice glass of wine. www.roundbarnwinery.com
The grounds and restaurant are so picturesque, and the wine is delicious! Stay for dinner as the food is very good! taborhill.com
150 locals recommend
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor RdThe grounds and restaurant are so picturesque, and the wine is delicious! Stay for dinner as the food is very good! taborhill.com
Running Vines Winery
101 BroadwayGood wine, great flatbreads and fun weekly events.