Around town……….If not heading to the beach there is plenty to do
Nature Activities/Attractions
Backroads Bikeways
Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club, in the old Three Oaks train station. 12 backroad trails ranging from five to 60 miles along country roads, through fields and pastures in Berrien and LaPorte Counties. Single-speed bike rentals at the tiny and fun Museum/Information Center. Go to:
Dewey Cannon Trading Company
3 Dewey Cannon Ave
Three Oaks, MI 49128
Phone: (269) 756-3361
Chikaming Nature Preserve and Park
Hiking through a nature preserve, opened in May 2006.
East of I-94 on Harbert Rd.
Harbet, MI
Grand Mere State Park
Fine bird watching. Hiking trails through sand dunes, forests and wetlands. Public beach and pet friendly.
John Beers Rd, Stevensville.
Ph: 269.426.4013
Kesling Nature Preserve
Best Bird Watching, opened in April 2006.
Three Oaks, MI.
Love Creek Nature Center
Five miles of hiking trails, cross-country trails, lighted cross-country trails on Saturday night. Rental equipment available. Huckleberry Rd., Berrien Center.
Ph: 269.471.2617
Warren Dunes State Park on Red Arrow Hwy. features wild, windswept sand dunes and a beautiful public beach with restrooms, snack bar and parking facilities. Perfect for families. The views are spectacular. Even in the winter, a trip to the Dunes is well worth it for the trails, cross-country skiing snowboarding and sledding. There is a small charge per car at the park entrance.
Ph: 269.426.4013
Warren Woods Forest Preserve is a primeval forest and wildflower sanctuary with marked trials following the Galien River. Warren Woods Rd. between Lakeside Rd. and Three Oaks Rd
Camping
Warren Dunes State Park Campsite
Featuring full camper hook-ups. This nice, spacious campsite is at the base of the Warren Dunes, in a shady pine forest on a bed of pine needles. Popular, books up fast. New toilet/shower house facility was completed in 2002. This is a great campsite!
Ph: 269.426.4013
Golf Courses
Briar Leaf Golf Club
18-hole public course.
N. State Rd. 39, LaPorte, IN
Ph: 219.326.1992
Pebblewood Country Club
18-hole public course.
9794 Jericho Rd., Bridgeman, MI
Ph: 269.465.5611
Whittaker Woods Golf Course
Ken Killian-designed 18-hole public course.
Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.3400
Boating/ Canoeing/ Kayaking
Galien River
State-run access for small fishing boats and canoes. Access located on Red Arrow Hwy., just north of Kruger Rd. at the bridge, New Buffalo Township. Rent kayaks and paddle boards by the hour,day, or week.
New Buffalo Public Boat Launch
On Galien River across from city beach. Attendant on duty 10 am - 6 PM weekdays, 6 am - 8 PM weekends. River access to Lake Michigan 24-hours a day. Trailer parking
available.
Ph: 269.469.1522
Horseback Riding
Organized trail rides available. Call first. Specializing in youth lessons.
Spring Creek Equestrian Center
Martin Rd., Three Oaks, MI
Ph: 269.756.3894
Wining
Vineyard Tours & Tastings
We are in the heart of “Napa Valley of Michigan”. Here are a few suggestions but there are a lot more:
Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farms
533 East Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs, MI
Ph: 269.471.1321
Round Barn Vineyard
Features an 1880s Amish round barn for their tasting room.
10981 Hills Rd., Baroda, MI
Ph: 800.716.9463
Round Barn Tasting Room
Wonderful ambience for a tasting room. Offers snacks.
Union Pier, MI
Off I-94 at Exit 6
St. Julian Tasting Room
Michigan's oldest and largest.
Union Pier, MI
Off I-94 at Exit 6
Ph: 269.469.3150
Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar
(Tasting Room)
10243 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgeman, MI
Ph: 269.465.6566
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
Fine Wine and Fine Food
185 Mt. Tabor Rd., Buchanan, MI
Ph: 800.283.3363
www.taborhill.com
Dining
(Call ahead for dinner seating during high season and closures in winter)
Casey's Bar & Grill (Causal, good menu)
Favorite bar, pub food and great menu, have a pint and catch the game.
136 North Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.1826
Oinks Dutch Treat
Serving Sherman's Ice Cream, Homemade Fudge, and Candy Try the Marion County Blackberry ice cream!
227 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.3535
Redamak's (Casual, burgers & fries)
Legendary. Open spring/summer season only.
616 E. Buffalo St., New Buffalo (South-bound Red Arrow
Hwy becomes E. Buffalo St.)
Ph: 269.469.4522
Red Arrow Roadhouse
Nostalgic roadhouse, delicious food, knotty pine, trophy animals on wall, you get the picture. Busy on weekends. Sports TV at bar. Good beer list. 15710 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier
Ph: 269.469.3939
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
Fine Wine and Fine Food
185 Mt. Tabor Rd., Buchanan, MI
Ph: 800.283.3363
www.taborhill.com
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill (Pub)
Good pub food, kids menu, fireplace.
245 N. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.2727
Timothy's (Gourmet, excellent)
Good wine list.
New location on Red Arrow HWY Spring 2017
Union Pier, MI
Ph: 269.469.0800
Nightlife
Blue Chip Casino and Spa
777 Blue Chip Drive
Michigan City, Indiana
(about 20 minutes drive)
4 Winds Casino
Check out their entertainment schedule. They have live bands often!
11111 Wilson Road
New Buffalo, Michigan
(about 10 minutes drive)
Antiques
Shops and Malls can be found all along Red Arrow highway all throughout Harbor Country. Great finds, from that missing teacup to antique furniture.
Barney's Grocery Store
A good grocery store with a reassuringly gourmet selection.
N.W. corner of Whittaker St. & Red Arrow Hwy, behind New
Buffalo Pharmacy, New Buffalo, MI
Drier's Meat Market
Century-old landmark in historic Three Oaks. An honest-to-goodness butcher shop featuring, freshly made sausages, smoked meats and sawdust on the floors. After enjoying biking, Timber Town or some galleries, start thinking about grilling! Banker's hours.
14 S. Elm St, Three Oak, MI
Ph: 269.756.9785
The Acorn Theater
Local and national entertainment every weekend!
107 Generations Dr., (off of Elm St.) Three Oaks, MI
Ph: 269.756.3879
www.acorntheater.com
The Vickers Theater
"A Classic Film Theater" and art gallery
6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI
Ph: 269.756.3522
www.vickerstheatre.com
Nature Activities/Attractions
Backroads Bikeways
Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club, in the old Three Oaks train station. 12 backroad trails ranging from five to 60 miles along country roads, through fields and pastures in Berrien and LaPorte Counties. Single-speed bike rentals at the tiny and fun Museum/Information Center. Go to:
Dewey Cannon Trading Company
3 Dewey Cannon Ave
Three Oaks, MI 49128
Phone: (269) 756-3361
Chikaming Nature Preserve and Park
Hiking through a nature preserve, opened in May 2006.
East of I-94 on Harbert Rd.
Harbet, MI
Grand Mere State Park
Fine bird watching. Hiking trails through sand dunes, forests and wetlands. Public beach and pet friendly.
John Beers Rd, Stevensville.
Ph: 269.426.4013
Kesling Nature Preserve
Best Bird Watching, opened in April 2006.
Three Oaks, MI.
Love Creek Nature Center
Five miles of hiking trails, cross-country trails, lighted cross-country trails on Saturday night. Rental equipment available. Huckleberry Rd., Berrien Center.
Ph: 269.471.2617
Warren Dunes State Park on Red Arrow Hwy. features wild, windswept sand dunes and a beautiful public beach with restrooms, snack bar and parking facilities. Perfect for families. The views are spectacular. Even in the winter, a trip to the Dunes is well worth it for the trails, cross-country skiing snowboarding and sledding. There is a small charge per car at the park entrance.
Ph: 269.426.4013
Warren Woods Forest Preserve is a primeval forest and wildflower sanctuary with marked trials following the Galien River. Warren Woods Rd. between Lakeside Rd. and Three Oaks Rd
Camping
Warren Dunes State Park Campsite
Featuring full camper hook-ups. This nice, spacious campsite is at the base of the Warren Dunes, in a shady pine forest on a bed of pine needles. Popular, books up fast. New toilet/shower house facility was completed in 2002. This is a great campsite!
Ph: 269.426.4013
Golf Courses
Briar Leaf Golf Club
18-hole public course.
N. State Rd. 39, LaPorte, IN
Ph: 219.326.1992
Pebblewood Country Club
18-hole public course.
9794 Jericho Rd., Bridgeman, MI
Ph: 269.465.5611
Whittaker Woods Golf Course
Ken Killian-designed 18-hole public course.
Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.3400
Boating/ Canoeing/ Kayaking
Galien River
State-run access for small fishing boats and canoes. Access located on Red Arrow Hwy., just north of Kruger Rd. at the bridge, New Buffalo Township. Rent kayaks and paddle boards by the hour,day, or week.
New Buffalo Public Boat Launch
On Galien River across from city beach. Attendant on duty 10 am - 6 PM weekdays, 6 am - 8 PM weekends. River access to Lake Michigan 24-hours a day. Trailer parking
available.
Ph: 269.469.1522
Horseback Riding
Organized trail rides available. Call first. Specializing in youth lessons.
Spring Creek Equestrian Center
Martin Rd., Three Oaks, MI
Ph: 269.756.3894
Wining
Vineyard Tours & Tastings
We are in the heart of “Napa Valley of Michigan”. Here are a few suggestions but there are a lot more:
Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farms
533 East Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs, MI
Ph: 269.471.1321
Round Barn Vineyard
Features an 1880s Amish round barn for their tasting room.
10981 Hills Rd., Baroda, MI
Ph: 800.716.9463
Round Barn Tasting Room
Wonderful ambience for a tasting room. Offers snacks.
Union Pier, MI
Off I-94 at Exit 6
St. Julian Tasting Room
Michigan's oldest and largest.
Union Pier, MI
Off I-94 at Exit 6
Ph: 269.469.3150
Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar
(Tasting Room)
10243 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgeman, MI
Ph: 269.465.6566
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
Fine Wine and Fine Food
185 Mt. Tabor Rd., Buchanan, MI
Ph: 800.283.3363
www.taborhill.com
Dining
(Call ahead for dinner seating during high season and closures in winter)
Casey's Bar & Grill (Causal, good menu)
Favorite bar, pub food and great menu, have a pint and catch the game.
136 North Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.1826
Oinks Dutch Treat
Serving Sherman's Ice Cream, Homemade Fudge, and Candy Try the Marion County Blackberry ice cream!
227 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.3535
Redamak's (Casual, burgers & fries)
Legendary. Open spring/summer season only.
616 E. Buffalo St., New Buffalo (South-bound Red Arrow
Hwy becomes E. Buffalo St.)
Ph: 269.469.4522
Red Arrow Roadhouse
Nostalgic roadhouse, delicious food, knotty pine, trophy animals on wall, you get the picture. Busy on weekends. Sports TV at bar. Good beer list. 15710 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier
Ph: 269.469.3939
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
Fine Wine and Fine Food
185 Mt. Tabor Rd., Buchanan, MI
Ph: 800.283.3363
www.taborhill.com
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill (Pub)
Good pub food, kids menu, fireplace.
245 N. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI
Ph: 269.469.2727
Timothy's (Gourmet, excellent)
Good wine list.
New location on Red Arrow HWY Spring 2017
Union Pier, MI
Ph: 269.469.0800
Nightlife
Blue Chip Casino and Spa
777 Blue Chip Drive
Michigan City, Indiana
(about 20 minutes drive)
4 Winds Casino
Check out their entertainment schedule. They have live bands often!
11111 Wilson Road
New Buffalo, Michigan
(about 10 minutes drive)
Antiques
Shops and Malls can be found all along Red Arrow highway all throughout Harbor Country. Great finds, from that missing teacup to antique furniture.
Barney's Grocery Store
A good grocery store with a reassuringly gourmet selection.
N.W. corner of Whittaker St. & Red Arrow Hwy, behind New
Buffalo Pharmacy, New Buffalo, MI
Drier's Meat Market
Century-old landmark in historic Three Oaks. An honest-to-goodness butcher shop featuring, freshly made sausages, smoked meats and sawdust on the floors. After enjoying biking, Timber Town or some galleries, start thinking about grilling! Banker's hours.
14 S. Elm St, Three Oak, MI
Ph: 269.756.9785
The Acorn Theater
Local and national entertainment every weekend!
107 Generations Dr., (off of Elm St.) Three Oaks, MI
Ph: 269.756.3879
www.acorntheater.com
The Vickers Theater
"A Classic Film Theater" and art gallery
6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI
Ph: 269.756.3522
www.vickerstheatre.com