Hopewell Cottage Guidebook, Union Pier MI
Food Scene
Fast and friendly service. Reservations are a must in the summer.
White fish and meatloaf are our family favorite entries! Must order the Key Lime pie for desert.
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Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyFast and friendly service. Reservations are a must in the summer.
White fish and meatloaf are our family favorite entries! Must order the Key Lime pie for desert.
The Peasant's Pantry
12856 Red Arrow HwyJourneyman Distillery
109 Generations DrGreat spot... in Three Oaks
Patellie's
28 N Elm Stgreat pizza... In Three Oaks
In Union Pier...1.5 from house towards I94.
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St. Julian Winery & Distillery
9145 Union Pier RdIn Union Pier...1.5 from house towards I94.
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrIn Three Oaks
In New Buffalo. Reservations are a must.
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The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StIn New Buffalo. Reservations are a must.
30 minute drive. Amazing, award-winning bakery. Call orders in advance or order on line as there is always a wait. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Our family favorite is the blueberry and cherry pie.
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Bit of Swiss
4333 Ridge Rd30 minute drive. Amazing, award-winning bakery. Call orders in advance or order on line as there is always a wait. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Our family favorite is the blueberry and cherry pie.
Our #1 bakery is Bit of Swiss. However, if you are looking for a good bakery and small grocery store that sells healthy sandwiches and other homemade side dishes) within walking/biking distance, this is it! Best local coffee and great atmosphere.
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Whistle Stop Grocery
15700 Red Arrow HwyOur #1 bakery is Bit of Swiss. However, if you are looking for a good bakery and small grocery store that sells healthy sandwiches and other homemade side dishes) within walking/biking distance, this is it! Best local coffee and great atmosphere.
GREAT smoked salmon spread. Visit for lunch...eat outside on picnic tables under the trees, or take home your favorite seafood and prepare on our grill. $$$ UPDATE: they only serve fish n chips for lunch.
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Flagship Fish Market
14939 Red Arrow HwyGREAT smoked salmon spread. Visit for lunch...eat outside on picnic tables under the trees, or take home your favorite seafood and prepare on our grill. $$$ UPDATE: they only serve fish n chips for lunch.
Sightseeing and Parks
Visit this website for more information and other parks:
http://www.berriencounty.org/355/Parks
There is an entry fee. To help reduce vehicle wait times at Warren Dunes State Park, a daily non-Michigan-registered Recreation Passport can be purchased in advance. Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Its rugged dune formation, rising 260 feet above the lake, offers spectacular views and is excellent for hang gliding (permit is required). The park is home to 3 miles of shoreline, 6 miles of hiking trails and two popular campgrounds.
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Parque Estatal Warren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow HwyThere is an entry fee. To help reduce vehicle wait times at Warren Dunes State Park, a daily non-Michigan-registered Recreation Passport can be purchased in advance. Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Its rugged dune formation, rising 260 feet above the lake, offers spectacular views and is excellent for hang gliding (permit is required). The park is home to 3 miles of shoreline, 6 miles of hiking trails and two popular campgrounds.
Galien River County Park is open daily, from dawn until dusk. There is no entry fee.
Features: Marsh Overlook Platform; Canopy Walkway; River Viewing and Fishing Platform; and the Marsh Boardwalk.
In 2001, the Berrien County Parks Commission acquired 86 acres in New Buffalo Township to establish the Galien River County Park. This undeveloped property included a mix of upland and wetland habitats along the Galien River. The wetland area is particularly significant in that it is a part of the larger "New Buffalo Marsh," a Great Lakes marsh that formed along the Galien River just upstream from the river's mouth at Lake Michigan.
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Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyGalien River County Park is open daily, from dawn until dusk. There is no entry fee.
Features: Marsh Overlook Platform; Canopy Walkway; River Viewing and Fishing Platform; and the Marsh Boardwalk.
In 2001, the Berrien County Parks Commission acquired 86 acres in New Buffalo Township to establish the Galien River County Park. This undeveloped property included a mix of upland and wetland habitats along the Galien River. The wetland area is particularly significant in that it is a part of the larger "New Buffalo Marsh," a Great Lakes marsh that formed along the Galien River just upstream from the river's mouth at Lake Michigan.
Neighborhoods
Union Pier, 4 miles north of New Buffalo, is a major destination for family vacations, with a wide variety of lodging choices — quaint Bed & Breakfasts, grand old resorts, vintage cottages and modern homes. Fine dining and casual eateries are walking distance to most lodging facilities. Union Pier’s corner store and bakery compliment the art galleries and other businesses located along Red Arrow Highway.
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Union Pier
Union Pier, 4 miles north of New Buffalo, is a major destination for family vacations, with a wide variety of lodging choices — quaint Bed & Breakfasts, grand old resorts, vintage cottages and modern homes. Fine dining and casual eateries are walking distance to most lodging facilities. Union Pier’s corner store and bakery compliment the art galleries and other businesses located along Red Arrow Highway.
The Village of Three Oaks is the arts and cultural center of Harbor Country with a live performance theater, fine arts cinema, art galleries, eclectic shops, and one of Michigan’s largest organic distilleries. The Village hosts the largest Flag Day celebration in the nation and the state’s largest bicycle event, the annual ”Apple Cider Century” which brings more than 5,000 cyclists to enjoy 100 miles of Harbor Country trails
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Three Oaks
The Village of Three Oaks is the arts and cultural center of Harbor Country with a live performance theater, fine arts cinema, art galleries, eclectic shops, and one of Michigan’s largest organic distilleries. The Village hosts the largest Flag Day celebration in the nation and the state’s largest bicycle event, the annual ”Apple Cider Century” which brings more than 5,000 cyclists to enjoy 100 miles of Harbor Country trails
Known as the Gateway to Michigan, New Buffalo is the cornerstone city of Harbor Country®. The largest public beach in the area is located at the base of the city’s downtown district, which is home to a variety of dining, lodging, and retail businesses. New Buffalo’s harbor boasts the largest number of slips on the sunset coast at more than 1,100. There is also a public boat launch and transient marina
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New Buffalo
Known as the Gateway to Michigan, New Buffalo is the cornerstone city of Harbor Country®. The largest public beach in the area is located at the base of the city’s downtown district, which is home to a variety of dining, lodging, and retail businesses. New Buffalo’s harbor boasts the largest number of slips on the sunset coast at more than 1,100. There is also a public boat launch and transient marina
GROCERY
Closest Grocery Store. Friendly, local grocery store in New Buffalo. Can be more expensive then Meijer or Walmart, but has a wonderful selection of deli meats and cheese, ice cream, butcher shop, fresh seafood, daily specials, liquor store.
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Barney's
10 N Thompson StClosest Grocery Store. Friendly, local grocery store in New Buffalo. Can be more expensive then Meijer or Walmart, but has a wonderful selection of deli meats and cheese, ice cream, butcher shop, fresh seafood, daily specials, liquor store.
Better Meijer to shop for the area. 94N. Fresh seafood.
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Meijer
5019 Red Arrow HwyBetter Meijer to shop for the area. 94N. Fresh seafood.
Off Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer. The fruit and vegetable selection is amazingly delicious. My sister and I spent a week at our cottage and this was the only store we visited for our "groceries". Other items include: local honey, salsa (we recommend the Peach Salsa), various berry and vegetable drinks (we recommend the bloody mary mix).
Michigan Local Harvest Fruit Stand
12120 Red Arrow HwyOff Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer. The fruit and vegetable selection is amazingly delicious. My sister and I spent a week at our cottage and this was the only store we visited for our "groceries". Other items include: local honey, salsa (we recommend the Peach Salsa), various berry and vegetable drinks (we recommend the bloody mary mix).
Convenient. Right down the street at the intersection of Red Arrow Highway and Union Pier Rd. Small corner store.
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Union Pier Market
9905 Town Line AveConvenient. Right down the street at the intersection of Red Arrow Highway and Union Pier Rd. Small corner store.
Off Red Arrow Highway in towards New Buffalo. Nice weekend farmer's market. Only open Sat/Sun 9-3. Various vendors with clothing, fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, vegetables, and other various offerings of honey and homemade jam.
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Skip's New Buffalo European Farmers Market
16710 Lakeshore RdOff Red Arrow Highway in towards New Buffalo. Nice weekend farmer's market. Only open Sat/Sun 9-3. Various vendors with clothing, fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, vegetables, and other various offerings of honey and homemade jam.
Casino
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson RdBeaches
Website to explore and learn about the Harbor County Beaches:
https://newbuffaloexplored.com/play/the-nbx-beach-guide/
Closest Beach to Hopewell Cottage. You can walk or drive. If walking, you will need to cross Red Arrow Highway which can be busy during season, but there are cross walks. If driving there is limited, first come parking on street. There are steep stairs to walk up and down.
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Town Line Beach
10379 Town Line AvenueClosest Beach to Hopewell Cottage. You can walk or drive. If walking, you will need to cross Red Arrow Highway which can be busy during season, but there are cross walks. If driving there is limited, first come parking on street. There are steep stairs to walk up and down.
Voted one of Michigan's Top Ten Beaches for Family. They have a nice concession stand, bathrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off all that sand.
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New Buffalo Beach & Boat Ramp
200 Marquette DrVoted one of Michigan's Top Ten Beaches for Family. They have a nice concession stand, bathrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off all that sand.
Cherry Beach
This beach is very populated with a very large parking lot. There are food trucks and very nice restroom facilities. Parking lot to beach is a short distance.
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Parque Estatal Warren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow HwyThis beach is very populated with a very large parking lot. There are food trucks and very nice restroom facilities. Parking lot to beach is a short distance.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Red Arrow Highway connects you to all of Harbor County
Traveling this 2 and 4 lane highway will connect you from New Buffalo to Sawyer. Along the way you can visit many antique shops, fruit markets, eatery, retail shops and beaches.
Qué debes empacar
Beach Time
Things to bring to the beach. Comfortable shoes, baby powder for getting the sand off, beach chairs, (beach towels are provided), Sun screen, and small cooler. Beach balls or play toys. Hat for the sun.
Viajar con niños
Beaches for the Kiddos
Town Line Beach and Cherry beach both have steep stairs and may not be suitable for a long day at the beach with the Kiddos. A nice after dinner walk to watch the sunset...perfect.
New Buffalo beach has been named one of the Top 10 family friendly beaches. There is a fee for the day to park.
Warren Dunes Beach is also a family friendly beach with very nice restroom facilities. There is a fee for the day to enter.