NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN TRAVEL AND VISITORS GUIDE

Welcome to New Buffalo, Michigan

Surf's Up!

Lake Michigan is a three-season playground.

Four Winds Casino

The Four Winds Casino Resort never closes.

The Lakefront Never Closes

Enjoy the Calm of Lake Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan, sits at the mouth of the scenic Galien River along the Lake Michigan shoreline, just minutes from the Indiana border. It is about a 90-minute drive from Chicago and the first stop for many visitors to Michigan entering from Indiana on eastbound Interstate 94.

📢 New Buffalo Ranked #5 in Good Housekeeping’s “Best Beach Vacations for Families”!

New Buffalo welcomes visitors with a modern, full-service harbor, a 24-hour public boat launch, and a transient dock facility. The town offers a variety of shops, dining options, and accommodations, along with plenty of recreational activities—making it an ideal destination to visit or call home.

More than a beach town — nightlife and entertainment

Looking for nightlife and entertainment? New Buffalo is home to Four Winds Casino Resort and Silver Creek Event Center, featuring top concerts, live entertainment, and exciting gaming action.

What does New Buffalo, Michigan have in common with Lake Placid, New York; Stowe, Vermont; Bar Harbor, Maine; Bigfork, Montana; Devils Lake, North Dakota; and Cheboygan, Michigan? They were all named among the 7 Most Underrated Towns to visit by the online geography resource World Atlas.

🎉 Don’t Miss Out! From festivals to live music, there’s always something happening in New Buffalo. Check out our Calendar of Events to plan your trip.

Galien River Channel Entrance:
Lat. 41° 48′ 07″ N · Long. 86° 45′ 13″ W
Monitor Ch. 16 VHF

🚗 Getting Here:

  • By Car: Easily accessible via I-94 (Exits 1 & 4), US-12, and M-239.
  • By Train: Amtrak stops at 225 North Whittaker St.
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