Welcome to New Buffalo, Michigan
“The glorious summertime sunsets along the Lakeshore recall dusk along Florida’s Gulf Coast – except, of course, for the greater likelihood of seeing the aurora borealis after nightfall.” — USA Today
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 greets visitors with a large and modern refuge harbor, an around-the-clock public boat launch, and a full service transient dock facility. There are plenty of shops, places to stay, places to eat, and recreational opportunities — making it an ideal place to live or play.
More than a beach town — nightlife and entertainment
New Buffalo is also the location for Southwestern Michigan’s first gambling casino, the Four Winds Casino Resortand Silver Creek Event Center – the place for concerts featuring headliner entertainment plus conferences and special events.
- Memorial Day Parade
- St. Mary’s Festival
- Independence Day Fireworks
- Music in the Park
- NBYC Annual Corn & Sausage Roast
- Ship & Shore Festival
- Greek Fest
- New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest
- Annual Service League Arts & Crafts Show
There is always something happening in New Buffalo, see our Calendar of Events for details and more family fun 
Galien River Channel Entrance:
Lat. 41° 48′ 07″ N · Long. 86° 45′ 13″ W
Monitor Ch. 16 VHF
Getting here by car:
- I-94 Exits 1 & 4
- US-12 & M-239
- See our Interactive Map of New Buffalo, Michigan
Public Transportation:
- Amtrak (Station located at 225 North Whittaker St.)