NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN TRAVEL AND VISITORS GUIDE

Welcome to New Buffalo, Michigan

We've got the Beach!

NO SALT, NO SHARKS!

Lakefront Park

The easy life on a lazy river – walking distance to everything.

Lake Michigan!

Enjoy our water wonderland that is Lake Michigan.

Four Winds Casino

The Four Winds Casino Resort never closes.

River Life!

Riverfront homes and docks, a stones-throw from the Lake.

Surf's up!

Lake Michigan is a three-season playground.
New Buffalo, Michigan is located at the mouth of the Galien River on Michigan’s west coast just north of the Indiana border.

New Buffalo is one of three cities in Michigan ranked among the best small towns in America, according to Family Destination Guides. The three Michigan cities ranked on the list are New Buffalo, Calumet and Leland. New Buffalo ranked at No. 51 nationally.


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.

Mark Your Calendar
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:

Public Transportation:

  • Amtrak (Station located at 225 North Whittaker St.)