“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 the beach — nightlife and entertainment

New Buffalo is also the location for Southwestern Michigan’s first gambling casino, the Four Winds Casino Resort, Southwest Michigan’s only Hard Rock Cafe mixing food, live entertainment and rock-n-roll memorabilia into a high energy night spot and Silver Creek Event Center – the place for concerts featuring headliner entertainment plus conferences and special events.

Mark your Calendar!

Memorial Day Parade
St. Mary’s Festival
Independence Day Celebration
NBYC Annual Corn & Sausage Roast
Ship & Shore Festival
Greek Fest
New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest
Annual Service League Arts & Crafts Show
Apple Cider Century Bike Race

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.)