NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN TRAVEL AND VISITORS GUIDE

Welcome to New Buffalo, Michigan

Lake Michigan!

Enjoy our water wonderland that is Lake Michigan.

Four Winds Casino

The Four Winds Casino Resort never closes.

We've got the Beach!

NO SALT, NO SHARKS!

River Life!

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

Lakefront Park

The easy life on a lazy river – walking distance to everything.
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 in 2024 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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