Overview
New Buffalo is a city in Harbor Country, Michigan.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about New Buffalo
New Buffalo beach and dunes
Boat Launch
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Indiana Dunes National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport, Michigan City — 7 mi away. Directions
- SBN South Bend International Airport, South Bend — 23 mi away. Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 52 mi away (major hub). Directions
On US 12 of exit 4 of I-94.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning New Buffalo beach and dunes
- Lunch The Stray Dog
- Afternoon Boat Launch
- Dinner Redamacks
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
On US 12 of exit 4 of I-94.
By train
- Routes serving New Buffalo:
- Wolverine Service operates several times daily between Pontiac and Chicago including stops along the way in Troy, Royal Oak, Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Niles, and New Buffalo.
- Blue Water operates daily between Port Huron and Chicago including stops in Flint, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Niles, and New Buffalo.
Do
Do New Buffalo beach and dunes
Eat
Eat Redamacks
The famous hamburger joint
Eat The Stray Dog
Trendy restaurant and bar located in downtown New Buffalo. Features burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs with a variety of ingredients and toppings.
Sleep
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