New Buffalo, MI Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill is located on North Whittaker Street in New Buffalo. Its location makes it a favorite with both the locals and vacationers alike. This is a great place to stop in for lunch or get together with friends for drinks after a long day. Their outdoor venue makes for a fun casual atmosphere. Many locals use The Stray Dog when giving directions to the many vacation properties in the area. Pop in if you're in the neighborhood, the locals are very friendly. I might see you there. Have a great time!

New Buffalo sits in southwest Michigan's Berrien County within in what is known as Harbor Country. New Buffalo consists of both a city and township. This Lake Michigan beach community is called "Southwest Gateway to Michigan", because of its close proximity to the Indiana Border. Chicagoan's like this area for vacation homes and weekend getaways. Chicago is just a 90 minute drive by land, just under 40 nautical miles by boat and just a short train ride away. New Buffalo has a wide range of places to eat and snack that have been around for years. The Stray Dog Bar & Grill, Oink's Ice Cream Shop, Redamak's Burgers and Brewster's Italian Cafe are just a few.

New Buffalo has homes ranging from $100,000 to 10 million. There are a lot of vacation condos in the harbor area. Both the downtown and harbor area are seeing a lot of growth and revitalization. The city beach has its own lighthouse. This lighthouse is not the traditional lighthouse. It is actually a lifeguard station that has been painted and constructed to look like a lighthouse. It makes for a great addition to the beach and a creative landmark.

New Buffalo Township consist of several beach communities. Forest Beach, Grand Beach, Michiana, Riviera Beach, Sturgeon Beach, Timberlane Estates and Wolverine Beach. These communities have homes in a range of pricing and most have association with amenities ranging from beach access, swimming pools and golf courses. This area is a great place to live.

New Buffalo Lakefront Park and Beach is located just across from the Galien River Bridge. This 18 acre beach park has 800 feet of beach frontage on Lake Michigan with lifeguards. The lifeguard station is in the shape of a lighthouse. My sister loved the lighthouse!

There are benches, a playground, a snack bar, restrooms and foot showers. No pets are allowed on the beach. There is a parking/entrance fee and an area to park bicycles along with several boat launches. There are wooden walkways along the dunes and a Beach Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals concession by Third Coast Surf Shop. In the winter the dunes are used for sledding!

Galien River County Park is a 85+ acre park in New Buffalo Township that opened in 2014. This park is adjacent to and part of the New Buffalo Marsh. The entrance to this park is located directly across the road from the New Buffalo Township Hall. The park boasts a 300 foot, tree canopy walkway, a 600 foot marsh boardwalk and a 60 foot high marsh overlook tower that allows park visitors to view Galien River and the surrounding marshlands.