Andrea’s guidebook
Beach
Warren Dunes has a long stretch of beach with bathrooms and snack stands. Follow the signs that read DOG PATH to park near dog beach access - that's where we usually hang out! A day pass for non-Michigan residents to Warren Dunes is $9 but a year long pass to all of Michigan's state parks is $36.
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Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwyWarren Dunes has a long stretch of beach with bathrooms and snack stands. Follow the signs that read DOG PATH to park near dog beach access - that's where we usually hang out! A day pass for non-Michigan residents to Warren Dunes is $9 but a year long pass to all of Michigan's state parks is $36.
This public beach near downtown Union Pier is another one of our favorites. Please be advised there are no public washrooms here, but Milda's, Union Pier Market, and Blackcurrant Bakery in downtown Union Pier do have washrooms for customers.
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Town Line Beach
10379 Town Line AvenueThis public beach near downtown Union Pier is another one of our favorites. Please be advised there are no public washrooms here, but Milda's, Union Pier Market, and Blackcurrant Bakery in downtown Union Pier do have washrooms for customers.
If you're looking for a busier, city beach, this one is great fun and worth the drive if you'd like to do some other things in St. Joe.
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Silver Beach
If you're looking for a busier, city beach, this one is great fun and worth the drive if you'd like to do some other things in St. Joe.
This is a public beach with a small parking lot, portapotties, and some shade. It's our favorite beach! But beware of stairs if you're hauling a lot.
Cherry Beach
This is a public beach with a small parking lot, portapotties, and some shade. It's our favorite beach! But beware of stairs if you're hauling a lot.
Hiking
The trails through the dunes here are fun for the whole family!
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Grand Mere State Park
7337 Thornton DriveThe trails through the dunes here are fun for the whole family!
This is a primeval forest with opportunities to run and climb and be awed during your shorter, manageable hike.
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Warren Woods State Park
Elm Valley RoadThis is a primeval forest with opportunities to run and climb and be awed during your shorter, manageable hike.
So many great paths, from easy to more challenging, five minutes from the Dacha!
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Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwySo many great paths, from easy to more challenging, five minutes from the Dacha!
Nationaal Park Indiana Dunes
1215 North State Road 49So many great hiking options!
There are 13 preserves as part of the Chikaming Open Lands and each preserve has its own unique qualities. You can read more about each at the Chikaming Open Lands website.
Chikaming Open Lands
12291 Red Arrow HwyThere are 13 preserves as part of the Chikaming Open Lands and each preserve has its own unique qualities. You can read more about each at the Chikaming Open Lands website.
Breweries and Wineries
Greenbush not only has tasty beers and outdoor seating, but delicious food for adults and kids alike! It's also only a four minute walk from The Dacha!
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Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdGreenbush not only has tasty beers and outdoor seating, but delicious food for adults and kids alike! It's also only a four minute walk from The Dacha!
We haven't been but are hoping to try the outdoor seating soon!
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Local Pour - A Tasting Room with a Twist
12857 Red Arrow HighwayWe haven't been but are hoping to try the outdoor seating soon!
The tour is loads of fun and definitely one you can repeat. Great cocktails, great food. Also fun for special events like they're makers market!
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Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrThe tour is loads of fun and definitely one you can repeat. Great cocktails, great food. Also fun for special events like they're makers market!
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek RdA 165-year old farm nestled in 170 acres of vineyards.
One of the area's newest wineries, it's still on our list of places to check out for its fun drinks and events!
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Chill Hill Winery
8986 1st StOne of the area's newest wineries, it's still on our list of places to check out for its fun drinks and events!
My mom maintains this is her favorite spot on the Vinocoach tour.
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Gravity Winery
10220 Lauer RdMy mom maintains this is her favorite spot on the Vinocoach tour.
There's even a hiking trail between Tabor Hill and Round Barn!
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Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor RdThere's even a hiking trail between Tabor Hill and Round Barn!
Wine, beer, and spirits are distilled here! There's also a hiking path between Round Barn and Tabor Hill.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdWine, beer, and spirits are distilled here! There's also a hiking path between Round Barn and Tabor Hill.
A fun spot for cider-drinking, visiting farm animals, and playing yard games.
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Virtue Cider
2170 62nd StA fun spot for cider-drinking, visiting farm animals, and playing yard games.
This winery has tasting rooms throughout Harbor Country if you're looking for just a taste a bit closer to the Dacha.
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St. Julian Winery
716 S Kalamazoo StThis winery has tasting rooms throughout Harbor Country if you're looking for just a taste a bit closer to the Dacha.
Free Run Cellars
10062 Burgoyne RdWine and music and small plates!
Good beer and fun outdoor activities during every season! We love River Rocks (like shuffle board and curling combined!) in winter because kids and adults can play while fires are going nearby for extra warmth.
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River Saint Joe
15475 Walton RdGood beer and fun outdoor activities during every season! We love River Rocks (like shuffle board and curling combined!) in winter because kids and adults can play while fires are going nearby for extra warmth.
Family Fun
I mean, what's not to love? GoKarts, bumper boats, an arcade, miniature golf, it's the whole enchilada!
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Captain Mikes Fun Park Inc
10975 Red Arrow HwyI mean, what's not to love? GoKarts, bumper boats, an arcade, miniature golf, it's the whole enchilada!
A very chill atmosphere with old school bowling equipment! We had ciders and the kids had sodas and you pay by the hour, which is perfect for restarting as needed.
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Peat's Cider Social
6201 Red Arrow HwyA very chill atmosphere with old school bowling equipment! We had ciders and the kids had sodas and you pay by the hour, which is perfect for restarting as needed.
If you're headed to St. Joe, the lighthouse is a cool excursion for grownups and kids alike.
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St Joseph North Pier Lighthouse
If you're headed to St. Joe, the lighthouse is a cool excursion for grownups and kids alike.
The instructors are great and there are hills for all levels.
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Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area
13421 Mann StThe instructors are great and there are hills for all levels.
The Garden Ice Arena
Ice bumper cars all year round!
Dinges Fall Harvest
15219 Mill RdFull of pumpkins and fall activities!
Dudeck's Pine Country
9255 County Rd 300 EOur favorite spot to cut down our tree and visit with Santa.
Rent kayaks, paddle boards, Maui mats, or pretty much anything!
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Red Arrow Ride
16110 Red Arrow HwyRent kayaks, paddle boards, Maui mats, or pretty much anything!
Coffee and Food
A five minute walk from The Dacha, Infusco is our go-to coffee spot, especially when whoever is up earliest wants to get the kids out of the house!
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Infusco Coffee Roasters
5846 Sawyer RdA five minute walk from The Dacha, Infusco is our go-to coffee spot, especially when whoever is up earliest wants to get the kids out of the house!
Milda's is famous for her bacon buns - Andy recommends putting them in the microwave first for ten seconds. She has a great selection of different ethnic food ingredients, Lithuanian goods in particular.
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Milda's Corner Market
9901 Town Line AveMilda's is famous for her bacon buns - Andy recommends putting them in the microwave first for ten seconds. She has a great selection of different ethnic food ingredients, Lithuanian goods in particular.
Andy and I first ate here our wedding weekend eleven years ago and it is still delicious even after a trip to Kansas City turned Andy into a real barbecue snob. CASH ONLY.
Smokin Woody's
12620 Red Arrow HighwayAndy and I first ate here our wedding weekend eleven years ago and it is still delicious even after a trip to Kansas City turned Andy into a real barbecue snob. CASH ONLY.
Did our two year old eat an entire adult Caesar salad from Patellie's? Yes. Did the rest of us devour three pizzas like they were nothing when one would have been sufficient? Also yes. This is one of our favorite pizza spot in Harbor Country and the only one we know of with big, foldable slices.
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Patellie's
28 N Elm StDid our two year old eat an entire adult Caesar salad from Patellie's? Yes. Did the rest of us devour three pizzas like they were nothing when one would have been sufficient? Also yes. This is one of our favorite pizza spot in Harbor Country and the only one we know of with big, foldable slices.
Our other favorite pizza spot is Villa Nova. If you're in the mood Chicago-style thin crust where the cheese holds all the ingredients in place, you will not be disappointed. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
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Villa Nova Pizzeria - New Buffalo
134 E Buffalo StOur other favorite pizza spot is Villa Nova. If you're in the mood Chicago-style thin crust where the cheese holds all the ingredients in place, you will not be disappointed. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Takeout or eating in on their beautiful patio, the quality of food is top notch. This is one of our favorite dinners in Harbor Country.
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Cafe Gulistan
13581 Red Arrow HwyTakeout or eating in on their beautiful patio, the quality of food is top notch. This is one of our favorite dinners in Harbor Country.
Gather All Day
Oh my gosh, the cocktails. The food is fantastic, too, but the cocktails.
Our very local bar, just a block and a half away, that serves delicious food some of the time, and has great drinks all of the time! There are karaoke nights, trivia nights, and frequent live music nights all year round. The “yard” portion of SideYard features outdoor ping pong tables, bags, and other yard games for the whole family.
SideYard
Our very local bar, just a block and a half away, that serves delicious food some of the time, and has great drinks all of the time! There are karaoke nights, trivia nights, and frequent live music nights all year round. The “yard” portion of SideYard features outdoor ping pong tables, bags, and other yard games for the whole family.
Susans Sawyer
5851 Sawyer RdDelicious food, cocktails, and a newly revamped dining room.
Jovani's Kitchen
Great Indian food for takeout or eating while enjoying Local Pour.
Flagship Fish Market
14939 Red Arrow HwyFish and chips that will blow your mind!
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyGreat food, fish tacos are fantastic!
Black Currant Bakehouse
9911 Town Line AveGreat vegan options and pastries!
A supper club with updated ambiance and delicious and hearty food, including a generous kids’ menu. They offer nine different old fashioneds!
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Heston Supper Club
2003 E 1000 NA supper club with updated ambiance and delicious and hearty food, including a generous kids’ menu. They offer nine different old fashioneds!
Stadsadvies
Boek voordat je gaat
Book a wine tour!
Hit multiple wineries with your friends, or make some new ones, with a fun tour guide/designated driver.
Fruitful Vines Tours, Ridetastic Winery Tours, Grape and Grain Tours
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Antiques!
Pop into shops up and down Red Arrow and in Three Oaks!
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The town of Buchanan
This is a cute old mill town with shops and galleries.