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New Buffalo

Gateway to the Lake Michigan Shore

Welcome to New Buffalo, a historic Lake Michigan beach town just 70 miles from downtown Chicago. A beloved city break in any season, explore sixteen miles of uninterrupted shoreline, a recreational harbor, and the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail. Coastal Living’s only Great Lakes community named among twelve Best Places to Live on the Coast in 2023.



 

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New Buffalo

Explore waterfront boutique hotels, acclaimed one-of-a-kind shopping, wineries and vineyards, craft-driven markets and cafes, and sixteen miles of continuous Lake Michigan shore. 

Listed by Travel + Leisure as one of Fifty Best Places to Travel in 2022 and a quick 70 miles from downtown Chicago, New Buffalo is an easy choice when a city break calls. Come for nostalgic summer beach town fun, wine trail adventures, and meals prepared minutes from the farms they're sourced from. Year-round you'll find a community of hosts and creatives sharing their love of art, culture, craft, and the stunning landscape that draws us here.

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