Yellow Bird Vacations

HARBOR COUNTRY ACTIVITIES

 

NATURE ACTIVITIES/ ATTRACTIONS

Backroads Bikeways

Located at 3 Dewey Cannon Ave. Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-756-3361
There are 12 back road trails that range from five to sixty miles along country roads covering Berrien and La Porte counties. Bike rentals available. This club also hosts the most popular Century Tour on the last Sunday in September.

http://www.applecidercentury.com/trails/brbikwys.htm

Chikaming Nature Preserve and Park

Located on Warren Woods Rd.
263 acres that include wetlands, woodlands, and a 5-acre lake that borders the Galien River.

http://www.chikamingtownship.org/CHIKPRESERVEparkmap.pdf

Warren Dunes State Park

Located on Red Arrow Hwy., north of Sawyer, MI Ph: 269-426-4013
Provides 1,950 acres of recreational opportunities with 2 2 miles of shoreline, 6 miles of hiking trails. Open year round. A daily parking fee will be charged at entrance of gate.

http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=g13079

Warren Woods Forest Preserve

Located on Elm Valley Rd in Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-426-4013
A primeval forest and wildflower sanctuary with marked trails following the Galien River. Open dusk to dawn.

http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B11149

GOLF COURSES

The Meadows Driving Range

 (And 9-Hole Course)  9 holes (Public) Par-3 Course ..... 2121 W Shawnee Rd.   Baroda, MI 49101-9747 Phone: (269) 422-2828

http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.aspx?course=2075956 

 

Pebblewood Country Club

Located at 9794 Jericho Rd., Bridgman, MI Ph: 269-465-5611

http://www.golfpebblewood.com/

 

Whittaker Woods Golf Course

Located at 12578 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-3400
Ken Killian designed this 18-hole public course.

http://golfwhittaker.com/golf/proto/golfwhittaker/

 

 

WATER ACTIVITIES

Cap'n D Charters

Located at Oselka Snug Harbor in New Buffalo, MI Ph: 574-232-0436 or 574-292-1221
Sport fishing and pleasure charters on a 32-foot Marinette cabin cruiser equipped with top-quality fishing gear. Sunset cruises available.

http://www.capndcharters.com/

Galien River

Located on Red Arrow Hwy., north of Kruger Rd. at the bridge in New Buffalo, MI
State-run access for small fishing boats and canoes.

http://www.thirdcoastsurfshop.com/tours-a/142.htm

Kiteboarding Lessons

Freshwater Action Sports was first a kiteboarding school which has grown and now offers kiteboarding lessons (flat water), kitesurfing lessons (in the surf), kite repairs, surfing lessons, and kitesurfing equipment sales on the south shore of Lake Michigan. Ph: 269-779-0606

http://freshwateractionsports.com/lessons.html

New Buffalo Public Boat Launch

Located on the Galien River across from the city beach in New Buffalo, MI                    Ph: 269-469-1522
Eight ramps to provide river access to Lake Michigan. Attendant on duty from 10:00am-6:00pm weekdays; 6:00am-8:00pm weekends. Trailer parking available.

http://www.newbuffalo.com/public-boat-launch.shtml

 

Oselka Marina

514 W. Water Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117.  Phone: 269-469-2600/ Fax: 269-469-0988      Wave Runner Rentals Available 

http://www.oselkamarina.com/

 Outpost Sports

Located at 105 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-4210
Rent and purchase miscellaneous gear, kayaks, surfing and beach gear, bike rentals

http://www.outpostsports.com/ 

Splash Pad at the New Buffalo Township Park

17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo MI.  Ph: 269-469= 1011   

A fenced in area with benches for the parents to sit while the kids splash and play in the water. There is also a pavilion with grills for cookouts and a playground.

http://attractions.uptake.com/parks/michigan/new_buffalo/new_buffalo_township_memorial_park_41855376.html

Surfing Lessons

Our lesson programs are designed to help share the joy of the surfing lifestyle in the Great Lakes with anyone who may be interested. The lessons aim to introduce students to the fundamentals of each sport, with an emphasis on fundamentals, safety, and fun!

Reservations must be made in advance. Call us at 269-932-4575 to reserve.

http://www.thirdcoastsurfshop.com/lessons-a/145.htm 

HORSEBACK RIDING

Spring Creek Equestrian Center
Located at 7888 Martin Rd. Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-756-3894
Please call first. Organized trails available. Specializing in youth lessons. 

http://www.springcreek-equestrian.com/

Red Arrow Stables

848 Academy Drive, Michiana Shores, IN 46360-1918.......(219) 872-2114

http://www.placesofamerica.com/funstuff/1005854.html

 

 WINING & DINING

 

WINERIES

Domaine Berrien Cellars

Located at 398 E. Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs, MI .........Ph: 269-473-WINE (9463) 

 "A High Quality Grapes into High Quality Wine."

http://www.domaineberrien.com/

 

Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farms

Located at 533 Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs, MI Ph: 269-471-1321
Family owned and operated for over 100 years.

 http://www.lemoncreekwinery.com/

Round Barn Winery

Located at 10981 Hills Rd., Baroda, MI Ph: 800-716-9463
Features an 1880's Amish round barn for their tasting room.

http://www.roundbarnwinery.com/

Round Barn Winery Tasting Room

Located on Union Pier Rd., off I-94, Exit 6
Beautiful ambience for a tasting room. Offers snacks.

http://www.roundbarnwinery.com/tasting_room_locations.php

St. Julian Winery Tasting Room

Located on Union Pier Rd., off I-94, Exit 6 (next to Round Barn)
Ph: 269-469-3150 Michigan's largest and oldest winery.

http://www.stjulian.com/HTML/main.php

 

Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant

Located at 185 Mt. Tabor Rd., Buchanan, MI Ph: 800-283-3363
Fine Food and Fine Wine.

http://www.taborhill.com/

 

Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar (Tasting Room)

Located at 10243 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI Ph: 269-465-6566

http://www.taborhill.com/htdocs/html/tabor_hill_restaurant___winery24.html

 

 

DINING

Please call ahead for dinner seating during the high season

Brewster’s Italian Café

11 West Merchant St., New Buffalo, MI 49117     Ph: 269-469-3005

http://www.brewstersitaliancafe.com/ 

Café Gulistan

Located at 13581 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, MI   Ph: 269-469-6779
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

http://www.cafegulistan.com/

 

Café at Michigan Thyme

Located at 107 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-6604
Features fresh, seasonal cuisine - breakfast served all day.

http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B5421

 Capozio's  Pizza

Any kind of pizza from thin-crust to deep dish. Their menu also features a variety of other Italian classics. 
13982 Red Arrow Highway, Three Oaks, MI 49128.   Ph: 269-469-4001

Casey's Bar & Grill

Located at 136 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-5800
Casual dining, great menu, outdoor patio, live entertainment on weekends.

http://www.caseysnewbuffalo.com/

Casual Chef Café

Located at 16090 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier, MI  Ph: 269-469-1200
Homemade soups, crab cakes-lunch and dinner daily except on Wednesday. Delicious Gelato to beat the summer heat.

http://www.pumpernickelinn.com/cafe/index.htm

*Luisa’s Café & Harbert Swedish Bakery **(Highly Recommended)**

13698 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, MI‎ - (269) 469-9037

Delicious! Hand made pastries and breads. Breakfast and lunch served at Luisa's cafe. There is excellent pizza served on friday nights.

http://www.harbertswedishbakery.com/luisascafe.html

 

Milda's Corner Market

Located at the corner of Townline Rd.and Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-9880
Fresh homemade soups and baked goods, great hot sandwiches, fresh coffee and deli. Catering available 

http://www.milda.us/home.htm

 

Oinks Dutch Treat

Located at 227 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-3535
Local favorite for a fun ice cream experience. Serving homemade fudge and candy, Sherman's Ice Cream.

http://swmichigandining.com/2010/03/29/oinks-dutch-treat/

 

Redamak's

Located at 616 E. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-4522
Best known for their burgers. Open spring/summer only.

http://www.redamaks.com/

 

Retro Café

801 West Buffalo Street,  New Buffalo, MI 49117-1213  Ph: (269) 469-1800

A great restaurant with a style described as "American Melting Pot." From breakfast to soups, sandwiches, and even asian cuisine

 

Rosie's

Located at 128 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-4382
Breakfast and lunch served until 2:00pm. Delicious breakfasts!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosies-New-Buffalo/105946049446692?sk=info

Red Arrow Roadhouse

Located at 15710 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-3939
Just a three minute walk from the Firefly. Great food and drinks, knotty pine walls, very casual.

 http://www.redarrowroadhouse.com/

 

Soe Cafe

12868 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer MI 49125 .....Ph: 269-426-4878

Uniquely crafted food, a wide variety and an ever interesting menu. Indoor and porch seating as well as a bar. 

www.soe-cafe.com

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill

Located at 245 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-2727
Stop sit up on top of our deck and watch the scenic waters from Lake Michigan. Great food, kids menu.

http://www.thestraydog.com/ 

Timothy's at the Gordon Beach Inn

Located at 16220 Lakeshore Rd., Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-0800
Fine dining specializing in fresh seafood from Florida. Steaks and ribs. 

http://www.timothysrestaurant.com/

 

The Whistle Stop (Next to Red Arrow Roadhouse)

Located on the corner of Berrien Rd., and Red Arrow Hwy in Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-6700    Just a three minute walk from the Firefly. The best coffee, pastries and breads. Awesome sandwiches and deli. Outside seating only.

http://www.whistlestopgrocery.com/

 

GROCERIES & PRODUCE

 

Barney's Grocery Store
Located at 10 Thompson St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-1210
Fresh deli, produce and bakery. 

Drier's Meat Market
Located at 14 S. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-756-9785
Century-old landmark in historic Three Oaks. Freshly made sausages and smoked meats -- don't forget the sawdust on the floors.

 https://www.driers.com/

Bud & Elsie’s General Store
Located at 9805 Townline Rd., Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-5651
Great selection of wine and beer, video rentals, ATM.

New Buffalo Pharmacy
Located at the corner of Buffalo and Whittaker Streets in New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-3636   

The 'little bit of everything' store.

CATERING 

 

 

 

David's Deli Catering
Located at 30 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo MI 49117 Ph: 269-469-7177
 

http://davids-deli.com/cater.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kite's Kitchen
Located at 801 W. Buffalo St.  New Buffalo MI 49117   Ph: 269-469-1800

Skip's Restaurant and Catering
Located at 16710 Lake Shore Rd.  New Buffalo MI 49117    Ph: 269-469-3330

http://skipsrestaurantandcatering.info/html/catering.html

 

 

The Whistle Stop (Next to Red Arrow Roadhouse)

Located on the corner of Berrien Rd., and Red Arrow Hwy in Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-6700    Just a three minute walk from the Firefly. The best coffee, pastries and breads. Awesome sandwiches and deli. Outside seating only.

http://www.whistlestopgrocery.com/ 

 

 

 

FRUIT & VEGETABLE STANDS 

Dinges’ Farm
Located at the corner of Mill and Warren Woods Rd, Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-426-4034
Raspberries in mid-June; corn and other vegetables in mid-July.

Grower’s Junction

12120 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer MI 49125 Ph: 269-426-3960      Flowers, Fruits , Vegetables, great selection of fresh local produce.

Lemon Creek Fruit Farms
Located at 533 E Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs, MI Ph: 269-471-1321
Seasonal U-Pick fields (so much fun for the kids!!) Fresh Produce.

ANTIQUES, ART & SHOPPING

ANTIQUES

Shops and Malls can be found all along Red Arrow Highway throughout Harbor Country. Great finds, from that missing tea cup to antique furniture.

Lakeside Antique Mall
Located at 14876 Red Arrow Hwy., Lakeside, MI Ph: 269-469-7717

Location

Harbert Antique Mall
Located at 13887 Red Arrow Hwy, Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-469-0977

Location 

Dunes Antique Center

Located at 13560 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, MI Ph: 269-449-1232

 http://www.dunesantiques.com/

Millie’s Antiques

Located at 13815 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, MI Ph: 269-231-5245

Location

Marco Polo

Located at 13565 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, MI Ph: 269-469-6272

This is where antiques meets modern. In a shop that mixes mid-century with primitive, industrial with rural, and a range of lighting and art with oddities and curiosities from around the world. 

http://www.marcopoloantiques.com/

 Lovell & Whyte

Located at 14950 Lakeside Road Lakeside, MI Ph: 269-469-5900

Has an extensive selection of modern and vintage furniture, kitchenware, textiles and accessories.     Open Fri-Sun 11am-5 pm

http://www.lovellandwhyte.com/LovellandWhyte/Welcome.html

Charm Cottage

Located at 14906 Red Arrow Hwy., Lakeside, MI Ph: 269-469-4100

Location 

 

ART GALLERIES

Just a few favorites... 

Burnison Galleries
Located at 15460 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-1141
Features 19th, 20th, and 21st classics.

http://www.burnisongalleries.com/ 

Local Color Gallery
Located at 16187 Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier, MI Ph: 269-469-5332
Enjoy the works of more than 90 area artists ranging from paintings to fine crafts.

 http://www.localcolorartgallery.com/

 

SHOPPING

 

Indian Summer Imports
Located at 126 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-9994
Woman's jewelry and clothing from around the world.

Lighthouse Place Outlet Mall
120 Outlet Stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Columbia Sportswear, Gap, Guess, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Nike Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Located at 601 Wabash Street, Michigan City, IN 46360    Ph:(219) 879-6506

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=18

Posh Upscale Resale
Posh is an upscale consignment boutique featuring designer and other unique brands of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. We carry everything from current Anthropologie to Prada and St.John as well as vintage Lagerfield, Halston, and Chanel.
305 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo MI 49117   Ph: 269-469-0505

http://www.newbuffalo.org/shopping/posh-upscale-resale.html

Sawyer Garden Center
Located at 5865 Sawyer Road Sawyer, MI Ph: 269-426-8810

http://sawyergardencenter.com/

  Whittaker House

Located at 26 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-0220
Clothing for women and men, plus jewelry and shoes. 

http://whittakerhouse.com/ 

MEDICAL

Dial 911 for Emergency, Medical, Fire or Police

 Lakeland Medical Center

Located at 1234 Napier Ave., St. Joseph, MI Ph: 269-983-8300

 La Porte Hospital

Located at 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN Ph: 800-235-6204 or 219-326-1234

 New Buffalo Animal Hospital

Located at 600 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI Ph: 269-469-5400

 Urgent Care Center

Located at 1225 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN Ph: 219-873-2919
Approximately 10 miles.

 

FUN STUFF FOR ALL

 

THEATER

Celebration Cinema
Located at 1468 Cinema Way (Exit 29 Pipestone Rd) Benton Harbor, MI Ph: 269-934-7469
First run films.

The Acorn Theater
Located at 107 Generation Dr., Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-756-3879
Local and national entertainment every weekend.

The Vickers Theater
Located at 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI Ph: 269-756-3522
An art gallery plus a 'classic film theater'. 

BOWLING 

Lakeshore Lanes
Located at 6201 Red Arrow Hwy., Stevensville, MI Ph: 269-429-5421

Kelley’s Bowl

2705 Cleveland Ave
. Saint Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-3034

OTHER FUN STUFF 

Captain Mike's Fun Park
Located on Red Arrow Hwy., 1.5 miles north of Warren Dunes State Park
Go-Karts, game room, mini-golf, bumper boats, and batting cages. Open daily in June-September. 

Ph:  269-465-5747

http://www.captainmikesfunpark.com/

Curious Kids Museum
Located at 415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI Ph: 269-983-2543
Open year round. Where kids can imagine anything!

http://www.curiouskidsmuseum.org/

Anytime Fitness

Locations in Stevensville, MI and in Michigan City, IN
4112 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360   Ph: 219-878-8400

http://www.anytimefitness.com/en-us

New Buffalo Township Park 

17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo MI.  Ph: 269-469= 1011   

A fenced in area with benches for the parents to sit while the kids splash and play in the water. There is also a pavilion with grills for cookouts and a playground.

Sand Pirate: Sand Sculptures and Sand Castle Lessons
www.sandpirate.net Located next to Bud & Elsie’s in Union Pier     Ph: 269-405-5772
The Sand Pirates teach you how to make sand sculptures & castles and also host parties and other activities. 

  http://sandpirate.net/

Timber Town Playground
Located at Nel's Dr. and Locust St. in Three Oaks, MI
All built with timber with non-skid surfaces. Fun for all ages.

Washington Park Zoo
Located at 11 Lakeshore Dr., Michigan City, IN Ph: 219-873-1510

http://michigancityparks.com/index.php/zoo-home