When my parents told me that we were going to New Buffalo for vacation, I looked at them with a perplexed look and asked, as I quote, “Where in the world is it located?” Well, it turns out it was smack-dab in between Lake Michigan and the Michigan/Indiana border. As we rolled into the small peaceful town, I thought to myself this is going to be one long week. However, when we got past the main stretch, Lake Michigan stood in plain view. The word lake sort of undersells Lake Michigan because looking at it from the shore it was as vast as any ocean I have seen. Lake also tends to misconstrue people for warm waters, but the average water temperature was about 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the traveler beware, if you can’t swim or deal with semi-cold water, this isn’t a place for you. As for the dry land weather, it is probably one of the places in the United States that I could wear a sleeveless shirt during the day, and I was in a sweatshirt and sweatpants by night. In the week I stayed it was great weather except for one afternoon when it rained. It sounds bad that it rained during vacation, but it was the coolest thing I have seen in nature. The storm slowly rolled off the lake and the clouds formed quickly, and finally it came off the lake and torrentially down poured. For tourist attractions, there are several marinas-and I suggest bringing a boat- multiple beaches, both private and public, and a bunch of smaller restaurants with astounding food. My family, which is four people, ate at a restaurant for $30, and I had two dinners. The vacation was one of the most meaningful trips I have ever taken. It sounds really, really cheesy, but I learned not to judge a book by its cover. The town looked way too boring for vacation because it is no Florida or South Carolina, but it was the most fun I have ever had on a vacation. It matches my nature exactly because I like being able to do things with no schedule. The tranquility of the land is a great way to get away from work, sports, and the city life. We are going back again this year, and I can’t wait for summer to start again. I highly recommend this for a vacation spot if you prefer a serene vacation spot and fair weather.
- Harbor Grand New Buffalo
- Harbor Grand Hotel
