Lake Chapin Paradise
Lake Michigan Access Points
If you are looking for beach and dunes on Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes is one of our favorites. You can hike in the sand dunes, or in the wooded dunes. Great fun.
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Iparke yaseWarren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow HwyIf you are looking for beach and dunes on Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes is one of our favorites. You can hike in the sand dunes, or in the wooded dunes. Great fun.
Attached to the quaint St. Joe, Michigan - Silver Beach is another wonderful Lake Michigan beach option. Take a stroll on the pier to the lighthouse.
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Silver Beach
Attached to the quaint St. Joe, Michigan - Silver Beach is another wonderful Lake Michigan beach option. Take a stroll on the pier to the lighthouse.
City/town information
The nearest town to our house. Visit downtown for the antique stores. Visit the Union Coffee House for a treat. Hardings is the nearest grocery store, located on the edge of town in Buchanan.
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Buchanan
The nearest town to our house. Visit downtown for the antique stores. Visit the Union Coffee House for a treat. Hardings is the nearest grocery store, located on the edge of town in Buchanan.
St. Joe is a great town to stroll through - lots of great restaurants, ice cream, and more. Located just up the bluff from Silver Beach. Hint - Silver Beach Pizza is one of the best pizza options in our area.
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St. Joseph
St. Joe is a great town to stroll through - lots of great restaurants, ice cream, and more. Located just up the bluff from Silver Beach. Hint - Silver Beach Pizza is one of the best pizza options in our area.
Located a couple of miles from Warren Dunes State Beach Park - this quaint town features several nice eating options, a brewery, and more.
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Bridgman
Located a couple of miles from Warren Dunes State Beach Park - this quaint town features several nice eating options, a brewery, and more.
New Buffalo
Another great place to connect with the big lake...
Food scene
My college students tell me this is the best coffee house in the area. Located about 7 minutes away from the house.
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Union Coffee House & Cafe
115 E Front StMy college students tell me this is the best coffee house in the area. Located about 7 minutes away from the house.
No atmosphere - but amazing Mexican Food. Due to Covid-19, take out only. Make sure and get an order of chips and salsa. If spending the day near St. Joe - consider La Perla Produce in Benton Harbor. They have a restaurant in the back. Again, top rate Mexican food.
Taqueria Don Chepe
1668 East Main StreetNo atmosphere - but amazing Mexican Food. Due to Covid-19, take out only. Make sure and get an order of chips and salsa. If spending the day near St. Joe - consider La Perla Produce in Benton Harbor. They have a restaurant in the back. Again, top rate Mexican food.
River Saint Joe
15475 Walton RdAwesome nearby brewery for a outing.
Great little sandwich shop with lots of vegetarian options. Located just up the road in Berrien Springs, MI.
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Baguette De France
9187 Old US 31 hwyGreat little sandwich shop with lots of vegetarian options. Located just up the road in Berrien Springs, MI.
For a great and local breakfast option, Nikki's in Berrien Springs is really great.
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Nikki's Cafe
126 E Ferry StFor a great and local breakfast option, Nikki's in Berrien Springs is really great.
People who live in Chicago talk about this pizza! There are many closer pizza joints nearby, but this is our regional favorite.
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Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine StPeople who live in Chicago talk about this pizza! There are many closer pizza joints nearby, but this is our regional favorite.
Located in the arts district of Benton Harbor, The Mason Jar Cafe is awesome for breakfast or brunch.
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The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water StLocated in the arts district of Benton Harbor, The Mason Jar Cafe is awesome for breakfast or brunch.
Located next to recommended Italian Food (Tosi's), this bakery is a regional favorite.
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Bit of Swiss
4333 Ridge RdLocated next to recommended Italian Food (Tosi's), this bakery is a regional favorite.
For something a little more high-end, consider Tabor Hill. Other good options are Timothy's (in New Buffalo), The Lake House (in St. Joe), Houndstooth Restaurant (in Benton Harbor) or Corndance (in Mishawaka).
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Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor RdFor something a little more high-end, consider Tabor Hill. Other good options are Timothy's (in New Buffalo), The Lake House (in St. Joe), Houndstooth Restaurant (in Benton Harbor) or Corndance (in Mishawaka).
Gabrizio Italian Cafe and Bakery
104 N 3rd StGreat baked treats and coffee!
Tasty Chen's Restaurant
714 E Front StDelicious Chinese food located nearby.
Houndstooth Restaurant
132 Pipestone StSightseeing
Cultivated gardens and trails - great for leisure walking. Located on the other side of Lake Chapin.
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Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdCultivated gardens and trails - great for leisure walking. Located on the other side of Lake Chapin.
Another local favorite for hiking in nature.
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Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry RdAnother local favorite for hiking in nature.
Boat Rentals Nearby
Public Boat Ramp
A free boat ramp on Lake Chapin, only a few minutes from the house.
Blue Water Boat Rentals - St. Joseph
143 Anchors WayLake Life Watersports LLC
154-172 Anchors WaySouthwest Michigan Cycleboat
800 Whitwam DrGrocery Stores
Harding's Friendly Market
4710 Niles Buchanan RdClosest grocery store to the house.
Apple Valley Natural Foods, Inc.
9067 US-31A vegetarian oriented grocery store in Berrien Springs, MI
Hildebrand Fruit Farms
3255 Garr RdGreat place for peaches and nectarines!
Nearby farm stand just a few miles north of the house.
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Stovers Farm Market & U Pic
7837 M-139Nearby farm stand just a few miles north of the house.
Michigan's version of Wal-mart! This is a nice grocery store, and it is located a block away from ALDI, if that is what you prefer. Both of these are about 20 minutes away from the house. Take US31 (not 139) because of a construction detour.
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Meijer
1920 Pipestone RdMichigan's version of Wal-mart! This is a nice grocery store, and it is located a block away from ALDI, if that is what you prefer. Both of these are about 20 minutes away from the house. Take US31 (not 139) because of a construction detour.
Not nearby - but including in case you are looking for something familiar.
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Whole Foods Market
4230 Grape RdNot nearby - but including in case you are looking for something familiar.
Trader Joe's
1140 Howard StMovie Theater
Wonderland Cinema
402 North Front StLocal, inexpensive movie theater.
Celebration! Cinema Benton Harbor
1468 Cinema WayComfy recliner chairs.