Nearby attractions
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer, good food, friendly people.
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Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdGreat beer, good food, friendly people.
This road house has been around for many years. Casual seating in the bar, which can be noisy. For more important occasions, go to the quieter more formal restaurant on the other side. Decent food, decent prices.
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D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille
8970 Red Arrow HwyThis road house has been around for many years. Casual seating in the bar, which can be noisy. For more important occasions, go to the quieter more formal restaurant on the other side. Decent food, decent prices.
Some really great music comes through here, and the cover charge won't break the bank. Plus they make some top-notch brews and good brewpub food. A bit of a drive, but worth it.
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The Livery
190 5th StSome really great music comes through here, and the cover charge won't break the bank. Plus they make some top-notch brews and good brewpub food. A bit of a drive, but worth it.
Excellent brews, tasty sandwiches. Sidewalk seating available.
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Tapistry Brewing Company
4236 Lake StExcellent brews, tasty sandwiches. Sidewalk seating available.
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrKick back with a cocktail or craft brew as you enjoy some of the best entertainment the region has to offer — from famous names to talented newcomers, from tribute bands to the best open mic to be had anywhere. Recent acts have included gypsy jazz, a Led Zeppelin tribute, comedy, and incredible acoustic guitar.
Acorn Theatre
410 W 42nd StKick back with a cocktail or craft brew as you enjoy some of the best entertainment the region has to offer — from famous names to talented newcomers, from tribute bands to the best open mic to be had anywhere. Recent acts have included gypsy jazz, a Led Zeppelin tribute, comedy, and incredible acoustic guitar.
Great cocktails, a decent selection of craft brews, limited but good food (sandwiches, soups, etc). Wonderful, tree-shaded patio.
SideYard
Great cocktails, a decent selection of craft brews, limited but good food (sandwiches, soups, etc). Wonderful, tree-shaded patio.
The Historian
Cocktail lounge with creative small plates.
Union Pier Social
Yummy pizzas, salads. Live music some Saturdays. Nice patio.
Parks & Nature
Hikers will love the recommendation in our very own Trails & Ales guide. Here's a sampling of what's available.
2,000 acre park with three miles of white sand beach, miles of hiking trails, food trucks, showers, restrooms. Kayak rentals and water slide in summer. Dog beach on north end of park.
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Iparke yaseWarren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow Hwy2,000 acre park with three miles of white sand beach, miles of hiking trails, food trucks, showers, restrooms. Kayak rentals and water slide in summer. Dog beach on north end of park.
Hike through the woods, along the river, across a prairie. Find your way to the railroad garden, the herb garden, the fern house. Occasional outdoor concerts in summer. Lunch and wine in the cafe.
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Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdHike through the woods, along the river, across a prairie. Find your way to the railroad garden, the herb garden, the fern house. Occasional outdoor concerts in summer. Lunch and wine in the cafe.
The largest primeval forest in southwest lower Michigan. Towering hardwoods line the paths. Footbridge over the Galien River. A spring and autumn must-do for nature lovers.
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Warren Woods State Park
Elm Valley RoadThe largest primeval forest in southwest lower Michigan. Towering hardwoods line the paths. Footbridge over the Galien River. A spring and autumn must-do for nature lovers.
Birds' eye view without the climb. Canopy Walkway leads to a 60 ft-high marsh overlook tower, while a boardwalk leads to river and fishing platform.
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Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyBirds' eye view without the climb. Canopy Walkway leads to a 60 ft-high marsh overlook tower, while a boardwalk leads to river and fishing platform.
Rent a kayak or a paddle-board to explore the marsh and beyond.
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Galien River Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding
200 Marquette DrRent a kayak or a paddle-board to explore the marsh and beyond.
Popular for families who want more from a beach than just sand and water: playgrounds, pier to walk, splash pad.
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Silver Beach
Popular for families who want more from a beach than just sand and water: playgrounds, pier to walk, splash pad.
Less than a mile from Heron’s Rest. Short section of trail has been completed, through the woods to a sweet little lookout over the marsh.
Weesaw Township Park
Less than a mile from Heron’s Rest. Short section of trail has been completed, through the woods to a sweet little lookout over the marsh.
Shopping
This is where we display and sell the Craftsman style furniture designed and created in our shop. Plus pottery, lamps, rugs, and books by local authors.
Center of the World Woodshop
4102 Hanover RoadThis is where we display and sell the Craftsman style furniture designed and created in our shop. Plus pottery, lamps, rugs, and books by local authors.
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
5865 Sawyer RdAlapash Three Oaks
14 N Elm StNice quality work by local artisans, including hand-knitted clothing using yarn spun next door, unique home accessories and more.
The Sandpiper
4217 Lake StNice quality work by local artisans, including hand-knitted clothing using yarn spun next door, unique home accessories and more.
Wanderlust Outfitters
120 State StBest source locally for outdoor clothing.
Cathy, the owner of this store, began designing rugs when she was living in Nepal. She has a large stock of handwoven wool rugs, all of her own designs. Also imported clothing, jewelry, accessories. A fun and interesting place.
Accents
Cathy, the owner of this store, began designing rugs when she was living in Nepal. She has a large stock of handwoven wool rugs, all of her own designs. Also imported clothing, jewelry, accessories. A fun and interesting place.
Essentials
Firewood. Cheeses, processed/prepared meats, fresh and frozen produce, wine, and ... clothing, plants, garden supplies, souvenirs. You could wander here for a while.
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Sawyer Home & Garden Center
5865 Sawyer RdFirewood. Cheeses, processed/prepared meats, fresh and frozen produce, wine, and ... clothing, plants, garden supplies, souvenirs. You could wander here for a while.
Harding's Friendly Market
3651 W Shawnee RdBasic, general grocery store.
Harding's Laundromat
3677 W Shawnee RdA good source for some hard-to-come-by specialty items such as organic whole grains.
Apple Valley Natural Foods, Inc.
9067 US-31A good source for some hard-to-come-by specialty items such as organic whole grains.
The usual mega mart with large selection of groceries, clothing, household items.
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Meijer
5019 Red Arrow HwyThe usual mega mart with large selection of groceries, clothing, household items.
Arts & Culture
These folks bring in an impressive collection of performers. Weekends you'll see famous names, but they don't forget the community. Their open mic night is always well worth a visit (free, but reservations recommended). Occasional dance parties. Full bar.
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The Acorn
107 Generations DrThese folks bring in an impressive collection of performers. Weekends you'll see famous names, but they don't forget the community. Their open mic night is always well worth a visit (free, but reservations recommended). Occasional dance parties. Full bar.
Beautifully restored little theater, offers an eclectic selection of films.
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Vickers Theatre
6 N Elm StBeautifully restored little theater, offers an eclectic selection of films.
Pears Mill has been faithfully restored and is now operated by the Buchanan Preservation Society. Occasional demos of historic trades (weaving, blacksmithing and basket weaving). Stone-ground flour and meal available.
The amphitheater in Buchanan Common offers live evening performances the last Sat. of every summer month, and a farmers market every summer Sat. morning.
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Buchanan
Pears Mill has been faithfully restored and is now operated by the Buchanan Preservation Society. Occasional demos of historic trades (weaving, blacksmithing and basket weaving). Stone-ground flour and meal available.
The amphitheater in Buchanan Common offers live evening performances the last Sat. of every summer month, and a farmers market every summer Sat. morning.
Judith's annual Outsiders Outside art show attracts people from all over the country.
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Judith Racht Gallery Inc
13689 Prairie RdJudith's annual Outsiders Outside art show attracts people from all over the country.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a bicycle, visit the gift shop.
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Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club
3 CentralRent a bicycle, visit the gift shop.
Outpost Sports
105 W Buffalo StKayak and bicycle rentals.
A little slice of Americana. Pack your cooler and bring your blanket or chair for a summer evening in the park. Live music performed in a quaint gazebo. Kids love to climb on the cannon. The seed mill in the background and an occasional Amtrak train on nearby tracks make it a pure Norman Rockwell experience.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
A little slice of Americana. Pack your cooler and bring your blanket or chair for a summer evening in the park. Live music performed in a quaint gazebo. Kids love to climb on the cannon. The seed mill in the background and an occasional Amtrak train on nearby tracks make it a pure Norman Rockwell experience.
Food scene
Union Pier Social
Small, friendly and slightly funky with yummy smoothies, breakfast burritos, and other breakfast and lunch selections. Decent coffee.
The Local
Small, friendly and slightly funky with yummy smoothies, breakfast burritos, and other breakfast and lunch selections. Decent coffee.
Jess roasts coffee in small batches, and does a grand job of it. The coffee we provide for our guests comes from here.
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Red Arrow Roasters
13933 Red Arrow HwyJess roasts coffee in small batches, and does a grand job of it. The coffee we provide for our guests comes from here.
Great coffee with yummy pastries from award-winning Bit of Swiss Bakery. A casual, laid back vibe. Popular with locals and tourists alike.
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Infusco Coffee Roasters
5846 Sawyer RdGreat coffee with yummy pastries from award-winning Bit of Swiss Bakery. A casual, laid back vibe. Popular with locals and tourists alike.