Galen And Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a local place just on the other side of the lake. Good for lunch and dinner close by. Opens at noon. There’s an outdoor deck. Special events.
Wegners’ Lakeside Bar & Grill
2628 Lake Shore DrThis is a local place just on the other side of the lake. Good for lunch and dinner close by. Opens at noon. There’s an outdoor deck. Special events.
Jim’s is a great bbq place located in downtown Niles in the nostalgic Paris Soda Shop. Delicious brisket, ribs, pulled pork and ice cream specialties. Call ahead for limited hours.
Jim's Smokin' Cafe
220 E Main StJim’s is a great bbq place located in downtown Niles in the nostalgic Paris Soda Shop. Delicious brisket, ribs, pulled pork and ice cream specialties. Call ahead for limited hours.
A nice little upscale Chinese restaurant nearby in Niles, MI.
Great lunch plates, special dinners, white linen tablecloths, sushi, full bar menu. Open late on Friday and Saturday.
Ho Ping Garden
1962 S 11th StA nice little upscale Chinese restaurant nearby in Niles, MI.
Great lunch plates, special dinners, white linen tablecloths, sushi, full bar menu. Open late on Friday and Saturday.
Even though Essenhaus is about 30 miles from our lakehouse, it is well worth a day trip. Authentic Amish country cooking, bakery, candy, shopping, and special events.
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Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 US-20Even though Essenhaus is about 30 miles from our lakehouse, it is well worth a day trip. Authentic Amish country cooking, bakery, candy, shopping, and special events.
Veni’s is a traditional candy store right here in Niles. Just walk in the door and the smell fills you with candy shop memories!
Veni's Sweet Shop
228 E Main StVeni’s is a traditional candy store right here in Niles. Just walk in the door and the smell fills you with candy shop memories!
Nature
The Great Outdoors in Southwest Michigan
Fernwood is a great place to visit in all seasons of the year. there are walking paths, cafe, and gift shop. (Niles, Michigan)
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Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdFernwood is a great place to visit in all seasons of the year. there are walking paths, cafe, and gift shop. (Niles, Michigan)
Beautiful Lake Michigan beaches are nearby.
New Buffalo Lakefront, Warren Dunes St Park, and Silver Beach Co Park are all about a half hour drive from our Lakehouse. Silver Beach has a huge splash pad and vintage carousel for the children.
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Lake Michigan
Beautiful Lake Michigan beaches are nearby.
New Buffalo Lakefront, Warren Dunes St Park, and Silver Beach Co Park are all about a half hour drive from our Lakehouse. Silver Beach has a huge splash pad and vintage carousel for the children.
"Salt of the Earth ... Light of the World"
Salt Cave-Halo Therapy-Himalayan Salt Products-Essential Oils
123 W. Ferry St., Berrien Springs, MI 49103
A unique place 10 miles from the Lakehouse
The Salt Haven
123 W Ferry St "Salt of the Earth ... Light of the World"
Salt Cave-Halo Therapy-Himalayan Salt Products-Essential Oils
123 W. Ferry St., Berrien Springs, MI 49103
A unique place 10 miles from the Lakehouse
Family Fun
This little park is walking distance, 1/4 mile, from the Lakehouse. Families with young children enjoy walking here to play.
Sholtey Park
2547-2553 Huntly RdThis little park is walking distance, 1/4 mile, from the Lakehouse. Families with young children enjoy walking here to play.
Howard Township Park is one mile from the Lakehouse. It’s a great park for young children.
Howard Township
Howard Township Park is one mile from the Lakehouse. It’s a great park for young children.
Great family fun here in Niles, MI just 4 miles from our house in September. Parade, arts and crafts, food trucks, amusement rides, nighttime entertainment.
Cass County 4H Fair in August is another family fun time in nearby Cassopolis, Mi
Four Flags Area Apple Festival
1740 Lake StGreat family fun here in Niles, MI just 4 miles from our house in September. Parade, arts and crafts, food trucks, amusement rides, nighttime entertainment.
Cass County 4H Fair in August is another family fun time in nearby Cassopolis, Mi
This is a wonderful place to spend a summer day right on the shore of Lake Michigan, about 20 miles from our house. Beach, children's museum, carousel, splash pad, great pizza in a restored train station.
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シルバービーチのカルーセル
333 Broad StThis is a wonderful place to spend a summer day right on the shore of Lake Michigan, about 20 miles from our house. Beach, children's museum, carousel, splash pad, great pizza in a restored train station.
What a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with the family. "Take me out to the ballgame!"
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South Bend Cubs
501 W South StWhat a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with the family. "Take me out to the ballgame!"
A visit to Potawatomi Zoo is a fine way to spend an afternoon. Located in nearby South Bend, IN. It is a nice small zoo with train ride, snack bar, playground, and picnic area.
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ポタワトミ動物園
500 S Greenlawn AveA visit to Potawatomi Zoo is a fine way to spend an afternoon. Located in nearby South Bend, IN. It is a nice small zoo with train ride, snack bar, playground, and picnic area.
At Silver Beach Park, the biggest and best free splash pad anywhere!
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad StAt Silver Beach Park, the biggest and best free splash pad anywhere!
Sightseeing
Visit Notre Dame University, a must-see when you are here, located just 12 miles from our house. Visit the basilica, the stadium, the golden dome, touchdown Jesus, the Snite museum, and Legends restaurant.
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Notre Dame Golden Dome
Visit Notre Dame University, a must-see when you are here, located just 12 miles from our house. Visit the basilica, the stadium, the golden dome, touchdown Jesus, the Snite museum, and Legends restaurant.
Another great place to spend a day. Historic Farm, Amish cooking served family style in the restaurant barn, theater performances. Arts and Crafts Festival in August and many special events. Located in Nappanee, IN about 40 miles away.
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The Barns at Nappanee
1600 W Market StAnother great place to spend a day. Historic Farm, Amish cooking served family style in the restaurant barn, theater performances. Arts and Crafts Festival in August and many special events. Located in Nappanee, IN about 40 miles away.
We are near the trail of several wineries along the Lake Michigan Shore. Begin the tour at the Round Barn Winery.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdWe are near the trail of several wineries along the Lake Michigan Shore. Begin the tour at the Round Barn Winery.
This place is amazing! There’s so much to see and learn about RVs! The path leads from the first do it yourself camper mounted on a on a model T flatbed truck to the modern luxury mini-mansion on wheels. Located 18 miles from our place it is a great day adventure.
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RV/MH殿堂博物館
21565 Executive PkwyThis place is amazing! There’s so much to see and learn about RVs! The path leads from the first do it yourself camper mounted on a on a model T flatbed truck to the modern luxury mini-mansion on wheels. Located 18 miles from our place it is a great day adventure.
スチュードベーカー国立博物館
201 Chapin StA great rainy day activity nearby in South Bend, IN
Nightlife
Four Winds Casinos have 3 locations nearby, one in Dowagiac, one in South Bend, and one in New Buffalo. It's a fun, noisy place to go even if you don't gamble. They have a very good buffet and entertainment.
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フォーウィンズ・カジノ・サウスベンド
3000 Prairie AveFour Winds Casinos have 3 locations nearby, one in Dowagiac, one in South Bend, and one in New Buffalo. It's a fun, noisy place to go even if you don't gamble. They have a very good buffet and entertainment.
Iron Shoe Distillery
3 N 3rd StA new popular bar here in Niles, Michigan.
Wonderland Cinema
402 North Front StRight here in Niles there's a great budget movie theater.
This comedy club is located in the beautiful old library building downtown on Main Street in Niles, Michigan.
The Underground Laugh Lounge
This comedy club is located in the beautiful old library building downtown on Main Street in Niles, Michigan.
Good reviews about the many, many beers at this place.
11 miles from our lakehouse at
3703 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN
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Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main StGood reviews about the many, many beers at this place.
11 miles from our lakehouse at
3703 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN
Wedding & Event Venue
Several of our guests have come for weddings and receptions at this beautiful place. It is located at 10577 Jones Rd., Berrien Springs, MI.
North Lake Weddings & Events
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必見
Niles, the city of Four Flags (France, Britain, Spain, U.S.)
Don’t miss the Chapin Mansion, Fort St. Joseph Museum, and the Riverwalk downtown.