Summer is a great time along the Lake Michigan Shoreline as Harbor Country’s vibrant towns of New Buffalo, Harbert, Union Pier, Sawyer, Douglas, Three Oaks, Lakeside, and Grand Beach have so much to offer! There are endless stretches of beach that offer great swimming, sun bathing or building sand castles. Boating, biking, exploring downtown, and eating great local fare are just some of the other ways vacationers and locals spend their long summer days.
But what if you wanted to explore some of the unique attractions in Harbor Country? There are a number of museums and attractions that appeal to all ages! With children out of school for the summer, taking a few field trips can be just the thing to keep their minds engaged and help them learn more about the area! Here are just a few you’ll want to check out!
New Buffalo Railroad Museum
530 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo
530 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo
Open every day through Labor Day
- The New Buffalo Railroad Museum was established to illustrate the history of the New Buffalo area and to highlight the role the railroad played in the area’s development. This free museum is set in an authentic replica of the original train depot on the property of the old Pere Marquette Railroad Yards. The Museum’s model train layout depicts the railroad yard and the City of New Buffalo in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Visitors can tour both the renovated Chessie box car, which houses a list of area veterans, and the World War II Pullman Troop Sleeper car. To learn more about the New Buffalo Railroad Museum, please visit their website.
Three Oaks Bicycle Museum
3 Dewey Cannon Ave, Three Oaks
3 Dewey Cannon Ave, Three Oaks
Open every day
- The Three Oaks Bicycle Museum is located in the Dewey Cannon Trading Company and is a fun way to explore history! You won’t want to miss the 1860's Boneshaker or the 1890's Tally-Ho Tandem. The Museum also houses an 1892 “Elliot Hickory” bicycle that comes with an interesting story you’ll want to hear for yourself! See the 1940s-era Western Flyer, and from the the 1950’s TV show Kid’s Say the Darndest Things, there is miniature pedal-powered Jim-Dandy Surrey with fringe. There are a number of other unique things to see that will intrigue all ages! View the Three Oaks Bicycle Museum website to learn more.
Curious Kids Museum
415 Lake Blvd, St Joseph.
415 Lake Blvd, St Joseph.
Open Monday through Saturday
- In nearby St. Joseph, this just-for-kids museum is open all year! Curious Kids’ Museum hosts over 100 hands-on Exhibits for ages 1 to about 10 years old. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of Discovery Fun from the Awesome Apple Orchard to the Vet Clinic to Global Child Village, to Media Mania. Navigate the Great Lakes ship! Be an electron to make electricity, find yourself inside a bubble, and much more! To find out more about the museum and their other events and classes, visit the Curious Kids Museum website.
Whether you’re vacationing in Harbor Country this summer, or live here all year long and are looking for something unique to do; we hope you take time to explore these local museums! You’ll learn more about the area and see things you can’t find anywhere else.
If you’re interested in learning more about Harbor Country and are looking to buy a home in Harbert, Sawyer, New Buffalo or any of the other towns; please let us know! Our team of experienced Prudential Rubloff Real Estate agents and advisors are here to help and can guide you through the home buying process with ease.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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