Area Attractions:
There is so much to do in Union Pier and Harbor County.
Beaches: 'Nothing restores the body and soul like a stay at the beach' - Stephen Leatherman, popularly known as 'Dr. Beach.' Miles of Lake Michigan Beaches ! Our pristine Lake Michigan shoreline is the pride of Harbor Country.
Wineries: Just a short distance from Red Arrow Highway, majestic dunes and woodlands give way to rolling hills and valleys planted with lush grapevines.
Antiquing:Shops and malls open year-round make antique collecting a favorite past time in Harbor Country. Fine antique furniture, original paintings, elegant china, and crystal are just a few of the things that will delight treasure hunters here. Take the Red Arrow Ride route through Harbor Country which connects all the the area towns to discover all the antique sellers, or go East on US 12 to Three Oaks.
Arts & Entertainment:Harbor Country has been a haven for artists since the 1920's.
Backroads Bikeway & Outback Trails:
Backroads Bikeway & Outback Trails
Area resource for biking trails, including bicycling map.
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One Oak Street
Three Oaks, Michigan 49128
Ski:
Downhill Skiing
There are no downhill skiing areas in Berrien County. These two ski areas are approximately 1 hour from Harbor Country.
Swiss Valley in Jones, MI 269-244-8016 -
Ski Conditions:
Timber Ridge Ski Area in Gobles, MI 269-694-9449
Cross Country Skiing, Tobogganing
Warren Dunes State Park, has cross country skiing, snow shoe rental, no ski rental. Great slopes for tobogganing. Open normal park hours, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 269-426-4013
Madeline Bertrand Park (Outside of Harbor Country) 3 miles of trails-groomed and electrically lit. Night skiing on Friday and Saturday. Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental available every day but Monday and Tuesday. 269-683-8280.
Love Creek (Outside of Harbor Country) 6 miles of trails-groomed and lighted. Night skiing on Saturday nights. Cross Country Ski Rental available every day but Monday.
Golf:
Briar Leaf Golf Club
3233 N. State Road 39
La Porte, IN 46350
Phone: 219-326-1992
Fax: 219-326-0091
E-mail: briarleaf@csinet.net
Whittaker Woods Golf Club
12578 Wilson Road
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Phone: 269-469-3400
Other Activities:
Canoeing, u pick'em farms, go karting, bowling, mini-golf