20 Great Lakes Getaways
From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
New Buffalo, Michigan
A standout beach, boutique hotel, and easy access to inland fruit farms and wineries distinguish this Lake Michigan town.
Five Fun Stops
1 The 55-room Harbor Grand Hotel encourages indulgence; enjoy 24-hour Ben and Jerry's ice cream delivery, free beach towels and beachside lounge chairs (269/469-7700; www.harborgrand.com).
2 The lighthouse and grassy dunes at New Buffalo City Beach create a scenic backdrop that makes this stretch of sand a cut above the rest (269/469-1522; newbuffalo.com).
3 The legendary ice cream shop Oink's Ice Cream and Yogurt (pictured) is the signature stop when you need a cool retreat from the beach (269/469-3535; oinksicecream.blogspot.com/).
4 Visitors to Lemon Creek Winery and Fruit Farm (22 miles northeast) can sample wines or enjoy the you-pick apples, berries and peaches (269-471-1421; lemoncreekwinery.com).
5 Cruise through towns with beautiful beaches, quaint shops and historic attractions along Red Arrow Highway (800/362-7251; visitharborcountry.org).
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce
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