Three Oaks Guidebook
Shopping
Trilogy Antiques & Designs
19 S Elm StUnreal finds: Antiques, artwork, decor.
Alapash Three Oaks
14 N Elm StGorge furniture, antiques, textiles and pottery!
P. & E. Bottle Shop
2 Maple StAwesome wine selection and super knowledgeable staff!
Carefully curated clothing, shoes, jewelry and their own proprietary apothecary line. Men's items include clothing and leather goods. Luggage, shoes, candles, greeting cards... and fabulous staff make this a favorite shop!
14 locals recommend
Goods & Heroes
104 N Elm StCarefully curated clothing, shoes, jewelry and their own proprietary apothecary line. Men's items include clothing and leather goods. Luggage, shoes, candles, greeting cards... and fabulous staff make this a favorite shop!
Lakeside Antiques
14866 Red Arrow HwyAlchemy Antiques
13696 Red Arrow Hwyinsanity. amazing.
Sojourn LLC
12908 Red Arrow HwyHarbert Antique Mall
13887 Red Arrow HighwayBright, airy and welcoming dispensary for prescription and recreation.
7 locals recommend
Cannavista Wellness
120 E Front StBright, airy and welcoming dispensary for prescription and recreation.
Alan Robandt Antique, Vintage, & Modern
114 E Front StWonderful antique dealer.
Dean Antiques
203 E Front StSL Consignment Gallery
211 E Front StLots of artwork, glass and cocktail sets.
Window Shopping
5857 Sawyer RoadBoutique with home decor and gifts.
More than a garden center: also has local produce, gift items, a large wine selection and local souvenirs.
103 locals recommend
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
5865 Sawyer RdMore than a garden center: also has local produce, gift items, a large wine selection and local souvenirs.
Judy's selection is varied, with artwork for every taste. Well executed pieces that would be a wonderful souvenir to remember your trip.
Judy Ferrara Gallery
16 S Elm StJudy's selection is varied, with artwork for every taste. Well executed pieces that would be a wonderful souvenir to remember your trip.
Arbor3 Arts
Art Gallery with works for sale
Sweet On Elm
Ice cream and Candy!
Catalpa Antiques
20 N Elm StStockholm Objects
13630 Red Arrow HwyNeighborhoods
Located 75 miles from Chicago, Three Oaks is an amazingly rich community with theaters, boutique shopping, restaurants, galleries, and the distillery. Stunning landscapes and friendly people create an oasis in Southwest Michigan.
57 locals recommend
Three Oaks
Located 75 miles from Chicago, Three Oaks is an amazingly rich community with theaters, boutique shopping, restaurants, galleries, and the distillery. Stunning landscapes and friendly people create an oasis in Southwest Michigan.
The Sawyer Garden Center has amazing plants and produce- there's a brewery, restaurants and shopping!
19 locals recommend
Sawyer
The Sawyer Garden Center has amazing plants and produce- there's a brewery, restaurants and shopping!
Cool architecture, a coffee house and four great antique stores. There's also a cider house and a dispensary.
17 locals recommend
Buchanan
Cool architecture, a coffee house and four great antique stores. There's also a cider house and a dispensary.
Just west of Red Arrow Highway on Union Pier road is a great little cluster of shops. A small grocery and an amazing bakery anchor the strip.
15 locals recommend
Union Pier
Just west of Red Arrow Highway on Union Pier road is a great little cluster of shops. A small grocery and an amazing bakery anchor the strip.
Beach access with a pay lot. Lots to see and do, gets a bit crowded in the high season.
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Beach access with a pay lot. Lots to see and do, gets a bit crowded in the high season.
Entertainment and Events
The Acorn
107 Generations Drcheck their calendar for concerts!
Vickers Theatre
6 N Elm StMAK Spa Three Oaks
13 N Elm StTwo words: infrared sauna.
Clay pigeon, skeet and pheasant shooting. Awesome instructors, great stress relief.
9 locals recommend
Deer Creek Hunt Club
18000 South Basswood RoadClay pigeon, skeet and pheasant shooting. Awesome instructors, great stress relief.
Three Oaks Social Club
Maple StreetStylish private event space.
Dinges Fall Harvest
15219 Mill RdPUMPKINS, corn maze and Fall fun!
My favorite place to go apple picking. Easy in and out without giant crowds.
9 locals recommend
Twin Maple Orchards
15368 Cleveland AveMy favorite place to go apple picking. Easy in and out without giant crowds.
Sightseeing
Fantastic overlook and walkway over a natural wetlands. We always see animals!
96 locals recommend
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyFantastic overlook and walkway over a natural wetlands. We always see animals!
A wonderful botanic garden with trails to walk for hours.
64 locals recommend
Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdA wonderful botanic garden with trails to walk for hours.
Third Coast Paddling - Galien River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
200 Marquette DrBest way to see nature up close.
Red Arrow Ride
16110 Red Arrow HwyBike, kayak, paddleboard and beach gear rentals
New Buffalo Sailing Excursions
9 W Mechanic StGet a new perspective!
Dining Recommendations
Here's a not so short list of fabulous places to eat in Harbor Country.
The pizza is incredible but the simple salad is also wonderful too! The "snack" of fresh farmer's cheese and their homemade crackers and pepper jam is my ...jam. :)
49 locals recommend
Patellie's
28 N Elm StThe pizza is incredible but the simple salad is also wonderful too! The "snack" of fresh farmer's cheese and their homemade crackers and pepper jam is my ...jam. :)
Compact yet comprehensive gourmet grocery/wine shop attached.
42 locals recommend
The Peasant's Pantry
12856 Red Arrow HwyCompact yet comprehensive gourmet grocery/wine shop attached.
Black Currant Bakehouse
9911 Town Line AveWorld class desserts!!! Espresso and coffee as well.
Don't tell the locals we told you about Red Arrow Roadhouse! It's always consistently good with a varied menu. They do carry out as well!
106 locals recommend
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyDon't tell the locals we told you about Red Arrow Roadhouse! It's always consistently good with a varied menu. They do carry out as well!
A quaint little market with all kinds of treasures. Fresh bakery goods and coffee/espresso. *Sandwiches must be pre-ordered online now due to Covid but are worth the effort!
68 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Grocery
15700 Red Arrow HwyA quaint little market with all kinds of treasures. Fresh bakery goods and coffee/espresso. *Sandwiches must be pre-ordered online now due to Covid but are worth the effort!
High end service and quality food in the small beach town of New Buffalo. Always impressed.
104 locals recommend
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StHigh end service and quality food in the small beach town of New Buffalo. Always impressed.
Lovely patio, great service and they are doing take out during this wacky time.
87 locals recommend
Brewster's Italian Cafe
11 W Merchant StLovely patio, great service and they are doing take out during this wacky time.
A total institution in the area-- Mediterranean food that's fantastic to share!
43 locals recommend
Cafe Gulistan
13581 Red Arrow HwyA total institution in the area-- Mediterranean food that's fantastic to share!
Susans Sawyer
5851 Sawyer RdElevated dining experience with chic surroundings.
Terrace Room
111 W Water StWaterfront dining with phenomenal food.
Oaks Eatery
8 S Elm StBreakfast- get the chilaquiles.
Viola Cafe
102 N Elm StQuaint neighborhood gem for breakfast and lunch.
Distillery that happens to have a fabulous restaurant! Kidding but it's a must-see experience when visiting Three Oaks.
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrDistillery that happens to have a fabulous restaurant! Kidding but it's a must-see experience when visiting Three Oaks.
21 and over- Perfectly balanced cocktails (and mocktails) along with divine food pairings. Never disappoints.
The Historian
21 and over- Perfectly balanced cocktails (and mocktails) along with divine food pairings. Never disappoints.
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdFamily friendly also offers to-go growlers and cans.
Roma Pizza
DELIVERY- sometimes you just want to stay in and get a pizza delivered.
Beer Church Brewing Co.
24 S Whittaker StHoly moley this place is fun!
Family friendly with a varied menu. Can usually accommodate larger groups.
45 locals recommend
Ghost Isle Brewery Closed by Michigan mandate until December 9th, 2020
17684 US-12Family friendly with a varied menu. Can usually accommodate larger groups.
Lehman's Brewery & Farmhouse
204 Red Bud Trail NCider house and brewery.
Terrace Room
111 W Water StFive star dining in New Buffalo. Reservations strongly recommended.
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailFarina's supper club with comfortable elegant surroundings.
RIOS MEXICAN GRILL #1
Carry out Mexican that's always solid.
Essentials
Harding's Friendly Market
6832 US-12Grocery store close by.
Over a century old! Drier's is a must stop for morning bacon & sausage.
28 locals recommend
Drier's Meat Market
14 S Elm StOver a century old! Drier's is a must stop for morning bacon & sausage.
Three Oaks Farmers Market
Seasonally Friday from 3:00-7:00 located "in town".
Barney's
10 N Thompson StLarger grocery store with a huge liquor department.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Firewood
We typically have firewood provided but just in case it may be low here is where we purchase firewood:
The road to the west of us is Lakeside Road. Take that road north and just north of Kruger on the east side of the road is a roadside stand selling $5 bundles of great firewood. The gas station in town also sells it.
Traveling with kids
Park close by--
Behind the Harding's grocery is a fun playground called Timber Town or Watkins Park.
Book before you go
Summer Dinner Reservations
Wait times can be long during the busy summer season. We recommend perhaps researching your dinner options ahead of time and for nicer sit down restaurants make reservations in advance.
Traveling with kids
Travel Crib
We have a travel crib and an inflatable mattress at the barn, located in the back bedroom closet.
Customs and culture
Michigan Time
Michigan is on EASTERN time. Don't forget as you book your resos if you're coming from Chicago. :)
Ways to save
If you've forgotten something
There are extra sundries located in the hall bathroom, behind the shower in the niche. Condiments and spices are provided and there's usually coffee and several boxes of coffee filters.
Book before you go
Summer Dining Advice
Book reservations in advance and don't forget that Michigan is Eastern Standard Time.