What's your preferred New Buffalo, MI transient marina?

TonyG13

Planning our first overnight outing with the 310 EC from Chicago - and have tentatively decided on New Buffalo, MI for a couple of reasons...

1) It's about 40 odd miles from Chicago. So well within our "novice" distance, and even hugging the shoreline - instead of a direct shot across the lake - only adds about 5-7 miles to the trip.

2) Downtown dining and shopping are close to the marinas. No bikes or other modes of transport necessary to explore downtown, just walking.

So the question: Oselka Marina or the New Buffalo Municipal Marina? Which do you prefer, and why? Thanks!

bry1429

I stayed at Oselkas after canceling Municipal slip. The pool color wasn't quite right, When I jumped in it felt like gelatin not water also tasted like 15 brands of suntan lotion, the walk to town was a bit far for my 80yr old father (it was 90* out)

The next day I was lucky my slip was still open at the municipal (less expensive) so we moved over to there for an extra 3 days, 20 second walk to town , we had a blast. You know my opinion now 

You have to Try South Haven Municipal some time (on the right side when coming in) its awesome and more of a town to keep ya busy.

skennelly

I've used NB municipal twice.  That's my vote.  It's right there in terms of shopping and food.  Close to the beach to catch the sunset.

You won't go wrong with either....the difference is about a 5 or 10 minute walk to food and shopping.

Stray dog restaurant gets busy on the weekends 

gtyee

Stayed at Oselka's which was nice, about a 10 minute walk to downtown, Stray Dog has great food.

TonyG13

Thank's to all three of you!

Looks like it'll be Municipal Marina - which is also about $20/night cheaper :-)

@bry1429 - South Haven is on the list, but that would be more of a true lake crossing from Chicago - so a bit more planning on my part.

skennelly

@TonyG13 - You won't be disappointed with the Muni

TonyG13

So it only took five years, but we finally made it over to New Buffalo, MI and it was mine and the Admiral's first official overnight excursion. Luckily the weather gods were with us and we had glass on Lake Michigan there and back -- and in October no less!

Stayed at New Buffalo Municipal Marina. Perfect location and great price. Average speed there and back was between 23-29 MPH and an average of 1.29 GPM.

Already planning next season's trips - and not waiting another five years! Look out @Grahamu - We may be following you on the Great Loop soon! 



 

captkevin

Beautiful pictures. Glad it worked out. Weather was amazing last weekend for October in Chicago.