Experience the warm sand of New Buffalo Lakefront Park and Beach.
Walking in and now amongst the homegrown preserves, jams, breads, and other treats, I ordered a deli sandwich with a summer theme, The Picnic Basket.
Further to the east, Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee (now Five Lakes Coffee) in Sturgis and North Woods Coffee Company (now Everfresh Cafe) in Coldwater provided additional iced coffees.
That next led me to downtown Niles and the Paris Soda Company. Upon entering the authentic fountain shop, I was transported back in time with the 50s décor.
Random parks, photo opportunities along the St. Joseph River which you will cross over and over again, and right in the middle of the road to capture the US-12 scene were the reasons.