A MICHIGAN TOP DESTINATION
SAWYER
Home to one of Michigan’s top destinations – Warren Dunes State Park. Offering acres of hiking trails through dunes, campgrounds, and a dog-friendly beach. Enjoy stunning Lake Michigan vistas atop the Tower Hill dune.
Enjoy wine tasting, dining, and antique shopping when traveling Red Arrow Highway. Downtown Sawyer is home to a brewery, a destination garden center, a coffee roastery, and boutiques.
Home enclaves are tucked into the dunes near the lakeshore or situated in grassy prairies.
WARREN DUNES STATE PARK
1: Swimming
Enjoy the cool waters of Lake Michigan with a soft sandy gradual entry. Your dog can frolic on the only dedicated dog beach in Harbor Country. Public restrooms are close by.
2. Hiking
6 miles of trails offer beginner to expert experiences
3. Tower Hill Sand Dune
The 3 story dune provides spectacular views, sand surfing and sledding in winter
4. Potter's Creek
A clear clean shady creek with clay bottom makes for hours of sculpting fun
5. View The Chicago Skyline "Superior Mirage" Phenomenon
At sunset, viewers may catch the Chicago Skyline appear over 60 miles away
DINING - SAWYER
The food scene embraces the art of making wines, beer, roasted coffee and takes advantage of the abundant fresh produce from local farms. Mixologists create imaginative cocktails.
COFFEE ROASTERY
CRAFT COCKTAILS & SMALL PLATES
The drinks are excellent, consistent, and unique...just like the vibe. Featuring a full menu with great small bites, entrees and desserts. Open til midnight.
A fun outdoor courtyard lounge serving craft cocktails and brew. The seasonal rotating menu is served from a food truck. Yard games and foosball.
LODGING - SAWYER
Accommodations are offered at different price points within a few miles of Lake Michigan.
Warren Dunes State Park Camping
Family home for large groups. 8 bedrooms 7 bath Estate sleeps 18. Spacious patios and outdoor spaces in the heart of Sawyer. Family Entertainment room with seating for everyone to watch TV and lounge. Outside provides a outdoor kitchen for family cookouts.
THINGS TO DO - SAWYER
STEWART AND JAMES ANTIQUES GALLERIA
VIEW Harbor Country Antique Map - Harbor Country Guide pg 32
This wine-tasting room highlights small-batch wines and beers from only the state of Michigan. Lounge in the expansive space, have a seat at the bar or enjoy a sunny patio.
SHOPPING - SAWYER
Family owned since 1976. This is the place for choice steaks, beef tenderloin, prime rib, chicken, ham, pork, lamb, homemade sausage and brats. With a variety of fish, shellfish and delicious desserts from a Chicago bakery.
Family-owned destination garden center. Open year round. Farm fresh seasonal produce and flowers, gourmet foods, kitchen wares, home decor, kids toys, expertly selected wines and so much more.
A hospitality and design shop for the modern dweller.
INSTAWORTHY PLACES
Annual Events
BRIDGMAN COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
MAY
ART ATTACK
APRIL
One of the Midwest's most eclectic, interactive celebrations of all that is art. Art Attack offers a full palette of colorful activities, including gallery receptions, artist's workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, open houses, tours, visiting artists' studios, and more throughout Harbor Country in one weekend.
BRIDGMAN HOLIDAY VILLAGE
DECEMBER