Just an hour outside Chicago nestled among the bluffs of sand dunes and long stretches of country farmland along Michigan’s South Shore is a charming little lakeside town witnessing a full-on a transformation. Like many commuter cities across the country that experienced a pandemic-driven population boom in the wake of urban exodus, New Buffalo is among the new generation of ancillary destinations rapidly rebuilding with an influx of concept boutiques, art galleries, upscale restaurants, craft cocktail bars, community farmers markets, and even—gasp!—a Starbucks, luring the expansion of city restauranteurs and catching the eye of discerning weekenders. Obviously, this growing popularity has also captured the attention of luxury boutique hoteliers and niche AirBnB investors, as well as all the usual invested players in economic urban development and tourism that make these great destinations to visit and travel writers to wax poetically about. What’s interesting about New Buffalo, however, is that Michigan’s newly minted legal landscape is turning the town an under-the-radar destination for cannabis—enough to earn the moniker, “New Puffalo.” In my latest newsletter, I explore what’s happening in along the Midwest Riviera and how to have an excellent weekend that’s 100% Pure Michigan. Like, share, and subscribe. #travelwriter #cannatourism #travelindustry #michigan #visitmichigan
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3moI enjoyed reading this post today — very inspiring! Sounds like you had a lovely time and that skin contact wine sounds delicious.