The Sawyer Guide
- Artsy, Hip, Outdoorsy
- Creatives, Hikers, Beer Lovers
- 80 miles from Chicago
About the Town
Sawyer
Sawyer is the cool, creative younger sibling of Harbor Country. What used to be a quiet farming community has transformed into the region’s bohemian core, anchored by craft breweries, eclectic antique shops, and massive garden centers. It’s where the agricultural roots of the area meet a modern, artistic energy.
Just a stone’s throw from the towering dunes of Warren Dunes State Park, Sawyer is the perfect basecamp for hikers and beachgoers who want to end their day with a cold IPA, live music, and a relaxed, unpretentious crowd.
Where to Eat & Drink in Sawyer
The undisputed king of the New Buffalo rooftop scene. Get the tacos, stay for the sunset.
Where to Stay
Right on the water. Walk to everything. The definitive New Buffalo resort experience.
- Highly Rated
Right on the water. Walk to everything. The definitive New Buffalo resort experience.
- Highly Rated
Right on the water. Walk to everything. The definitive New Buffalo resort experience.
- Highly Rated
What's Happening in Sawyer
- lakeside
- Saturday, April 11 - 12, 2026
- 10:00 am
- Three Oaks, MI
- $$
- michiana
- Saturday, July 11, 2026
- 7:00 pm
- Michigan City, IN
- $$$$
