The Ultimate Guide To Harbor Country, Michigan

A little over an hour’s drive from downtown Chicago, Harbor Country, Mich. is one of the region’s most popular weekend destinations, and with good reason: From picturesque Lake Michigan beaches to award-winning breweries and wineries and more, the area’s eight charming towns offer countless delights all year round. Here, our essential spots for the ultimate weekend in Harbor Country.

Journeyman Distillery

109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. / Website

This distillery at the Featherbone Factory is on a roll, having been named 2023 Craft Distillery of the Year and awarded best whiskey for two consecutive years at the American Spirits Council of Tasters (ASCOT) Awards. They’ve just opened a $40 million campus in Valparaiso, Ind., but home base remains in Three Oaks, where they draw crowds for tours and tastings, the buzzing Staymaker restaurant and the 30,000-square-foot Welter’s Folly 18-hole public putting green.