50 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE which historically produced corsets and buggy whips. During a distillery tour, guests are in for a treat in hearing the property’s colorful past and spirited present, complemented by more than a dozen samples of various liquors and liqueurs. Journeyman is distinctive for its 30,000-square-foot outdoor putting green and full-service restaurant. It also offers on-site accommodations for those who prefer to stay overnight rather than drive home. Folks flock to Beer Church, Stray Dog and Ghost Isle in the summer months as Beer Church — yes, it is a brewery built into a historic Methodist church — and Stray Dog have the region’s busiest and buzziest rooftop patios. Ghost Isle is built next to a reportedly haunted 156-acre wetland area. Then there is the wine country, which became popular in the area in great part thanks to Round Barn Estate , a working brewery, busy distillery and full-scale winery. The estate is ultra-dog friendly with live music regularly, a massive restaurant operation, elegant vineyard cabanas and the option to mix and match a tasting of food, wine, cocktails, spirits, beer and even adult slushies. During the summer, the weekends feature live music, dancing and other special events. Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant , Free Run Cellars , Dablon Vineyards , Domaine Berrien Cellars and Gravity Winery are also nearby, making a day of wine tasting exceptionally convenient for those who wish to partake. Finally, while there is no shortage of food and drink experiences in the area, make it a point to stop by Granor Farm, which offers seasonal multi-course dinners in its glass greenhouse showcasing the best of the farm’s crops and other ingredients from fellow local producers. For more information, visit newbuffaloexplored.com . FROM THE ROAD Round Barn Estate Free Run Cellars Lemon Creek Courtesy New Buffalo Explored

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