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Buchanan, Michigan
Population: 4,681
Located in Berrien County
Located just 10 minutes northwest of South Bend, Indiana, an hour and a half east of Chicago, and three hours west of Detroit, Buchanan is in a prime location in the mid-west.
Another feature that sets Buchanan apart is climate. It is generally snowy in winter with an average winter temperature of 22 degrees F and average summer temperature of 82 degrees F. Rainfall averages about 50 inches annually with the average snowfall around 85 inches.
Located on the big bend of St. Joseph River, Buchanan has excellent facilities for boating, water-skiing and other water activities. River fishing is also a popular pastime here. If the river doesn't appeal, then try one of the myriad lakes in the area!
Bear Cave Resort is famous throughout the mid-west as well. Bear Cave is the only natural cave located in Michigan and is a popular vacation spot.
If your idea of a perfect day out is golfing, then look no further than the Brookwood Golf Course. This is a challenging and enjoyable 18 hole course spread over 6540 yards of rolling fairways, in an area that is breathtaking in its beauty.
Fernwood Botanic Garden provides pleasures for the body, mind and soul in every season. Come and discover the secret gardens and tranquil woodland trails in the beautiful St. Joseph River setting. Spend a day wending your way through the gorgeous trails and gardens that have been created especially to show off nature in all her glory.
After you have spent the day on the links, on the beach or in the gardens, come and spend an inviting evening at the Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant on Mt. Tabor Road and enjoy a superb dining experience in a casual country setting. Or make it an afternoon adventure and go on one of the tasting tours offered.
Buchanan provides many athletic and recreational programs for children and teens. Some of those include baseball and softball leagues, indoor hockey, Junior Bucks basketball and supervised parks programs in the summer.
Buchanan is uniquely situated so that its citizens can enjoy the friendliness and comfort of a small town and yet, within a short drive, shop a mall or enjoy world-class cultural events.
Buchanan is surrounded by cultural, intellectual and recreational opportunities. The city is well managed, the rural areas a largely unspoiled. Within a very brief time, one could be in the midst of crowds or entirely alone in virgin woodlands.
Traditional values mark the quality of life in the Buchanan area, while we remain poised to meet the promise and the challenge of our future.
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