California Corners, Michigan and Fremont, Indiana with surrounding area
Essentials
Fremont Village Foods
104 S Wayne StFremont Village Foods is the nearest grocery store at 5.5 miles away.
Sightseeing
We love this museum, 45 minutes south on Interstate 69 in Kendallville, Indiana. Most of the exhibits are outside, with a restored barn for indoor exhibits.
Mid-America Windmill Museum
732 S Allen Chapel RdWe love this museum, 45 minutes south on Interstate 69 in Kendallville, Indiana. Most of the exhibits are outside, with a restored barn for indoor exhibits.
Pokagon has a nature center, a lake and beach for swimming, miles of trails through woods and wetlands, horseback riding, and much more.
55 locals recommend
Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake JamesPokagon has a nature center, a lake and beach for swimming, miles of trails through woods and wetlands, horseback riding, and much more.
We love this nature preserve for a short hike and going down to the lake. The foot bridges cross a stream at multiple points. Bring sturdy shoes.
Wing Haven - ACRES Land Trust
180 W 400 NWe love this nature preserve for a short hike and going down to the lake. The foot bridges cross a stream at multiple points. Bring sturdy shoes.
Magnificent American Bison are just a few miles away in Fremont, Indiana. The preserve gives tours and has a gift shop.
10 locals recommend
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserves
6975 N Ray RdMagnificent American Bison are just a few miles away in Fremont, Indiana. The preserve gives tours and has a gift shop.
The Aqua Pit
262 S Michigan AveGreat local place for water sports.
Take a ride on an antique steam train, with fun special events throughout the year.
Little River Railroad
29 W Park AveTake a ride on an antique steam train, with fun special events throughout the year.
The local community embraces this historic building with its fun theatrical performances.
Tibbits Opera House
14 S Hanchett StThe local community embraces this historic building with its fun theatrical performances.
A trip back in time in this quaint historic museum. Call ahead or check their web site for open times.
Wing House Museum
27 S Jefferson StA trip back in time in this quaint historic museum. Call ahead or check their web site for open times.
Sauder Village
22611 OH-2Living history, about an hour away in Ohio.
If you love antique cars, this is the place, and it's a lot closer than The Henry Ford Museum.
18 locals recommend
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
1600 Wayne StIf you love antique cars, this is the place, and it's a lot closer than The Henry Ford Museum.
Toboggan Run
450 Ln 100 Lake JamesThrilling toboggan run is a local favorite.
Neighborhoods
Fremont, Indiana is the nearest town, even though we are located in Michigan. Fremont has pizza places, a Subway and other restaurants, and Village Foods grocery. A bonus is that you might spot bison on the way to Fremont, and do stop in to Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve and take a tour if you have time.
Fremont
Fremont, Indiana is the nearest town, even though we are located in Michigan. Fremont has pizza places, a Subway and other restaurants, and Village Foods grocery. A bonus is that you might spot bison on the way to Fremont, and do stop in to Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve and take a tour if you have time.
City/town information
Angola, Indiana is a nearby large town, at about 15-20 minutes driving. Angola has a shopping district with a Walmart and Meijer.
11 locals recommend
Angola
Angola, Indiana is a nearby large town, at about 15-20 minutes driving. Angola has a shopping district with a Walmart and Meijer.
Coldwater, Michigan is a nearby large town, at 15-20 minutes driving. Coldwater has a shopping district with a Walmart and Meijer. Coldwater also has some historic buildings such as Tibbits Opera House, Wing House Museum, Little River Railroad, and Blue Hat Coffee Company.
9 locals recommend
Coldwater
Coldwater, Michigan is a nearby large town, at 15-20 minutes driving. Coldwater has a shopping district with a Walmart and Meijer. Coldwater also has some historic buildings such as Tibbits Opera House, Wing House Museum, Little River Railroad, and Blue Hat Coffee Company.
Crossroads of Amish and Mennonite communities. If you want to see horse and buggy traffic, this is the place. Lots of Amish related and Mennonite run businesses, a unique shopping district, and the Menno-Hof Amish Mennonite Museum.
81 locals recommend
Shipshewana
Crossroads of Amish and Mennonite communities. If you want to see horse and buggy traffic, this is the place. Lots of Amish related and Mennonite run businesses, a unique shopping district, and the Menno-Hof Amish Mennonite Museum.
Auburn, Indiana is 40 minutes drive and has several antique car museums and a military history center.
Auburn
Auburn, Indiana is 40 minutes drive and has several antique car museums and a military history center.
Food scene
Atmosphere is what sets this apart from chain coffee companies, not to mention outstanding coffee and a delightful assortment of baked goods. Relax with the free wifi in one of the historic rooms, and check out the art gallery.
Blue Hat Coffee / Gallery
867 E Chicago StAtmosphere is what sets this apart from chain coffee companies, not to mention outstanding coffee and a delightful assortment of baked goods. Relax with the free wifi in one of the historic rooms, and check out the art gallery.
City advice
Customs and culture
Use caution at night with horse and buggy traffic.
This area has a lot of horse and buggy traffic, which can be difficult to see at night. Some carriages have lights or reflectors, but they are not very bright. Drive slowly and remain vigilant to avoid tragic collisions.