Union Pier, a Harbor Country community, got its name from one of the shipping piers used to transport timber to Chicago, the area’s major industry in the 1870s. In the 1900s, tourism replaced timber as the area’s major industry, attracting Eastern European, African American and Jewish vacationers who established homes and resorts in the community. The countryside surrounding this quaint but growing lakeshore community is dotted with unique antique shops, galleries and grand old resorts that have been restored to their former glory. Logging and timber were Harbor Country's major industries in the 1870s, requiring shipping piers along Lake Michigan's shoreline. One of those piers, Union Pier, gave its name to today's quaint lakeshore community. Union Pier is little more than a corner store, garage, and an ice cream shop, but the nearby countryside is dotted with unique antique shops, galleries and grand old resorts that have been restored to their former state.
While newer construction in the form of large private homes has become a trend in Union Pier over the past decade, plenty of cozy cottages still abound, making lakeshore property for sale in Union Pier a more affordable choice than real estate in some of its neighboring communities. Nestled between bustling New Buffalo and the more languid Lakeside, Union Pier is a perfect blend of the two. With access to several sprawling public beaches, Union Pier residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy Harbor Country’s spotless shoreline.
Additionally, Union Pier offers several dining options. Be it a burger at the Red Arrow Road House, tasty Italian cuisine at Cafe Tuscany, or fresh fish enjoyed on the screened in porch of Timothy’s, which is housed in the historic Gordon Beach Inn, Union Pier’s restaurants are a short walk away. Two general stores and the quaint Pumpernickel Inn and Cafe are found in the village center, while Whistle Stop, a gourmet deli and coffee shop, is one of Union Pier’s staples. So, whether its supplies for S’mores, a six pack of beer, an icy frappucino or some delicious gelato you’re after, your needs are well catered.
To begin your search for your dream Union Pier home, contact your local Union Pier Realtor® at (616) 355-6387 today.
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