Downtown New Baltimore in Macomb County is the perfect spot to explore in the warmer months. It offers a beach, parks, stores, ice cream shops and plenty of restaurants. Many of the restaurants offer outdoor dining and the views overlook Anchor Bay.
There is plenty of free parking and things to do downtown while you’re there.
Dine
CC’s Dairy Bar
- Address: 36355 Front St., New Baltimore
This ice cream parlor and coffee shop features Edy’s hard dip ice cream, Dole Whip, frozen custard, pizza, hot dogs and coffee drinks.
Fin’s Eatery & Spirits
- Address: 51006 Washington St., New Baltimore
This American restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. The menu features seafood, sea bites, steaks, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more.
House of Ice Cream & More
- Address: 51020 Washington St., New Baltimore
This ice cream shop offers homemade bubble cones as an option along with sugar cones, floats, sundaes and more. Also, serves coffee drinks.
Knapp’s City Garage
- Address: 36370 Main St., New Baltimore
This restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Menu items include wood-fired and Detroit-style pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches and more.
Little Mustard Seed Café and Coffee
- Address: 51111 Washington St., New Baltimore
Enjoy coffee, breakfast, lunch or bakery items at this spot. They also serve vegan and gluten free options.
On the Bay
- Address: 51034 Washington St., New Baltimore
This spot is a boutique, bar and café – all in one. They offer outdoor and indoor dining along with a gift shop that sells beach, nautical, lake and coastal items.
The Pink House Tea Room & Bnb
- Address: 36341 Front St., New Baltimore
This well-known tea spot in New Baltimore is open for reservations or walk-ins. Enjoy tea, scones, frittatas, quiche or chicken salad from their menu. They also have a Bed & Breakfast suite that you can rent out. Offers indoor and outdoor tea parties.
Shop
Boater City Marketplace
This spot offers coastal apparel, home goods and accessories. Popular brands here include Columbia, 4 Ocean, Costa Del Mar, CC Beanie, Livin’ Fresh and their own clothing line called Boater City Line.
Celtic Sisters Candles & Candies/UpTown Girl Novelties
- Address: 50935 Washington St., New Baltimore
This boutique and gift shop sells items such as candy, clothing, accessories, books, handmade items, unique gifts and much more.
Detroit Game Gear
- Address: 35730 Green St., New Baltimore
If you’re looking for sports gear and collectibles, this is the perfect spot. They sell NBA gear, NCAA gear, MLB gear, NFL gear, NHL gear and more.
ECCO Family Bookstore
- Address: 51117 Washington St., New Baltimore
This non-profit Christian bookstore sells new and used books, gifts, used homeschool curriculum and Michigan items from local talents.
Mike’s Comics
- Address: 50935 Washington St., New Baltimore
This comic book store sells board games, Dungeons & Dragons, miniature games, Magic: The Gathering, collectible games, comic books and more.
Explore
Brandenburg Park
- Address: 50050 Jefferson Ave., New Baltimore
This waterfront park is located on Anchor Bay. It features a fishing pier, basketball courts, pickleball courts, pavilions, playgrounds and more.
MacDonald Public Library
- Address: 36480 Main St., New Baltimore
This library is located right in downtown New Baltimore. They’re always offering family-friendly events, so make sure to follow them on Facebook.
New Baltimore Farmers Market
- Address: Washington St., New Baltimore
This farmers market is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays from May-October. Choose items from a variety of vendors and make sure to check out their fun events, too.
Walter & Mary Burke Park
- Address: 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
This park features a 190-foot dock that extends into the lake, fishing, picnic areas, swimming area, beach, volleyball, tetherball, a board walk with benches and playscapes.
For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this — including other Macomb County downtowns — at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.