Hawthorne Place Guidebook to the Sturgis area
Food scene
We love Five Lake Coffee! Its a locally owned shop with their own roasting facilities and the friendliest service ever! The coffee is great along with yummy chai tea lattes and smoothies.
Five Lakes Coffee
100 W Chicago RdWe love Five Lake Coffee! Its a locally owned shop with their own roasting facilities and the friendliest service ever! The coffee is great along with yummy chai tea lattes and smoothies.
People drive to Sturgis from miles around for an Olive Burger at Hot 'n Now Hamburgers on South Centreville Rd. A chain that was once widespread has all come down to the last remaining location here in Sturgis, MI. We hope it stays here forever! (Of course they offer many other burger choices as well.)
Hot 'n Now Hamburgers
609 South Centerville RoadPeople drive to Sturgis from miles around for an Olive Burger at Hot 'n Now Hamburgers on South Centreville Rd. A chain that was once widespread has all come down to the last remaining location here in Sturgis, MI. We hope it stays here forever! (Of course they offer many other burger choices as well.)
Maria's Mexican Restaurant is one of our favorite places in town to eat. Locally owned, Maria's serves quality food at reasonable prices, served up by friendly and a service oriented staff.
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
26623 U.S. 12Maria's Mexican Restaurant is one of our favorite places in town to eat. Locally owned, Maria's serves quality food at reasonable prices, served up by friendly and a service oriented staff.
Sightseeing
Sturgis MI is sometimes called the Gateway City since Hwy US12 which runs through Sturgis was the main road running between Detroit MI and Chicago Il and all points further west.
Sturgis
Sturgis MI is sometimes called the Gateway City since Hwy US12 which runs through Sturgis was the main road running between Detroit MI and Chicago Il and all points further west.
Intriguing historical museum
The Sturgis Historical Museum was moved to its present location in 2014 but it was originally built in 1895. Our local historians have used the latest technology to create an interactive experience that is fascinating for all ages.
Sturgis Historical Museum~At the Depot
101 S Jefferson StThe Sturgis Historical Museum was moved to its present location in 2014 but it was originally built in 1895. Our local historians have used the latest technology to create an interactive experience that is fascinating for all ages.
Outdoor paradise
Plumb Lake County Park is located just northeast of Sturgis on Lafayette Rd. Here you can find beautiful trails stretching through a wooded area along side a lovely lake... Picnic areas are sheltered beside the lake.. in the spring and summer wild flowers abound making this place a favorite destination for walkers.
Plumb Lake County Park
29500 E Lafayette RdPlumb Lake County Park is located just northeast of Sturgis on Lafayette Rd. Here you can find beautiful trails stretching through a wooded area along side a lovely lake... Picnic areas are sheltered beside the lake.. in the spring and summer wild flowers abound making this place a favorite destination for walkers.
Neighborhoods
Part of what makes Sturgis unique is the abundance of our Amish neighbors that can often be seen around town. Scattered across St. Joseph Cty and nearby LaGrange Cty in Indiana are well kept Amish farms where the gentle people of Amish faith live and work. Watch for the horse and buggies on our streets and enjoy the cultural differences the Amish bring to our area. Shipshewana, IN, 25 minutes away is a tourist town centered around the Amish lifestyle. From home cooking to buggy rides to the gigantic flea market (March- October), Shipshewana is a must see town in our area.
Amish Lane
Amish LanePart of what makes Sturgis unique is the abundance of our Amish neighbors that can often be seen around town. Scattered across St. Joseph Cty and nearby LaGrange Cty in Indiana are well kept Amish farms where the gentle people of Amish faith live and work. Watch for the horse and buggies on our streets and enjoy the cultural differences the Amish bring to our area. Shipshewana, IN, 25 minutes away is a tourist town centered around the Amish lifestyle. From home cooking to buggy rides to the gigantic flea market (March- October), Shipshewana is a must see town in our area.
Historic Movie Theatre
The historic downtown Strand Theatre is an enjoyable destination where you can watch the latest flick in a fun environment. The Strand has been operating since before 1932 and boasts the best movie popcorn in the area. The theatre has been upgraded many times over the years and features all new Dolby Digital sound and Dolby Digital 3D. The owners have busy during Covid, painting and deep cleaning and sanitizing every part of the four theatres and entry area. The Strand is a hometown favorite and continues to delight visitors to the Sturgis area.
Strand Theatre
219 W Chicago RdThe historic downtown Strand Theatre is an enjoyable destination where you can watch the latest flick in a fun environment. The Strand has been operating since before 1932 and boasts the best movie popcorn in the area. The theatre has been upgraded many times over the years and features all new Dolby Digital sound and Dolby Digital 3D. The owners have busy during Covid, painting and deep cleaning and sanitizing every part of the four theatres and entry area. The Strand is a hometown favorite and continues to delight visitors to the Sturgis area.