The
Bridgman area is close to major metropolitan cities, yet far
enough away to hold a little bit of yesteryear's Americana.
The Bridgman area includes - Baroda, Bridgman and Sawyer.
We are located in Southwestern Michigan - Berrien County.
The population of Baroda is 657; Bridgman is 2,235; and Sawyer
is 782.
Berrien County has a population of 161,378 and has many personalities.
From farming to industry, shopping to tourism - we offer something
for everyone.
The
industry of our county is also noteworthy. There are
more than 450 manufacturers - with a population of less than
162,000; that's quite impressive!
We are fortunate to live so close to the beautiful waterways
and shorelines of Lake Michigan. Fishing and water sports
abound! Our sunsets are unbelievable.
The Bridgman Area is conveniently located just off Interstate
94, on exits 16 through 23. The highway traffic at this
exit is estimated at OVER 28,000 PER DAY (according to the
Michigan Dept. of Transportation). We are situated between
many metropolitan areas: South Bend, Indiana is 25 miles away.
Kalamazoo, Michigan is 47 miles away.
Grand Rapids, Michigan is 80 miles away. Chicago, Illinois
is 65 miles away and Detroit, Michigan is 195 miles away.
In addition to the Interstate, there are commercial airports
in Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and South Bend.
Rail service is also available. Amtrak has passenger
services in St. Joseph (13 miles), New Buffalo (12 miles),
and Niles (25 miles).
Airports - Commercial: Southwest Michigan Regional
(16 miles) / Michiana Regional (35 miles)
/ Kalamazoo International (50 miles).
Our slower paced personal lives, combined with our challenging
- fast paced professional lives make our area the perfect
place to live, start a business, and raise a family!
While some may only dream of an area where nature's majesty
and yesteryear's values can be combined with all the modern
conveniences - we live it and welcome you to join us!
Visit the City of Bridgman's website:
The
Bridgman area is close to major metropolitan cities, yet far
enough away to hold a little bit of yesteryear's Americana.