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Niles, MI is a small city of about 11,000 people located in the southwestern corner of Michigan near the Indiana border. It has a quaint downtown area with century-old buildings filled with shops and restaurants, as well as a bustling farmers market that runs every Saturday morning. Niles is also known for its historic movie theater, which opened in 1945 and still shows classic films today. There are plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed here too, such as hiking trails at nearby Warren Dunes State Park or canoeing on the St. Joseph River.
Reviews for Niles are mostly positive, due to its charming downtown area and its variety of attractions for visitors and locals alike. People love the historic movie theater and the farmers market, and they rave about the numerous outdoor activities available nearby like hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, and more. Additionally, visitors praise Niles' friendly atmosphere and small-town feel.
based on 4 ReviewsGet to know Niles with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Niles
Weather - 10/9/2015
Fall weather is amazing here. If you live cold and rainy days then Niles is the place for you. However, The summer heat can last all the way till end of September.
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Nothing but good to say - 8/23/2008
Niles, MI is a small town that's on the rise. We have St. Joe river with the river walk, skate park, and ampetheather which local bands play at for free entertainment. There are festivals in the summer time and the Hunter's Ice festival in the winter. We are also so close to IN, that if you wanted more stores or shopping, just drive 15 minutes south or if you wanted the beach drive 15 minuts
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Livin' is easy, but not enjoyable - 10/12/2007
I have lived in Niles since I was 3, and I'm looking to leave as soon as funds allow. Niles is a very closed-minded town, small in stature and progression. It has a beautiful downtown on the river that was surely gorgeous in the 30's and 40's, and aside renovation of the facades and structures in the last couple of years, I don't believe Niles ever progressed beyond the 60's, maybe 70's. This is a town that loves their Wal-Mart and NASCAR. A few perks are the Riverfront Cafe right downtown, looks like it belongs in Chicago; the Wonderland Cinema on the river is cheap and houses many screens; Veni's Confectionary on Main Street is delightful, and I do enjoy the Apple Festival every September, but the nicest thing, in my opinion? 35 minutes to Lake Michigan and great beaches and an hour and a half to downtown Chicago. If you must, it's a fairly cheap place to live, but if you want a life, look
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