Welcome to New Baltimore, Michigan
Events, history, and everyday life in our lakefront community
This website was created to celebrate and support the community of New Baltimore, Michigan. Here you’ll find local events, town history, photos, and breathtaking videos that highlight what makes life along Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay unique, both for residents and those getting to know the area.
What’s in Store on NewBaltimoreMI.com
NewBaltimoreMI.com is a growing community resource designed to showcase everyday life in New Baltimore, Michigan. From waterfront views and local events to photos and breathtaking videos, this site highlights what makes our town along Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay special.
New content is added regularly as the community continues to grow and evolve, offering a genuine look at New Baltimore for residents, visitors, and those getting to know the area.
You can also browse our gallery to see photos and videos that capture life around New Baltimore throughout the seasons.
New Businesses Coming to New Baltimore, Michigan
New Baltimore continues to grow, with several new businesses and developments either planned or underway. These projects add to the town’s character and help support the local community without changing the small-town feel residents value.
Brasserie 1796 is a new restaurant currently under construction in New Baltimore, with an anticipated opening in Spring 2026. The name reflects the town’s early history, honoring its first European settlers, and the restaurant plans to offer European-inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.
Brasserie 1796
Spring 2026
Brasserie 1796 is an upcoming restaurant planned for New Baltimore, with an anticipated opening in Spring 2026. The name pays tribute to the town’s roots, referencing the year the first European settlers arrived in the area.
According to the owners, the restaurant will focus on European-inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients and prepared in a scratch kitchen. The goal is to create a dining experience that blends traditional flavors with a modern approach while reflecting the history and character of New Baltimore.
As construction continues, Brasserie 1796 is expected to become a new sit-down dining option for both residents and visitors once it opens.
Historic Baker Building to be restored, revived as mixed-use development in downtown New Baltimore
Baker Building Revitalization
Summer 2026
The Baker Building, a long-standing piece of New Baltimore’s downtown history, is planned for restoration after sitting vacant for several years. Originally built in 1868, the building first served as a general store and later became home to the Baker family business, which operated in the space for more than a century and played an important role in the early commercial life of the city.
Plans for the building call for a careful restoration that preserves its historic features while giving it new life as a mixed-use space. The redevelopment includes street-level commercial space along with three residential units on the upper floors, allowing the structure to continue serving the community in a modern way.
The project is being supported in part by state funding aimed at revitalizing historic downtown buildings, helping ensure that one of New Baltimore’s older commercial structures remains a visible and functional part of the city’s future.
The Tennyson building was completed in the Summer of 2016 and has been a success. Overlooking Walter and Mary Burke Park and Anchor Bay the Tennyson building is home to Willy & Babbish Boutique and Emerson's By the Bay frozen yogurt, custard and snacks.
The Tennyson Building is Open for Business!
It didn't take long for these luxury apartments to lease out! Business is also booming at the multiple retail spaces that were immediately gobbled up by eager entrepreneurs hoping to make their mark and take advantage of all the customers enjoying the park and the water.
City Counsel Urging Sale of Downtown Property to Developers.
The corner of Main St and Washington, currently home to the closed down recreation center and police station, has been the target of many NB residents for development and growth. With NB going through a growth spurt, and a new city council in place, it appears plans have begun to move forward to gather proposals from developers to redevelop the parcel. Word is, more retail and residential units could be coming to downtown New Baltimore! As new residents pour into New Baltimore, fingers are crossed that a plan for growth is approved and our hidden gem of a city begins the transformation into Metro Detroit's premier lakefront community!