Four Winds New Buffalo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Four Winds New Buffalo |
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Stained glass entryway of Four Winds New Buffalo in March 2008
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| Address | 11111 Wilson Road New Buffalo Township, Michigan 49117 |
| Opening date | August 2, 2007 |
| No. of rooms | 415 |
| Total gaming space | 130,000 square feet (12,000 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Hard Rock Cafe, Copper Rock Steakhouse |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians |
| Architect | Urban Design Group |
| Coordinates | 41°46′12″N 86°43′24″W / 41.77006°N 86.72340°W |
Four Winds New Buffalo is a large building in New Buffalo Township, Michigan. It has a casino, a hotel, and places for entertainment. It first opened its doors on August 2, 2007. This building is the main property of Four Winds Casinos. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians owns and runs all the Four Winds Casinos.
The main entrance of the casino is shaped like the traditional lodges of the Potawatomi people. In March 2015, a newspaper called USA Today said it was one of the top ten casinos outside of Las Vegas.
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History
Plans for Four Winds New Buffalo started in May 1996. The first design was made by a group called Urban Design Group. The building cost about $180 million when it was finished in 2007. Because it was so popular, it got bigger in 2011. They added 250 more hotel rooms and a new area for different events.
Gaming Floor
The gaming area is very large, about 130,000-square-foot (12,000 m2). It has over 3,000 slot machines. There are also more than 60 table games. These games include blackjack, craps, poker, and roulette. The casino has a special program for its visitors called the W Club.
Dining Options
Four Winds New Buffalo has several places to eat. One popular spot is a Hard Rock Cafe, which opened in July 2012. Another restaurant is the Copper Rock Steakhouse.
Hotel Rooms
The building also has a large hotel with 416 rooms. When it first opened, it had 165 rooms. In 2012, 251 more rooms were added for guests.
Fun and Entertainment
This place offers fun activities for both adults and children. There is a special activity center for kids called Kids Quest. It is for children from 6 weeks old up to 12 years old, and adults supervise them. There is also an arcade called Cyber Quest. It has non-violent games and is supervised for all ages.
Silver Creek Event Center
The Silver Creek Event Center is a big place inside the casino for shows and concerts. It opened in July 2012. Many famous performers have played here. Some of them include Diana Ross, B.B. King, Michael Bolton, Sammy Hagar, and ZZ Top. In March 2020, comedian Lewis Black recorded his comedy show here.
Shopping
There are a few shops at Four Winds New Buffalo. You can find a Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shop and a gift shop. There is also a clothing store. Another shop is a boutique that sells items from brands like Landau and Michal Negrin.
