Fun Things to Do and See in Michigan City La Porte -- the Getaway and Relax Destination
Michigan City - LaPorte County is a growing leisure and getaway destination for Chicagoans as well as regional and international travelers. LaPorte’s unique setting amid beautiful natural lakes, farmlands, and forests has attracted visitors since the early 1900’s. A growing number of local attractions, recreational facilities, fun festivals, and excellent dining make the county an ideal base for tourists as well as a great getaway destination. Pack light and bring your cameras! Check www.michigancitylaporte.com for events calendar and more area information.
Festivalsand Events
Red Power Roundup Tractor Show, La Porte County Fairgrounds, June 23-26, 2010 New Carlisle Hometown Days, Downtown New Carlisle, July 23-26, 2010
LaPorte County Fair, La Porte County Fairgrounds, July 18-24, 2010
Great Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix, Michigan City, August 3-8, 2010 28th Annual Lakefront Art Festival, Michigan City, August 14-15, 2010
Door Village Festival, Parade of History, Downtown Door Village, September 11-12, 2010
LaPorte Sunflower Fair, Downtown La Porte, September 18, 2010
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival, Wanatah, September 24-26, 2010
LaPorte's Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes, December 4-5, 2010. Bluestem Bed and Breakfast was a featured home on the 2008 tour.
Anderson Orchard and Winery
Blueberries of Indiana Fischer’s Pumpkin Patch
Garwood Orchard and Farm
Guse Corn Maze and Christmas Trees
Hensler Nursery and Christmas Trees
Huber Farms
Pavolka Fruit Farm (old variety apples, chestnuts)
Rosey’s Berry Farm (organically grown strawberries)
Shady Creek Winery
Several blueberry farms and other fruit farms in Indiana and Michigan
Farmers' Markets open in Michigan City and La Porte
Wine Tour of Southeastern Michigan: Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant, Lemon Creek Winery, Domaine Berrien, St. Julian, Round Barn, Karma Vista, and others
Hesston Steam Museum (ride miniature locomotives)
LaPorte Historical Society Museum (great collections of antique cars, rifles, period rooms, and more)
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum (Michigan City)
Vickers Theatre (art and independent films in Three Oaks, MI)
Briar Leaf Golf Club (adjacent to Bluestem)
Legacy Hills Golf Course
Lake Michigan parks and beaches: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Warren Dunes State Park, New Buffalo and Michigan City's Washington Park beaches
LaPorte’s Soldiers Memorial Park and beaches, and La Porte County Parks
Potato Creek State Park
Gary Southshore Railcats Minor League Baseball (Gary)
Splashdown Dunes Water Park (Porter)
Blue Chip Casino (Michigan City)
Four Winds Casino (New Buffalo, MI)
Lighthouse Premium Outlet Mall (Michigan City)
Antique dealers and malls (pick-up brochure at the house)
Hook Pottery Paper, Web Glass, and other artists’ studios
B & J’s American Cafe (old-fashioned diner for breakfast, lunch, and weekend dinners)
Colima (Mexican)
Kelly’s Table at the Creekwood Inn (fine dining)
Portofino Restaurant and Grill (at Briar Leaf Golf Club adjacent to Bluestem)
T-Bone's at Pier 11 (steak and seafood)
Trattoria Enzo (Italian)
Timbers Restaurant and Rother's Lounge (inside the Best Western in La Porte)
Temple News Agency (old fashioned soda fountain, espresso bar and internet cafe)
Dining in the surrounding area—within 15-20 miles
Brewster’s Deli and Italian Café (Italian & wood-fired pizza with outdoor dining)
Bentwood Tavern (New Buffalo, MI, harbor view)
Don Quijote (Valparaiso, IN, Spanish)
Duneland Beach Inn Restaurant
Frankie’s Place (Union Pier, MI, fine dining)
Grand Kankakee Hunt Club and Restaurant (Hanna, IN)
Hesston Supper Club (Hesston, IN, prime rib)
Michigan City Harbor Grill (lakefront seafood dining)
Rodini’s (Greek and American)
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
Skip’s Other Place (New Buffalo, MI, prime rib)
Soé Cafe (Sawyer, MI)
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
Stray Dog and Grill (New Buffalo, MI, casual indoor and outdoor dining)
Taste of Thailand (Chesterton, IN)
Timothy’s (Union Pier, MI fine dining)
Whistle Stop Cafe (gourmet deli)
And many more … see www.newbuffalo.com