- The list below includes 81 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Indiana, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Pubs.
- From Ogden Dunes Beach to Imagination Glen Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City and Hammond.
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A nanobrewery specializing in a variety of traditional and more experimental beers, Hunter's Brewing welcomes visitors to its tasting room. They also host special events with food vendors and live entertainment.
7.0 Miles
Sitting atop a series of lakes, Rogers-Lakewood Park allows visitors to enjoy a number of water-based activities like paddle boats, but also has hiking trails and a rock climbing wall. The local wildlife includes beavers and turtles.
7.1 Miles
Rodgers Lakewood Park is a community managed 122 acre park that features a disc golf course, hiking, fishing, and boating. The park offers numerous shelters, walking paths, and sculpted garden areas.
7.3 Miles
Popular among hikers, the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve also has an amphitheatre which hosts public events, such as concerts. A pavilion, ponds, bridges, and a 4 mile-long trail system are also found in here.
7.9 Miles
Many forget Indiana is located on the south shores of Lake Michigan, but one of the state's highlights is its beautiful dunes, towering 200 feet above the lake. Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, where beaches are wide and swimming is welcome. Concession stands, restrooms, picnic areas, campgrounds and lifeguards …
7.9 Miles
The Foundation Meadows Park is a recreational park that features a service memorial, a main administrative building, and a butterfly meadow. The park also is home to a caterpillar crossing.
8.2 Miles
The Prairie Duneland Trail is a popular walking and biking trail in Chesterson. Leading to many other trails in the area, the asphalt trail is surrounded by abundant flora and fauna, making it a beautiful walk.
9.1 Miles
Featuring four separate courts, The Courts provides a place for youth to enjoy a variety of sports and activities. Along with basketball and tennis, gymnastics and cheer camps and clinics are also offered here.
9.1 Miles
Featuring four baseball fields located at its center, Old Fairgrounds Park offers open grass areas for recreation and sports like soccer. It has a walking track along the perimeter, a playground and a pavilion for events and parties.
9.2 Miles
Covering 360 acres of prairies, wetlands, gardens and woodlands, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens welcomes the entire family. The children can enjoy the miniature steam engines, while the bird watchers can take any of the 5 trails totaling almost 4 miles to spot trumpeter swans and other 18 bird species.