- The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Michigan, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Aviation Museums and Bike Paths.
- From Portage Creek Bicentennial Park to Celery Flats Canoe & Bicycle Livery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Augusta and Leland.
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Open to the public for cycling, walking, and jogging, The Riverwalk has a path that circles the St. Joseph River. One section of the path takes visitors over the river on a bridge.
47.7 Miles
A family entertainment center, BAM! features a laser tag arena, bowling lanes, an overhead ropes course and a game room with arcade and redemption games. It also offers bowling and billiards leagues, a bar and a full dining menu.
48.0 Miles
Spanning a total of 160 acres, the Van Raalte Farm is a historic farm/park location dating back to the late-19th century. Amenities at the farm include a 19th-century farmhouse building, picnic areas, a playground, and numerous nature trails.
48.2 Miles
Laketown Beach is 200 feet long and between 50 and 100 feet wide depending on the tide. The beach is located at the bottom of Laketown State Park that has a large protected sand dune with views of Lake Michigan.
48.2 Miles
Ball Band Memorial is a park that includes a small gazebo and monument dedicated to all the Ball Band Workers of Mishawaka. The park overlooks the site of the former Mishawaka Woolen Company, which later became Ball Band, then Uniroyal.
48.3 Miles
You don't have to be a college sports fan to appreciate a trip to the University of Notre Dame. The campus is rich with tradition, and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a solemn experience you won't soon forget.
48.3 Miles
Highlighted by a river walk for walking, running, bicycling, and roller blading, Battell Park also offers a basketball court and lighted tennis courts. There are picnic tables and grills, playground equipment, a splashpad, and a civil war statue.
48.3 Miles
Situated along the St. Joseph River, Robert C Beutter Park measures seven acres and is named for the city's former mayor. The park has a river race, grassy areas, a walking trail and an 800-foot perennial garden.
48.5 Miles
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100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46556
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Located on the campus of Notre Dame University, the Compton Family Ice Arena is an ice rink featuring seating for 4,500 spectators. Notre Dame Men's Hockey, high school hockey, and public skating are among the events hosted at the rink.
48.7 Miles
Located in Holland, Michigan, the De Graaf Nature Center is a nature museum and interpretive educational center. It welcomes school groups and features gorgeous hiking trails, beautiful scenery and lots of indigenous wildlife.