- TripBuzz found 71 things to do with kids in or near LaPorte, Indiana, including 69 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Bend, Michigan City, Valparaiso and New Buffalo.
- From La Porte County Historical Society Museum to Hesston Steam Museum, the LaPorte area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Theaters.
- Historic treasures, cultural attractions and outdoor recreation make LaPorte a diverse travel destination. The annual LaPorte County Fair attracts thousands of visitors each year, as do the local attractions including museums and galleries, historic architecture, bike trails, Grand Prix boat races along Stone Lake, local dining, boutique shops and theater venues.
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Run by local volunteers, New Buffalo Welcome Center offers visitors a rest area with a dog park and walking path. The park has several contemporary sculptures to look at, and is within viewing distance of a lighthouse.
11.3 Miles
America's largest supervised children's entertainment center for its age range, Kids Quest provides a wide variety of activities for children between 6 and 12 years old. They have a play gymnasium, video games, karaoke, and an arts and crafts center.
11.5 Miles
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215 W 10th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
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The Acting Theatre of Michigan City Inc is a local resident-operated acting group that has performed shows for over 100 seasons. The theater performs in a technologically-sound 75-seat theater located within the city.
11.6 Miles
Featuring historical architecture, Mainstreet Theater is a performing arts center. An intimate environment, it is a venue for plays, theater and other live performances including a regularly scheduled open mic night.
11.7 Miles
Known as the 'House that Freight Cars Built', the Barker Mansion preserves the legacy of a founding father of the rail car industry, John H. Baker. Featuring space for private events, guided tours to experience the period opulence, and a schoolroom tour.
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1 Washington Park Marina, Michigan City, IN 46361
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The only lighthouse in the state of Indiana is the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City. See exhibits detailing Lake Michigan shipwrecks, climb the lantern tower and discover maritime history from the 1800's.
12.2 Miles
The 140-acre Washington Park is located on Lake Michigan's south shore. Featuring two miles of beach, the Oasis Splash Park, a marina, public fishing, boat launches, picnic shelters, concessions, and even a zoo, this is one of the most popular parks in northern Indiana. During the holidays, the park is transfor…
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While visiting the beach and park along Lake Michigan, you can also enjoy a visit to Washington Park Zoo, which first opened in 1928. The 15-acre zoo houses more than 90 species in exhibits like alligators, wolves, tigers and more. A 70-foot-tall stone observation tower, which can be climbed with 220 steps. The…
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New Buffalo Public Beach is located on the North end of Whittaker Street, across the Galien River Bridge. Clear waters give a good view of the place
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New Buffalo Beach is a local beach popular among local residents. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy a multitude of activities, including swimming, learning to paddleboard, walking among the dunes, or visiting the full service snack bar.