- TripBuzz found 65 things to do with kids in or near Michigan City, Indiana, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Portage and Chesterton.
- From Washington Park Zoo to Lakeshore Lanes, the Michigan City area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Bowling, Zoos and Movie Theaters.
- Situated on the south eat edge of Lake Michigan, Michigan City, IN is located only an hour from Chicago. Due to its proximity to the lake and to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan City receives many tourists in the summer months each year from Chicago and other surrounding areas.
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Chicken, lamb, and shrimp bake in the clay tandoor; curry sauces simmer with vegetables and fresh paneer
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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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More than just a bowling alley, Lakeshore Lanes provides fun activities for the entire family. Along with bowling, the alley also offers karaoke on Sundays, weekly poker tournaments and a concession stand for added convenience.
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Featuring 32 lanes, City Lanes Bowling Center offers open bowling with shoe rental and tournaments. The center provides a pro shop with balls, accessories and services, a restaurant and bar, pool tables and arcade games.
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More than 90 species from around the world are held within the Washington Park Zoo. It is situated along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, and all animals are presented in their natural settings.
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9957 North Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN 46360
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Stateline Blueberries is a 35 acre family owned and operated u-pick blueberry farm. Nine varieties of blueberries that ripen throughout the growing season ensure a long June to August harvest. Blueberry blossom honey, jam and syrup are also for sale.
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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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100 Meijer Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360
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A movie theater featuring 14 auditoriums, AMC Showplace Michigan City 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area.
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The Michigan City Historical Society takes as its mission the preservation and celebration of local and regional history. The society maintains the Old Lighthouse Museum, which features a variety of exhibits pertaining to Michigan City's past.
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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.