- 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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2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN 46360
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The International Friendship Gardens offers its clients the possibility of renting various venues, which resemble different countries flora and atmosphere.
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The Dunes Summer Theatre hosts live plays and musicals outdoors in the summer months, then moves to their indoor facilities for the rest of the season. Acting classes are offered for children and adults.
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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.
0.5 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.
9.2 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.
9.4 Miles
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.
9.5 Miles
Experiencing Lake Michigan is not complete without renting a boat from Oselka Marina. A mainstay in New Buffalo, Oselka Marina offers quality boating experience for families individuals who want to see the mesmerizing shores of Lake Michigan.
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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 …
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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.