Things to Do with Kids in New Buffalo, MI

  • TripBuzz found 47 things to do with kids in or near New Buffalo, Michigan, including 36 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Michigan City, Chesterton, St. Joseph and South Bend.
  • From New Buffalo Public Beach to Kids Quest, the New Buffalo area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Beaches, Amusement Parks (Kids) and Dog Park.
  • Located on Lake Michigan is the small waterfront town of New Buffalo. Located in the very southwestern tip of Michigan, the city is a thriving residential and tourist beach community. Though water recreation is the most popular pastime for summer residents and visitors to the area, the city is also home to a casino.
  • TripBuzz found 47 things to do with kids in or near New Buffalo, Michigan, including 36 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Michigan City, Chesterton, St. Joseph and South Bend.
  • From New Buffalo Public Beach to Kids Quest, the New Buffalo area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Beaches, Amusement Parks (Kids) and Dog Park.
  • Located on Lake Michigan is the small waterfront town of New Buffalo. Located in the very southwestern tip of Michigan, the city is a thriving residential and tourist beach community. Though water recreation is the most popular pastime for summer residents and visitors to the area, the city is also home to a casino.
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0.4 Miles
78% 18 votes
Marinas 514 W. Water St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
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.
3.1 Miles
92% 53 votes
Farms & Ranches 9957 North Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
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.
4.4 Miles
91% 57 votes
Specialty Museums 1201 E 1000 N, LaPorte, IN 46350 MoreLess Info
With special events around the year, including a reiteration of the Civil War, Hesston Steam Museum exhibits not only steam locomotives from back as far as 1929, but also a ΒΌ-scale railroad. Picnic areas, a soda fountain and a restaurant are also included.
4.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Theaters 288 Shady Oak Dr., Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
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.
4.7 Miles
62% 21 votes
Gardens 2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
The International Friendship Gardens offers its clients the possibility of renting various venues, which resemble different countries flora and atmosphere.
8.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 2820 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
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.
9.0 Miles
85% 67 votes
Lighthouses 1 Washington Park Marina, Michigan City, IN 46361 MoreLess Info
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.
9.4 Miles
90% 239 votes
Parks 115 Lakeshore Dr., Michigan City, IN MoreLess Info
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…
9.4 Miles
75% 185 votes
Zoos 115 Lakeshore Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
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…
9.8 Miles
92% 72 votes
Historic Sites 631 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN MoreLess Info
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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