- TripBuzz found 82 things to do with kids in or near Portage, Indiana, including 74 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary and Hammond.
- From Ogden Dunes Beach to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk, the Portage area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Located in Northwest Indiana, Portage is less than an hour from Chicago. On Lake Michigan, the city is home to several outdoor parks and recreational spaces including beaches, playgrounds, hiking trails, golf courses and fishing facilities. Home of the Indiana Dunes, Portage is also a great place for bird and wildlife watching.
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This automotive-themed restaurant chain is known for its vintage muscle car memorabilia, juicy steaks, and award-winning wings
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Ogden Dunes Beach in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, is not a public beach. In order to visit the beautiful beach in the summer months, you will need to purchase a permit in the town. The mile-long beach is actually divided into two separate beaches: East Beach and West Beach.
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With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
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Visitors can go skating on the rink at R-Way Skate Center. It sometimes has obstacles in the rink for skaters to challenge themselves with. On 'All-Niter' skate nights, the skate rink is open for 24 hours.
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Designed for the whole family, Camelot Bowling Centers Inc. features 48 lanes and leagues for every age and gender. The center also features a multi-use indoor sportsplex for hockey, softball, soccer and roller derby.
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Hosting bowling leagues and tournaments, Camelot Bowling Center offers recreational bowling to the public. In addition to the lounge, the bowling alley has a snack shop where visitors can purchase appetizers, pizza, and dessert.
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One of only two mountain bike trails in northwest Indiana, Imagination Glen Park features a 10-mile trail for biking, hiking and dog walking. The trail offers a range of difficulty to match the skill levels of different users.
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6550 US Hwy 6, Portage, IN 46368
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Featuring 16 screens, Goodrich Quality Theaters Portage 16 IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers D-BOX motion seats, two party rooms, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Portage Public Marina provides access to Lake Michigan via the Burns Portage Waterway. The marina features fishing from the pier and is also a boat launching site for Lake Michigan.
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West Beach, Indiana Dunes is a beach-side park featuring three looping walking trails. Visitors to the beach can swim (with lifeguards on duty in the summer,) go hiking or bird watching on one of the trails, or go fishing.
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County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana is an apple orchard that offers pre-bagged and u-pick apples. The facility is also home to a timber-framed barn where events are held throughout the year. A Kid's Farm is located at the facility.