- 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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Forest View Farms is a recreational facility that features pony rentals, horseback riding lessons, hay and sleigh rides, and carriage rides. The facility also has a petting farm and sells horses.
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Lawn Aqua is a private swimming club that has been in operation since 1962. The club features three swimming pools, designated by ages, as well as a spacious sun deck, basketball courts, and a lounging area.
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At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
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The Oak Lawn Park District is a collection of over 300 acres of parks, open fields, and recreational facilities for public use. These facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and numerous others.
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Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
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A premier 18-hole golfing facility, the George Dunne National Golf Club is located in Oak Forest, Illinois. The course is recognized as a top public course in the Chicagoland area. A lighted driving range is featured at the site.
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With its soccer fields, two tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, playground and 'tot lot' the Patrick Sullivan Park is a destination for sports and recreation. It was renamed for the popular park-district commissioner in the late 1990s.
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The Shedd Aquarium officially opened in 1930 and has since grown to accommodate more than 32,000 varieties of marine life. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Aquatic Show, the Polar Play Zone, Oceanarium, and so much more.
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The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
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Chinatown is a neighborhood and cultural center that features a variety of restaurants and shopping areas inspired by the Chinese tradition. Visitors of this site who are interested in photography may enjoy taking pictures of the site's architectural design.