- Our list of the best things to do in LaPorte, Indiana, features the top 97 nearby activities — including 36 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- LaPorte, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of LaPorte, IN , followed by 94 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Bend, Valparaiso, Michigan City, New Buffalo, Chesterton, Portage, Plymouth and Michigan City
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2405 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, IN
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Being awarded by the AAA Tour Book as the GEM Attraction in 2011, La Porte County Historical Society Museum exhibits photo collections, paintings, and a taxidermy collection, among others. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
10.2 Miles
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 ¼-scale railroad. Picnic areas, a soda fountain and a restaurant are also included.
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Backroad Brewery was LaPorte's first production craft brewery. It produces over 40 different kinds of beers annually. It is housed in a beautiful building and offers beer tasting, tours and sales of the beers.
9.3 Miles
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.
9.4 Miles
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.
9.4 Miles
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.
9.5 Miles
Escape to Shady Creek Winery on the southern shore of Lake Michigan to enjoy custom-crafted wines next to rustic fireplaces or out on the expansive patio. Also featuring local artists, live music and wedding or private party accommodations.
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60%
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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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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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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.