Guidebook for La Porte
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious cocktails, good eats and beautiful surrounds. Right next door to the Acorn Theater
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Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrDelicious cocktails, good eats and beautiful surrounds. Right next door to the Acorn Theater
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdLocal microbrewery
Micro brewery serving award winning, British inspired, locally sourced food.
Pleasant House Three Oaks
Micro brewery serving award winning, British inspired, locally sourced food.
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StEasy food, lovely view of lake for sunset cocktails
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd Striver side bar/grille
Mateys Restaurant
110 Franklin StThemed "seaside" sports bar and restaurant
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StBurger's and beerk. Local institution!
Food Scene
Spire Farm to Fork Cuisine
299 West Johnson RoadInteresting farm to table food, lovely views, great hosts
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StGreat food, service and harbor dining
The Harbor Grand
111 W Water StItalian, al fresco dining on the grass by the harbor. Nice and easy.....
Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
301 W Buffalo StSushi anytime! FYI, no license.
Mucho Mas
727 Franklin StFresh made mexican food, organic options, family friendly
Fun Friday night entertainment. Frank Sinatra makes a regular appearance ;)
Etropal Restaurant and Lounge
701 LincolnwayFun Friday night entertainment. Frank Sinatra makes a regular appearance ;)
Tree House Cafe
Huge playground for kids to play while parents relax
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrFreshly made pizzas
Trattoria Enzo
601 Michigan AveEasy Italian
Viola Cafe
102 N Elm StTraditional tea shop. Nice for afternoon tea and cake ;)
Temple News Agency and Coffee Studio
816 Jefferson AveHistoric coffee shop
501 Lincolnway
501 LincolnwayBurgers and good selection of beer
Surf and turf, rural restaurant, great wine and liquor list, local institution.
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Heston Supper Club
2003 E 1000 NSurf and turf, rural restaurant, great wine and liquor list, local institution.
Bruno's Pizza
28046 Co Rd 16Friendly, family style pizza. Chocolate shop inside ;)
Moser's Austrian Cafe
201 E Michigan StAustrian beer ;)
Entertainment & Activities
Kids LOVE this place. Pretty much everything is hands on. There is a small deer herd that you can actually get among and feed.
Deer Forest Exotic Animal Sanctuary
6800 Indian LnKids LOVE this place. Pretty much everything is hands on. There is a small deer herd that you can actually get among and feed.
Fun local zoo for kids. Interactive petting zoo and bird feeding.
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Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrFun local zoo for kids. Interactive petting zoo and bird feeding.
The best Christmas tree experience EVER! Chop your own, pre-chopped, Mr & Mrs Claus, wagon rides, live deer and turkeys. FUN FUN FUN
Hensler Nursery, Inc.
5715 N 750 EThe best Christmas tree experience EVER! Chop your own, pre-chopped, Mr & Mrs Claus, wagon rides, live deer and turkeys. FUN FUN FUN
Compton Family íshöllin
100 Compton Family Ice ArenaGreat ice skating on the Notre Dame university compound
Arts & Culture
Great flowers, vegetables and herbs at FANTASTIC prices. Worth a trip to take home.
Perennials Galore
5652 E State Hwy 4Great flowers, vegetables and herbs at FANTASTIC prices. Worth a trip to take home.
Briar Leaf Golf Club
3233 IN-39Challenging 18 hole, water and sand mix.
Woodlands Course at Whittaker
12578 Wilson RdA new, nicely kept tight track.
Notre Dame Stadium
Home of the fighting Irish!
Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry RdCross country skiing trails
Fair rides, fair food, live music, farm and petting animals, demolition derby. Fun day (or week!) out. Typically in July.
2581 State Road 2
2581 Indiana 2Fair rides, fair food, live music, farm and petting animals, demolition derby. Fun day (or week!) out. Typically in July.
The Acorn
107 Generations DrFabulous venue and acts
10411 N 200 E
10411 North 200 EastHorse riding and trail rides. Child friendly.
Beach, dunes, Kayaking, hiking. Waikiki Jacks is on the beach for rentals
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Warren Dunes ríkisparkur
12032 Red Arrow HwyBeach, dunes, Kayaking, hiking. Waikiki Jacks is on the beach for rentals
Well established golf course dating back to 1904. Front nine with newly completed back nine. Lovely course and dining.
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Legacy Hills Golf Club
299 W Johnson RdWell established golf course dating back to 1904. Front nine with newly completed back nine. Lovely course and dining.
Beechwood Golf Course
2222 Woodlawn DrLocal golf course
Potato Creek State Park
25601 IN-4Nice biking, hiking and cross country trails
115 Lake Shore Dr
Great way to cool off after a day at the zoo. Kids love it!
Amazing day out for everyone from little kids to grandparents. Fantastic train rides, special events, traditional soda fountain and restaurant. LOVE IT!
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Hesston Steam Museum
1201 E 1000 NAmazing day out for everyone from little kids to grandparents. Fantastic train rides, special events, traditional soda fountain and restaurant. LOVE IT!
The world's fastest tunnel boats reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour, VIP racer parties, fireworks, food, drinks, bands on the beach, fun for kids, a boat parade & block party. Typically in June
Stone Lake
The world's fastest tunnel boats reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour, VIP racer parties, fireworks, food, drinks, bands on the beach, fun for kids, a boat parade & block party. Typically in June
This Brit LOVES this drive in. I feel like I'm 17 in the teen age that I wanted & didn't get in England! The 49'er is a great night for everyone. Authentic experience, great ambience and movie food.
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49'er Drive-in
675 N Calumet AveThis Brit LOVES this drive in. I feel like I'm 17 in the teen age that I wanted & didn't get in England! The 49'er is a great night for everyone. Authentic experience, great ambience and movie food.
LaPorte County Fairgrounds
2581 Indiana 2http://www.laporteantiqueshow.com/
Laporte Symphony Orchestra
912 Indiana Avenuehttps://www.lcso.net/
514 W Water St
514 West Water StreetBoat and jet ski rental
http://www.oselkamarina.com/jet-ski-boat-rentals/
Antique/classic cars cruising around La Porte. What a treat!
This is an annual event, usually in June. http://www.oldride.com/clubs/644347637.html
910 State St
910 State StreetAntique/classic cars cruising around La Porte. What a treat!
This is an annual event, usually in June. http://www.oldride.com/clubs/644347637.html
Thaddeus C. Gallery
822 LincolnwayLocal art gallery
Four Winds Spilavíti
11111 Wilson RdCasino, restaurants and kid zone.
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrCasino, restaurant and spa
Ninety-six acres including spring wildflowers, upland forest, wetland, prairie and stocked pond. Enjoy trails, shelter rentals, playground, mountain biking, horseback trails and no-leash dog area.
Bluhm County Park
3855 S 1100 WNinety-six acres including spring wildflowers, upland forest, wetland, prairie and stocked pond. Enjoy trails, shelter rentals, playground, mountain biking, horseback trails and no-leash dog area.
Boat charter
http://www.michigancitycharters.com/location.htm
Please note this is in the slip beside the waterside grille - not the location shown on the map!
509 E 2nd St
509 East 2nd StreetBoat charter
http://www.michigancitycharters.com/location.htm
Please note this is in the slip beside the waterside grille - not the location shown on the map!
Best party in town. Enjoy open bowling daily, glow-in-the-dark weekends, senior and group discounts, arcade and billards, pro shop open daily, homemade brick-oven pizza and much more.
City Lanes Bowling Center
1901 S Woodland AveBest party in town. Enjoy open bowling daily, glow-in-the-dark weekends, senior and group discounts, arcade and billards, pro shop open daily, homemade brick-oven pizza and much more.
9415 S 400 W
9415 South 400 WestCanoe Kankakee River and Mill Creek. 219.767.3334
Hunting and fishing on 8,062 acres of wetland, upland and woodland game habitat. This habitat provides an ideal stopover for migratory birds. More than 15,000 Sandhill Cranes stop during migration.
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Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area
5822 Fish and Wildlife LnHunting and fishing on 8,062 acres of wetland, upland and woodland game habitat. This habitat provides an ideal stopover for migratory birds. More than 15,000 Sandhill Cranes stop during migration.
Sherwood Forest Paintball
3497 US-35Paintballing
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W 2nd StArt Walk, First Friday, Poetry Slam
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek RdWine tasting ;)
Round Barn Tasting Room - Union Pier
9185 Union Pier RdWine tasting ;)
Everything Else
12868 Red Arrow Hwy
12868 Red Arrow HighwayFresh, local, delicious
Lots of brands and great prices. They even manage to beat online prices!
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Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StLots of brands and great prices. They even manage to beat online prices!
827 N Franklin
827 Franklin StreetModern Mediterranean food. Owner is great. Friendly fabulous food!
700 Monroe St
700 Monroe StreetFresh, locally grown and made produce
Grand Beach Golf Course
48200 Perkins BlvdTraditional, classic Michigan gold course
Al's Supermarket
1340 W State Rd 2Local store. Open late
Soldiers Memorial Park Beach
250 Pine Lake AvePleasant lake side biking and hiking trails
Apple picking, morels (!), live music, horse and tractor wagons. A fun day out.
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Garwood Orchards
5911 W 50 SApple picking, morels (!), live music, horse and tractor wagons. A fun day out.
The best sweet corn around in summer - be sure to take some home! Pumpkins, corn maze, apples in the fall.
2400 N Fail Rd
2400 North Fail RoadThe best sweet corn around in summer - be sure to take some home! Pumpkins, corn maze, apples in the fall.
High walkway from which you can see water and some of the wetlands. A lower path where you can see more of the wetlands. Observation deck.
17424 Red Arrow Hwy
High walkway from which you can see water and some of the wetlands. A lower path where you can see more of the wetlands. Observation deck.
17425 Red Arrow Hwy
Live music (on Wednesdays in summer)and splash park! All free.
500 Lincolnway
500 LincolnwayGreat antiques and great prices
Deer Creek Hunt Club
18000 South Basswood Roadsporting clay courses, bird hunting, club house
A public hunting area. More than 7,100 acres for deer, small game, waterfowl and turkey. Lottery drawing for some hunting seasons. For the shooting range call 219.393.1128.
Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area
5344 Hupp RoadA public hunting area. More than 7,100 acres for deer, small game, waterfowl and turkey. Lottery drawing for some hunting seasons. For the shooting range call 219.393.1128.
607 Franklin St
Interesting, great owner
Karma Vista Vineyards
6991 Ryno RdWine tasting and beautiful scenery ;)
Shopping
Kayak, canoe and paddle board rental on New Buffalo Beach. The store is in town with lots more outdoors gear for purchase.
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Third Coast Surf Shop - Lessons, Rentals, and Camps
110 N Whittaker StKayak, canoe and paddle board rental on New Buffalo Beach. The store is in town with lots more outdoors gear for purchase.
Cabos Ice Cream
731 Washington StHome made ice cream AND popsicles. YUM!
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor
115 W Coolspring AveTraditional, old style ice cream parlor (but brand new!)
University Park Mall
6501 Grape RdApple, Macy's and other major retailers.
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StQuirky ice cream parlor with a zillion flavors
Antique Junction Mall
711 LincolnwayDowntown antique district
Rocco's Inc
519 LincolnwayLarge antique shop
Beautiful old style (modern) barber and shave shop
http://www.wilsonsbarbershop.com/
Wilson's Barbershop & Shave Parlor
818 LincolnwayBeautiful old style (modern) barber and shave shop
http://www.wilsonsbarbershop.com/
624 Franklin St
Clothes and shoes
418 Franklin St
Clothes
Essentials
New Buffalo Farmers Market
910 W Buffalo StLocal produce
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWholefoods
Kroger
906 S Merrifield AveSmall local store, nice organic section
424 E Buffalo St
424 East Buffalo StreetFreshly sourced meats, cheese, and produce. Local and delicious