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Acting Theatre of Michigan CityIndiana's only all-orginal theater. Productions year-round featuring dance, music, lights, comedy, and drama for the family in a unique 75-seat theater. Workshops for children. T: 219.872.4221 LaPorte County
Art & Earth TrailThe trail is meant to be experienced one family at a time or by a few visitors traveling via their own personal vehicle to 'off-the-beaten-path' places such as studios, galleries, in-home studios, farms, inns, etc. T: 800.634.2650 E: info@laportecountycvb.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
Barker MansionThe house that freight cars built. This turn-of-the-century mansion built by millionaire railroad industrialist John H. Barker features art objects, original furnishings, rare woods. Special Christmas tours and summer teas. T: 219.873.1520 W: View Website 
Blink Contemporary ArtBlink is a unique combination of working studio and contemporary art gallery. One hour from Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, we are located in the historic district of Michigan City, Indiana. T: 773.206.0426 W: View Website 
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa65,000 square feet of gaming, two hotels with 486 rooms, luxurious Spa Blu, five restaurants and the Stardust Event Center. One place. Countless ways to feel good. T: 219.879.7711 W: View Website LaPorte County
Blue Spruce AlpacasAlpacas are truly a "huggable investment" and a wonderful way of life. We are a family operation, sharing in both the care and joy of these marvelous creatures. We would love to have you stop by for a visit. Open house in Oct. T: 219.874.5581 E: bluesprucealpacas@comcast.net W: View Website Michigan City Area
Captain Ed'spirate themed candy store with a free pinball arcade, a classic 1970's record shop, an entertainment exchange with CD's, DVD's, video games, a chrome and automotive accessories shop and a furniture store. One-quarter mile east of Marquette Mall on ...more T: 219.872.6294 E: edbeut@gmail.com W: View Website State of Indiana
Carol Block - ArtistLimited edition prints altered digitally, prints from 35MM negatives, some playful, others thoughtful, using scanners, silver emulsions hand painted on unorthodox surfaces such as wood, art paper and other surpirses. T: 773.593.8366 E: seeblock@hotmail.com LaPorte County
Dunes Summer TheatreLovely indoor theater tucked in the woods. Performances June, July, August, September. Dunes Art Foundation provided adult and children's theatrical productions. Call for schedule and directions. T: 219.879.7509 E: info@dunessummertheatre.com W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Ed Wedow's Custom Made SculpturesWedow is the original metal sculptor in LaPorte making butterflies, dragonflies, humming birds, flowers and fairies. Ed also makes custom metal artwork to order. Come and see the unsurpassed quality and originality of Ed's work, not just more ...more T: 219.326.5027 E: maryewedow@yahoo.com Michigan City Area
Festival Players Guild/Mainstreet TheatreYear round theatre...Our 45th 10-week Canterbury Summer Theatre Season of summer stock musicals and comedies presented by a talented acting company. Variety of programming Sept - May. Group rates and packages. T: 219.874.4269 E: info@festivalplayersguild.org W: View Website State of Indiana
Fine Wood TurningTamlin's Fine Wood Turnings has been serving the Indian community since 2003. We specialize in wood turnings and we offer quality and reliable service you can count on. T: 219.326.6190 E: geo36san@frontier.com Michigan City Area
Footlight Players, Inc.Amateur community theatre providing live entertainment since 1950. Performances generally the first 2 or 3 weekends of each even month. Musical admission fee is $12.00, with regular plays $10.00. Reservations are strongly recommended. T: 219.874.4035 E: info@footlightplayers.org W: View Website Wanatah Area
Guse Corn Mazelost in a 7-acre corn maze. Kids activities, picnic area, bonfires, pumpkin train and pumpkin patch. Corn maze Sept We also have: pumpkin train rides, pony rides , balloon chukin', duck races, corn box — like a sandbox, only better! hay ...more T: 219.733.9346 E: gusechristmastrees@msn.com W: View Website Other
Hensler Nursery Inc.Christmas Fest features forest-fresh Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine Christmas trees plus wreaths, swags and roping. Santa and horse drawn wagon rides on weekends. T: 574.867.4192 E: info@henslernurseryindiana.com W: View Website Hesston Area
Hesston Steam MuseumThree gauges of steam trains, steam crane, sawmill and traction engines. Specials: 4th of July, Father's Day, Labor Day weekend, Halloween Ghost Train, Santa's Candy Cane Express and Civil War Re-enactment. T: 219.778.2783 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Higdon StudioHal Higdon works as an author and artist. One of his 33 books includes "The Crime of the Century". His specialty is Pop Art paintings with brilliant primary colors. Hal Higdon works out of his home overlooking Lake Michigan in Long Beach. T: 219.879.0133 E: halhigdon@attbi.com LaPorte County
Hook Pottery PaperJon Hook and Andrea Peterson, working together in an environmentally conscious effort, create functional pottery, handmade paper and woodblock prints as well as handmade soaps and candles. T: 219.362.9478 E: hookpotterypaper@comcast.net W: View Website State of Indiana
Hoosier Valley Railroad MuseumNorth Judson’s working railroad museum or take a train ride. The Guest Engineer Program is open to anyone age 18 and over. Obtain 30 minutes of supervised diesel locomotive operating experience. Open Sat 9am-4pm central time. Admission is FREE ...more T: 574.896.3950 E: hvrm@yahoo.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
If you Can Dream it, I can Paint itFurniture, portraits, murals, faux finishes. If you dream it, I can paint it. Located in the same building with Joy of Flowers. T: 760.917.3119 E: Artist.LisaRene@yahoo.com W: View Website 
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore/Mt. BaldyBaldy is located about 2 miles west of Michigan City on US Hwy. 12. This 123 foot sand dune is within the boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Picnicking, restrooms, hiking and vistas of Lake Michigan and its southern shoreline. ...more T: 219.926.7561 W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore/Pinhook Bognational lakeshore's Pinhook Bog consists of about 580 acres -- 145 of which make up a floating peat mat. A "moat" -- about 45 acres of wetlands -- separates the bog proper from the surrounding upland habitat. Pinhook Bog is a unique natural area ...more T: 219.926.7561 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Jennifer WilleyMichigan City, via the South Shore Line ....full color poster by artist Jennifer Willey. 18 X 24 - Retail $35. email jennifer.willey@hotmail.com T: 219.874.9030 E: jennifer.willey@hotmail.com 
Jeselskis PotteriesPaul has created unique designs in functional and sculptural pottery. He is well known for his stunning and vibrant glazes with colors ranging from reds, yellows, blacks, golds, and blues. Each year Paul exhibits many new designs. T: 219.873.9543 E: pmjjr@comcast.net W: View Website 
Kassal Studio, Inc.Kassal Studio, Inc. is known for unusual, expressive oil paintings, drawings and photography as well as poster illustrations. T: 219.229.2002 E: connie@kassal-studio.com W: View Website Rolling Prairie Area
Knapp's Knee-High Miniature Horse FarmFriendly miniature horses for sale, or just come to visit. Horseback rides available for small children. Birthday parties, our place or yours. T: 219.778.4344 E: knappsminiatures@yahoo.com W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
LaPorte Area Lake Association, Inc.LaPorte Area Lake Association is a volunteer organization, comprised of businesses and residents, both on the lake and surrounding neighborhoods, who are concerned about the quality and health of our lakes. To ensure continued enjoyment of these ...more 
LaPorte Civic AuditoriumThe Civic Auditorium hosts receptions, theater, concerts, sporting events, including college basketball and professional boxing. Special event space available. T: 219.362.2325 E: civicdirector@cityoflaporte.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
LaPorte County CVB Artist's GalleryYou’ll find fun and surprises year-round in our art gallery. We feature local artists that work in all mediums. The art exhibits change every four to six weeks. T: 219.872.5055 E: info@michigancitylaporte.com W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
LaPorte County Historical Society MuseumWith more than 80,000 items on display, this museum houses LaPorte County family heirlooms, the W.A. Jones Antique Firearms Collection, and the Kesling Automobile Collection. A 2009-2011 AAA Gemsite. Research area. T: 219.324.6767 E: info@laportecountyhistory.org W: View Website 
LaPorte County Symphony Orchestrasymphony full of “surprises” providing a wide range of quality musical performances. Enjoy pops, classical, children’s programming, special matinees or the widely acclaimed Hoosier Star vocal competition. For dates or to purchase tickets visit ...more T: 219.362.9020 E: executive@lcso.net W: View Website 
LaPorte Little TheatreCelebrating our 88th season, LaPorte Little Theatre is located in a historical former church. Performing musicals, comedies and drama for all ages. Groups welcome, handicap accessible. $12 all seats. Visit our Facebook page. T: 219.362.5113 E: laporteltc@yahoo.com W: View Website 
LaPorte New Church-Swedenborgianbeautiful and peace-filled sanctuary is the perfect setting for weddings and is open to all who desire God’s blessing on their union. Call for a wedding appointment (219-362-1769) or to book a tour of this historic church or for other ...more T: 219.362.1959 E: halle310@comcast.net W: View Website 
Laura Hernandez Myers StudioHernandez-Myers was born with the gifts and great love for art and creativity. She has been drawing, painting and writing since the early years of her childhood. She finds that she is most comfortable when lost in her world of art and poetry. ...more T: 219.393.6704 E: lauraspaintbrush@yahoo.com W: View Website LaPorte County
Lincoln HighwayLincoln Highway across LaPorte County explores Indiana’s unique role in Lincoln Highway history and celebrates Indiana’s place in early automotive and road-building history. It was established across northern Indiana in 1913. The Lincoln ...more T: 260.471.5670 E: janshupert@yahoo.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
Long Beach Old School Community Ctr.Harbart and Lake's Edge Galleries in the Old School Community Center exhibit contemporary art from the Michiana area. T: 219.879.3845 W: View Website 
Lubeznik Center For The ArtsWorld class art exhibitions in 5 galley spaces and outdoor sculpture collections, after hours events, special programs and artful gifts in the Gallery Shop. T: 219.874.4900 E: artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org W: View Website 
Michigan City Chamber Music FestivalEnjoy the privilege of great chamber music performed by some of the country's most eminent classical musicians. Congenially informative concerts for children and adults. Summer and winter series. T: 219.561.1939 E: nicsunnysophia@yahoo.com W: View Website LaPorte County
Michigan City Concerts Association, IncProfessional artists ply their talents on stage for audiences awed by their performance. MCCA offers youth outreach programs for local area secondary schools. Season tickets include reciprocities with LaPorte, Valparaiso, Portage and Munster. T: 219.362.3665 Michigan City Area
Michigan City Lighthouse & Pierin 1904, the lighthouse has become the most popular symbol of Michigan City, and is the only public operating lighthouse in Indiana. The elevated walkway, known as the "catwalk", was used by lighthouse keepers for 29 years to access the light ...more T: 219.873.1506 W: View Website 
Mike Pappis something in metal art that takes me on a journey to the past, when heating the steel back to melting temperature I am undoing what man has made with machinery. I turn it into an expression of something simplistic. When I am cutting out a ...more State of Indiana
Mixsawbah State Fish HatcheryView this trout and salmon state fish hatchery that annually produces 680,000 fish. Call ahead for weekend business hours or to make an appointment for group tours. T: 219.369.9591 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Nature's Whimsyto Nature's Whimsy! You are invited to explore nature through a new perspective - one that offers a whimsical look at the beauty, intricacy, and dynamic colors found in the world around us. Studies of tropical flowers, spring leaves, ...more T: 219.861.1922 E: barbarajbalis@gmail.com W: View Website State of Indiana
Neil Kienitz Studio and GalleryHaving worked in watercolor all my life, I am excited to also be adding oils in portraying the beauty and serenity within the people and places I find compelling. I also do commercial work including posters, murals, and commissioned portraits. T: 219.872.0206 E: nkienitz@neilkienitz.com W: View Website 
Old Libraryis a neoclassical structure of Indiana limestone, with a columned portico, a marble interior, and 12-foot high Tiffany style stained glass windows depicting the Shakespearean figures Rosalind, Portia, and Ophelia. The Old Library is the ...more T: 219.874.9931 E: cornershophope@hotmail.com Michigan City Area
Old Lighthouse MuseumOriginal 1858 light station structure, 8 display rooms, Great Lakes history, shipwrecks, era of sailing ships, local history and more. T: 219.872.6133 E: mchistorical@att.net W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Patricia Molden PastelsPatricia Molden draws inspiration for her paintings from the natural beauty that surrounds us daily. Her quiet, rural landscapes, vivid beach scenes, and lush still lifes pay homage to these abundant gifts. T: 219.326.5392 E: pmoldenart@aol.com
Picture PerfectRoy has combined a long time interest in photography with a new found love of custom picture framing utilizing the finest in art conservation materials and methods. To see more of his work or for any framing needs please call. T: 219.324.9163 E: roydude3@hotmail.com Michigan City Area
Pine Elementary Magnet School for the Visual & Performing Arts"Owl and Pussycat" resides on the east side near the front entrance of Pine Elementary Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts. "Owl and Pussycat" is a whimsical steel sculpture created by Beverly Shores artist Richard Kiebdaj. The piece ...more T: 219.873.2114 W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Pinhook Methodist ChurchBuilt in 1847 is the oldest standing church in LaPorte County. This pioneer landmark, restored in 1987 has no church affiliation & is owned by the Pinhook Cemetery Assn. This 157 yr. old church is open for weddings, tours of 10 or more April 1 - Oct. 31. T: 219.785.4347 
Pioneer LandPioneer Land is an 1800's village with blacksmith shop, Farm Bureau log cabin, quilters cabin, 1-room school, post office, antique barn, general store, artisan barn and original garden. T: 219.324.2086 W: View Website State of Indiana
Presbyterian Church Fine Arts SeriesEnjoy a variety of vocal and instrumental music, drama, dance, and are exhibits. All programs are free of charge. Contact us for a schedule of the season's cultural events. T: 219.362.6219 E: church@laportepresbyterian.org W: View Website Westville Area
Purdue University North CentralFeaturing the PNC Sculpture Garden, paintings by Jason Poteet and works by George Sugarman. Many arts programs are scheduled throughout the year. Public tours are available free of charge. T: 800.872.1231 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Sally Signorino's Fun Art ObjectsSallie applies her unique style to the creation of whimsical and humorous shadow boxes incorporating vibrant colors and multidimensional designs. Wooden shapes with rich, textured acrylic paint come to life with movement and rhythm. They are configured, T: 219.874.4127 City of LaPorte Area
Schmidt-Marken DesignsCome visit the pottery gallery & gift shop featuring hand thrown stoneware pottery, ornaments, stained glass, jewelry, artwork, wood and selected crafts by more than 15 artists. T: 219.785.4238 E: schmidt4marken@aol.com Michigan City Area
Shady Creek Wineryrelax and enjoy our award-winning wines vinted and bottled in our winery. Experience the fun and friendly atmosphere of our beautiful tasting room and the many sitting areas to enjoy a glass or bottle of our wine along with specialty cheeses ...more T: 219.874.9463 E: tim.anderson@shadycreekwinery.com W: View Website State of Indiana
South Shore Regulators BandWe play what we call outlaw country rock and are based in Valparaiso. T: 219.405.1102 E: ed.ross@ufsc.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
Southern Shore Art AssociationLocated in the middle of the Uptown Arts District, the SSAA supports local and regional artists with monthly exhibitions and exhibit openings on First Fridays. W: View Website 
Spa Blu at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spayour spirit with health and beauty treatments customized for rejuvenation and relaxation. Spa Blu offers 9 treatment rooms ready for facials, massages and more, a full-service salon for hair, manicure, pedicure and make-up services, and ...more T: 888.879.7711 W: View Website
Steel Art GalleryThe only thing that equals Leonard Cross's love of art is the enjoyment he gets in creating metal sculpture. From his walking man and his collection of tables and lamps to the collection of his many whimsical subjects, Leonard's kinetic works of art T: 219.878.1577 E: lccross@adsnet.com 
Terrawood DesignTerrawood Design Company is a full service, artist led design/build Company specializing in interior architectural elements and custom furnishing. T: 219.229.5613 E: chrisgrohs@mac.com W: View Website LaPorte County
The Great Sauk Trailancient migratory paths of buffalo and other grazing mammals served as the basis of some of our current modern roads. Aboriginal people would often use the paths to hunt these same animals, as well as to travel throughout their territories. Early ...more Wanatah Area
The Yellowstone TrailYellowstone Trail began in South Dakota in 1912 as an automobile route across America. The Yellowstone Trail Association located a route, motivated road improvements, produced maps and folders to guide the traveler, and promoted tourism along its ...more W: View Website 
Trouble Blind BandBlind band is available for bookings for weddings, festivals, bars, and special events. The six-piece group has a repertoire of more than 125 songs, ranging from oldies to newer tunes, and classic rock to country. The multi-talented members ...more T: 219.326.0172 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Walnut Ink Gallerygallery specializes in contemporary paintings, drawings, sculpture, installation and photography and represents work by a diverse group of emerging, mid-career and established artists, many of whom have achieved international recognition and ...more T: 219.229.5613 E: chris@walnutinkgallery.com W: View Website Wanatah Area
Wanatah Historical Society MuseumWanatah Historical Society Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of historical objects and photographs with significance to LaPorte County and the Wanatah Area. Our railroad museum is dedicated to the preservation of the rich history ...more T: 219.733.2822 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Washington Park ZooFifteen acres on a hilly sand dune near Lake Michigan with 200+ animals. Field trips and private parties welcome. Gift shop, concessions and observation tower on site. T: 219.873.1510 E: jmartinez@washingtonparkzoo.com W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Weigel StudiosSpecializing in representational and abstract prints, drawings and handmade books, her recent works incorporate natural forms, often highlighted by texture and expressive color. T: 219.326.6027 E: weigelstudios@hotmail.com Westville AreaState of Indiana
White's Family Tree FarmChoose and cut Douglas Fir or Spruce. Select wreaths, balled trees, grave pieces and centerpieces. Recycling available. T: 219.362.2832 LaPorte County
Wolf Studio Artsaward-winning painting and sculpture is in institutional and private collections, featured in national publications and PBS television. Currently, she is working on a bronze sculpture for the Univ. of Indianapolis. Always portraying God's ...more T: 219.362.2558 E: awstudioart@csinet.net |
