The Top 10 Things to Do in Michigan City LaPorte

Don’t miss them

If you are visiting LaPorte County, there are a few places that should not be missed during your stay. While there are certainly other wonderful attractions in the area, these ten will give you a look at the very best of Michigan City LaPorte.

1. Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa 

2. Did you know that Blue Chip offers countless ways to escape through pulse-pounding action on the 65,000 square feet casino floor, soul stirring rhythms on the dance floor, gourmet food, delicious snacks, pampering facials and luxurious hotel rooms? 

3. Washington Park

4. Did you know that the Michigan City Lighthouse is the only working lighthouse in Indiana and sits along the shore of Lake Michigan in Washington Park which also encompasses a family favorite splash pad, zoo and beach?

5. LaPorte County Historical Society Museum

   Did you know the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum houses the third largest antique firearms collection in the world and is one of  23 G.E.M.'s in Indiana named by Triple A?

6. Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets

   Did you know that Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets has a collection of 120 outlets from the world's leading designers and brand names and therefore, is one of the top three attractions that draws the most visitors to Michigan City?

7. Hesston Steam Museum

8. Did you know that the Hesston Steam Museum features both ¼ scale and 1/8 scale steam locomotives that take passengers on a spectacular journey through 155 acres of ponds, scenic forests and farmland?

9. Lubeznik Center For The Arts

   Did you know the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, located steps from the lakefront,  features world class art exhibitions, performances, after hours events, is home to an outdoor art collection and is now it its 30th year of hosting the annual Lakefront Art Festival?

10. Barker Mansion

11. Did you know the Barker Mansion, built in 1857 for millionaire railroad-industrialist John H. Barker, decorates all three floors for a Victorian-style Christmas each December?

12. Shady Creek Winery

13. Did you know Shady Creek Winery features many varieties of wine from the Lake Michigan region as well as the West Coast and was awarded Silver Medals for it's Beach Glass and Pinot Grigio wines at the 20th annual Indy International Wine Competition in August of 2011? 
14. Orchards, Farms & Gardens
15. Did you know LaPorte County houses over 20 Orchards, Farms & Gardens that offer an array of choices from animals to visit, fruits to pick, corn mazes to get lost in along with finding that perfect tree for the holidays?
16. Great Outdoors/Park & Recreation
17. Did you know the second largest county in Indiana, LaPorte County has the finest acreage of wetlands, uplands, parks, beaches, golf courses, hiking trails and scenic beauty in the Midwest?