Your Michigan City Go To Guide
Food scene
Amazing cocktails made by incredible bartenders. David is a master mixologist and all around great guy. The food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend the Flochos!
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Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StAmazing cocktails made by incredible bartenders. David is a master mixologist and all around great guy. The food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend the Flochos!
Hands down the best seafood in town! Right on the water featuring live music some nights.
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Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the LakeHands down the best seafood in town! Right on the water featuring live music some nights.
Short walk to this hidden gem! Great for breakfast or lunch.
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Dune Billies
201 Center StShort walk to this hidden gem! Great for breakfast or lunch.
Newly remodeled! Amazing wines in a beautiful atmosphere.
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Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdNewly remodeled! Amazing wines in a beautiful atmosphere.
Looking for live music??? This is the place! Huge beer selection and cocktails. Food is also really delish!
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Zorn Brew Works Co.
605 E 9th StLooking for live music??? This is the place! Huge beer selection and cocktails. Food is also really delish!
Lovely lunch spot with incredible sandwiches and desserts!
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Panini Panini
1720 Franklin StLovely lunch spot with incredible sandwiches and desserts!
If you love real Jamaican food this is the place for you! You absolutely must try the jerk chicken and the mac and cheese. A short walk from the house. If you like cocktails, the painkiller is a real delight!
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Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant
501 Center StIf you love real Jamaican food this is the place for you! You absolutely must try the jerk chicken and the mac and cheese. A short walk from the house. If you like cocktails, the painkiller is a real delight!
This is a more upscale restaurant in Michigan City. It books fast so definitely grab a reservation in advance. You can't go wrong with any food item here. It is amazing to say the least
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Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailThis is a more upscale restaurant in Michigan City. It books fast so definitely grab a reservation in advance. You can't go wrong with any food item here. It is amazing to say the least
Bowler Man Confections
717 Franklin StreetAMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -
Huge monster sized milkshakes and delicious scoops!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor
115 W Coolspring AveHuge monster sized milkshakes and delicious scoops!
Neighborhoods
New Buffalo is the first beach town over the border. Home to the famous Redamaks and The Stray Dog. Oh! And Oinks Ice Cream shop. The False Front is a speakeasy style cocktail joint that is a fun find. Several things to do around this cute beach town.
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New Buffalo
New Buffalo is the first beach town over the border. Home to the famous Redamaks and The Stray Dog. Oh! And Oinks Ice Cream shop. The False Front is a speakeasy style cocktail joint that is a fun find. Several things to do around this cute beach town.
City/town information
Chesterton is about a 20 minute drive from Michigan City. On Saturday's there is a really nice farmer's market featuring local fruits/veggies, artisan vendors, baked goods, and several food vendors. If the Rolling Stone Baker is there definitely try one of their pizzas. It is WORTH the wait.
After the market pop over to Running Vines Winery for a nice glass of wine on their outdoor patio. They feature live music every Friday and Saturday.
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Chesterton
Chesterton is about a 20 minute drive from Michigan City. On Saturday's there is a really nice farmer's market featuring local fruits/veggies, artisan vendors, baked goods, and several food vendors. If the Rolling Stone Baker is there definitely try one of their pizzas. It is WORTH the wait.
After the market pop over to Running Vines Winery for a nice glass of wine on their outdoor patio. They feature live music every Friday and Saturday.
Fun for Kids
Not far from the home is Washington Park Zoo. Feed the goats, wave to the bears, and make silly faces at the monkeys! Your kiddos will really enjoy this unexpected little trip and it won't break the bank or take all day to get around.
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Zoológico de Washington Park
115 Lake Shore DrNot far from the home is Washington Park Zoo. Feed the goats, wave to the bears, and make silly faces at the monkeys! Your kiddos will really enjoy this unexpected little trip and it won't break the bank or take all day to get around.
Fun for All Ages
Four Winds Field was just voted best MiLB park in the country. We love this park! Lots to do besides take in the game. If you have little ones, there is a splash pad and a bounce house zone. Excellent food and beverage options! On Friday's they do fireworks as well.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four Winds Field
501 W South StFour Winds Field was just voted best MiLB park in the country. We love this park! Lots to do besides take in the game. If you have little ones, there is a splash pad and a bounce house zone. Excellent food and beverage options! On Friday's they do fireworks as well.
U-Pick farm located about 15-20 minutes from the home.
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Garwood Orchards
5911 W 50 SU-Pick farm located about 15-20 minutes from the home.
Great hiking trails and parks
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Parque Nacional de las Dunas de Indiana
1215 North State Road 49Great hiking trails and parks
Fresh fruits/veggies, fresh baked goods, artisan goods, artists, etc. We love this market, and highly recommend a stop when you are in town. If the Rolling Stonebaker is there definitely grab a pizza! Worth the wait.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chesterton’s European Market
220 BroadwayFresh fruits/veggies, fresh baked goods, artisan goods, artists, etc. We love this market, and highly recommend a stop when you are in town. If the Rolling Stonebaker is there definitely grab a pizza! Worth the wait.
Flip's Cascade Mountain
7297 West US-20
The Lucky Hatchet
2050 U.S. 20Xscape Quest
301 U.S. 20AMC Showplace Michigan City 14
100 Meijer Dr49'er Drive-in
675 N Calumet AveWhile it’s not in MC, it’s worth the drive! Arcade games, go-karts, mini golf, laser tag and good/drink it’s a great time for all! If you get a rainy day and want to venture out this is the place to go! (Also fun on sunny days!)
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Isla Zao
1050 Horse Prairie AveWhile it’s not in MC, it’s worth the drive! Arcade games, go-karts, mini golf, laser tag and good/drink it’s a great time for all! If you get a rainy day and want to venture out this is the place to go! (Also fun on sunny days!)
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Farina's restaurant
Farina's is a hidden gem that will for sure be booked well in advance during the summer. If you are looking for a date night place, this is it!
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Blue Chip Spa
The casino is very close to the property - in addition to fine dining, gambling, and of course live music, the casino has a really great spa. Surprise your special someone with a massage or day at the spa! Just be sure to do so in advance of your stay.
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First Friday's -
If you are in town on the first Friday of the month, pop downtown! Several stores and restaurants feature specials and activities for guests.
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Some Things to Bring
Bathing suits
Shoes for beach days
A cooler
Beach Chairs or blanket - we provide 2 beach chairs and 12 towels
Food items you may want for meals in the home/grilling
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Events Around MC - Check this out
https://www.michigancitylaporte.com/events-calendar/
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Sheridan Beach
Sheridan Beach is a straight shot down the road. About an 8 minute walk. There is little to no street parking. Should you choose to go to Washington Park Beach, you will need to pay to park.
Once you get to the end of Lake ave, there is a dune to walk over. This is Stop 3. I recommend going over the dune and heading to the right. Stop 2 is known as more of a party stop which would be heading to the left once you get over the dune.
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Live Music Scene
Michigan City and Southwest Michigan (think New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Baroda) have a rich music scene. Here are some of my favorite places to catch bands. Most are all ages, but be sure to check business websites to be sure.
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Running Vines (Chesterton)
Blue Chip Rocks Lounge (21+)
Anderson's Winery (Valparaiso)
Aftermath Cidery (Valparaiso)
Shady Creek
Sunset Sounds at Prairie Meadow Park (Westville 1st Fridays)
Four Winds Casino
Round Barn (Baroda)
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Lake Michigan Safety Tips
I absolutely love having Lake Michigan in my backyard! The beach is my happy place for sure.
Safety Tips -
Bring life jackets or floatation devices
Check out the Washington Park Lifeguards page on Facebook before heading down to the beach to check the flag status. Green is good to go. Yellow is use caution. Red - steer clear of the water due to high waves and rip currents or undertows.
If you have kids, it is a good idea to talk with them about how to get out of a rip current should they find themselves in one.
Check out this video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=610pS18mtec