Guidebook for La Porte

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Guidebook for La Porte

Drinks & Nightlife

Delicious cocktails, good eats and beautiful surrounds. Right next door to the Acorn Theater
250 recommandé par les habitants
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations Dr
250 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious cocktails, good eats and beautiful surrounds. Right next door to the Acorn Theater
Local microbrewery
235 recommandé par les habitants
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer Rd
235 recommandé par les habitants
Local 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.
Easy food, lovely view of lake for sunset cocktails
198 recommandé par les habitants
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker St
198 recommandé par les habitants
Easy food, lovely view of lake for sunset cocktails
river side bar/grille
52 recommandé par les habitants
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd St
52 recommandé par les habitants
river side bar/grille
Themed "seaside" sports bar and restaurant
35 recommandé par les habitants
Mateys Restaurant
110 Franklin St
35 recommandé par les habitants
Themed "seaside" sports bar and restaurant
Burger's and beerk. Local institution!
117 recommandé par les habitants
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo St
117 recommandé par les habitants
Burger's and beerk. Local institution!

Food Scene

Interesting farm to table food, lovely views, great hosts
Spire Farm to Fork Cuisine
299 West Johnson Road
Interesting farm to table food, lovely views, great hosts
Great food, service and harbor dining
104 recommandé par les habitants
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water St
104 recommandé par les habitants
Great food, service and harbor dining
Italian, al fresco dining on the grass by the harbor. Nice and easy.....
The Harbor Grand
111 W Water St
Italian, al fresco dining on the grass by the harbor. Nice and easy.....
Sushi anytime! FYI, no license.
Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
301 W Buffalo St
Sushi anytime! FYI, no license.
Fresh made mexican food, organic options, family friendly
34 recommandé par les habitants
Mucho Mas
727 Franklin St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh made mexican food, organic options, family friendly
Fun Friday night entertainment. Frank Sinatra makes a regular appearance ;)
Etropal Restaurant and Lounge
701 Lincolnway
Fun Friday night entertainment. Frank Sinatra makes a regular appearance ;)
Huge playground for kids to play while parents relax
Tree House Cafe
Huge playground for kids to play while parents relax
Freshly made pizzas
63 recommandé par les habitants
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal Dr
63 recommandé par les habitants
Freshly made pizzas
Easy Italian
9 recommandé par les habitants
Trattoria Enzo
601 Michigan Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
Easy Italian
Traditional tea shop. Nice for afternoon tea and cake ;)
32 recommandé par les habitants
Viola Cafe
102 N Elm St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Traditional tea shop. Nice for afternoon tea and cake ;)
Temple News Agency and Coffee Studio
816 Jefferson Ave
Historic coffee shop
Burgers and good selection of beer
501 Lincolnway
501 Lincolnway
Burgers and good selection of beer
Surf and turf, rural restaurant, great wine and liquor list, local institution.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Heston Supper Club
2003 E 1000 N
41 recommandé par les habitants
Surf and turf, rural restaurant, great wine and liquor list, local institution.
Friendly, family style pizza. Chocolate shop inside ;)
Bruno's Pizza
28046 Co Rd 16
Friendly, family style pizza. Chocolate shop inside ;)
Austrian beer ;)
8 recommandé par les habitants
Moser's Austrian Cafe
201 E Michigan St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Austrian 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 Ln
Kids 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.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Washington Park
115 Lake Shore Dr
102 recommandé par les habitants
Fun 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 E
The best Christmas tree experience EVER! Chop your own, pre-chopped, Mr & Mrs Claus, wagon rides, live deer and turkeys. FUN FUN FUN
Great ice skating on the Notre Dame university compound
8 recommandé par les habitants
Compton Family Ice Arena
100 Compton Family Ice Arena
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great 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 4
Great flowers, vegetables and herbs at FANTASTIC prices. Worth a trip to take home.
Challenging 18 hole, water and sand mix.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Briar Leaf Golf Club
3233 IN-39
12 recommandé par les habitants
Challenging 18 hole, water and sand mix.
A new, nicely kept tight track.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Woodlands Course at Whittaker
12578 Wilson Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
A new, nicely kept tight track.
Home of the fighting Irish!
58 recommandé par les habitants
Notre Dame Stadium
58 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the fighting Irish!
Cross country skiing trails
38 recommandé par les habitants
Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry Rd
38 recommandé par les habitants
Cross 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 2
Fair rides, fair food, live music, farm and petting animals, demolition derby. Fun day (or week!) out. Typically in July.
Fabulous venue and acts
85 recommandé par les habitants
The Acorn
107 Generations Dr
85 recommandé par les habitants
Fabulous venue and acts
Horse riding and trail rides. Child friendly.
10411 N 200 E
10411 North 200 East
Horse riding and trail rides. Child friendly.
Beach, dunes, Kayaking, hiking. Waikiki Jacks is on the beach for rentals
289 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État des Dunes de Warren
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
289 recommandé par les habitants
Beach, 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.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Legacy Hills Golf Club
299 W Johnson Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Well established golf course dating back to 1904. Front nine with newly completed back nine. Lovely course and dining.
Local golf course
9 recommandé par les habitants
Beechwood Golf Course
2222 Woodlawn Dr
9 recommandé par les habitants
Local golf course
Nice biking, hiking and cross country trails
37 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État de Potato Creek
25601 IN-4
37 recommandé par les habitants
Nice biking, hiking and cross country trails
Great way to cool off after a day at the zoo. Kids love it!
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!
36 recommandé par les habitants
Hesston Steam Museum
1201 E 1000 N
36 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing 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.
23 recommandé par les habitants
49'er Drive-in
675 N Calumet Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
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.
http://www.laporteantiqueshow.com/
LaPorte County Fairgrounds
2581 Indiana 2
http://www.laporteantiqueshow.com/
https://www.lcso.net/
Laporte Symphony Orchestra
912 Indiana Avenue
https://www.lcso.net/
Boat and jet ski rental http://www.oselkamarina.com/jet-ski-boat-rentals/
514 W Water St
514 West Water Street
Boat 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 Street
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
Local art gallery
Thaddeus C. Gallery
822 Lincolnway
Local art gallery
Casino, restaurants and kid zone.
137 recommandé par les habitants
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson Rd
137 recommandé par les habitants
Casino, restaurants and kid zone.
Casino, restaurant and spa
112 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip Dr
112 recommandé par les habitants
Casino, 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 W
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.
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 Street
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!
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 Ave
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.
Canoe Kankakee River and Mill Creek. 219.767.3334
9415 S 400 W
9415 South 400 West
Canoe 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.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area
5822 Fish and Wildlife Ln
7 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Sherwood Forest Paintball
3497 US-35
Paintballing
Art Walk, First Friday, Poetry Slam
35 recommandé par les habitants
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W 2nd St
35 recommandé par les habitants
Art Walk, First Friday, Poetry Slam
Wine tasting ;)
96 recommandé par les habitants
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek Rd
96 recommandé par les habitants
Wine tasting ;)
Wine tasting ;)
43 recommandé par les habitants
Round Barn Tasting Room - Union Pier
9185 Union Pier Rd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Wine tasting ;)

Everything Else

Fresh, local, delicious
12868 Red Arrow Hwy
12868 Red Arrow Highway
Fresh, local, delicious
Lots of brands and great prices. They even manage to beat online prices!
145 recommandé par les habitants
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash St
145 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of brands and great prices. They even manage to beat online prices!
Modern Mediterranean food. Owner is great. Friendly fabulous food!
827 N Franklin
827 Franklin Street
Modern Mediterranean food. Owner is great. Friendly fabulous food!
Fresh, locally grown and made produce
700 Monroe St
700 Monroe Street
Fresh, locally grown and made produce
Traditional, classic Michigan gold course
12 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Beach Golf Course
48200 Perkins Blvd
12 recommandé par les habitants
Traditional, classic Michigan gold course
Local store. Open late
Al's Supermarket
1340 W State Rd 2
Local store. Open late
Pleasant lake side biking and hiking trails
8 recommandé par les habitants
Soldiers Memorial Park Beach
250 Pine Lake Ave
8 recommandé par les habitants
Pleasant lake side biking and hiking trails
Apple picking, morels (!), live music, horse and tractor wagons. A fun day out.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Garwood Orchards
5911 W 50 S
25 recommandé par les habitants
Apple 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 Road
The 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.
Live music (on Wednesdays in summer)and splash park! All free.
17425 Red Arrow Hwy
Live music (on Wednesdays in summer)and splash park! All free.
Great antiques and great prices
500 Lincolnway
500 Lincolnway
Great antiques and great prices
sporting clay courses, bird hunting, club house
9 recommandé par les habitants
Deer Creek Hunt Club
18000 South Basswood Road
9 recommandé par les habitants
sporting 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 Road
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.
Interesting, great owner
607 Franklin St
Interesting, great owner
Wine tasting and beautiful scenery ;)
30 recommandé par les habitants
Karma Vista Vineyards
6991 Ryno Rd
30 recommandé par les habitants
Wine 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.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Third Coast Surf Shop - Lessons, Rentals, and Camps
110 N Whittaker St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Kayak, canoe and paddle board rental on New Buffalo Beach. The store is in town with lots more outdoors gear for purchase.
Home made ice cream AND popsicles. YUM!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Cabos Ice Cream
731 Washington St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Home made ice cream AND popsicles. YUM!
Traditional, old style ice cream parlor (but brand new!)
24 recommandé par les habitants
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor
115 W Coolspring Ave
24 recommandé par les habitants
Traditional, old style ice cream parlor (but brand new!)
Apple, Macy's and other major retailers.
118 recommandé par les habitants
University Park Mall
6501 Grape Rd
118 recommandé par les habitants
Apple, Macy's and other major retailers.
Quirky ice cream parlor with a zillion flavors
96 recommandé par les habitants
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo St
96 recommandé par les habitants
Quirky ice cream parlor with a zillion flavors
Downtown antique district
Antique Junction Mall
711 Lincolnway
Downtown antique district
Large antique shop
Rocco's Inc
519 Lincolnway
Large antique shop
Beautiful old style (modern) barber and shave shop http://www.wilsonsbarbershop.com/
Wilson's Barbershop & Shave Parlor
818 Lincolnway
Beautiful old style (modern) barber and shave shop http://www.wilsonsbarbershop.com/
Clothes and shoes
624 Franklin St
Clothes and shoes
418 Franklin St
Clothes

Essentials

Local produce
13 recommandé par les habitants
New Buffalo Farmers Market
910 W Buffalo St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Local produce
Wholefoods
836 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 recommandé par les habitants
Wholefoods
Small local store, nice organic section
18 recommandé par les habitants
Kroger
906 S Merrifield Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
Small local store, nice organic section
Freshly sourced meats, cheese, and produce. Local and delicious
424 E Buffalo St
424 East Buffalo Street
Freshly sourced meats, cheese, and produce. Local and delicious