Guidebook for La Porte
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
Mucho Mas
727 Franklin StFresh made mexican food, organic options, family friendly
Etropal Restaurant and Lounge
701 LincolnwayFun Friday night entertainment.
Massive sand playground for kids to play and run around while parents relax over a cocktail.
Temple News Agency and Coffee Studio
816 Jefferson AveMassive sand playground for kids to play and run around while parents relax over a cocktail.
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrFreshly made pizzas
Enzo's Restaurant
1710 Chicago RdEasy Italian
Easy food, lovely view of lake for sunset cocktails
198 recommandé par les habitants
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StEasy food, lovely view of lake for sunset cocktails
Viola Cafe
102 N Elm StTraditional tea shop. Nice for afternoon tea and cake ;)
Home made ice cream and popsicles. YUM! They also do casual Mexican food.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Cabos Ice Cream
731 Washington StHome made ice cream and popsicles. YUM! They also do casual Mexican food.
Traditional, old style ice cream parlor (but brand new!)
24 recommandé par les habitants
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor
115 W Coolspring AveTraditional, old style ice cream parlor (but brand new!)
12868 Red Arrow Hwy
12868 Red Arrow HighwayFresh, local, delicious
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StQuaint ice cream parlor
Pierre Anne Creperie
9 S Barton StDelicious crepes
The Harbor Grand
111 W Water StItalian, al fresco dining on the grass by the harbor. Nice and easy.....
501 Lincolnway
501 LincolnwayFreshly made burgers and good beer selection
Surf and turf, rural restaurant, great wine and liquor list, local institution.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Heston Supper Club
2003 E 1000 NSurf and turf, rural restaurant, great wine and liquor list, local institution.
Lake shore cafe. Great coffee and baked items.
56 recommandé par les habitants
David's Delicatessen & Coffee
30 N Whittaker StLake shore cafe. Great coffee and baked items.
1701 Franklin St
1701 Franklin StreetFresh cooked Italian :)
Moser's Austrian Cafe
201 E Michigan StAustrian restaurant, bar with a chocolate shop.
Arts & Culture
The Acorn
107 Generations DrFabulous and interesting 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
289 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État des Dunes de Warren
12032 Red Arrow HwyBeach, dunes, Kayaking, hiking. Waikiki Jacks is on the beach for rentals
Grand Beach Golf Course
48200 Perkins BlvdTraditional, classic Michigan gold course
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 RdWell established golf course dating back to 1904. Front nine with newly completed back nine. Lovely course and dining.
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. Typically in July. Fun day (or 2!) out
LaPorte County Fairgrounds
2581 Indiana 2Fair rides, fair food, live music, farm and petting animals, demolition derby. Typically in July. Fun day (or 2!) out
Beach with lifeguard, low dunes, ice cream on the beach ;)
54 recommandé par les habitants
New Buffalo Beach & Boat Ramp
200 Marquette DrBeach with lifeguard, low dunes, ice cream on the beach ;)
Independent movie theater specializing in independent films
70 recommandé par les habitants
Vickers Theatre
6 N Elm StIndependent movie theater specializing in independent films
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.
Apple picking, morels (!), live music, horse and tractor wagons. A fun day out.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Garwood Orchards
5911 W 50 SApple picking, morels (!), live music, horse and tractor wagons. A fun day out.
Kids LOVE this funky old place. Pretty much everything is hands on/interactive. There is a small deer herd that you can actually get among and feed.
Deer Forest Exotic Animal Sanctuary
6800 Indian LnKids LOVE this funky old place. Pretty much everything is hands on/interactive. There is a small deer herd that you can actually get among and feed.
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.
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 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 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
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrCasino, restaurants and spa
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson RdCasino, restaurants and kid zone
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!
Open bowling daily, glow-in-the-dark weekends, senior and group discounts, arcade and billards, pro shop open daily, homemade brick-oven pizza
City Lanes Bowling Center
1901 S Woodland AveOpen bowling daily, glow-in-the-dark weekends, senior and group discounts, arcade and billards, pro shop open daily, homemade brick-oven pizza
9415 S 400 W
9415 South 400 WestCanoe Kankakee River and Mill Creek.
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 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.
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.
Deer Creek Hunt Club
18000 South Basswood Roadsporting clay courses, bird hunting, club house
Sherwood Forest Paintball
3497 US-35Paintballing
607 Franklin St
Interesting, great owner
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W 2nd StArt Walk, First Friday, Poetry Slam
Karma Vista Vineyards
6991 Ryno RdWine tasting, beautiful setting ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious cocktails (yeah, the TOO good kind!), good eats and beautiful surrounds. Right next door to the Acorn Theater
250 recommandé par les habitants
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrDelicious cocktails (yeah, the TOO good kind!), good eats and beautiful surrounds. Right next door to the Acorn Theater
Micro brewery serving award winning, British inspired, locally sourced food.
Pleasant House Three Oaks
Micro brewery serving award winning, British inspired, locally sourced food.
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd StWaterside bar/food
Mateys Restaurant
110 Franklin StThemed "seaside" sports bar and restaurant
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StBurger's and beer. Local institution!
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek RdWine tasting ;)
Round Barn Tasting Room - Union Pier
9185 Union Pier RdWine tasting ;)
Twisted K-8 is a local, fun brew pub. They make their own beer and serve locally sourced food. Fun place with live music.
Twisted K-8 Brewing
610 Monroe StreetTwisted K-8 is a local, fun brew pub. They make their own beer and serve locally sourced food. Fun place with live music.
Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdWinery, distillery & brewery
Domaine viticole Shady Creek
2030 Tryon RdWinery
They make their own beer on site. Loved by locals
235 recommandé par les habitants
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdThey make their own beer on site. Loved by locals
Burn 'Em Brewing
718 Freyer RdFun brewery, interesting beers
Shopping
Lots of brands and great prices. They even manage to beat online prices!
145 recommandé par les habitants
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StLots of brands and great prices. They even manage to beat online prices!
Kayak, canoe and paddleboard 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 StKayak, canoe and paddleboard rental on New Buffalo Beach.
The store is in town with lots more outdoors gear for purchase.
Antique Junction Mall
711 LincolnwayDowntown Antique District
500 Lincolnway
500 LincolnwayGreat antiques at great prices
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/
418 Franklin St
Summer clothes shopping
Urban Soles Inc
624 Franklin StreetShoes and clothes
Everything Else
Beechwood Golf Course
2222 Woodlawn DrLocal golf course
Al's Supermarket
1340 W State Rd 2Local store. Open late
Kroger
906 S Merrifield AveSmall local store, nice organic section
University Park Mall
6501 Grape RdApple store and other retailers. Lovely mall.
Great ice skating on the Notre Dame university compound
8 recommandé par les habitants
Compton Family Ice Arena
100 Compton Family Ice ArenaGreat ice skating on the Notre Dame university compound
Nice biking, hiking and cross country trails
37 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État de Potato Creek
25601 IN-4Nice biking, hiking and cross country trails
Soldiers Memorial Park Beach
250 Pine Lake AvePleasant biking and hiking trails
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 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 and block party
Stone Lake Drive
Stone Lake DriveThe 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 and block party
Entertainment & Activities
Fun local zoo for kids. Interactive petting zoo and bird feeding.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Washington Park
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
17425 Red Arrow Hwy
Live music (on Wednesdays in summer)and splash park! All free.
115 Lake Shore Dr
Great place to cool off after the zoo ;)
Essentials
Monroe Street
Monroe StreetFresh, locally grown and made produce
New Buffalo Farmers Market
910 W Buffalo StLocal produce
Whole Foods Market
4230 Grape RdWholefoods.
Local
424 E Buffalo StFreshly sourced meats, cheese, and produce. Local and delicious