- TripBuzz found 71 things to do with kids in or near LaPorte, Indiana, including 69 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Bend, Michigan City, Valparaiso and New Buffalo.
- From La Porte County Historical Society Museum to Hesston Steam Museum, the LaPorte area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Theaters.
- Historic treasures, cultural attractions and outdoor recreation make LaPorte a diverse travel destination. The annual LaPorte County Fair attracts thousands of visitors each year, as do the local attractions including museums and galleries, historic architecture, bike trails, Grand Prix boat races along Stone Lake, local dining, boutique shops and theater venues.
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Maintained by volunteers, Wellfield Botanic Gardens offers visitors over 20 gardens to walk through that are filled with wildflowers, art sculptures, and paths. It has a Japanese garden with a pond, waterfall, and benches to meditate at.
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With volunteers that specialize in quilt gardening, The Nappanee Center is host to displays of potted plant creations that are arranged to look like words and symbols in a carpet design.
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Built in 1910 in the Beaux Arts style, the Ruthmere Mansion served as a place of social, political and business gatherings until the death of its owners. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.
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With a Grand Opening in 1924 and 2,000 seats available since the beginning, The Lerner Theater was completely renovated in 2011 and serves not only for the usual performances, but also as a landmark through its long history and architectural style.
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An indoor family fun center, Jak's Warehouse offers a variety of amusements. It has Laser Tag, a laser maze, a ball pit, a sky trail, and bumper cars, and most attractions are scaled for younger and older kids.
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Featuring rich, ornate architecture, the Lerner Theater rests in historic downtown. Along with a spacious performance stage and ample seating, the lobby displays a variety of art pieces supplied by the Midwest Museum of American Art.
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When the weather is warm, kids and adults can enjoy the water park, but when the weather gets cold, guests can enjoy hot chocolate and skating on the ice at the outdoor Nibco Water & Ice Park.
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Featuring the latest Hollywood releases, Encore Cinemas is a great place for a night out with friends or for a date night. The facility also features friendly staff and plenty of options at the concessions stand.
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Elkhart’s Country Club Lanes features synthetic lanes, a pro shop, and a snack bar. The bowling alley hosts parties, tournaments, and a variety of leagues, and also has a youth bowling program.
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Sky Zone Schererville is an indoor trampoline park. Visitors can jump around in the trampoline room, play on a SkySlam court, and jump into a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Sky Zone also offers 'SkyRobics' fitness classes.