- 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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Featuring four baseball fields located at its center, Old Fairgrounds Park offers open grass areas for recreation and sports like soccer. It has a walking track along the perimeter, a playground and a pavilion for events and parties.
19.3 Miles
The Foundation Meadows Park is a recreational park that features a service memorial, a main administrative building, and a butterfly meadow. The park also is home to a caterpillar crossing.
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Playing host to a variety of festivals, visitors at Porter County Expo Center can attend craft shows, comedy tours, holiday events, and more. It has a banquet hall that can be rented out for private events like weddings.
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Featuring four separate courts, The Courts provides a place for youth to enjoy a variety of sports and activities. Along with basketball and tennis, gymnastics and cheer camps and clinics are also offered here.
20.1 Miles
Accommodating 130 theatre-goers at a time, Chicago Street Theatre held its first play in 1955, staging since then children's plays, musicals, comedies and dramas. It is the home of the festival Kids CTG.
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The Porter County Museum was first established in 1916 when the local historical society gathered a large collection of local artifacts to celebrate the town's centennial. The museum remains open daily with guided tours, traveling exhibitions, and educational programs.
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Zao Island features a range of recreational activities including batting cages, mini golf, laser tag, go karts, bumper cars and an arcade. Zao Island also has a real alligator exhibit where patrons can feed the alligators from a pole.
20.7 Miles
Filled with farm activities for children, Thistleberry Farm offers visitors a petting zoo, hay rides, and pumpkin patches. The farm specializes in growing sweet corn and features 6 corn mazes that span the size of 15 football fields.
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An 18-hole golf course and plenty of lodging possibilities, ranging from hotel rooms to cottages, welcome the visitors of the Swan Lake Resort. There are also 2 restaurants and a spa on the site. Private events, such as weddings, can be organized in here.
21.8 Miles
One of only two mountain bike trails in northwest Indiana, Imagination Glen Park features a 10-mile trail for biking, hiking and dog walking. The trail offers a range of difficulty to match the skill levels of different users.