- TripBuzz found 82 things to do with kids in or near Portage, Indiana, including 74 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary and Hammond.
- From Ogden Dunes Beach to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk, the Portage area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Located in Northwest Indiana, Portage is less than an hour from Chicago. On Lake Michigan, the city is home to several outdoor parks and recreational spaces including beaches, playgrounds, hiking trails, golf courses and fishing facilities. Home of the Indiana Dunes, Portage is also a great place for bird and wildlife watching.
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Arena Lanes is a bowling alley consisting of 32 lanes of bowling. Additionally, other amenities at the bowling alley include food and beverages, a full bar, and a pro shop.
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The Spotlight Theater is a non=-profit youth theater organization that provides acting lessons to students between the ages of 8 and 18. The theater also offers summer camps, educational programs, and live plays.
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Visitors to Wolfe Wildlife Refuge can jog and bike on the paved walk path, visit the playground, and play basketball or volleyball on the courts. It's also home to a natural wetlands area with diverse animals and birds.
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9320 S Kenton Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Open year-round, the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena is a community operated facility with party rooms and facilities available to rent. The district offers skating and figure skating lessons as well as hosting local recreational hockey leagues.
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Currently in two segments, the Tinley Hiking Trail spans over 20 miles along several different forested areas and creeks. The trail is paved in asphalt to make it an easy trip to walk, jog, or bike.
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At Grant Park, guests will have the opportunity to visit the Art Institute, the Adler Planetarium, and the Field Museum. This 319 acre site also features a variety of sculptures and the Buckingham Fountain.
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The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess. The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities.
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The Chicago Loop is a business district that serves as the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Columbia College Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Lyric Opera Chicago. The location is also the home of many consulates.
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Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
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The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn offers children a range of activities that involve play based education. The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn provides programs and exhibits. There are two floors which offer different types of activities.