Things to Do in Portage, IN

  • Our list of the best things to do in Portage, Indiana, features the top 114 nearby activities — including 39 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Portage, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Portage, IN , followed by 105 popular activities in nearby cities, including Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary, Hammond, Chesterton, Schererville, Merrillville, Munster, LaPorte, Lansing, East Chicago, Hobart and Michigan City
  • Our list of the best things to do in Portage, Indiana, features the top 114 nearby activities — including 39 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Portage, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Portage, IN , followed by 105 popular activities in nearby cities, including Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary, Hammond, Chesterton, Schererville, Merrillville, Munster, LaPorte, Lansing, East Chicago, Hobart and Michigan City
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9.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Architectural Buildings Old Fairgrounds Park, Valparaiso, IN MoreLess Info
Popular for large gatherings, private events and its scenic surroundings is the Butterfield Pavilion. Aside from large events, the area is great for spring picnics or open field sports play.
9.4 Miles
86% 21 votes
Theaters 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
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.
9.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 3925 E Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
One of two Stardust Bowl locations, Stardust Bowl No 2 offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley offers loyalty programs, and hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
9.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1200-1670 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Built in 1994, Valplayso is a recreational playground that spans 17,000-sqft and boasts a poured rubber surface. The park features a Little Viking Tot Lot, a Spider Climber, and a Zip Krooz.
9.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Opera Houses 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
The award-winning theatre company housed within the Chicago Street Theatre performs a wide range of plays, including the classics and new productions throughout the year. The venue holds 130 seats in a stadium-style arrangement so that good views of the stage can be achieved by all audience members.
9.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 3660 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Indiana University Northwest, Theatre Northwest presents a seasonally changing slate of dramatic productions put on by primarily University students. The theater also hosts visiting performers ranging from orchestras to lecturers.
9.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Music Venue Central Park Plz, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Part of Central Park Plaza, Porter Health Amphitheater is an outdoor stage with ample lighting. A common venue for musical concerts in the summer time, it is surrounded by a splash pad and children's play area.
9.7 Miles
90% 30 votes
Opera Houses 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Built as a tribute for the veterans of the Civil War in 1893, the Memorial Opera House can welcome 364 visitors at a time. It was the host of musical and drama plays, while also being rented for special events such as weddings and graduations.
9.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 153 S. Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
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.
9.8 Miles
80% 15 votes
Golf 245 Tower Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
The Course at Aberdeen offers excellence in golfing experience. It has been awarded 5-star rating by Chicagoland golf. It is well-managed and offers good but challenging fairways, tees and greens.
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