Free & Cheap Things to Do in Michigan City, IN

  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Michigan City, Indiana, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Washington Park to International Friendship Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Michigan City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Gary and Portage.
  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Michigan City, Indiana, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Washington Park to International Friendship Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Michigan City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Gary and Portage.
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13.0 Miles
100% 53 votes
History Museums 2405 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, IN MoreLess Info
Being awarded by the AAA Tour Book as the GEM Attraction in 2011, La Porte County Historical Society Museum exhibits photo collections, paintings, and a taxidermy collection, among others. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
15.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2275 McCool Road, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
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.
15.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches Riverwalk Drive, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
15.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Marinas 1200 Marina Way, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Portage Public Marina provides access to Lake Michigan via the Burns Portage Waterway. The marina features fishing from the pier and is also a boat launching site for Lake Michigan.
15.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Disc Golf Meridion, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
Rodgers Lakewood Park is a community managed 122 acre park that features a disc golf course, hiking, fishing, and boating. The park offers numerous shelters, walking paths, and sculpted garden areas.
15.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 5320 N Meridian, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
Sitting atop a series of lakes, Rogers-Lakewood Park allows visitors to enjoy a number of water-based activities like paddle boats, but also has hiking trails and a rock climbing wall. The local wildlife includes beavers and turtles.
16.3 Miles
75% 20 votes
Beaches Shore Drive, Portage, IN MoreLess Info
Ogden Dunes Beach in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, is not a public beach. In order to visit the beautiful beach in the summer months, you will need to purchase a permit in the town. The mile-long beach is actually divided into two separate beaches: East Beach and West Beach.
16.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2310 N Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
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.
17.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Pubs Portage Mall, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Clancy's Public House in an Irish pub and sports bar featuring nightly drink specials. The pub also offers live music, trivia nights and regular food specials such as fish fries and roasted lamb.
17.1 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.
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