Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portage, IN

  • The list below includes 81 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Indiana, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Pubs.
  • From Ogden Dunes Beach to Imagination Glen Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City and Hammond.
  • The list below includes 81 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Indiana, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Pubs.
  • From Ogden Dunes Beach to Imagination Glen Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City and Hammond.
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This automotive-themed restaurant chain is known for its vintage muscle car memorabilia, juicy steaks, and award-winning wings
3.7 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.
1.8 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.
3.8 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.
2.8 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.
1.8 Miles
67% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 screens, Goodrich Quality Theaters Portage 16 IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers D-BOX motion seats, two party rooms, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
1.9 Miles
25% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 3600 Scottsdale Street, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Visitors can go skating on the rink at R-Way Skate Center. It sometimes has obstacles in the rink for skaters to challenge themselves with. On 'All-Niter' skate nights, the skate rink is open for 24 hours.
0.1 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.
2.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 5201 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Designed for the whole family, Camelot Bowling Centers Inc. features 48 lanes and leagues for every age and gender. The center also features a multi-use indoor sportsplex for hockey, softball, soccer and roller derby.
2.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 5201 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Hosting bowling leagues and tournaments, Camelot Bowling Center offers recreational bowling to the public. In addition to the lounge, the bowling alley has a snack shop where visitors can purchase appetizers, pizza, and dessert.
3.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches 300-376 N County Line Road, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
West Beach, Indiana Dunes is a beach-side park featuring three looping walking trails. Visitors to the beach can swim (with lifeguards on duty in the summer,) go hiking or bird watching on one of the trails, or go fishing.
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