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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17.2 Miles
71% 21 votes
Art Museum 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
With exhibits ranging from nature documentaries to post-modern art, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts also hosts special events and priva6te galleries.
17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 607 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
Walnut Ink Projects is an art gallery that was founded in 2010 and features live workspace, retail merchandise, and event rentals. The gallery holds a variety of workshops including snowboard works and textile workshops.
17.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums Washingtonpark, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
The Michigan City Historical Society takes as its mission the preservation and celebration of local and regional history. The society maintains the Old Lighthouse Museum, which features a variety of exhibits pertaining to Michigan City's past.
17.3 Miles
25% 4 votes
Bowling 1901 S Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 lanes, City Lanes Bowling Center offers open bowling with shoe rental and tournaments. The center provides a pro shop with balls, accessories and services, a restaurant and bar, pool tables and arcade games.
17.4 Miles
99% 73 votes
Parks 9710 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 MoreLess Info
Covering 6.5 acres, the Community Veterans Memorial depicts the major conflicts which shaped the 20th century with sculptures and life-size monuments. From WWI to the Desert Storm, the memorial is dedicated to all war veterans.
17.4 Miles
81% 48 votes
Parks 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster, IN 46321 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park features playground equipment for children to enjoy during their visit. Additionally, the site also features spacious fields, banquet halls, a flower garden, a fishing pond, a bike park, and restrooms.
17.4 Miles
65% 20 votes
Haunted Tours 626 177th Street, Hammond, IN 46324 MoreLess Info
A horror-themed amusement attraction, Reapers Realm features three different areas: The Reaper's Woods, The Reaper's Mansion, and The Carnevil. The attraction also features a dark zone that visitors must navigate with flashlights.
17.6 Miles
90% 239 votes
Parks 115 Lakeshore Dr., Michigan City, IN MoreLess Info
The 140-acre Washington Park is located on Lake Michigan's south shore. Featuring two miles of beach, the Oasis Splash Park, a marina, public fishing, boat launches, picnic shelters, concessions, and even a zoo, this is one of the most popular parks in northern Indiana. During the holidays, the park is transfor…
17.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 4150 S Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
17.8 Miles
82% 143 votes
Breweries 9750 Indiana Pkwy, Munster, IN 46321 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1996, Three Floyds Brewing Co now produces 8 beer specialties, plus numerous seasonal others. It has its own pub and organizes special events all around the year.
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