Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portage, MI

  • The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Michigan, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Aviation Museums and Bike Paths.
  • From Portage Creek Bicentennial Park to Celery Flats Canoe & Bicycle Livery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Augusta and Leland.
  • The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Michigan, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Aviation Museums and Bike Paths.
  • From Portage Creek Bicentennial Park to Celery Flats Canoe & Bicycle Livery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Augusta and Leland.
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36.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery PO Box 443, Shipshewana, IN 46565 MoreLess Info
Located in the tiny town of Shipshewana, population 525, Galarina Folk Arts is a gallery of Amish artwork and crafts. The gallery is located inside the train depot, a historic building constructed in 1888.
36.6 Miles
95% 205 votes
Visitor Centers Shipshewana, IN MoreLess Info
The Menno-Hof Mennonite - Amish Visitor Center offers its visitors information about the three local religions: Amish, Hutterites and Mennonites.
36.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 510 S Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565 MoreLess Info
Learn about the local Indiana Amish and Mennonite communities at the non-profit Menno-Hof information center. Hands-on activities, a guided tour, lunch for planned groups, and a gift shop with hand-made Amish and Mennonite goods ensure an enjoyable visit.
36.9 Miles
98% 53 votes
Other Adventures Between Shipshewana & Middlebury, Middlebury, IN MoreLess Info
Rather than a single trail, the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail is actually 25 miles of interconnected trails through the areas of Goshen, Elkhart, Shipshewana, and Middlebury. Four public parks are connected by the trail network which provide parking and public restrooms.
37.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Lake N Cassopolis Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 MoreLess Info
Simonton Lake is one of the most popular fishing sites in the entire state. Visitors can enjoy boating, hiking along a number of trails that run next to the lake, swimming, and fishing of bluegill, walleye, and largemouth bass.
37.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 903 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven, MI 49090 MoreLess Info
Founded at the birthplace and home of the 'Father of Modern Horticulture,' the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum features artifacts relative to Bailey's life as well as gardens representative of his work. The museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibits.
37.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Restaurants 51426 State Road 19, Elkhart, IN 46514 MoreLess Info
Known by the local lake residents as simply Pete's, Pete's Simonton Lake Tavern is a family owned restaurant-bar offering lunch and dinner. There is also outdoor seating, weather permitting, and occasional live entertainment.
37.4 Miles
- 5 votes
Bowling 09921 Blue Star Memorl Highway, South Haven, MI 49090 MoreLess Info
Hosting leagues and tournaments, Lakeside Entertainment Center offers visitors a bowling alley with multiple lanes to play in. The center also has an 18-hole miniature golf course with streams and waterfalls.
37.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 3400 Henke Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 MoreLess Info
The Eastlake Athletic Club is a tennis and fitness center that features a variety of exercise equipment. The center offers personal fitness training and also features racquetball and basketball courts.
38.0 Miles
92% 13 votes
Specialty Shops 610 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090 MoreLess Info
Experience the luck o' the Irish at Biddy Murphy Celtic Goods in South Haven, Michigan. This unique boutique is packed with jewelry, clothing, photographs, books, CDs, artwork, toys and other Irish-inspired items.
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