Location: Michigan City
Top Things to do in Michigan City
The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Michigan City, Indiana (IN)
Michigan City is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. It is one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Michigan City Combined Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Michigan City
1. Trail Creek
2. Washington Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Jonathangram - Adrian, United States
There are a number of activities to do in this area. It is a great spot if you’re visiting Michigan city. The pier and lighthouse is highly recommended, fishing out on the pier, splash pad, the park. Great place to take Family for the day.
3. Mt. Baldy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By WiseWomanWanderer - Mount Orab, United States
Peaceful and relaxing! The small parking lot fills up quickly especially on weekends. you can see the side of Mt. Baldy from the parking lot. And yes, it is rather bald! The trail to the beach is about half mile and really sandy! I had some problems walking in the deep sand and found muscles that I did not know that I had! Still, I would not have missed it for anything! The trail to Mt. Baldy is closed due to instability. So, no dune climbing. Ranger led hikes on the dune used to be available until covid closed them down. The sandy descent to the beach is about 25-50 feet. Going down was easy but coming back up was a bit more strenuous. The view up top is amazing! The walk along the beach is awesome! Lots of waves. The other side of Mt. Baldy backs up to the beach. And you can climb this area for even better views. Loved the light house! And you can see Chicago from this beach. Bathrooms were available near the parking lot.
4. Michigan City Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Blessedsky
A great beach for the family. Everything you need for a great day! One admission price to park, use the beach, and the kids play area. The boardwalk to the lighthouse is an added plus. The sunset is amazing from here. Washington Park Zoo is right across the street, and plenty of area to picnic and park.
5. Striebel Pond
6. Friendship Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
These historic gardens are inspired by the 1933 Century of Progress Fair in Chicago and cover land traced with trails used for hundreds of years by Native Americans. The grounds include 105 acres of trails through the woods and open spaces with gardens, a meadow, and Lake Lucerne. The Gardens are open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. from May through the last weekend of October, and weekends in April and November from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Thursdays are discount admission days for $5/person. Admission is $9 for ages 13 and over. Children 12 and under are free. Memberships are available for individuals or families. Friendship Botanic Gardens are accessed by walking earthen trails, sprawling, grassy meadows, and paved paths.
Reviewed By TripPhotographer52 - Cincinnati, United States
We were staying in Fennville, Michigan and I picked this place to meet my daughter and her family in Chicago which was about half way in between. We wanted to be outside in this coronavirus situation. Lucky, the weather cooperated. There was a reasonable fee - discount for my wife and I as senior citizens. There was also a set up for a wedding and reception and a lake we sat by. There are benches around which was also nice, or you can bring a blanket to sit on, if you wish. The landscape was well maintained. We did not hike, so cannot comment on that. The info said there was over 100 acres, so I assume you can wonder around and find many nice areas- more of less private, as you like.
7. Washington Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 258 reviews
The Washington Park Zoo was founded in 1928, encompasses 15 acres on a hilly sand dune close to the lake, and is home to more than 200 animals. It is owned and operated by the City of Michigan City, Indiana.
Reviewed By Jillyjillyjilly - Valparaiso, United States
It’s a nice inexpensive zoo to see lions, deer, wolves, monkeys, lemurs, peacocks, eagles, sea otters and more. The zoo is compact and easy to get around. Also there are some great scenic areas that you can see Lake Michigan and the beach from.
8. Brincka Cross Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By hoosierkathy - Michigan City, United States
Beautiful hidden park. Excellent escape from Covid 19. Masked gloved, protected. Wonderful. Recommend.
