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Michigan City Reside in Its People and Their Passion for Creativity and Fun 1.800.634.2650 1 The heart and soul of Michigan City reside in its people and their passion for creativity and fun. Artisans, makers, and craftsmen have set sail for Michigan City’s free-spirited culture, creating a melting pot of eclectic boutiques, art galleries, street festivals, great food, fresh brews, live music, and a vibrant nightlife. Let your adventure begin at the Indiana Dunes National Park and explore the singing sand beaches and hiking trails on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach town vacation or ready to shop and explore, Michigan City is your destination. Visit MyMichiganCity.com 2 www.VisitMichiganCityLaPorte.com Located just minutes from the breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline, the Country Inn & Suites Michigan City Hotel offers a relaxing atmosphere to ensure a stress-free stay for business and leisure travelers alike. During your stay at our Michigan City hotel near Lake Michigan, enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, cozy lobby fireplace and spacious hotel rooms. Our smoke free Michigan City hotel is conveniently located near many of the region’s best attractions and offers a number of on-site services and amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Be our guest at Country Inn & Suites and see what sets us apart from other Michigan City hotels. Newly renovated Country Inn & Suites, Michigan City I-94 & Hwy 421, exit 34B 3805 N. Frontage Road, Michigan City 46360 (219) 879-3600 • Reservations: (800) 456-4000 ® I-94 & Hwy 421, Exit 34B 3801 N. Frontage Road Michigan City, IN 46360 P: 219.879.9190 • F: 219.879.0373 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/IN415.choicehotels.com/hotels/in415 • Newly renovated Quality Inn, Michigan City • Complimentary Continental Breakfast For reservations, please call • Indoor Heated Pool 1-800-4-CHOICE • Complimentary High Speed Internet Access 1.800.634.2650 3 Traveler Information 2020 Weather Rip Tips High & Lows in Fahrenheit Lake Michigan sometimes whips up severe and dangerous Winter: 29° - 10° | Spring: 58° - 35° tides - or Rip Currents - that warrant the posting of “No Summer: 81° - 60° | Autumn: 64° - 44° Swimming” signs on our public beaches. When the signs are posted or red flags are flying at lifeguard stations, that Time Zones means swimming is not allowed that day! Please adhere to the signs. To learn whether beaches are open on a particular LaPorte County is on Central Standard Time (CST) and day, call the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau at Central Daylight Time (CDT), always staying in the same 1.800.634.2650, ext. 879. time zone as Chicago, IL. Local Radio Where We’re Located • 96.7 THE EAGLE - Streaming Live at 967TheEagle.com LaPorte County is located on the southern tip of • ROCK 106.5 - Streaming Live at LaPorteRocks.com Lake Michigan, bordering the Michigan state line. LaPorte County is easily accessible by using • WEFM 95.9 FM exits 34 and 40 when driving on Interstate 94, • WIMS 1420 AM Streaming live at WIMSRadio.com and Exits 39 and 49 on the Indiana Interstate 80/90 Toll Road. Photo Credit: Page 22 Alcoholic Beverages Paul Kmiel Alcoholic beverages may be purchased 7 days a week. The cities of Michigan City and LaPorte have 2021 Visitor Guide open container laws prohibiting open alcoholic Advertising in the Visit Michigan City LaPorte Convention & beverage containers in moving vehicles. Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide is sold by the LaPorte Herald Argus and News Dispatch. For more information on Seat Belts advertising please call 219.326.3881. www.heraldargus.com In Indiana Buckle Up, It’s the Law! Children who have outgrown child safety seats should be properly The information in this annual publication was supplied with the cooperation of the Visit Michigan City LaPorte restrained in booster seats until they are at least 8 Convention & Visitors Bureau and companies listed herein years old, unless they are 4’9” tall. and is accurate to the best knowledge of the publishers as of January 1, 2020. Visit Michigan City LaPorte Convention & Visitors Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions, or outdated information. No endorsement of products and services is implied. ©2020 VMCLP CVB. 4 www.VisitMichiganCityLaPorte.com Table of Contents of Table PhotoCredits: Cover & Page 32-33 Timeless Aerial Photography Sections Arts & Events ................................................................8 Traveler Information Festivals & Events - Performing Arts - Visual Arts Attractions ....................................................................14 Visit Michigan City LaPorte General Attractions - Museums - Marquette Mall - 4073 S. Franklin Street Orchards, Farms & Gardens Michigan City, IN 46360-7328 SocialSocial Media Media Social Media Dining & Nightlife ...............................................24 L219.872.5055OGOL OGO COLLEC COLLECTIONTION L OGO COLLECTION Brewery/Winery - Family Dining - Fine Dining - 219.326.8115 Pub Dining - Nightlife VisitMichiganCityLaPorte.com Recreation .................................................................... 34 Golf - Parks - Recreational Activities Resources/Services ..........................................42 General Services - Houses of Worship - Meetings & Banquets - Personal Care -Pet Care - Transportation Shopping ......................................................................... 51 Visitors Center Hours Antiques - Name Brand - Specialty Open Daily: 8:30am - 4:30pm Where to Stay ...........................................................55 Saturday & Sunday: Closed B & B - Campgrounds - Hotels & Motels - Vacation Home Maps .............................................................................62-65 Visitors Information Index .....................................................................................66 Phone Line | 24 Hours A Day 1.800.634.2650 Features A Walk Through Time... Mural at Plaza 618 ....................................................................... 12 Feel the Rumble Great Lakes Grand Prix ..................................................... 22-23 R.O.S.E. - Recognition of Leeds Public House Service Excellence a Modern Gastropub ..................................................................31 The Nation’s Newest National The R.O.S.E. program, used by Park In Our Backyard several hundred businesses, Indiana Dunes National Park.................................................... 36 strives to highlight LaPorte County’s exceptional employees who Miniature Sized but provide “above and beyond”service. Big in Heart Knapp’s Knee-High Miniature Horses ......................................41 Go online to www.michigancitylaporte.com/r-o-s-e A Powerful Connection when you have received excellent customer service Washington Park Zoo & Billy Mauff .......................................50 and help us reward businesses and employees for Emerson House creating an enjoyable experience for you. Brings Privacy, Luxury, and Nature Together .....................................61 1.800.634.2650 5 FOR BIG-TIME IN NO TIME Gotanitchfor action?Looking to feel the thrills of big-time jackpots? You’rejustaquick ride from Blue Chip,Northwest Indiana’s favorite VEGAS-STYLE GETAWAY,with the hottestslots and tables, livepoker,FanDuel Sportsbook, luxurious spa, expanded meeting spaceand twospacious and comfortable hotels. CHOOSE BLUE. BlueChipCasino.com #bluechipcasino ©Blue Chip Casino.Mustbe21years or older with avalid stateorgovernment issued photoIDtoenter casino. Don’t let the game get out of hand. Forassistancecall 800-994-8448. 6 www.VisitMichiganCityLaPorte.com This hospital was built for you. Region’s most state-of-the-art. From our revolutionary MRI and imaging unit, to the fastest, most advanced 24-hour emergency department and everything in between, each aspect of this hospital was built and designed to deliver the region’s best care. Our highly- specialized physicians, nurses and staff complement this brand new, innovative facility, providing a compassionate team to best care for you and your family. After years of strategic planning and carefully surveying the region’s needs, we’ve built this hospital to be as extraordinary, unique and beautiful as the people it serves – just as it should be. This hospital was built for you. 3500 Franciscan Way • Michigan City Corner of US-421 and I-94 FranciscanHealth.org/MichiganCity 1.800.634.2650 7 Arts & Events Arts & Events Prix’s mainstay action for the 12th LaPorte County Festivals & Events annual event always held on the 1st weekend in August. Join us all Master Gardeners weekend long and don’t forget Michigan City High School Great Lakes Grand Prix to watch the boat parade, Sat 8466 W Pahs Rd night on Franklin St at the Taste of Lake Michigan, Washington Park Michigan City, IN 46360 Michigan City. Michigan City, IN 46360 219.324.9407 Free admission 800.634.2650 www.lpmastergardener.com Jul 30-Aug 2, 2020 www.greatlakesgrandprix.com LaPorte County Master Gardeners Spring Garden Show is Sat, Mar Visit Michigan City LaPorte, the Jammin with 21, 2020, 8am-4pm at Michigan tourism agency that organizes the Save the Dunes City High School located north Great Lakes Grand Prix, has been on US 421, east on 400 N at exit able to add even more high-speed Washington Park, 34B on I-94. Keynote Speaker action this year by partnering Guy Foreman Amphitheater Beth Botts, other adult sessions, with the American Power Boat Michigan City, IN 46360 children’s programs, vendors, food. Association. A super-powered 219.879.3564 For questions call Tina DeWitt, jet ski competition, one of the Purdue Extension. nation’s
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