Michigan City Beach House Guide
Sightseeing
Indiana Dunes National Park
1215 North State Road 49Awesome beaches, walks and views!
Mount Baldy
Great beach and views
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwyFun to hike and great views.
Fun family friendly activity. Walk out to the light house and enjoy some great views of MC.
27 locals recommend
Michigan City Lighthouse
Fun family friendly activity. Walk out to the light house and enjoy some great views of MC.
Barker Mansion
631 Washington StInside the Indiana Dunes....very cool drive and tours of some very unique builds back in the 1930s.
1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Homes
127 W Lake Front DrInside the Indiana Dunes....very cool drive and tours of some very unique builds back in the 1930s.
A beautiful garden oasis. If you're looking for something to do away from the beach....this is a great afternoon activity.
52 locals recommend
Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 US-12A beautiful garden oasis. If you're looking for something to do away from the beach....this is a great afternoon activity.
This is one of our favorite stops! They have an awesome library w/in the gardens which is great for a rainy day.
There is an overhead train line and beautiful gardens.
64 locals recommend
Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line RdThis is one of our favorite stops! They have an awesome library w/in the gardens which is great for a rainy day.
There is an overhead train line and beautiful gardens.
Casino
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson Rdgood for food, gambling and shows
shopping
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash Stshopping
For The Kids....
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrIdeal for kids- there is also a park across the street
Oasis Splash Park
Fedder DriveKids splash park
STATELINE BLUEBERRIES
9957 Frontage RdPick your own blueberries. A favorite for our kids!
New Buffalo Railroad Museum
530 S Whittaker StRed Bud MX is a motocross track located in Buchanan, Michigan, they can have some entertaining dirt bike races
12 locals recommend
RedBud MX
13638 Red Bud Trail NRed Bud MX is a motocross track located in Buchanan, Michigan, they can have some entertaining dirt bike races
Neighborhoods
Beachwalk Lane
Beachwalk LaneGreat kids playgrounds w/in this community!
Food scene
Taverna Tonelli
521 Franklin StDelicious! Its our favorite Italian in the area.
Good brews, pub food and a nice outdoor patio. They can also easily accommodate larger groups
58 locals recommend
Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StGood brews, pub food and a nice outdoor patio. They can also easily accommodate larger groups
Jonathan's favorite spot for a flavorful (Jamaican) very reasonable lunch
30 locals recommend
Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant
501 Center StJonathan's favorite spot for a flavorful (Jamaican) very reasonable lunch
A hidden gem! This is for a nicer dinner. Its tucked away in a neighborhood community and offers traditional american cuisine.
27 locals recommend
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailA hidden gem! This is for a nicer dinner. Its tucked away in a neighborhood community and offers traditional american cuisine.
The Brewery Lodge
5727 N 600 WHokkaido Sushi Restaurant
725 Franklin StAsian influenced american cuisine. We LOVE this place. There is nice outdoor seating in the summer. Be sure to make a reservation and don't forget, they're on the Michigan side, so they're in the Eastern timezone.
85 locals recommend
Timothy's Restaurant
16409 Red Arrow HwyAsian influenced american cuisine. We LOVE this place. There is nice outdoor seating in the summer. Be sure to make a reservation and don't forget, they're on the Michigan side, so they're in the Eastern timezone.
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StOink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StBest ice cream spot in the area! Unique flavors...
Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry
19 N Elm StStop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrRedamak's
616 E Buffalo StVery kid friendly with great burgers!
Winery & Distilleries
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor RdWinery & Restaurant-fun tasting room
Great tastings! Beautiful vineyard!
Check their Friday night schedules in summer....they often have free concerts.
Over the weekend in the summer, they also have some fun food trucks.
There is a restaurant on site too (casual) but check in advance if they're serving food.
We HIGHLY recommend this one!
167 locals recommend
Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdGreat tastings! Beautiful vineyard!
Check their Friday night schedules in summer....they often have free concerts.
Over the weekend in the summer, they also have some fun food trucks.
There is a restaurant on site too (casual) but check in advance if they're serving food.
We HIGHLY recommend this one!
Our local winery and the first to get you started on the SW Michigan wine trail.
82 locals recommend
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdOur local winery and the first to get you started on the SW Michigan wine trail.
This is a must stop and enjoy venue. Its very family friendly, good food and the whisky flights are popular. (We recommend the Feather whip rye) Kids will enjoy the ariel views of the distillery next to the restaurant.
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrThis is a must stop and enjoy venue. Its very family friendly, good food and the whisky flights are popular. (We recommend the Feather whip rye) Kids will enjoy the ariel views of the distillery next to the restaurant.
Running Vines Winery
101 Broadway