Guidebook for Michigan City

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Guidebook for Michigan City

Food Scene

Cozy restaurant in downtown New Buffalo featuring classic Italian favorites (pizza, pasta, soups & salads) as well as daily specials. Gorgeous tree covered patio seating during the summer.
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Brewster's Italian Cafe
11 W Merchant St
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozy restaurant in downtown New Buffalo featuring classic Italian favorites (pizza, pasta, soups & salads) as well as daily specials. Gorgeous tree covered patio seating during the summer.
Known for their legendary burgers, this family friendly restaurant is favored by locals and vacationers alike.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo St
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Known for their legendary burgers, this family friendly restaurant is favored by locals and vacationers alike.
This newly renovated iconic restaurant features a varied menu with something for everyone. The spacious rooftop is one of New Buffalo's most desirable dining locations for patrons 21+. Weekend wait times can exceed an hour so plan accordingly.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker St
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This newly renovated iconic restaurant features a varied menu with something for everyone. The spacious rooftop is one of New Buffalo's most desirable dining locations for patrons 21+. Weekend wait times can exceed an hour so plan accordingly.
Delicious Naples style wood fired pizza and fresh salads located 5 minutes from the house. Be sure to try the gelato!
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Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal Dr
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious Naples style wood fired pizza and fresh salads located 5 minutes from the house. Be sure to try the gelato!
A local "go to" for carry out or delivery pizza.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Giant Pizza at the beach
2418 St Lawrence Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A local "go to" for carry out or delivery pizza.
Just a few blocks from the beach, this quaint boutique hotel nestled in a wooded residential neighborhood is one of Michigan City's best kept secrets. The restaurant offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere perfect for a romantic dinner and is within walking distance from the house. Known for their steaks, seafood, and chicken, the menu also features daily dinner and wine specials that are constantly changing.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie Trail
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just a few blocks from the beach, this quaint boutique hotel nestled in a wooded residential neighborhood is one of Michigan City's best kept secrets. The restaurant offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere perfect for a romantic dinner and is within walking distance from the house. Known for their steaks, seafood, and chicken, the menu also features daily dinner and wine specials that are constantly changing.
For 30 years, Oink's has been the go-to ice cream shop in the area featuring over 50 delicious flavors and a unique candy store. Although lines can get long, service is always quick.
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Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo St
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For 30 years, Oink's has been the go-to ice cream shop in the area featuring over 50 delicious flavors and a unique candy store. Although lines can get long, service is always quick.
Dockside restaurant serving sandwiches, wraps, burgers, seafood, salads, and vegetarian dishes. Most seating is outdoor, although there is a small indoor dining area as well.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd St
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dockside restaurant serving sandwiches, wraps, burgers, seafood, salads, and vegetarian dishes. Most seating is outdoor, although there is a small indoor dining area as well.
Widely enjoyed eatery accredited for using locally sourced food (and drink) to compile its unique menu that focuses on extraordinary comfort food.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fiddlehead Restaurant
422 Franklin St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Widely enjoyed eatery accredited for using locally sourced food (and drink) to compile its unique menu that focuses on extraordinary comfort food.
Opened in July of 2017, this seafood inspired kitchen is quickly becoming famous for its oysters and lakeside cocktails. The prime waterfront location and outdoor deck & bar make this an ideal spot to grab dinner and drinks when its too nice out to be indoors.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the Lake
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Opened in July of 2017, this seafood inspired kitchen is quickly becoming famous for its oysters and lakeside cocktails. The prime waterfront location and outdoor deck & bar make this an ideal spot to grab dinner and drinks when its too nice out to be indoors.
This rustic diner offers an assortment of american classics and has been featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow Hwy
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This rustic diner offers an assortment of american classics and has been featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine.

Drinks & Nightlife

Everything about this 100+ year old textile factory turned whiskey distillery screams handcrafted! From the original wood floors to the house-made spirits and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, this historic venue is worth a visit from any whiskey enthusiast. They also offer a brunch menu.
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations Dr
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Everything about this 100+ year old textile factory turned whiskey distillery screams handcrafted! From the original wood floors to the house-made spirits and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, this historic venue is worth a visit from any whiskey enthusiast. They also offer a brunch menu.
Located 4 miles down US 12, Blue Chip Casino offers a variety of table games and slots as well as a night club, lounge and an event center featuring live music and comedy.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip Dr
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located 4 miles down US 12, Blue Chip Casino offers a variety of table games and slots as well as a night club, lounge and an event center featuring live music and comedy.
Just outside of New Buffalo, Four Winds Casino boasts an array of gaming, dining, and entertainment choices year round. Dining options include: an award winning steakhouse, a buffet, a deli, a coffee shop, and a Hard Rock Cafe. Check their event calendar for live entertainment dates.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson Rd
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just outside of New Buffalo, Four Winds Casino boasts an array of gaming, dining, and entertainment choices year round. Dining options include: an award winning steakhouse, a buffet, a deli, a coffee shop, and a Hard Rock Cafe. Check their event calendar for live entertainment dates.
Located just 5 minutes away off of highway 212, Shady Creek is known for its friendly & knowledgable staff, affordable wine tastings, and leisurely atmosphere.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon Rd
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located just 5 minutes away off of highway 212, Shady Creek is known for its friendly & knowledgable staff, affordable wine tastings, and leisurely atmosphere.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash St
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This small local brewery is known for its fantastic variety of beers with names as unique as the labels on the cans.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burn 'Em Brewing
718 Freyer Rd
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This small local brewery is known for its fantastic variety of beers with names as unique as the labels on the cans.

Shopping

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Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash St
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The farmers market offers a variety of different vendors selling fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods, arts, crafts, and antiques and more. Open every Thursday beginning June 1st-September 7th from 4-8 pm with live music from 5-7 pm.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Buffalo Farmers Market
910 W Buffalo St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The farmers market offers a variety of different vendors selling fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods, arts, crafts, and antiques and more. Open every Thursday beginning June 1st-September 7th from 4-8 pm with live music from 5-7 pm.
Located 25 minutes southeast of Long Beach, the Chesterton European Market is open every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October, from 8 am-2 pm. The market hosts a large selection of vendors ranging from fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads & pastries to clothing, jewelry, accessories and flowers.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located 25 minutes southeast of Long Beach, the Chesterton European Market is open every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October, from 8 am-2 pm. The market hosts a large selection of vendors ranging from fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads & pastries to clothing, jewelry, accessories and flowers.

Essentials

71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Al's Supermarket
1002 N Karwick Rd
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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CVS
901 N Karwick Rd
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nineteenth Hole Liquor Store
826 N Karwick Rd
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barney's
10 N Thompson St
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Parks & Nature

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Parque Estatal Warren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
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Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 US-12
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Lakeview

Entertainment & Activities

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Zoológico de Washington Park
115 Lake Shore Dr
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The marina in New Buffalo offers private yacht cruises, fishing charters, and boat and wave runner rentals.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina
514 Oselka Dr
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The marina in New Buffalo offers private yacht cruises, fishing charters, and boat and wave runner rentals.
This public golf course offers two challenging 18-hole courses located in a tranquil wooded setting just 10 minutes from the house.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan City Golf Course
4000 E Michigan Blvd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This public golf course offers two challenging 18-hole courses located in a tranquil wooded setting just 10 minutes from the house.
Thrill seekers will be pleased to learn that taking a leap of faith from 14,000 feet is just a 10 minute drive away!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skydive Windy City Chicago
1300 IN-212
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thrill seekers will be pleased to learn that taking a leap of faith from 14,000 feet is just a 10 minute drive away!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Showplace Michigan City 14
100 Meijer Dr
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located 5 miles from the house, this spectacular 18 hole championship course offers a challenging experience immersed in a picturesque wooded surrounding and has been named a top 50 U.S. golf course by Golf Advisor.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woodlands Course at Whittaker
12578 Wilson Rd
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located 5 miles from the house, this spectacular 18 hole championship course offers a challenging experience immersed in a picturesque wooded surrounding and has been named a top 50 U.S. golf course by Golf Advisor.

Arts & Culture

37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Lighthouse Museum
100 Washington St
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