Recreation | Michigan City, Indiana

One of the first shoreline areas to be inhabited by Michigan City residents, Sheridan Beach is now a beautifully hidden gem on Lake Michigan. Stake your claim in the afternoon and enjoy a truly unique …

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Washington Park & Beach

115 Lake Shore Drive,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Washington Park & Beach is easily one of the most important hubs of activities and history in Michigan City. From the beautiful, sandy shore of Lake Michigan to a delightful zoo filled with animals from …

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Trail Creek

700 East Michigan Boulevard,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Trail Creek is a 7.3 mile-long stream that begins in LaPorte County, terminating in Lake Michigan. Originally called Myewes-Zibiwe (literally 'trail-creek') in the dialect of the indigenous Potawatomi, the creek is now used recreationally by …

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Michigan City Lighthouse

115 Lake Shore Drive,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Built in 1904, the lighthouse has become the most popular symbol of Michigan City, and is the only public operating lighthouse in Indiana. The elevated walkway, known as the "catwalk", was used by lighthouse keepers …

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Friendship Botanic Gardens

2055 East U.S. Hwy 12,
Michigan City, IN

219-878-9885

Tucked in the valley surrounding Trail Creek, Friendship Botanic Gardens are 100 acres of forested woodlands, sprawling open spaces, and cultivated gardens that have been a tourist destination since 1936. Visit Lake Lucerne, a spring …

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Mount Baldy

101 U.S. Hwy 12,
Michigan City, IN

219-395-1882

Mount Baldy is a sand dune that stands 126 feet above the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy swimming in Lake Michigan during the summer, and year-round hiking trails. Because of unpredictable sinkholes recently populating Mount …

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Skydive Windy City

1300 Indiana Highway 212,
Michigan City, IN 46360

(219) 210-3338

Chicago and Northwest Indiana's Most Scenic Skydive! See beautiful Lake Michigan (and the Chicago Skyline almost every day), April thru October each year. Equipped with a very fast airplane, the PAC 750 XTOL will carry …

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Charles R. Westcott Park

U.S. Hwy 12 & East Michigan Boulevard,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Located at US-12 and Michigan Boulevard, Charles R. Wescott Park is a three acre property dedicated to Mr. Westcott’s memory and leadership in the community. He was a role model, mentor and longtime director of …

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Oasis Splash Park