The area · Michigan City, Indiana
Things to do near Michigan City, Indiana.
Dunes by day, dinner out by night. Indiana's Lake Michigan shore, with a national park next door and Chicago an easy train ride away.
Town guides
Our local hot spots, town by town.
Beaches, ice cream, breweries and rainy-day saves, each tagged for kids, adults or everyone.
You're already hereMichigan CityLighthouse pier, the zoo, Washington Park Beach and the casino.Open guide About 15 min eastNew Buffalo, MIPublic beach, Redamak's burgers, Oink's ice cream and breweries.Open guide About 40 min southwestValparaisoGo-karts, a drive-in movie and a lively downtown dining scene.Open guide About 25 min west or eastDunes & Harbor CountryThe 3 Dune Challenge, Warren Dunes and a Three Oaks distillery.Open guide
Trip guides
Longer reads for planning the week.
- Michigan CityThings to do in Michigan City, Indiana with kids
- Indiana DunesIndiana Dunes with kids: which beach, which trail, what to bring
- Chicago day tripMichigan City to Chicago without a car: the South Shore Line
- Packing listWhat to pack for a week at Beachwalk Resort
- Rainy dayA rainy day near Michigan City: outlets, art, a drive to Valpo and a bowling alley with cider
- Beachwalk ResortBeachwalk Resort for first-timers: bands, carts, the boardwalk and the pool
Outdoors
Sand, trails and big water.
- Indiana Dunes National ParkDune climbs, hiking trails and miles of beach.
- Sheridan BeachYour home beach, by boardwalk from the resort.
- Golf coursesSeveral courses within a short drive.
In town
When you want a night out.
- Breweries & wineriesTasting rooms for a lazy afternoon.
- CasinosFor the grown-ups' night out.
- Michigan City lighthouseWalk the pier at Washington Park for the sunset.
- Lighthouse Place outletsOutlet shopping in Michigan City.
- Chicago by trainThe South Shore Line runs from Michigan City to downtown.
Getting here
An easy drive from Chicago.
Michigan City is on Central time; cross into Michigan and it is an hour later.
- ChicagoAbout 1 h 15 by car on I-94, or the South Shore Line train to 11th Street station in Michigan City.
- South BendAbout 45 minutes; the nearest airport.
- IndianapolisAbout 2 h 30 up US-31 and I-65.
- Grand RapidsAbout 1 h 50 down the Michigan shore.
Host picks
Our favorite spots nearby
or the Beach Hut at the Beachwalk clubhouse, no car needed.
Come for the dunes. Stay at Sandy Shores.
Summer weeks go fast. Check open dates and today's rates on the Beachwalk Vacation Rentals website.