Guidebook for Michigan City
Food Scene
One of our go-tos! Classic American food - family atmosphere with separate bar and outdoor space. Known for their burgers and perch dinners. Kid friendly. Family-owned and operated.
33 residents recomanen
Swingbelly's
3101 US-12One of our go-tos! Classic American food - family atmosphere with separate bar and outdoor space. Known for their burgers and perch dinners. Kid friendly. Family-owned and operated.
Vacation spot! Authentic Jamaican cuisine. Outdoor space, great indoor bar and additional seating. Definitely gives off an island vibe! The food is exceptional - all made in house. We love the Jerk Tacos and Reggae Wings!
30 residents recomanen
Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant
501 Center StVacation spot! Authentic Jamaican cuisine. Outdoor space, great indoor bar and additional seating. Definitely gives off an island vibe! The food is exceptional - all made in house. We love the Jerk Tacos and Reggae Wings!
Must-visit! It's crowded on the weekends, but worth the outdoor, beach-bar experience. Owned by a local family, the vibe is chill, food is good and sometimes they offer live music. Nice spot to dine outside and watch boats come in and out of the river.
52 residents recomanen
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd StMust-visit! It's crowded on the weekends, but worth the outdoor, beach-bar experience. Owned by a local family, the vibe is chill, food is good and sometimes they offer live music. Nice spot to dine outside and watch boats come in and out of the river.
On the Harbor! The original Yacht Club - outdoor and indoor dining, seafood based menu. Another spot to see the boats! Located near the marina and public park.
58 residents recomanen
Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the LakeOn the Harbor! The original Yacht Club - outdoor and indoor dining, seafood based menu. Another spot to see the boats! Located near the marina and public park.
Best views of the Lake! Rooftop dining and sightseeing. Looks out over the public beach and lighthouse. Parking for this area requires a fee - but for epic sunsets, it's worth it! Often times the Chicago skyline is easy to see!
23 residents recomanen
Sunset Grille
6 On the LakeBest views of the Lake! Rooftop dining and sightseeing. Looks out over the public beach and lighthouse. Parking for this area requires a fee - but for epic sunsets, it's worth it! Often times the Chicago skyline is easy to see!
Classic! Coffee, sandwiches, breakfast and lunch - all amazing. Outdoor and indoor seating, closest coffee shop to the lake!
46 residents recomanen
Dune Billies
201 Center StClassic! Coffee, sandwiches, breakfast and lunch - all amazing. Outdoor and indoor seating, closest coffee shop to the lake!
New to the neighborhood this up-and coming spot has coffee, baked goods and soft serve ice cream! Tucked away in the nearby Long Beach Community.
9 residents recomanen
Belly Flop
2411 St Lawrence AveNew to the neighborhood this up-and coming spot has coffee, baked goods and soft serve ice cream! Tucked away in the nearby Long Beach Community.
Sightseeing
Our little local zoo is a gem! Views of the lake get better as you walk up the pathways through the zoo - the tower is a hike, but if you make it to the top, you won't be disappointed!
102 residents recomanen
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrOur little local zoo is a gem! Views of the lake get better as you walk up the pathways through the zoo - the tower is a hike, but if you make it to the top, you won't be disappointed!
Parks & Nature
Along the lake are our iconic sand dunes. There are hiking trails through most of them and small picnic areas all along the lakefront. Many different entrances along US HWY 12.
13 residents recomanen
Indiana Dunes State Park (Dunes Nature Preserve)
Along the lake are our iconic sand dunes. There are hiking trails through most of them and small picnic areas all along the lakefront. Many different entrances along US HWY 12.
Arts & Culture
Curated by some great locals, this arts building has so much to offer. Currently showing a Warhol exhibit and often hosts events for kids!
35 residents recomanen
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W 2nd StCurated by some great locals, this arts building has so much to offer. Currently showing a Warhol exhibit and often hosts events for kids!
Shopping
Gem! Owned by a great gal that knows vintage like no other. Curated goods to die for - clothes, accessories, novelties.
The Closet By Franklin Vintage
717 Franklin StGem! Owned by a great gal that knows vintage like no other. Curated goods to die for - clothes, accessories, novelties.