Guidebook for Michiana
Food Scene
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StFun Ice cream shop, good vibes!
Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the LakeFun atmosphere, outdoor seating with water/marina views
Fun local upbeat vibe, housemade spirits & simple fare are the draw at this sleek venue outfitted with salvaged materials
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrFun local upbeat vibe, housemade spirits & simple fare are the draw at this sleek venue outfitted with salvaged materials
Nice atmosphere, on the water, rooftop is fun for catching a drink with a view or dinner too.
104 locals recommend
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StNice atmosphere, on the water, rooftop is fun for catching a drink with a view or dinner too.
Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry
19 N Elm StVery nice ambience and tasty food!
Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StSuper ambience and great food!
Delicious food in a speak easy feel of a forest lodge. Fun cocktails!
13 locals recommend
The Brewery Lodge
5727 N 600 WDelicious food in a speak easy feel of a forest lodge. Fun cocktails!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dablon Winery and Vineyards
111 W Shawnee RdAesthetic Winery, great place to hang out!
Lively New Buffalo Marina Bar, active, noisy and full of people when you are in the mood for that! Sometimes have live music. Bar food.
198 locals recommend
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StLively New Buffalo Marina Bar, active, noisy and full of people when you are in the mood for that! Sometimes have live music. Bar food.
Fun place to bike over in the neighborhood and grab a cocktail with appetizers at the bar or dine at the restaurant. Great decor, food and ambience. Reservations strongly recommended since it's a small local place! Enjoy :)
27 locals recommend
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailFun place to bike over in the neighborhood and grab a cocktail with appetizers at the bar or dine at the restaurant. Great decor, food and ambience. Reservations strongly recommended since it's a small local place! Enjoy :)
Essentials
Barney's
10 N Thompson StNice selection of foods, good selection wine & liquor
A treasure spot with true healers - massages, kinesiology testing, shiatsu and beauty treatments. A feel good spot nearby Beachy Bu!
The Great Escape Spa & Art Shop
708 Freyer RdA treasure spot with true healers - massages, kinesiology testing, shiatsu and beauty treatments. A feel good spot nearby Beachy Bu!
Shopping
Michigan City Lighthouse
Outlet shopping
Unique Local Market, garden stop, clothing market with treasures galore! ;)
21 locals recommend
Sawyer Market
5864 Sawyer RdUnique Local Market, garden stop, clothing market with treasures galore! ;)
Alapash Three Oaks
14 N Elm StLovely design home store
Entertainment & Activities
The Vickers Theatre is a 102 year old classic art-house cinema, and a delightful movie-going experience. We feature the best in independent, documentary, foreign language films. We show 2 different films each week, and proudly serve popcorn with REAL BUTTER, nostalgic movie theater candy, and coffee drinks. The theatre seats 126, including cafe seating, and limited private balcony seating.
70 locals recommend
Vickers Theatre
6 N Elm StThe Vickers Theatre is a 102 year old classic art-house cinema, and a delightful movie-going experience. We feature the best in independent, documentary, foreign language films. We show 2 different films each week, and proudly serve popcorn with REAL BUTTER, nostalgic movie theater candy, and coffee drinks. The theatre seats 126, including cafe seating, and limited private balcony seating.
Getting Around
Take the South Shore Line from Millennium Park in Chicago to Michigan City Stops and Uber/Lyft from there (daytime and early evening for Uber/Lyft ride availability)
17 locals recommend
South Shore Line Passenger Services
114 E 11th StTake the South Shore Line from Millennium Park in Chicago to Michigan City Stops and Uber/Lyft from there (daytime and early evening for Uber/Lyft ride availability)
New Buffalo
Amtrak Station to Chicago and surrounding cities!
Parks & Nature
Warren Dunes Concession
Rustic and nature preserve
Indiana Dunes National Park
1215 North State Road 49Beautiful beach and nature hikes