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See the arts come alive

Immerse yourself in creativity inspired by the spectacular natural surroundings of Indiana Dunes Country. Enter a whole new world during a performance by one of our many theatre companies. Tour a gallery featuring the stunning works of local artists, or try your hand at creating something yourself. Pack your family into the car and pull up in front of a giant drive-in movie screen. Or float away on the notes drifting to the treetops during an enchanting open-air concert.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center

Want to create a personalized tour of Indiana Dunes Country? Just stop by the Visitor Center. Our front desk destination concierges are supremely knowledgeable and can handpick the perfect attractions, activities and accommodations for you. This includes providing detailed information about ... More

T: 219-926-2255 | W: View Website

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49er Drive-In Theatre

Enjoy all the neat-o aspects of a 1950s drive-in merged with modern-day convenience. For the price of one ticket, you get a kids movie and a family-friendly grown-up film. Unlike other drive- ins, many of the movies are just premiering in “regular” theatres. Come hungry, because you won’t ... More

T: 219-462-6122  | E: drivein49er@aol.com | W: View Website

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4th Street Theater

Don’t let the intimacy of this 60-seat venue fool you. At this award-winning community theatre company you’ll be wowed by Broadway-level talent performing everything from avant-garde one-acts to Tony-winning blockbuster musicals, including regional and world premieres.

T: 219-926-7875  | E: ncca4thstreet@comcast.net | W: View Website

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Art Barn

Established in 1970, Art Barn School of Art is a not-for-profit organization located in a restored country barn on 69 acres of pastoral land. Each season inspires oil painters, watercolorists, sculptors, paper makers, mixed media, and photographers. Art school and gallery housing the ... More

T: 219-462-9009  | E: artbarnin@aol.com | W: View Website

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Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm

These two historic sites sit nearly side-by-side within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Honore Gratien Joseph Bailly de Messein, the first known non-native resident of northwest Indiana, set up a fur trading post here in 1822. The main house has been restored to its 1917 appearance and is ... More

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Blue Stem Beads

Stop in and create a masterpiece at this bead store. Kids and adults will enjoy picking out beads and turning them into a necklace, bracelet or other work of art. Blue Stem Beads is a true original in Porter County. Located in quaint downtown Porter, Blue Stem Beads is the perfect place to find ... More

T: 219-926-9004 

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Ceramix 101

This paint-your-own ceramics studio offers entertainment for all ages in a fun, creative environment. Once you’ve designed your masterpiece, it’s a one-week turnaround for the the knowledgeable staff to finish it—you can either pick it up in-store, or they can ship it to you. Ceramix 101 ... More

T: 219-531-6536 | W: View Website

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Cinemark 12 at Valparaiso

Sometimes there’s nothing more enjoyable (and relaxing) than catching the latest hot flick on the big screen. Grab your favorite treat from the concession stand and settle in at one of the 12 screens to enjoy a hit Hollywood blockbuster.

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Goodrich Quality Theatres

Portage 16 IMAX features 15 theaters with stadium seating and one 450 seat IMAX theater. Playing all the newest releases and educational IMAX programming.

T: 219-764-7469  | E: kowens@gqti.com | W: View Website

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Imaginations Unlimited Inc

Classes, supplies, greenware and bisque and finished products.

T: 219-464-4647 

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Imagine Beads

Stop in and create a masterpiece at this bead store. Kids and adults will enjoy picking out beads and turning them into a necklace, bracelet or other work of art.

T: 219-299-2270  | E: myra@labeadaloca.net | W: View Website

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King Hobbies

This hobby shop sells and services radio controlled vehicles, airplanes and helicopters. And for $8 a day, you can drive your radio controlled vehicle around their 80- by 180-foot outdoor racetrack. The 680-foot-long track is reconfigured every few weeks and features a 14-foot-high drivers ... More

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts

The architecturally iconic Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) stands just steps away from Michigan City's lakefront. In addition to world-class exhibitions in five galleries, the LCA is home to an outdoor art collection; a Gallery Shop offering hand crafted, artisan items; plus classes, ... More

T: 219-874-4900  | E: artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org | W: View Website

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Mega Beads

Stop in and create a masterpiece at this bead store. Kids and adults will enjoy picking out beads and turning them into a necklace, bracelet or other work of art.

T: 219-928-0101  | E: megabeads@aol.com

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Memorial Opera House

At the Memorial Opera House, the performance begins as soon as you enter. This building’s old-school charm (like the stained-glass windows) is married to top-notch modern amenities (like a brand-new sound system). The Memorial Opera House holds live community theatre performances, brings in ... More

T: 219-548-9137  | E: bschafer@mohlive.com | W: View Website

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Midwest Sundowners

Attend one of the open-to-the-public radio controlled aircraft events (9am to dusk the third Saturday of the month in July, August and September) and you’ll see a miniature air show. Or, if you’re interested in trying the hobby, show up at 9am any Sunday -- that’s when they have ... More

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Portage Community Theatre

Swankify your theatre-going experience at the Portage Community Theatre. This newest addition to the theatre community performs just-off- Broadway hits at the upscale Portage Yacht Club, which adds a backdrop of haute chic to their lineup of stellar talent. Wannabe stars can join in the fun at ... More

T: 219-759-1408  | E: president@portagecommunitytheatre.org | W: View Website

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Porter County Fair

The Porter County Fair is celebrating is 161st Year in 2011. Please join us for family fun as we continue to bring you the best County Fair in Indiana!

T: 219-464-2783  | E: pcfoffice@portercofair.org | W: View Website

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rTrail Collective Edge

At this local arts experience, anyone and everyone can become part of the artistic community. Every month the Collective Edge features new work by both emerging and established regional artists in the main gallery—there are over 45 artisan craftsmen represented. Celebrate the end of a fun day ... More

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Taltree Arboretum & Gardens

The Taltree Arboretum Railway Garden is a 2.5- acre model railway garden that engages visitors in the amazing story of America’s railroads. The railway lines include: Canyon, Mining, Mountain, Prairie, Steam Passenger, Steel Mills and the South Shore Line. There’s even a 1920s-style railroad ... More

T: 219-462-0025  | E: info@taltree.org | W: View Website

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Valparaiso University Brauer Museum of Art

Located in the state-of-art Center for the Arts on the Valparaiso University campus, the Brauer Museum of Art is home to a nationally recognized collection of 19th and 20th-century American art and international religious art. The museum's permanent collection, numbering more than 3,000 pieces, ... More

T: 219-464-5365  | E: gregg.hertzlieb@valpo.edu | W: View Website

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Zao Island Amusement Park

It’s an adventureland for grown-ups and kids alike: Two miniature golf courses, go-carts, bumper cars, game room, batting cages, a giant slide...there’s even an on-site pizzeria if you get hungry or just need a break from the action. (And while the kids are running around burning off energy, ... More

T: 219-462-1194  | E: katy@zaoisland.net | W: View Website

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