Lisa's Guidebook
Food scene
Indiana Beach Amusement Park is approximately 6 miles from the cottage located on Lake Shafer. Great place to take kids or adults. Something for everyone!
21 locals recommend
Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort
5224 E Indiana Beach RdIndiana Beach Amusement Park is approximately 6 miles from the cottage located on Lake Shafer. Great place to take kids or adults. Something for everyone!
Whyte Horse Winery is just across the lake from the cottage on Lake Freeman. Great for adults with wine tastings, wood fire pizza, charcuterie boards and wine slushies.
17 locals recommend
Whyte Horse Winery
1510 S Airport RdWhyte Horse Winery is just across the lake from the cottage on Lake Freeman. Great for adults with wine tastings, wood fire pizza, charcuterie boards and wine slushies.
If you like micro-breweries you should definitely check this one out. It’s right before the sportsman restaurant and super close to the Madam Carroll. Also has Scoreboard pizza in the same building.
11 locals recommend
Kopacetic Beer Factory
12195 US-421If you like micro-breweries you should definitely check this one out. It’s right before the sportsman restaurant and super close to the Madam Carroll. Also has Scoreboard pizza in the same building.
Steaks and seafood with live bands on the weekends is what you’ll find here. Located on Lake Shafer river close to the outdoor movie theater
7 locals recommend
Riverside
1809 N Francis StSteaks and seafood with live bands on the weekends is what you’ll find here. Located on Lake Shafer river close to the outdoor movie theater
Located approximately 4 miles from the cottage is the Oakdale Dam restaurant with live bands, bar and family side with a lovely outdoor large patio to view the dam at the south point of Lake Freeman.
11 locals recommend
Oakdale Dam Inn
11899 W Oakdale DrLocated approximately 4 miles from the cottage is the Oakdale Dam restaurant with live bands, bar and family side with a lovely outdoor large patio to view the dam at the south point of Lake Freeman.
This place will not disappoint! It’s approximately 15 minutes from our cottage. Great drinks, food and atmosphere. All the food is great, but If you like ribs definitely check them out.
12 locals recommend
Brick and Mortar Pub
114 E Main StThis place will not disappoint! It’s approximately 15 minutes from our cottage. Great drinks, food and atmosphere. All the food is great, but If you like ribs definitely check them out.
Approximately 2 miles from the cottage is the Sportsman restaurant located on Lake Freeman. You can dine here by car or boat. Live music on the weekends, dine inside with lake views, in the indoor bar or patio bar or outdoor seating. The food is always on point!
20 locals recommend
Sportsman Inn
12340 N Upper Lakeshore DrApproximately 2 miles from the cottage is the Sportsman restaurant located on Lake Freeman. You can dine here by car or boat. Live music on the weekends, dine inside with lake views, in the indoor bar or patio bar or outdoor seating. The food is always on point!
The Doghouse is approximately 10 minutes from the cottage. Nice bar with a welcoming vibe and bar food. Live bands or DJ also has a shuttle service to Oak and Barrel!
Smokin Dog Saloon
2110 US-421The Doghouse is approximately 10 minutes from the cottage. Nice bar with a welcoming vibe and bar food. Live bands or DJ also has a shuttle service to Oak and Barrel!
Upscale smoke house restaurant with great dinner, drinks and desserts. I’d suggest the crème brûlée for sure!
8 locals recommend
Oak & Barrel
924 North 6th StreetUpscale smoke house restaurant with great dinner, drinks and desserts. I’d suggest the crème brûlée for sure!
Sightseeing
Madam Carroll is a large party boat with weekend cruises, two bars, live bands and docked through the week to hop on board to enjoy boat life at its best!
18 locals recommend
Madam Carroll Inc
12244 N Upper Lakeshore DrMadam Carroll is a large party boat with weekend cruises, two bars, live bands and docked through the week to hop on board to enjoy boat life at its best!
One of the only outdoor movie theaters around. They show 2 movies each night. Great time for adults or family.
14 locals recommend
Lake Shore Theatre
100 Rickey RdOne of the only outdoor movie theaters around. They show 2 movies each night. Great time for adults or family.
Hallow Acres 3-par with put put golf and the Ten Cup bar. They also have breakfast on the weekends.
Hollow Acres Golf Center
8291 US-421Hallow Acres 3-par with put put golf and the Ten Cup bar. They also have breakfast on the weekends.