The Dune Abides
Guidebook
Food Scene
Dune Billies
201 Center StGreat coffee shop, breakfast and lunnch just a few blocks away!
Outdoor seating overlooking the lake and harbor. Excellent fish and seafood options with some of the best cocktails around.
58 locals recommend
Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the LakeOutdoor seating overlooking the lake and harbor. Excellent fish and seafood options with some of the best cocktails around.
Walking distance to the best Jamaican food around.
30 locals recommend
Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant
501 Center StWalking distance to the best Jamaican food around.
Incredible views from one of the only restaurants on the lake - within walking distance too.
23 locals recommend
Sunset Grille
6 On the LakeIncredible views from one of the only restaurants on the lake - within walking distance too.
Great sandwich shop about a 5 minute drive. Don't forget to try one of their delicious pastries.
32 locals recommend
Panini Panini
1720 Franklin StGreat sandwich shop about a 5 minute drive. Don't forget to try one of their delicious pastries.
Eat outdoors on the Trail Creek - love the fish tacos and cocktails!
52 locals recommend
Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd StEat outdoors on the Trail Creek - love the fish tacos and cocktails!
One of the newest restaurants in Michigan City. Great food and cocktails with one of the biggest outdoor eating areas.
58 locals recommend
Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StOne of the newest restaurants in Michigan City. Great food and cocktails with one of the biggest outdoor eating areas.
Excellent restaurant! A little bit further of a drive, but well worth it. Beautiful outdoor area also!
85 locals recommend
Timothy's Restaurant
16409 Red Arrow HwyExcellent restaurant! A little bit further of a drive, but well worth it. Beautiful outdoor area also!
Excellent Italian restaurant located in the Duneland Beach Inn. Great place for a special occasion meal.
27 locals recommend
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailExcellent Italian restaurant located in the Duneland Beach Inn. Great place for a special occasion meal.
Delicious Italian cafe with large outdoor seating area. One of our favorites - try their meatballs and artichoke picatta1
Cafe Farina
Delicious Italian cafe with large outdoor seating area. One of our favorites - try their meatballs and artichoke picatta1
Little further away in New Buffalo, world famous burgers since 1975. Great place for kids - 2 game rooms available. Make sure to bring cash and expect a wait.
117 locals recommend
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StLittle further away in New Buffalo, world famous burgers since 1975. Great place for kids - 2 game rooms available. Make sure to bring cash and expect a wait.
Washington Park Beach
This 140-acre park is just 2 blocks from our home! Pristine beaches, operating lighthouse, Washington Park Zoo, Oasis SplashPark, Sunset Grille Restaurant, amphitheater, marina, public fishing, boat launch, picnic shelters and numerous sporting events and festivals throughout the year!
Washington Park Beach
Beautiful park and beach within blocks of our house.
Trail Creek Marina
700 E Michigan BlvdGreat fishing and kayaking
A great zoo within walking distance to the house - perfect for when you're feeling a little beached out.
102 locals recommend
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrA great zoo within walking distance to the house - perfect for when you're feeling a little beached out.
“60-foot tower offers majestic views of the unique Great Lakes marsh along the Galien River. Perfect spot for hikers with lots of natural beauty with minimal effort.”
96 locals recommend
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow Hwy“60-foot tower offers majestic views of the unique Great Lakes marsh along the Galien River. Perfect spot for hikers with lots of natural beauty with minimal effort.”
“ Michigan City’s own blueberry picking farm. Open 6 Days a Week during their season.”
16 locals recommend
Billy Boy's Blueberry Barn
650 Freyer Rd“ Michigan City’s own blueberry picking farm. Open 6 Days a Week during their season.”
Third Coast Paddling - Galien River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
200 Marquette Drive
Harbor Country Adventures
200 Heisman HarborSightseeing
Iconic view of Michigan City - about a 15 minute walk through Washington Park
27 locals recommend
Michigan City Lighthouse
Iconic view of Michigan City - about a 15 minute walk through Washington Park
Arts & Culture
Artspace Uptown Artist Lofts
717 Franklin StArt Gallery in the heart of the Arts District of Michigan City
Shopping
Outlet mall including stores like Banana Republic, North Face, J Crew, Gap, Coach and so many more
19 locals recommend
Lighthouse Place
Lighthouse PlaceOutlet mall including stores like Banana Republic, North Face, J Crew, Gap, Coach and so many more
Darling Boutique
418 Franklin StGreat boutique located in downtown Arts district
Great clothing shop and housewares. Don't forget to check out the sales room upstairs!
Line Mullins Group INTERIØR
823 Franklin StGreat clothing shop and housewares. Don't forget to check out the sales room upstairs!
Drinks & Nightlife
Many restaurants and bars located within the Blue Chip - within walking distance of our house.
112 locals recommend
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrMany restaurants and bars located within the Blue Chip - within walking distance of our house.
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdClosest winery to our house - great for a group get together.
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash StExcellent food, great beer and live music!
Zorn Brew Works Co.
605 E 9th StAnother local brewery about a 5 minute drive away
Beautiful winery located about 30 minutes from our home. Has wine, beer and distilled liquor, food and gorgeous outdoor setting with live music on the weekends.
167 locals recommend
Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdBeautiful winery located about 30 minutes from our home. Has wine, beer and distilled liquor, food and gorgeous outdoor setting with live music on the weekends.
Essentials
Meijer
5150 Franklin StAl's Supermarket
1002 N Karwick RdClosest grocery store to our house
Walmart Supercenter
6087 US-6