Beautiful restoration with amazing original period furnishings. Lovely garden and extremely…read morewell-done railway car exhibit on lower level. Enthusiastic and friendly staff, plenty on street free parking.

We were visiting the Michigan City area for a family vacation. We love exploring historic homes,…read moreespecially of the Gilded Era. We decided to do the guided house and garden tour for $20 per person. It was well worth it. Our docent professor Craig was the absolute best! He knew every detail about the history of the Barker family, their beautiful home and lavishly furnished home, as well as the history of the family business. One thing that impressed me most was that the heirs of the original Barker family have made it their life's mission to spend an unlimited amount to restore the ancestral family home back to its former glory! This is a Michigan City treasure and I highly recommend visiting- especially in the summer when the garden is in full bloom!!

I go out of my way to visit lighthouses but this one on Indiana's shore of Lake Michigan (I'll bet…read moreyou didn't know that Indiana had a shoreline!) was well worth the trip. It's a pretty significant walk from the parking area (lightly enforced during offseason) and I went all the way out to the lighthouse and then climbed around to the other side of it. A little crazy, considering the ground isn't level and was slightly wet from spray. But yeah, I'm crazy. Worth it! [Review 20616 overall - 147 in Indiana - 1597 of 2023.]

The ladies were friendly and very knowledgeable about the lighthouse and area around it. Enjoyed…read moretouring from top to bottom for a small fee.

The Washington Park Zoo is a relatively small city-owned zoo in Michigan City, Indiana on the…read moreshores of Lake Michigan. I typically head up to Lake Michigan about once a year for my trip to the lighthouse, but this zoo is relatively close so there's typically a visit here when it's open. The zoo opened in 1928. and has pretty limited hours with typical closure for the season in December. In addition to the varied zoo hours, features within the zoo can also have limited hours. For example, the observation tour is only open 10am - 3pm daily. Animal buildings close 1/2 hour before the zoo closes. The safari train is closed for the 2026 season. Other features vary. So, if you've got your heart set on a specific area, it may be best to check. This entire part of Michigan City is somewhat iffy in terms of accessibility. This includes the zoo. It's not dreadful - I can typically maneuver around, but there are definitely some inclines, stes in places, and other accessibility concerns. As one other review notes, they do have wheelchair rental for free, however, wheelchair users who have difficulty on inclines will want to make sure support is nearby. There's a discount for Michigan City residents. Prices otherwise include Adults ($12), Seniors 62+ ($10), Children 2-11 ($10), and Children 1 and under are free. The zoo, which encompasses 15 acres and is set on a hill, is also a wildlife sanctuary. It offers outreach, camps, pollination, etc. Overall, I'd call the Washington Park Zoo a solid local zoo and wildlife sanctuary. I'd be unlikely to call it a destination zoo of any type, however, it's a nice addition to a visit to the Michigan City area. I always like hitting the zoo when I'm at the nearby lighthouse. I'm a big fan of the Michigan City coastline, and while I wish Michigan City would build this up more (and make it more accessible) it's still a beautiful area. Again, in terms of of accessibility this is one of those features best experienced with a companion and I'd say due to the historic nature (like the tower) of certain areas you should probably expect not being able to do quite everything here. I'd still return and frequently do. If you do make it up the tower, definitely check out the views. Pretty amazing.

This place is not worth the drive. The cost to enter is…read morehigh. The parking is very unpleasant. Will never return again. Very disappointed by the recreational department that runs this area. There is something mentally deficient with these folks. A V O I D - at all costs.

Attended Warhol exhibit and it was excellent! 2nd floor gallery space was worth viewing as well,…read moredevoted to artists having been influenced by Warhol. Fantastic exhibition! The gift shop as well is a must-see filled with great pieces from talented artists!

This gallery is small but has much to brag about, deservingly so. I took a college arts class and…read morewe met here regularly. Staff was super nice. Rooms were small but set up in a way that made drawing in an intimate setting fun. Children's artwork adorned the walls and often changed. Small classrooms of children would come in receiving some art history, art education, and hands-on learning through art. Makes you appreciate the arts more and want to support them big or small.

Great facility for conferences!…read more Our SROs as well as our police department hosted a school safety conference for educators and police officers at the Blue Chip. The event was great and so were the accommodations. The facility was well kept and the staff was attentive, friendly and courteous. The food was great for every meal each day. Our school staff enjoyed themselves and we will be back again next year!

Hotel: Outside, the hotel has a pretty blue lighted stripe…read moreon the side. Overall, the room seemed nice. The toilet has a pocket door with the sink in a second room that also has a door. This seemed convenient. Will update with a full rating when I know how the beds feel. 2.5 stars Casino: The new visitor benefit was they will send you free-play for up to $300 if you lose it. It appeared as though approximately 40% of all slot machines were turned off for maintenance for some reason. Kind of a bummer, but it wasn't busy so we were able to play on pretty much any game we wanted. The casino is smoking, so it smells like it, if that's a problem for you (it doesn't bother me). But, basically every ash tray had 1+ butts in them, as they were at all the machines. This was not my favorite as it felt a bit yucky. 1 Star Food: Ate at the Infusion Cafe and had the Philly Cheesesteak panini. Overall, I wasn't super impressed. They said it was pre-made so you couldn't request no onions. It comes as an ok size, but the bread is very soft rather than panini-like. With chips & soda, it was $21.50 which felt a bit expensive for a pre-made panini, even at an entertainment venue. Service was good and I was impressed with their cleanliness. This also seemed to be the only restaurant open (it wa 9pm on a Sunday).

I haven't been to a theater with live performances that much; I've been to at lease seven or so…read moreover the years and loving every show I visit. 42nd Street, Anything Goes, The Sound of Music, etc. I like these kinds of shows because of the music, the dancing, the whole darn thing. Canterbury, in my opinion, is on par with theaters such as Chelsea, Michigan's Purple Rose Theater. Tonight's show, "Dames at Sea", was a funny, enjoyable, and just loads of fun for the whole family. I'd you're ever in the area, give the Canterbury Theater is the place to visit.

From the owner: Canterbury Summer Theatre is one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, presenting…read moreplays and musicals for the Michigan City/La Porte area and the northern Indiana region. See tomorrow's stars. Today.

I've watched several of Kelli's virtual tours on YouTube and greatly enjoyed them. I'm a native…read moreChicagoan, now living on the West Coast, and I love classic movies, so it's fun to find out new facts about the hometown or suburban locations appearing in popular films. Based on Kelli's tour about Marshall Field's and its role in the movie industry, I recently watched "Mahogany" for the first time. And her tour which focused on the LaGrange locations in "While You Were Sleeping" led me to finally check out this movie, as well. Keep up the good work, Kelli, and I hope to take one of your tours in person on my next visit back to the Midwest.

From the owner: Choose from in-person walking tours and virtual events to learn about Chicago's history with cinema.read more