We rented an original beach house over the fourth. It's charm and proximity to the lake proved to…read morebe added value to the experience. It was what a beach cottage should be. The house itself, although older had plenty of room for kids and grandkids and the the side yard was great for activities. Only drawback was the bathroom locations, and no dishwasher, but for a week it worked well.

The only reason I am even giving one star is because of the location . The house we stayed in was a…read moreshort walk down a private trail. The house it self was filled with spiders , the kitchen and furniture was in disrepair . We were kind enough not to complain about the state in which we arrived at the house. However after checking out and leaving the house cleaner than we found it The management informed us they would be charging us for a brand new couch. The same couch that was already torn up when we arrived . We will be disputing this but have learned a valuable lesson . Sometime it is worth complaining and pointing out the faults in things.

We tried this for brunch on a Sunday and got seated quickly. It was pretty busy but service was…read moregood. It was a little loud but the inside is nice and the bathrooms are nice as well. We started with the Poblano and corn cheese dip which was super tasty, especially the homemade pita chips. I got for my entree the bagel and lox which came with a salad as a side. The white balsamic dressing was good and the lox seemed fresh. Good brunch option very close to the outlet mall.

Perfect hidden gem in Michigan City! We selected this restaurant bc of all the 5 star reviews but…read morealso because the variety of the menu! We had all different types of dietary needs, and we left very happy! Originally, I called bc reservations only offered up to 4, and our party was 8. We had children so we could only wait for a limited time on a Friday night! The hostess was very kind and even said ofc they take reservations for over 8 people! Both my kids wanted adult entrees bc of the description. I believe the interior gave me NY library in the 90s, not that thats a negative, but gold lights on the tables and dark green walls, it just was a very comforting atmosphere! Don't sleep on the lime couscous feta bites! Nom nom nom

Excellant service. I have just moved into a new home. I first had another pest company come out…read moreto spray. A week later I had ants and called them to come back. The sales woman said that would take a week and LAUGHED at me. I then called Franklin Pest. Kyle came out within 15 minutes. He took care of the situtation and was calming throughout. The woman on the phone was also wonderful. Franklin now has my business. I appreciate the fast service that did the job. You have a new customer!

Hugely disappointing. For years, they took care of all of our pest control need for a reasonable…read moreprice. Now, after two treatments, the ants are back in full force. I do not recommend.

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.

Absolutely wonderful people to work with. Very easy to talk to explained everything well and did a…read moregreat job. Much easier than using Turbo-Tax and a lot less hassle. All for a really great price would highly recommend them for your tax services.

I didn't get taxes done here but had to have something notarized. They really helped out. Very…read morekind, courteous, and professional

We stopped into Shoreline Brewery while visiting Michigan City because it was unbearably hot…read moreoutside and we needed somewhere to cool off before we could check into our hotel. We ordered the Elote Pizza, and overall it was really good. It had a nice wood-fired crust that was probably the highlight of the meal. The only downside was that it came with a garlic aioli that was very heavy...there was so much on the pizza that it overpowered some of the other flavors. I think it would have been even better with a lighter hand. For drinks, I had one of their sour beers and my husband ordered an IPA. Both were good, but neither really stood out as anything particularly memorable. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and took good care of us. The layout of the brewery was a little unexpected. We walked into the main entrance, then the host brought us back outside and over to a separate building where the bar is located. It was a little confusing at first, but it ended up being a neat setup. The restaurant was clean, with a spacious dining room and a nice-looking patio. The only thing that kept this from being a higher rating was the value. It felt a little expensive for what we ordered, and while everything was solid, nothing really wowed us. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in, especially as a place to escape the heat for a while. If you're in the area and looking for a casual meal and a local beer, it's worth checking out...I just wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit again.

Went for dinner, and was asked to pay $5 cover because a band was playing outside. Sat outside and…read moreband packed up after a couple of songs. Spoke to the manager who was very unapologetic and didn't seem to care about treating your customers well. Pretty much said that's their policy even if you happen to come just 5 mins before close. Food was average, their "award winning" lamb burger was not medium rare as stated on the menu. The only saving grace was our waitress who was very attentive and empathetic. Will not venture here again nor will recommend anyone to go here.

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.