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Michigan City

Michigan City is widely known as “The Coho Capital of the World.” The waters abound with coho and chinook salmon as well as brown, lake and steelhead trout. Charter fishing boats are available.

Summer theater and art are popular in Michigan City. The Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St., stages productions by a resident company; phone (219) 874-4269. The Dunes Summer Theatre, east of town, presents plays in the summer; phone (219) 879-7509.

Visitor Centers

La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau 4073 S. Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360. Phone:(219)872-5055 or (800)634-2650

Shopping

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, at Sixth and Wabash streets, is an upscale center with more than 120 shops, including Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, DKNY and Tommy Hilfiger.

Things to Do

Barker Mansion

Lubeznik Center for the Arts

Washington Park

Old Lighthouse Museum

Washington Park Zoo

GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS

Blue Chip Casino

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