Minutes after departing your office, you could be on the course, on the court, in the gym, on the lake, or on the beach. Miles of sandy beaches are here to enjoy - all year long. And with some of the best freshwater fishing around, you're sure to catch your dream catch!

If gaming is your thing, have we got the fun for you! Blue Chip Casino is conveniently located on the harbor in downtown Michigan City. This first-class water-bound ship offers on-site covered parking, multiple on-site dining options, and a first-class hotel. The Blue Chip is much more than just an afternoon of fun! And four other gaming facilities are within only 30 minutes.

If fine arts are your thing, our great variety of museums, fine art centers, theatre, and dance will satisfy your craving. Our citywide architecture and our award-winning city library, designed by world-renowned architect Helmut Jahn, features some 126,000 volumes and an extensive collection of films, tapes, and CDs.

And what about dining? With plenty of dining options, from family-style to fine dining, Michigan City offers plenty to please your palette. And lodging? Plenty of rooms are available to satisfy the budget-conscious traveler as well as the comfort-driven visitor.

With plenty of green-space and parks, even our own 90-acre city zoo, home to over 200 different animals from all around the world. Just outside city limits, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore sprawls along the Northwest Indiana shoreline.

Shopping opportunities are aplenty with a major regional shopping mall, national outlet mall, and numerous specialty and antique shops, not to mention our proximity to Chicago's shopping and cultural treasures.

For more information on fun and lifestyle in and around Michigan City, visit out online Travel & Tourism Guide.

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