Eileen's Recommendations
BEACHES
This is a beautiful large beach, there is large parking area with short walk to the beach. There is a boardwalk to the Lighthouse. There is also bathrooms, boat launches, a restaurant, vending machines, benches. Beautifulviews of the Lighthouse, sunset, sunrises, and fishing.
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Washington Park Beach
This is a beautiful large beach, there is large parking area with short walk to the beach. There is a boardwalk to the Lighthouse. There is also bathrooms, boat launches, a restaurant, vending machines, benches. Beautifulviews of the Lighthouse, sunset, sunrises, and fishing.
This is my personal favorite sand Dunes. Also one of the largest, the beach is so relaxing. Parking is available, limited. Short hike to the beach but breathtaking beautiful beach.
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Mount Baldy
This is my personal favorite sand Dunes. Also one of the largest, the beach is so relaxing. Parking is available, limited. Short hike to the beach but breathtaking beautiful beach.
Brewery
My favorite brewery!!! Cozy, friendly local Brewery has such a feel good vibe. There is usually live music provided by local performers. Lots of brews on tap. Food is amazing, my favorite are the jalapeño poppers. Hometown feel, laid back, servers are friendly. No smoking is allowed inside.
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Zorn Brew Works Co.
605 E 9th StMy favorite brewery!!! Cozy, friendly local Brewery has such a feel good vibe. There is usually live music provided by local performers. Lots of brews on tap. Food is amazing, my favorite are the jalapeño poppers. Hometown feel, laid back, servers are friendly. No smoking is allowed inside.
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash StLocal Bar
Local dives with food and music
Smoking is allowed inside. This is a jeans and t-shirt, flannels type of place. 90s Hard rock music. Great bar food menu, they do not skimp on quality here with the food! Many beers on tap, available, and drink options. Live music on weekends, usually rock bands.
Knuckleheads Sports Bar-Grill
204 West Barker AvenueSmoking is allowed inside. This is a jeans and t-shirt, flannels type of place. 90s Hard rock music. Great bar food menu, they do not skimp on quality here with the food! Many beers on tap, available, and drink options. Live music on weekends, usually rock bands.
Food Scene
This place serves great food! I have tried everything and have not been disappointed!
Live music on the weekends. Beers on tap, I recommend beers on tap.
However, they do stop serving early, and then close early.
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Ritz Klub
124 W 4th StThis place serves great food! I have tried everything and have not been disappointed!
Live music on the weekends. Beers on tap, I recommend beers on tap.
However, they do stop serving early, and then close early.
For those of you who want to go more upscale, I recommend this place for food. It's pricey and portions are small but the taste does not disappoint. There are mixologists here so the drinks are perfections!!!
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Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StFor those of you who want to go more upscale, I recommend this place for food. It's pricey and portions are small but the taste does not disappoint. There are mixologists here so the drinks are perfections!!!
Absolutely hands down my all time favorite local burger I've died and gone to hamburger heaven place.
I usually get the Royal special, and upgrade to the ghetto fries. Yes! Do not leave this place without those fries. Love love love this place, I eat here often. They do serve beer and soft drinks.
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Royale
827 Franklin StAbsolutely hands down my all time favorite local burger I've died and gone to hamburger heaven place.
I usually get the Royal special, and upgrade to the ghetto fries. Yes! Do not leave this place without those fries. Love love love this place, I eat here often. They do serve beer and soft drinks.
This place is one of my favorites.
Menu options are great, larger portions, and reasonable prices. They have a bar, and service is good. Try the ribs, delicious!
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Fiddlehead Restaurant
422 Franklin StThis place is one of my favorites.
Menu options are great, larger portions, and reasonable prices. They have a bar, and service is good. Try the ribs, delicious!
This is a great hangout right by he beach, lots of outdoor seating, live entertainment, and food. Most popular spot near the beach. Music with DJ Friday and Saturday nights.
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Mateys Restaurant
110 Franklin StThis is a great hangout right by he beach, lots of outdoor seating, live entertainment, and food. Most popular spot near the beach. Music with DJ Friday and Saturday nights.
This grill is right on the beach! Great views, and they just upped their menu game.
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Sunset Grille
6 On the LakeThis grill is right on the beach! Great views, and they just upped their menu game.
Vita del Lago
The food is so delicious at this beautiful restaurant, extensive wine list!
Cafe Farina
Looking for upscale and elegant, you'll find it here!
French style, lots of pasta and salad dishes, and long list of sandwiches!
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Panini Panini
1720 Franklin StFrench style, lots of pasta and salad dishes, and long list of sandwiches!
Hands down this is the best restaurant around this area! Upscale, great atmosphere, extensive wine list, outdoor seating, 2 minutes from the Beverly Shores.
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Goblin & The Grocer
1 W Dunes HwyHands down this is the best restaurant around this area! Upscale, great atmosphere, extensive wine list, outdoor seating, 2 minutes from the Beverly Shores.
Things To Do
This place is awesome now filled with vintage arcade games pool tables, video game lounge and beer!
The Lucky Hatchet
2050 U.S. 20This place is awesome now filled with vintage arcade games pool tables, video game lounge and beer!
Many travelers like to visit the casino, there's live entertainmenton the weekends, restaurants, and the spa services. Be aware this is a smoking allowed indoors establishment.
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Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrMany travelers like to visit the casino, there's live entertainmenton the weekends, restaurants, and the spa services. Be aware this is a smoking allowed indoors establishment.
Skydive Windy City Chicago
1300 IN-212Adrenaline rush! Skydive over the lake.
City Lanes Bowling Center
1901 S Woodland AveHow doesn't love bowling!
This is a dinner cruise that leaves from Michigan City towards Michigan and back! Karaoke, drinks, and food.
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Harbor Country Adventures
200 Heisman HarborThis is a dinner cruise that leaves from Michigan City towards Michigan and back! Karaoke, drinks, and food.
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrSmall zoo
Barker Mansion
631 Washington StVisit Historic Barker Mansion
Visit here for information on hiking trails!
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center
1215 N State Rd 49Visit here for information on hiking trails!
The Antique Market
3707 Frontage RdLarge market!
Red Arrow Stables Inc
3848 Academy DrFour Winds Casino
11111 Wilson RdMy favorite casino, music, food, and gaming. No smoking
Wine Lovers
For wine lovers,This is my absolute favorite little tasting room. Prices are super reasonable for flights and small eats. Tastings are done at the bar. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is well versed in the wines they pour. You'll ove this tiny place with big charm!
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Brix Tasting Room
111 W 6th StFor wine lovers,This is my absolute favorite little tasting room. Prices are super reasonable for flights and small eats. Tastings are done at the bar. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is well versed in the wines they pour. You'll ove this tiny place with big charm!
This is a large beautiful winery based near the Botanical gardens. Very reasonable prices, good food, and staff is friendly and helpful to describe the wines. This is a gorgeous winery with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdThis is a large beautiful winery based near the Botanical gardens. Very reasonable prices, good food, and staff is friendly and helpful to describe the wines. This is a gorgeous winery with indoor and outdoor seating.
Shopping
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StShop for hours, over 100 stores!
Hoity Toity
731 Franklin StVintage shopping