Top 15 Outstanding Things to Do
Posted on January 17, 2025 by Indiana's Cool North
Want to make the most of your precious vacation time when you travel to Indiana’s Cool North? Check out our top 15 things to do that are anything but ordinary. Of course this is just a sampling of all the awesome attractions and activities our region has to offer. What will you discover when you visit us?
Washington Park Zoo
Washington Park Zoo is open for the season, and visitors love interacting with the animals at the Washington Park Zoo along the shores of Lake Michigan. The zoo houses more than 90 species and almost any wild animal imaginable finds a home here, from Bengal Tigers, Grey Wolves, and Grizzly Bears to American Alligators, Bald Eagles, and Cotton Top Tamarins.
Visitors especially enjoy a see-through tunnel where they can watch otters swim and a petting barn with donkeys, pigs, goats and domestic horses.
For information on nearby lodging and Deals and Packages Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 17 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 47 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
- 56 Minutes to Elkhart County
