Nice pictures! Did you climb the tree? I'll take the view of Lake Michigan over the beachwalk homes and the casino anyday. I think the structure on 12 is an old coal tower. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful Pics Marram! Thanks for making me homesick all over again!

Actually, I got up this morning and went outside to drink a cup of coffee and enjoy the early morning. I swear I could smell the lake! The air smelled so much like home that I began to ache for my love, Michigan City. Then I come inside and see these beautiful pictures....

Thanks for the nice comments.
Don't tell anyone, but, yes, tree climbing is a hobby/sport/excercise for me. You are probably right about the coal elevetator -- that rings a bell. And, don't get me wrong, I love the view of the Lake, but the view of Beach Walk and the rest of the city behind it is just a little more "Michigan City."

Not to give you any ideas Marram but the Long Beach water tower is a nice climb!

From your lips to...
the custody of the LB Police Force.

That is so funny!

Those are some beautiful pictures! Where the heck is Moon Valley? I can't belive I spent my first 29 years in MC and have NO idea what Moon Valley is.

Between Lakeshore Drive, Karwick, HWY 12, and Beach Walk. It's been there since... uhhhh... the lake retreated to its current level some 5,000 years ago. You can access it via Mullen School and Beach Walk, Lakeshore Drive and Beach Walk, or Hacienda across Karwick (there is a sign that says welcome to the Long Beach Nature Preserve. Check it out. You can also find more info earlier in this thread.

Eat at Sahara, Galveston, The Star, or another local (not chain) restaurant.

Take a blanket and bottle of wine to the beach and watch the sunset.

Visit Blue Chip casino. (Convention hotel opening January 2009 & more restaurants opening Spring 2009). Even if you are not an occasional gambler, Rocks (bar) offers quality local entertainment (especially on weekends) and the steakhouse and deli are additional eating out options.
According to local sources, Blue Chip contributes greatly to our city funds, so that probably helps the other great things to do in Michigan City also.

As a new resident I have not tried all of the ones already listed here, but heartily concur that the Christmas Light show at Washington Park is a Must. I emailed pictures of it this year to our friends in Indy.

Since glass is not allowed on the beach, may I suggest one of the Australian wines in what they call a cask, what we call a box?

Definitely second your motion to eat at local joints.

Since we've got a lot more new members, I thought I would bump up this thread to remind everyone of all the great things in MC one can do for a good time.

Don't be afraid to add if you know of something that's not on the list.

This isn't in MC, but close by. I was reading USAToday online, and found an interested blurb about a hiking spot close by. http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/gr...hike/48780180/1

The Festival of Lights!

#8 Make the climb up to the top of the zoo observation tower the day after a nice strong rain. All of the smog and pollution are cleared out of the air and you can see for miles and miles.


This is something on my to do list, a lot of great things to do on the list

Welcome to the site!

Go to the LP County fair and see Ted Nugent!

A Friday night fish fry at one of the clubs & then, after a fun day at the beach on Saturday, a nice pizza at Albano's!! A trip to church on Sunday, at one of the many historic old churches we still have in Our Fair City, and then a hot dog & "burp beer" at Carlson's Root Beer Stand afterward.

Then start diet on Monday....

I've updated the events calendar for April. Lots and Lots of fun things going on around LaPorte County!! Check it out, there is something for everyone.

I have to add the Easter Egg hunt at Washington Park. What a great event.

I've updated the event calendar to the end of the month. Sorry, I've been a little lacking on that....
Promise to try to do better.

I've updated the June calendar.....you can definitely tell summer is upon us!

Please check it out. There is much to do this summer, and some of the events have pre-registration deadlines to attend.

I've started working on the July calendar....
Please check it out. All Parade and fireworks dates that I have are entered.
Can someone tell me when other fireworks events will be going on around here? If you know....
Like Long Beach and other small communities.

(Does Beverly Shores do fireworks?)

Calendar is updated to the end of the month....
Lots of fun things going on, be sure to check it out!

VFW Summerfest is this Saturday from noon to 8 at the post. Good music, good beer, great food, and an even better cause!

Hey! I forgot to add that! Thanks for the reminder.
I'll be there.....

Calendar updated to the end of the month.

Also, I just want to add that I do not always know about everything that's going on. Not everything gets added to the calendar, so if you know of an event please PM me with the information and I will be happy to add it.

An example is the Patch Picnic...I did not put it on the calendar because I did not know about it until late Friday afternoon when I was driving down the Blvd and saw the sign. I did not have time to get it on the calendar before the event.

So, please please please.....if you know of something you think might interest our members, please PM me the info so I can put it on the calendar.

Thanks!

If you would like the football schedule is out for MC.

Aug. 23 Gary Roosevelt 7:00 pm
Aug. 30 South Bend Washington 7:00 pm
Sep. 6 Chesterton‡ 7:00 pm
Sep. 13 at Valparaiso‡ 7:00 pm
Sep. 20 Merrillville‡ 7:00 pm
Sep. 27 at Lake Central‡ 7:00 pm
Oct. 4 Portage‡ 7:00 pm
Oct. 11 at LaPorte‡ 7:00 pm
Oct. 18 at Crown Point‡ 7:00 pm

Got it! I even put directions to away games....

I also got a complete fall sports schedule and will post all athletic events as I have time.....

September calendar is updated...
Please be sure to check it out. Lots of fun things this month, but some require pre-registration. I tried to include the links where applicable.

Rode over to South Bend this afternoon. Took a guided tour of Notre Dame Joyce Center and Football stadium. Got to go into the Fighting Irish locker rooms, walk through the tunnel and touch the "Play Like A Champion Today Sign and go out on the field and stand in the north end zone. Also went over to "The Gug" to check out all the Heisman Trophy's. Went and lighted a candle at the Holy Grotto when the tour was over.

The head tour guide was an encyclopedia of knowledge of Notre Dame Athletics. Was informed that coach Frank Leahy resided in Long Beach. Did a little research and found out that house had a fire back at Thanksgiving.

Now eating some rib tibs and fries from Frankie's BBQ in South Bend at this time.