LaPorte Travel Guide

 
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Explore LaPorte

Things to Do  

Rustic Farm Views

Rustic Farm Views, LaPorte

 machomikemd Says:  The Midwest is the farming heartland and is part of the farming belt and you will see many rustic farms filled with crops, barnyards, tractors, Storage Silos and more here at Indiana and the rest of the Midwest and you will have the ambiance of the farms. The best deal is... 

Go Apple Picking

Go Apple Picking, LaPorte

 machomikemd Says:  chicago is equidistant to both Indiana and Wisconsin so since apple season is here, might as well have some fun! Apple picking is an activity found at apple farms. Apple orchards may be opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples or purchase pre-picked... 

Octagonal barn

Octagonal barn, LaPorte

 sambarnett Says:  Marion Ridgeway, who raised imported Percheron and Clydesdale horses, built this eight sided barn in 1876. Each stall had an outside entrance and hay was dropped into the central area of the barn. Although the barn is on private property it is easily viewed and photographed... 

LaPorte County Courthouse

LaPorte County Courthouse, LaPorte

 sambarnett Says:  Constucted in 1892 of Lake Superior red-sandstone, the Romanesque courthouse is the focal point of LaPorte's well preserved downtown area. 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Bakeshop and Gelato: Bakeshop and Gelato at Garwood Orchard
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the also have an in house gelato store and Bakeshop, specializing in fried doughnuts!

according to their website:

Palazzolo’s Gelato and Sorbetto can be found right here, at the Garwood Farm Market. Get a pint to take home (2 hour packaging). Fresh ingredients, delicious flavors, and all that Gelato should be!

The Garwood Bake Shoppe offers delicious pies, cookies, turnovers, mini-cheesecakes, breads, and more. Oh, and our FAMOUS Deep Fried Donuts! Deliciousness ready and waiting for you, everyday!

Opens: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Favorite Dish: assorted gelatos like apple, strawberry, blueberry and more at $ 3.50 a scoop and assorted pies, cupcakes and more at the bakery section.

Written Aug 3, 2012

Address: Garwood Orchards, 5911 W 50 South, LaPorte

Phone: (219) 362-4385

Website: www.garwoodorchard.com/

Related to:
 Food and Dining
 Wine Tasting
 Festivals

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Nightlife  

Dick's: Townie Bar
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A friend and I walked in here because I liked the well preserved Neo-Classic facade. Plus the name is funny. We were the only ones without beer guts and I was the only person wearing a sweater.

Dress Code: working class.

Updated May 16, 2003

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Transportation  

Tractor to U Pick Areas

Tractor to U Pick Areas, LaPorte

 machomikemd Says:  Being an all year round you pick area for fresh fruits and vegetables on season, Garwood farms has a giant tractor that you tag along to ride to the U pick areas for picking up assorted fruits and vegetables in season located around their sprawling 400 acre farm and you can... 

Driving to La Porte

Driving to La Porte, LaPorte

 machomikemd Says:  In this age of the Satellite Navigation (GPS to you folks) and always on internet connections, the iconic driving maps that were being bought by avid travellers are now going the way of the dodo. You don't need to spend money to get driving directions to an area, just pres... 

Shopping  

Farm Market: Garwood Orchard Store (2)

Farm Market: Garwood Orchard Store (2), LaPorte

 machomikemd Says:  Part two of my tips more pictures of the various produce around the market.The Garwood Orchard Store sit in the Front Area of the huge Garwood Orchard Property in La Porte. The Orhcard not only grows apples but other assorted vegetables and fruits as well and they sell these... 

Farm Market: Garwood Orchard Store (1)

Farm Market: Garwood Orchard Store (1), LaPorte

 machomikemd Says:  This will be a tro part tip with more pictures of the various produce around the market.The Garwood Orchard Store sit in the Front Area of the huge Garwood Orchard Property in La Porte. The Orhcard not only grows apples but other assorted vegetables and fruits as well and... 

Local Customs  

Buying Local
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Buying local is the mantra of famous chefs around the world and here in the midwest, you can buy assorted local produce that are fresh, and mostly hormone free (for the meats like cattle or pork or chicken) and you can buy local stuff here and cook them when you go back to chicago if you are staying with friends.

Written Aug 3, 2012

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