Michigan City, IN Outdoor Activities

Trained referees watch over games on former missile base’s fields, with arenas for close-quarters combat, woodsball, and speedball

Setting out from Millenium Park or 53rd Street, explore the city for four hours with a rental city cruiser or comfort or mountain bike

Kayaking tourists gaze upon Chicago's scenery from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan

Peer over the Friendly Confines' left-field wall and enjoy three hours of unlimited refreshments as the Cubs take on AL and NL opponents

Mini-golf course with iridescent aliens and black-light-bathed lunar landscapes is bolstered by 3-D glasses & laser blasters

After a warm-up session at the range, golf carts take players across bentgrass fairways and relatively small greens; breakfast included

Vast arboretum and green-space initiative brings plants together from around the world to create varied gardens

Colorful lights, booming songs, and the aroma of fresh snacks fill the air at two indoor skating rinks

Participants hurl roma tomatoes at each other as live music and beer flow all afternoon

Lifeguards oversee indoor, safari-themed water-park fun; two extreme slides and heated ponds entertain all ages

Golf professional calls on more than 25 years of teaching to help clients improve their swing, on-course strategy, and putting stroke

Intro lessons enlighten newcomers; certification courses steer divers through written quizzes and five confined and four open-water sessions

Guides offer informative tidbits and walk guests past architectural marvels and rarely seen underground areas

Skaters and BMX riders soar from ramps and bowls in a hangar-style park designed by lifelong skaters

Kids spend the day on rides such as bumper boats and go-karts before riding down the 30-foot zipline

Lush green fairways situated around pine and oak trees make up 6,225 yards of golf course designed by John Ellis in 1960

Drops of sunlight dance across tree-lined trails during one-hour trail rides in groups of up to 12 riders

Guides lead visitors along the scenic Riverwalk as they expound upon city’s architecture, history, and famous denizens during walking tours

After guides lead basic instruction, trips launch into the waters off Gillson Beach in Wilmette or Skokie Lagoons

Fundamentals form the centerpiece of a teaching philosophy espoused by Gil Davis, an alumni of ESPN Golf Schools

Passengers sip cocktails on a tall ship while taking in nighttime views of Chicago's iconic skyline

Players share a pizza and trade swings on simulations of famous golf courses such as St. Andrews and Cog Hill

Speedboats zip past famed Chicago landmarks along the lakefront and river; informative narration on city's history and architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple creates the illusion of endless open space with long, flat lines and abundant light screens

Golf simulators replicate more than 30 world-famous golf courses and track each player's swing and shot data

USCG captains and certified instructors welcome sailors aboard 30-ft. or larger boat

Learn the basics of paragliding before strapping into a glider with an instructor for an extended flight

The 2013 season Chicago Golf Pass grants discounts on unlimited rounds of golf at 24 Chicagoland courses

On a 36 ft. boat helmed by a US Coast Guard–certified captain, passengers groove to tunes from their iPod and feast on BYO food and drinks

A PGA member for 14 years, golf pro Billy Knilans hones golfers' skills with one-on-one instruction during private indoor lessons

Experienced captains instill proper seamanship & teach beginners fundamental sailing skills in lessons on Lake Michigan

VIP package includes 10 rounds at a 9-hole executive course, 10 group lessons, 10 buckets of range balls, and a hybrid golf club

Paddle on Lake Michigan waters for two hours with view of skyline and Navy Pier fireworks display

Lighted, 26-acre complex features driving range with grass, mat, and covered tees, a short game range, and a practice over-the-water par 3