Michigan City, IN Outdoor Activities
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Blastcamp Paintball
- Wheeler
Trained referees watch over games on former missile base’s fields, with arenas for close-quarters combat, woodsball, and speedball
Bike and Roll Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Setting out from Millenium Park or 53rd Street, explore the city for four hours with a rental city cruiser or comfort or mountain bike
Urban Kayaks
- The Loop
Kayaking tourists gaze upon Chicago's scenery from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan
Wrigley View Rooftop
- Lakeview
Peer over the Friendly Confines' left-field wall and enjoy three hours of unlimited refreshments as the Cubs take on AL and NL opponents
Space Golf
- Orland Park
Mini-golf course with iridescent aliens and black-light-bathed lunar landscapes is bolstered by 3-D glasses & laser blasters
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
- Crete
After a warm-up session at the range, golf carts take players across bentgrass fairways and relatively small greens; breakfast included
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
- Valparaiso
Vast arboretum and green-space initiative brings plants together from around the world to create varied gardens
Tinley Park Roller Rink
- Multiple Locations
Colorful lights, booming songs, and the aroma of fresh snacks fill the air at two indoor skating rinks
Surfari Joe's
- Watervliet
Lifeguards oversee indoor, safari-themed water-park fun; two extreme slides and heated ponds entertain all ages
Ben Mutz Golf
- Multiple Locations
Golf professional calls on more than 25 years of teaching to help clients improve their swing, on-course strategy, and putting stroke
Just Add H2O
- Clay
Intro lessons enlighten newcomers; certification courses steer divers through written quizzes and five confined and four open-water sessions
Chicago Savvy Tours
- Multiple Locations
Guides offer informative tidbits and walk guests past architectural marvels and rarely seen underground areas
Krush Skate Park
- Tinley Park
Skaters and BMX riders soar from ramps and bowls in a hangar-style park designed by lifelong skaters
Tuckaway Golf Club
- Crete
Lush green fairways situated around pine and oak trees make up 6,225 yards of golf course designed by John Ellis in 1960
Seadog Cruises Chicago
Speedboats zip past famed Chicago landmarks along the lakefront and river; informative narration on city's history and architecture
Chicago's Finest River Walk Tour
- The Loop
Guides lead visitors along the scenic Riverwalk as they expound upon city’s architecture, history, and famous denizens during walking tours
The Northwest Passage Chicago
- Multiple Locations
After guides lead basic instruction, trips launch into the waters off Gillson Beach in Wilmette or Skokie Lagoons
Gil Davis Golf
- Marquette Park
Fundamentals form the centerpiece of a teaching philosophy espoused by Gil Davis, an alumni of ESPN Golf Schools
Entertainment Cruises (Spirit of)
- Near North Side
Entrees such as tilapia, barbecued Thai beef, and roasted chicken fill bellies while lit-up city skylines entrance eyes and DJs spin tunes
Coyote Run Golf Course
- Homewood
Players share a pizza and trade swings on simulations of famous golf courses such as St. Andrews and Cog Hill
3rd Coast Cruising
- Chicago
USCG captains and certified instructors welcome sailors aboard 30-ft. or larger boat
Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours
- Near North Side
2-hour, 1.2-mile walking tour hits Pizzeria Uno, Pizzeria Ora, and Giordano's in River North to sample deep-dish pizza and learn its history
Stony Creek Golf Course
- Oak Lawn
Golf simulators replicate more than 30 world-famous golf courses and track each player's swing and shot data
SeaBreeze Charter
- Central Chicago
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
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
- Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple creates the illusion of endless open space with long, flat lines and abundant light screens
2012 Chicago Golf Pass
- Oak Park
The 2013 season Chicago Golf Pass grants discounts on unlimited rounds of golf at 24 Chicagoland courses
Go Sailing Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Experienced captains instill proper seamanship & teach beginners fundamental sailing skills in lessons on Lake Michigan
Chicago Paragliding
- Multiple Locations
Learn the basics of paragliding before strapping into a glider with an instructor for an extended flight
Willow Hill Golf Course
- Multiple Locations
A PGA member for 14 years, golf pro Billy Knilans hones golfers' skills with one-on-one instruction during private indoor lessons
Chicago SUP
- North Avenue Beach
Paddle on Lake Michigan waters for two hours with view of skyline and Navy Pier fireworks display
Silver Lake Country Club
- Orland Park
VIP package includes 10 rounds at a 9-hole executive course, 10 group lessons, 10 buckets of range balls, and a hybrid golf club
Kayak Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Kayaks ferry one person across Lake Michigan's undulating waters; tours travel the city's waterways past notable skyscrapers or at sunset
Chicago Players Club
- Justice
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
Hannaberry Farm and Riding Academy
- Crete
Introductory class covers grooming and horsemanship; riding lesson teaches English-style riding and dressage fundamentals
Chicago Segway Tours
- Near North Side
Segways roll past Chicago’s famed sites such as Soldier Field, Buckingham Fountain, and Grant Park
Chicago Detours
- Near North Side
During a 2.5-hour tour of downtown pubs, guides pass on trivia and historical anecdotes about each site as guests enjoy appetizers
Recommended Outdoor Activities by Groupon Customers
In a shop lined with more than 100 bikes models from all around the world, Upgrade Cycle Works' pro mechanics channel their love of cycling whether they are aligning the frame on an old single speed or fitting guests for a brand new road bike. During the fit process, staffers employ the same computerized system used at the Olympic training center as opposed to tracing your body outline on a large piece of construction paper. Next, they’ll help guests choose from bike brands such as Felt, Masi, and Raleigh, and an in-store selection of rides that includes road bikes, single speeds, and hybrids.
In Upgrade's workshop, pro mechanics perform comprehensive tune-ups and repairs, revitalize faded paint jobs, replace punctured wheels, and align frames. The staff also hosts repair clinics to teach cyclists how to fix flat tires and adjust brakes.
Mudderland transmutes one of the Midwest's largest motocross tracks into a swampy test of endurance, challenging thrill-seekers across 3.5 miles of military-style obstacles. Unfurled across the site of a WWII munitions factory, the one-day, full-body assault sends participants running, climbing, and crawling through a lineup of natural barriers, including a 19-foot concrete wall that sprouted from a radioactive apple seed during the 1940s. As limbs splash through ponds, slither through tunnels, and flail wildly while soaring down monstrous slip and slides, spectators bask in the muddy melee from elevated bleachers and VIP viewing decks. Afterward, fresh water bursts from the course's showers to blast away dirt and reveal each participant's new layer of confidence.
Peering directly over Wrigley Field's right-center-field wall, 3639 Wrigley Rooftop unites Cubs baseball with stunning views of the historic diamond and refreshments. Rather than resorting to such desperate measures as donning a ghillie suit and hiding in the outfield ivy, fans can kick back in comfy stadium-style seats and enjoy the action from high above Sheffield Avenue.
3639 Wrigley Rooftop’s multilevel facility, located between the foul poles, is fully stocked with 40 high-definition TVs. During the game, burgers and brats hit the sweet spot from a loaded menu that also features desserts and soft drinks. An elevator ferries guests among the three levels, and two large, open-air decks and a climate-controlled clubroom help mitigate Chicago's alternating five-minute heat waves and blizzards.
Odyssey Fun World's attractions aren't confined to its 45,000 square feet of indoor games and rides—they also sprawl across 11 acres in the fresh air. Inside, a ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a roller coaster host both kids and adults, and more than 250 arcade games and a laser-tag arena foster friendly competition. The indoor Gamers Lounge allows youngsters to practice their XBox 360 and Wii skills, while kids up to 10 years old fling themselves into ball pits, slip down slides, or dispute the physics behind make-believe-ore extraction in tunnels at the four-story Exploration Adventure play structure.
Outside, the staff keeps the Kidz Adventure Park's inflatable bounce houses and slides properly puffed. They also pretend to manicure the faux turfs of two 18-hole mini-golf courses, including one that's wheelchair accessible. Their bumper boats encourage friendly jostling, but the speedboats—limited to drivers aged 16 and older with a driver's license—are all about crossing the finish line first. As trips down the zipline peak adrenaline and appetites, Chipper's Cafe counters hunger with pizza, gyros, and Eli's Cheesecake.
