Visit Michigan City Laporte Archives

A convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is an organization charged with managing a specific geographic area as a visitor destination, thereby improving the local economy through increased visitor spending, creation of jobs and expansion of the local tax base.

The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau (LPCCVB) was created by state statute in 1979, and serves the entire County of LaPorte as a special purpose governmental unit. Funding is provided by a 5% Innkeepers Tax collected from guests staying at our accommodations.

In 2009, the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau was branded as Visit Michigan City LaPorte.

Mission Statement

Visit Michigan City LaPorte is the official destination marketing organization that represents the visitor industry and communities to create economic growth from visitor expenditures.

Goals:

Increased economic impact through new visitor spending
Reinforces destination brand equity
Enhances visitor experiential offerings
Invests in the agreed-to destination vision
Creates or expands partnerships

Destination Vision

To become the premier year-round and highly accessible recreational destination centered on a unique mix of urban and rural community entertainment in the Midwest.

Visit Michigan City LaPorte Vision

To be the leading destination management partner within the region by effectively developing and marketing its distinct visitor brand, and advocating tourism benefits to constituencies.

Brand Promise Statement

The Visit Michigan City LaPorte area is Chicago’s Northern Indiana relaxing escape, with beautiful coastal and lakeside scenic settings offering an easily accessible destination on converging Interstates 80/90 and 94. With its fun and exciting Blue Chip gaming, premium outlet shopping, special festivals and events as well as the nearby Indiana Dunes National Park, it offers an array of attractive recreational and cultural experiences for families and those seeking an easy weekend adventure. With its two major city service centers, this Lake Michigan beach destination offers extensive four seasons of activities where visitors can enjoy the pleasures of small rural towns, marinas, agri-heritage attractions, performing arts events, historical museums and adventure travel pursuits that offers an affordable and nostalgic Midwest experience.

Michigan City hosts AquaX Grand Prix, welcoming racers from around the world

By: Curtis Hankins Last Updated: July 17, 2024

Washington Park Beach buzzed with activity on Friday evening, as the AquaX Aquacross championship series descended on Michigan City. Featuring the world’s best Jet Ski riders in fast, action-packed competition across endurance and sprint races, the...

Visit Michigan City LaPorte Michigan City Aquacross Racing 2024

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XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix Returns for an Action-Packed Week, July 30 – August 4

By: Visit Michigan City La Porte Last Updated: July 10, 2024

Celebrating 15 years on the southern shores of Lake Michigan, the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes back the award-winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix to Washington Park in Michigan City, IN. The fun-filled Race Week offers...

By: Alyssa Chartrand Last Updated: July 9, 2024

The XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix (XGLGP) makes its 15th annual showing on the shores of Lake Michigan for a week of spirited excitement. The free event promises a spectacle of speed and power as some of the world’s fastest offshore powerboats...

International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) National Championship 2024

By: Visit Michigan City La Porte Last Updated: July 2, 2024

The IJSBA Closed Course National Championship is set to take place at Stone Lake in LaPorte, Indiana, on July 27th and 28th. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 150 racers and their teams from across the United States, all vying...

By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: May 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking for the chance to experience history or just in search of a fun weekend with your family, the Hesston Steam Museum brings visitors an opportunity to dive into the past in an enjoyable, interactive way. Beginning as a club...

XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix Announces 2024 Schedule, VIP ticket sales and the doubling of prize money for each class

By: Visit Michigan City La Porte Last Updated: March 28, 2024

The Award Winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix held in Michigan City IN, announced the 2024 Race Week schedule starting Tuesday, July 30, 2024, through Sunday, August 4, 2024. VIP Tickets go on sale, Monday, April 1, 2024. The full schedule is...

Preserve Historic La Porte Announces 2023 Christmas Candlelight Tour

By: Visit Michigan City La Porte Last Updated: November 21, 2023

Preserve Historic La Porte (PHLP), La Porte's nonprofit historic preservation group (formerly known as People Engaged in Preservation), invites you to attend its enchanting 2023 Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes, Saturday, December...

By: Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Surrounded by Lake Michigan and all it has to offer, the shoreline of Michigan City is full of community, beauty, and fun all year long. “Nobody has a beach quite like ours,” Michigan City Port Authority Harbormaster Tim Frame said. Coupling...

14th Annual XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix comes to a satisfying close

By: Autum Meyers Last Updated: August 9, 2023

After four action-packed days, Visit Michigan City LaPorte’s 14th Annual XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix came to an unforgettable close on Sunday, August 6 with countless exciting boat races, a delicious VIP brunch, and live music. The rain stood...