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•Pg_54-74__BMT_pg86-162 5/7/13 4:14 PM Page 71 MIGHIGAN CITY/LAOPORTE COUNTY NORTHERN INDIANA'S FESTIVAL CAPITAL HOLDS MEETINGS TOO BY BARTHOLEMULE SIMPSON With this town's world-class entertainment, relaxing countryside and year-round activities, there's no doubt that Michigan City/LaPorte County is the perfect destination for meetings, reunions and weddings. The city's banquet and meeting facilities accommodate groups of many sizes, and LaPorte's gaming and shopping provide unforgettable options for down time. Whether you're getting away for team building, to share family memories, to close a deal or to tie the knot, Michigan City LaPorte offers incredible opportunities for every purpose and budget. LaPorte County welcomes your group with a wide range of meeting and event facilities that range from charming historic buildings to sleek multifunctional ballrooms. From wedding receptions to corporate conferences, LaPorte's historic Civic Auditorium can provide for all your needs. The facility is equipped with a full kitchen, meeting rooms and space for over 50 vendors or a 3,000 plus seat gathering. Only 10 miles from Lake Michigan, Best Western Plus LaPorte Hotel & Conference Center is the only fullservice hotel in the area, offering an onsite restaurant, a lounge, wonderfully arranged rooms, extraordinary service and many nearby attractions. Looking to plan a special event or host a large business meeting? The Best Western Plus LaPorte Hotel & Conference Center also has services and space available for meetings, weddings and banquets, accommodating up to 225 attendees. Just off Interstate 94 and conveniently located on Route 421, the AREA GUIDES 117-room Clarion Inn® hotel is five miles from Lake Michigan. Attractions like the Washington Park Zoo, the Old Lighthouse Museum and Blue Chip Casino are minutes from this Michigan City hotel. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is nearby, offering miles of beaches, sand dunes and woodland forests. This area provides the perfect backdrop for hiking, biking, boating, bird watching, fishing or swimming. Several marinas and golf courses are in the area for you to enjoy. A breathtaking 107 acres of woods, trails, lake, frog pond and formal gardens await you at the International Friendship Gardens. The Gardens are open midMay to late October Wed-Sun 10am4pm. Gardens are also open other dates for special events. Conference attendees might want to play a little at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa after a long day of meetings and conference events. The Vacation to-d io -do List is • Visit Michig gan City LaPo t Porte • Swi i the im in p st pristine wate rs of Lake M s • Shop at Lig ichigan ghthouse Pl g e lace Prem Pre i m Out 120 brand n iu let's ame stores t • Rel x and la enjoy an eve j ning of dinin at Blue Chip g and gamin Casino, Hote g l & Spa • Soak up loc l al festiva tiv ls and c • Book trave ultural even l; just an hou ;j ts r from Chi a convenient a ic go with ccess to inte rnational air ports B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 71

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