Worth a closer look

Local guide

7 things to do in Michigan City, Indiana

Start at Washington Park Beach for a first visit. Add Lubeznik Center for the Arts for a free indoor stop, or choose a garden or museum to suit your day.

Outdoors / comparison

Indiana Dunes State Park vs National Park: Which should you visit?

Choose Indiana Dunes State Park for one easy beach day. Pick the national park for a wider mix of trails and lake stops. Each park has its own entry fee.

Library tools / comparison

Hoopla vs Libby: Which library app should you use?

Start with Libby for ebooks, audiobooks, and Kindle reading. Add Hoopla for comics, films, and available Instant titles. Your library’s collection and limits decide what you can borrow.

Community / comparison

Zeffy vs Givebutter: Which fits your nonprofit?

Start with Zeffy if your nonprofit wants one free set of fundraising tools. Choose Givebutter if you need the choice to disable tips or add paid workflow and outreach features.

Places to go. Choices made clearer.

Explore northwest Indiana, make more of your library, and find useful tools for community life. ALCO brings practical details to the decisions behind a good day out or a better-run local group.