Amenities and attractions
at and around lazy bear retreat
on site
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Tubing + Kayaking
Kick back and float your inner tube miles down the Tippecanoe river in true lazy bear fashion. Or grab some exercise on our kayaks!
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Zipline
Soar through the trees on our zipline, starting on the porch and flying all the way through the yard! Fun for kids of all ages!
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Swing
Enjoy the best seats in the house with our riverview swings. Or push the kiddos around on the swings hanging from our big tree!
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Golf Cart
Ride in style on our golf cart. Because who wants to walk or take a boring ol’ car when you’re on vacation?
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Games
Board games, jenga, card games, cornhole, ball toss…indoor or outdoor, we are loaded with games. Ain’t nobody getting bored at Lazy Bear Retreat!
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Baby Bear Hotel
“It got a little out of hand…this is my playhouse on steroids!” Loaded with bunk beds, running water, movies + a tv, popcorn + a microwave. Fun for all!
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Conversation Cards
Each unit is stocked with thoughtful conversation cards to help you get to know your grandkids, spouse, grandparents, and friends better!
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Porch Sitting + Stargazing
Here in the boondocks, the sky puts on a show. Slow down under sunset colors to sip some peach tea from the porch, or lay out under the midnight stars!
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Fishing
Gone fishing is the name of the game here at Lazy Bear Retreat! Find your spot on the riverbank and catch yourself a good one!

off site
Star city + Winamac
Tippecanoe River (0 miles)
Gilsinger’s John Deere Museum (.5 miles)
Berns-Meyer Nature Preserve (3 miles)
Moss Creek Golf Course (3 miles)
Byroad Blueberry Farm Winamac (3 miles)
Winamac Town Park (7 miles)
Vintage Winamac Isis Movie Theater (7 miles)
Tippecanoe River State Park Winamac (12 miles)
Fort Knox Paintball (15 miles)
Peaceable Primate Sanctuary (20 miles)
Kersting’s Cycle Center and Museum (20 miles)
And don’t forget to check out the Pulaski County Calendar for events happening throughout your stay!
Miscellaneous
Bruce Lake (Kewanna, 19 miles)
Lake Shafer (Monticello, 19 miles)
Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Riding (Royal Center, 20 miles)
Indiana Beach (Monticello, 20 miles)
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (North Judson, 24 miles)
Fair Oaks Dairy Farm (Fair Oaks, 37 miles)
Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum (Battle Ground, 41 miles)
Wolf Park (Battle Ground, 42 miles)
Grissom Air Museum (Peru, 44 miles)
Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena Purdue University (West Lafayette, 52 miles)
Broken Wagon Bison Ranch (Hobart, 60 miles)
Notre Dame Stadium (South Bend, 76 miles)
restaurants and coffee
Bill and Babe’s (Winamac, .3 miles)
Poblanos Mexican Grill (Winamac, 6 miles)
One Eyed Jack's (Winamac, 7 miles)
Dairy Queen (Winamac, 7 miles)
Tippy's Pizza (Winamac, 7 miles)
Mina’s Market and Cafe (Winamac, 7 miles)
Chiro Coffee Co (Winamac, 7 miles)
Oak Grove Restaurant (Star City, 8 miles)
a day at lazy bear retreat.
In case you missed it before, join us as we recap all there is to do during a day at Lazy Bear Retreat. From ziplining to tubing to games to relaxation, we’ve got it all! Go ahead and take a peek: