Official Indiana Dunes Travel Guide

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Located along the southern tip of Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes attracts millions of visitors each year. While best known for its world class beaches, the Indiana Dunes and its surrounding areas offer so much more. World class cuisine, breathtaking scenery, eclectic nightlife and exhilarating biking and hiking await you on your next trip to the Dunes.

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The Indiana Dunes

Come see the towering sand dunes and more than 70 miles of hiking and biking trails through dunes, forests, marshes and prairies.

Beaches

The Indiana Dunes

Accommodations

From bed & breakfasts to friendly motels, you’ll find accommodations perfectly suited to your travel style.

Accomodations

Accommodations

Beaches & Beyond

There’s far more to Indiana Dunes Country than waves and sand. Step beyond the beach and discover more.

Beyond The Beach

Beaches & Beyond

Must Sees

Make the most of your trip to Indiana Dunes! Don't miss out on these must see attractions.

Vollyball

Must Sees

Eating & Drinking

Explore past the Dunes and uncover the hospitality of the surrounding areas.

Dining Downtown

Eating & Drinking

Downtowns

Discover the charm of our distinct communities as you pursue your passions along quiet streets and bustling avenues.

Downtown

Downtowns

Mission Escape

Sponsored by: Mission: Escape

Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2020 Check website for times

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH THE COVID-19 VIRUS, SOME EVENTS MAY BE CANCELLED OR POSTPONING. CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.

You will be tasked with tackling logical problems and puzzles....Read More

Prehistoric Porter County

Sponsored by: Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)

Dates: January 01 - December 26, 2020 Check website for times

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS THE PORTER COUNTY MUSEUM IS CLOSED. LOOK TO THEIR WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

In 1909, Porter County farmer Myron Benedict was plowing his field when he came across what...Read More

Open Storage Exhibition

Sponsored by: Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)

Dates: January 01 - December 26, 2020 Check website for times

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS THE PORTER COUNTY MUSEUM IS CLOSED. LOOK TO THEIR WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

These areas are presently used to store artifacts, however, remain open to visitors...Read More

Cabinet of Curiosities

Sponsored by: Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)

Dates: January 01 - December 26, 2020 Check website for times

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS THE PORTER COUNTY MUSEUM IS CLOSED. LOOK TO THEIR WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

Examine some of the strangest items in our collection as you accompany a PoCo Muse staff...Read More

Bark Ranger Program at National Park

Sponsored by: Indiana Dunes Tourism

Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2020 Check website for times (CT)

Bring along your furry friend for a hike at most locations in the Indiana Dunes National ark. Learn the rules of being a Bark Ranger owner, answer a few questions while taking a hike and your best...Read More

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Indiana Dunes

Nature’s Masterpiece

Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches, more than 70 miles of hiking trails, and more than 350 species of birds? Explore the Indiana Dunes, then shake off the sand south of the dunes with great lodging, dining, shopping, and attractions.

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Flowers blossoming at Brincka Cross

Brincka Cross Gardens & Home

Explore the hidden Brincka Cross Gardens and Home on a guided tour.

Valpo Velvet Ice Cream

Valpo Velvet Ice Cream

Buy one sandwich, get one 50% off. More expensive sandwich will be the one charged full price.