Indiana Dunes Tourism 

Mission Statement

Indiana Dunes Tourism’s mission is to bring visitors to the Indiana Dunes area and extend their stay through effective marketing programs.

Vision Statement

Porter County is the eco-friendly, sustainable Great Lakes destination that will be the recognized leader in: unparalleled parklands, trails and dunes; unique cultural communities; and family-friendly attractions and events.

What Does Indiana Dunes Tourism Do for Residents?

Indiana Dunes Tourism (IDT) helps local residents in many of the same ways the organization helps visitors.

Helping you to best enjoy this county: Our guides and website are designed to help visitors and residents alike find great restaurants, attractions, recreational opportunities, and more. In addition, residents are always welcome to stop by our Visitor Center and talk to trained experts about all the great things to do right here in Porter County.

Quality of life: Porter County could not support all the unique restaurants, quaint shops, and large attractions without the dollars from tourists. We are just like any other industry in that we bring money into the community, employ people, and support the government with tax revenue.

New things to do: One of our missions is to work with other groups to plan and develop new attractions and amenities, like the Dunes-Kankakee Trail. We have a grant program designed to encourage people to start new festivals and build new stationary attractions, all of which help to make Porter County a better place to live.