One of the best things about visiting the Indiana Dunes is discovering experiences beyond the beach. Just a few miles from the shoreline, the annual Chesterton Art Fair invites visitors to spend a summer weekend exploring original artwork, enjoying live music, and connecting with local creativity…
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The Indiana Dunes pack more variety into one place than many larger destinations. Strung along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, this stretch of national and state parkland ranks among the Midwest's top attractions year-round. Summer draws swimmers and sandcastle builders. Fall turns the forest…
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Looking for free family fun near Indiana Dunes? Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso is one of Northwest Indiana's favorite outdoor destinations, offering accessible playgrounds, scenic trails, camping, seasonal events, and free year-round admission. Local writer Erin Palanca shares why it's…
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Looking for the perfect way to end the work week? Head to downtown Chesterton for Third Fridays, a monthly celebration of community, creativity, and local collaboration. From sidewalk sales and gallery openings to live music and cocktail specials, each event is a new experience in one of Duneland's…
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The best discoveries in Portage, Indiana, just might be beyond the beaches and trails of the Indiana Dunes National Park. Tucked between the Dunes and neighborhoods are the restaurants, shops, and experiences that locals return to again and again. Add a few of these stops to your next Indiana Dunes…
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Are you the person friends and family call when they need recommendations for the Indiana Dunes or Porter County? If you love sharing local knowledge, meeting people from around the world, and helping visitors discover unforgettable experiences, volunteering at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center may…
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If you’re one of those people who just can’t get your day started without your morning cup of coffee…or if you love to spend your mid-day sipping in the corner of a quiet coffee shop with a good book…or if you like to relax after the work day with a warm cup of Joe while you unwind, it’s time to…
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Welcome to the Indiana Dunes, where the Fourth of July is celebrated second to none! Join us for our region’s patriotic celebrations while enjoying the beauty of Lake Michigan during the summer! This Fourth of July, the area will host multiple major celebrations, providing plenty of fireworks…
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What is the Indiana Dunes Known For? There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. For example, as of 2021, it's the fifth most biodiverse national park in the United States, right behind Yosemite! The Indiana Dunes' environment, ecology, and history are…
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Each spring, birding enthusiasts from across the country flock to the shores of Lake Michigan for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival—a celebration of one of the most biodiverse birding regions in the Midwest. The festival offers unforgettable opportunities to witness migration magic in real time…
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