Planning a weekend getaway in Indiana? The Indiana Dunes pair open-air adventure with laid-back charm, making it easy to plan a trip that feels relaxed and rewarding. Here’s how to spend two or three days exploring the trails and towns of Northwest Indiana. Day 1: Start Your Stay with Local…
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Planning a beach hike or easing into the weekend, starting your day with brunch in the Indiana Dunes is always a good call. Think: fresh coffee, fluffy pancakes, perfectly cooked eggs, and classic mimosas in everything from low-key diners to cozy cafés. Here’s where to start! Local and…
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At Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park, you can experience breathtaking sunsets and bird’s-eye perspectives on the unique and ancient landscapes that comprise the Indiana Dunes. Mt. Baldy As the steepest dune in the Indiana Dunes, Mt. Baldy offers an impressive sight along…
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Summer in the Indiana Dunes is wide open! For some, that means stretching out on the beach. For others, it’s the draw of a local festival or a slow walk through the woods. However you take in the season, this guide will help you shape your perfect summer getaway around the Dunes. Summer Activities…
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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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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 cowboy core trend is all about embracing the rugged, adventurous spirit of the Old West—whether through outdoor activities, Western-style fashion, or hearty meals reminiscent of a cowboy campfire. The Indiana Dunes might not scream “frontier,” but the landscape encourages a rustic, stripped-down…
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Summertime is swimming time in Indiana. Perhaps you enjoy swimming in an outdoor pool, creek, or one of our many Indiana lakes. Imagine swimming in a 36,000-acre lake! That was Beaver Lake, once the largest lake in Indiana. It was part of the one-million-acre Grand Kankakee Marsh, a grand wetland…
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Each spring, a sea of colorful wildflowers washes across the landscape of the Indiana Dunes. If you time your visit just right, you’ll be treated to one of the most beloved wildflower displays in the region: wild lupines in bloom. What are Lupines? Lupines are native, nitrogen-fixing wildflowers…
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The 3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park offers a fun way to explore the region’s stunning landscapes. This celebrated 1.5-mile trail takes hikers up Indiana’s three tallest dunes—Mt. Jackson, Mt. Holden, and Mt. Tom—with a total climb of 552 vertical feet! Embrace the challenge and reward…
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