There’s a new reason to stop by the Nature Center on your next visit to Indiana Dunes State Park. The Indiana Dunes State Park Gift Shop is now open! This shop is more than just souvenirs; it is designed with explorers in mind. You’ll find hiking poles, refillable water bottles, bug and tick spray…
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If you still need to buy some last-minute gifts for your friends and family, consider shopping at one of our many local boutiques and gift shops. You'll support local businesses and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Here are just a few of our local shopping spots. BUN's Soapbox…
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How do you save money while visiting the Indiana Dunes area? We've made it easy. All you have to do is download the Indiana Dunes Tourism app and access Dunes Deals, where you'll find discounts and coupons for restaurants, shops, and things to do! Not enough to convince you? Here are five reasons…
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If you're visiting the Indiana Dunes for the first time, you can't miss out on this must-see destination shop. The Schoolhouse Shop is actually a schoolhouse built out of Porter brick in 1886, and during that time it was the northernmost school in the local school system. It's one of the many…
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3 Interesting Things—Old World Market [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo9jgBI__IM[/embed] In the heart of Indiana Dunes Country in downtown Valparaiso lies Old World Market. This specialty food, wine, and cheese market offers delicious tastes, affordable prices, all served up with a…
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Going local isn’t just a trend. It’s a way to know where your products come from, who makes them, and a chance to honor the hard work that goes into whatever you buy. When you buy local products in Indiana Dunes Country, you take a little piece of our area home with you. We’ve put together a list of…
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