Indiana Dunes Visitor Guides
A little planning can go a long way. That’s why we have a selection of free digital and printed guides to help you navigate your next Indiana Dunes getaway.
Tales from the Dunes
Read All StoriesBest Picnic Spots in the Indiana Dunes
- 3 minute read
The Indiana Dunes is a place where a simple picnic can become the highlight of the day. Set up steps from the lake, or enjoy shade from the forest canopy near quiet trails. Here are a few of…
How to Identify Swallowtail Butterflies in Northwest Indiana
- 5 minute read
Our August skies are aflutter with butterflies over the Kankakee Sands prairie. The nectar-rich flowers of the blazing stars, milkweeds, and bonesets are decorated by the wings of various…
First-Time Visitor Guide to the Indiana Dunes
- 4 minute read
With 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, winding trails, and welcoming towns, the Indiana Dunes is one of the most accessible outdoor destinations in the Midwest. First-time visitors can…
Book a Place to Stay
Bed & Breakfasts
Feel like family with intimate accommodations that range from nature-inspired retreats in the woods…
Hotels & Inns
A convenient stay located near downtown? What about a country retreat heaped in Old World charm? Or…