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Welcome to the Indiana Dunes

There is so much to see and do in the Indiana Dunes, it may be hard to know where to start. Here are some tools to help you make the most of your Indiana Dunes adventure. No matter what you choose to explore, we know you're about to have an unforgettable experience in one of nature's masterpieces.

Tools for the Perfect Vacation

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Indiana Dunes Visitor Center

Start your trip at the Visitor Center and chat with our destination ambassadors. From activities and attractions to dining and shopping, they’ll help you curate the perfect vacation itinerary.

Indiana Dunes Digital Guide

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Get immediate access to detailed information based on your interests, and start planning your vacation to the Indiana Dunes area today.

Finding Your Way

How to Get to the Indiana Dunes

Before you lose yourself in the beauty of the Indiana Dunes, you’re going to want to find us. We’re perfectly positioned to give you more getaway and less getting here. In fact, half of the population of the U.S. lives within a 12-hour drive. We’re in the northwest corner of Indiana at the southern tip of Lake Michigan, just 45 minutes from Chicago, right off major interstates and highways. Of course, finding us is easy. The hard part will be leaving.

 

Area and Community Maps

Prefer the classic feel of a paper map or are you simply looking for more detailed information on the many communities and areas within the Indiana Dunes area? We’ve got you covered with a thorough collection of downloadable maps to get you to your vacation faster.

Porter County 50 Mile Radius – Download Map
Valparaiso & Vicinity – Download Map
Portage & Vicinity – Download Map
Chesterton & Vicinity – Download Map
Indiana Dunes Distance Map – Download Map
National Park Services Map – Download Map

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Hotels & Inns

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Tales from the Dunes

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Lupine at West Beach

Where to See Lupines in the Indiana Dunes

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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…

Indiana Dunes State Park
3 Dune Challenge

Our Guide to The 3 Dune Challenge

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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…

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Pet Friendly

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Indiana Dunes - Porter County CVB

Indiana Dunes Tourism

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