Promote Your Business with Indiana Dunes Tourism

Start with Free Promotion

If you're a local business or organization in Porter County that contributes to the visitor experience, you're eligible to be included for free promotion through Indiana Dunes Tourism.

We prioritize independently owned and locally operated hospitality businesses. National chains and franchises are typically not included. If you're unsure if your business qualifies, our team is happy to help. 

We promote:

• Restaurants and cafés
• Shops and boutiques
• Hotels, inns, and vacation rentals
• Attractions and entertainment venues
• ​Events, sports complexes, and leisure service providers

If your business is part of how visitors experience the Indiana Dunes and the surrounding communities, we'd love to work with you.

What's Included in a Free Listing?

Once your business is listed, it will appear on IndianaDunes.com and in the Indiana Dunes Tourism app, tools that visitors use to plan their trip and navigate the area. 

Your business will appear on:

• IndianaDunes.com - our official website used by visitors planning their trip
• Indiana Dunes Tourism app - where visitors explore trails, experiences, and nearby businesses

Your business may also be featured in:

• Indiana Dunes Adventure Guide - our printed guide distributed at hotels, attractions, and the Visitor Center
• Visitor Center recommendations - shared by our destination ambassadors
• Blog features and curated guides -  sharing local places to eat, shop, and explore

Additional Promotional Opportunities

For businesses looking to reach even more visitors, we offer paid opportunities that increase visibility while visitors are planning their trip and while they're here. 

Reach Visitors While They Plan Their Trip

Website Advertising

Reach visitors actively planning their trip to the Indiana Dunes on IndianaDunes.com.

Options include:

• Featured listings
• Page sponsorships
• Ads displayed across multiple pages

Reach Visitors During Their Visit

Visitor Center Advertising

Connect with visitors in person at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, which sees more than 230,000 visitors each year.

Options include:

• Digital display ads in the Beaches & Beyond Gift Shop
• Brochures in our brochure racks

Share a Direct Offer

Dunes Deals (App Coupons)

Put your offer directly in front of visitors using the Indiana Dunes Tourism app. Visitors can view and redeem offers on their phone. We promote Dunes Deals at the Indiana Dunes State Park entrance gate. 

Be Featured in Our Printed Guide

Promote your business in our official printed guide, distributed at hotels, attractions, and the Visitor Center.

Ad sizes available:

• Full page
• Half page
• Quarter page
• Premium placement

Ask about availability and deadlines.

Additional Opportunities

We also offer select opportunities to further support your business:

• Video services
• Sponsored content
• Brand alignment with the Indiana Dunes and Sand + Steel initiatives