Midwest Rail Rangers

Hop aboard the South Shore Line and learn about the people, places, and history passing by outside your window. Onboard educational programs are presented by Midwest Rail Rangers Interpretive Guides on select weekends year-round. The narration is free to all ticket-holding passengers. Programs are presented in one car of the train with seating on a first-come/first-serve basis. Check their website for dates.

Amenities: Locally Owned, Beach, Family Friendly, Public Restrooms, Recreation Facility, Free Wi-Fi, Gift Shop/Sales, Senior Discounts, Accessible, Interpretation, Fee, Birdwatching, Historic Site, Information, Nature Programs Offered, Wildflowers, Wildlife Watching

Phone: (847) 271-1979
Website: http://www.railrangers.org

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1068 W. Dunes Hwy., Porter, IN 46304

Phone: (847) 271-1979

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