Memorable Dining and Experience Recommendations!!!!
Lakeshore Experience
4 Miles from Indiana Dunes State Park!!
Beautiful Beaches with magnificent sand dunes.
Swim, climb, soak up some sun!
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park4 Miles from Indiana Dunes State Park!!
Beautiful Beaches with magnificent sand dunes.
Swim, climb, soak up some sun!
Visit the Nature Center within the State Park for hiking among the woods, boardwalk, and trails that lead you high upon the Dunes with the most magnificent view of the Lake Michigan. Nature Center offers maps of the trails which vary in difficulty.
Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center within the State Park for hiking among the woods, boardwalk, and trails that lead you high upon the Dunes with the most magnificent view of the Lake Michigan. Nature Center offers maps of the trails which vary in difficulty.
For the experienced hiker or those up to a challenge!! Hike the 3 Dunes Challenge and afterwards visit the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on rt 49 to purchase your "I Complete The 3 Dunes Challenge" t-shirt, sweatshirt, or bumper sticker!!! I dare you!
The 3 Dune Challenge
Trail 7For the experienced hiker or those up to a challenge!! Hike the 3 Dunes Challenge and afterwards visit the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on rt 49 to purchase your "I Complete The 3 Dunes Challenge" t-shirt, sweatshirt, or bumper sticker!!! I dare you!
Family Fun
Chesterton European Market May-October every Saturday from 8am-2pm! offering fresh produce, plants and flowers, cheeses, wines, food trucks, art, artisan breads, clothing, ethic foods, handcrafted jewelry, meats, oils, pasteries, pet accessories purses/handbags, gourmet dog treats, spices, gourmet teas, books, and much more!
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Chesterton’s European Market
220 BroadwayChesterton European Market May-October every Saturday from 8am-2pm! offering fresh produce, plants and flowers, cheeses, wines, food trucks, art, artisan breads, clothing, ethic foods, handcrafted jewelry, meats, oils, pasteries, pet accessories purses/handbags, gourmet dog treats, spices, gourmet teas, books, and much more!
Back to school shopping at its finest! American Eagle, Hollister, Aero, Crocks, Nike, Under Armour to name a few! Just blocks from beach and zoo!! Make a day of shopping, dining, and seeing the beach!
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Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StBack to school shopping at its finest! American Eagle, Hollister, Aero, Crocks, Nike, Under Armour to name a few! Just blocks from beach and zoo!! Make a day of shopping, dining, and seeing the beach!
Washington Park Zoo is a cute lil zoo that has a variety of animals, yet small enough to complete in a few hours. Climb into the tunnel to watch the otters swim, pet and feed the goats, then walk right across the street to visit the beach!
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Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrWashington Park Zoo is a cute lil zoo that has a variety of animals, yet small enough to complete in a few hours. Climb into the tunnel to watch the otters swim, pet and feed the goats, then walk right across the street to visit the beach!
Apx 12 miles from Dunes State park is another beautiful beach/park! Visitors love to walk along the boardwalk to the see the historical light house!
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Ibhishi leWashington Park
Apx 12 miles from Dunes State park is another beautiful beach/park! Visitors love to walk along the boardwalk to the see the historical light house!
While in the area, make a day of Deep River Water Park! apx 12 miles away (25 min drive). Its simply splash-tastic!!!
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Deep River Waterpark
9001 E Lincoln HwyWhile in the area, make a day of Deep River Water Park! apx 12 miles away (25 min drive). Its simply splash-tastic!!!
Food scene
Best Burgers and sandwiches made from local sourced meat/cheeses.
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Octave Grill
105 S Calumet RdBest Burgers and sandwiches made from local sourced meat/cheeses.
Running Vines Winery
101 BroadwayBest Bohemian/Polish restaurant with front porch for families and backyards dining for over 21! Must try!
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Ivy's Bohemia House
321 BroadwayBest Bohemian/Polish restaurant with front porch for families and backyards dining for over 21! Must try!
Visit Michigan City apx 12 miles away for amazing beer, foods, and live entertainment
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Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash StVisit Michigan City apx 12 miles away for amazing beer, foods, and live entertainment
Red Cup Cafe & Deli
115 BroadwayAdorable coffee/ sandwich shop! Must visit!
Winner of best restaurant in the region! Sit outside on the beautiful romantic patio for an excellent Italian Dining experience
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Lucrezia® Café
428 S Calumet RdWinner of best restaurant in the region! Sit outside on the beautiful romantic patio for an excellent Italian Dining experience
City/town information
apx 8 miles is the historical town of Valparaiso - offering a variety of restaurants and boutique shopping! Recommendations of excellent restaurants- Radius for burgers, Blue Point for fine dining, Stacks -one of the most popular restaurants in the region, Furin for Sushi, Ricochet for unique tacos, La Cabana for outdoor mexican dinning, Fluid for a coffee experience- all located around the Historical Courthouse
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Valparaiso
apx 8 miles is the historical town of Valparaiso - offering a variety of restaurants and boutique shopping! Recommendations of excellent restaurants- Radius for burgers, Blue Point for fine dining, Stacks -one of the most popular restaurants in the region, Furin for Sushi, Ricochet for unique tacos, La Cabana for outdoor mexican dinning, Fluid for a coffee experience- all located around the Historical Courthouse