Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Active and Adventure Vacations

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Sand dunes at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana (Craig Berg/courtesy, IndianaDunes.com)

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Active and Adventure Highlights

By Travel Expert: Brian Kevin
  • For a day hike showcasing the region's diversity, the three loops of the Cowles Bog trail offer up to five miles of trail through cedar stands, sand dunes, and wetlands.
  • Designated swimming areas make for a great place to cool off after a long day on the trail.
  • It's a short mile and a half trek across shifting sands to get up and down Mount Baldy. At 126 feet, it's the largest moving sand dune in the park. A nearby spur trail leads to the beach.
  • Horseback riding, camping, and fishing are also very popular at the lakeshore.

Hotels

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Springhouse Inn
303 N. Mineral Springs Road
Porter, IN 46304
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.8 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.6 out of 5 22 reviews
4.6 out of 5
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Hutchinson Mansion Inn
220 W. 10th St.
Michigan City, IN
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 8.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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Hampton Inn Portage
6353 Melton Road
Portage, IN 46368
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 7.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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2.0 out of 5
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4.6 out of 5 5 reviews
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Attractions

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Lubeznick Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd St.
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Map
Distance: 9.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is a newly... Read More
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Washington Park Zoo
115 Lakeshore Dr.
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Map
Distance: 9.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Washington Park Zoo covers 15 acres and... Read More
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Great Lakes Museum of Military History
360 Dunes Plaza
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Map
Distance: 4.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: An educational and historical tribute to the... Read More
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