- Indiana Dunes

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- Indiana Dunes

Indiana
ACTIVITIES
Dunes
Beaches & Beyond GUIDE
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WELCOME TO
THE DUNES
Visitors are
often surprised
to discover...
that the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile Lake
Michigan coastline with beaches for splashing,
playing, bathing and relaxing. They’re even
more surprised to discover the treasures
that lie just beyond the sandy shore—great
hiking trails, fantastic fishing spots and
unique restaurants, hotels and shops.
It will take more than a day to explore all
the marvels of Indiana Dunes Country,
so we invite you to make a weekend trip
out of it. In this guide, we’ll fill you in on
all the fun and exciting things just waiting
for you and your family to discover.
Find Indiana
Dunes Tourism
on social media...
for insider access, quick answers,
up-to-date information and helpful tips.
Look for Indiana Dunes Tourism
Look for @indianadunes
“Top 10 Best Family Beach”
—PARENTS MAGAZINE
“Top 51 scenic hikes”
—USA TODAY
“Top 10 Urban Escape”
—NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
“ONE OF 50 NATURAL WONDERS IN
50 STATES”
—CNN
“10 BEST STATE PARK”
—USA TODAY
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KEMIL BEACH
WHAT’S
INSIDE
Dunes 1014
Indiana Dunes Attractions
6
About Indiana Dunes State Park 10
About Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 11
Around Town
12
Must See & Do
14
Family Fun
16
History & Culture
20
Arts & Entertainment
22
Sports & Recreation
24
Kayaking, Fishing & Boating
24
Hiking & Biking
26
Golfing 27
Sporting, Disc Golf & Skateboard Parks
28
Bowling, Billiards & Skating
28
Swimming
29
Community Parks & Gardens
30
Where to Stay
32
Map
38
Day Trips
44
Dining & Nightlife
46
Shopping 60
Events
66
Fall Drives
68
Winter Activities
70
Visitor Information
72
Getting Here
74
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INDIANA DUNES
ATTRACTIONS
BEACHES &
HIKING
Central Avenue Beach Access
This beach, which doesn’t have
lifeguards, was closed in 2015 due
to erosion. Call before visiting.
Hours: Sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset
Address: 151 Central Ave.,
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-395-1882
Cost: Free Web: nps.gov/indu
Distance from parking lot to beach:
.27 mile on paved road or .17 mile
and 42 steps on wooded trail
Parking spaces: 70
Cowles Bog
This is where Henry Chandler Cowles
did his landmark study of the dunes’
vegetation succession. Hike to the
beach and back on 4.5 miles of trails.
Address: 1618 N. Mineral Springs Rd.,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
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WEST BEACH
Dunbar Beach Access
Nice stretch of beach. No lifeguards.
Address: 300 W. Lake Front Dr.,
(Beverly Shores)
Phone: 219-395-1882
.06 mile and 28 stair steps
Parking spaces: 26
Kemil Road Beach Access
Scenic beach. No lifeguards.
Address: 27 N. East State Park Rd.
(State Park Road and Lake Front
Drive), Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
Distance from parking lot
to beach: .24 mile
Parking spaces: 81
Indiana Dunes State Park
Hike 16.5 miles of trails. Find
camping, picnicking, showers, a
snack bar, a camp store, a gift shop,
a swimming beach with lifeguards,
and programs with rangers.
Hours: 7am – 11pm
Address: 1600 N. 25 East,
Chesterton, IN 46304
(State Road 49, north of U.S. 12)
Phone: 219-926-1952
Cost: $7/car Indiana resident; $12/
car out-of-state; annual passes
available; campsites additional; walkins and individuals on buses $2
Web: in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm
to beach: .05 mile
Parking spaces: 1,800
Lifeguards on duty 11am – 6pm daily
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Handicap accessible
Lake View Picnic Area
& Beach Access
Picnic shelter, beach. No lifeguards.
Hours: Sunrise – 11pm
Address: 50 W. Lake Front Drive,
(Beverly Shores)
Phone: 219-395-1882
.02 mile and 22 stair steps
Parking spaces: 40
Handicap accessible
(picnic/viewing area)
Mount Baldy
Open only for ranger-led tours.
Hours: Call for next program
Address: 101 Rice St. (U.S. 12),
Phone: 219-395-1882
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Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
Beach, pavilion, handicapaccessible trail and pier.
Address: 6150 U.S. 12
(100 Riverwalk Dr.),
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-395-1882
to beach: .14 mile
Parking spaces: 125
Handicap accessible
Porter Beach Access
Swimming, beach sports.
No lifeguards.
Address: 3057 Wabash Ave.,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
Distance from parking lot to
beach: .08 (near lot) to .16 mile
Parking spaces: 66
Handicap accessible
West Beach
Hiking trails, lifeguarded swimming
beach and picnicking.
Address: 376 N. County Line Rd.,
Gary, IN (Gary address, but
property is in Portage, IN)
Phone: 219-395-1882
Cost: $6/car charged from
Memorial Day to Labor Day;
buses $30; walk-ins free
Web: nps.gov/indu
to beach: .34 mile
Parking spaces: 596
Lifeguards on duty 10am – 6pm daily
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Handicap accessible
ACH
WEST BE
HIKING
Bailly Homestead and
Chellberg Farm
Joseph Bailly, the first known nonnative area resident, set up a fur
trading post here in 1822. After
viewing the homestead, hike to
nearby Chellberg Farm, which
looks like it did in the 1800s.
Address: 618 N. Mineral Springs Rd.,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
Glenwood Dunes Trail
This trail is used for hiking and
horseback riding (and crosscountry skiing in the winter).
Bring your own horse or skis.
Address: 1475 N. Brummitt
Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
Great Marsh Trail
Walk to the observation platform for
wetland views. Birds are abundant.
During fall and spring, see flocks
of migrating ducks and geese.
Address: Broadway Ave.,
Beverly Shores, IN 46301
Phone: 219-395-1882
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Heron Rookery Trail
The 1.6-mile trail is no longer an
active heron rookery, but is a prime
location for bird watching, fishing
and viewing spring wildflowers.
Phone: 219-395-1882
Little Calumet River Trail
This trail takes hikers past Bailly
Homestead and Chellberg Farm
and traverses a river, woods,
wetlands and a prairie.
Address: Howe Rd., Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
Pinhook Bog
Walk atop floating boardwalk
to see Indiana’s only true bog.
Open only during open houses.
Hours: Call for next program
Address: 700 N. Wozniak Rd.,
Phone: 219-395-1882
Tolleston Dunes
This scenic trail leads over the high
ridges of Tolleston Dunes and through
wetlands and an oak savanna.
Address: 5800 Dunes Hwy.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-395-1882
PORTER
BEACH
A LOOK BACK
INDIANA DUNES, 1925
Indiana Governor Edward Jackson presents a
check to the owner of the land in order to create
Indiana Dunes State Park in 1925. The park
just celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2015.
In 2016, Indiana celebrates 200 years
of statehood, the National Park Service
and Indiana’s parks each celebrate
100 years, the Indiana Dunes National
Lakeshore celebrates 50 years and Indiana
Dunes Tourism celebrates 30 years.
Celebrate with us by taking part in our
“Take a Closer Look” scavenger hunt or
attending one of the many anniversary
events. Share your experience: tag
@indianadunes and use #CloserLook2016.
Learn more at IndianaDunes.com/2016
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PICTURE
PERFECT
The Indiana Dunes: No visit
would be complete without your
photo with Lake Michigan behind
you. Tag @indianadunes and use
#BeachesAndBeyond and you may
just make it into next year’s guide!
Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600
N. 25 East, Chesterton, IN
UNIQUE WAYS TO
EXPERIENCE
THE DUNES
INDIANADUNES.COM
From The Air
To enhance your Indiana Dunes trip, enjoy a relaxing
one-hour flight over the dunes and the rest of
Indiana Dunes Country. Begin your journey at:
Porter County Regional Airport
Address: 4207 Murvihill Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46383
Eagle Aircraft
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm,
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 5pm or by appointment
Address: 4001 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-464-0132
Cost: One hour flight for up to three people $189 ($325
with dinner and hotel stay). Fly where you want to go.
Web: jseagle.com/discovery-flights/
Region Flyers
Hours: Open 7 days a week by appointment
Address: 4601 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 844-435-9694
Cost: One hour flight for up to three people is $150.
Licensed pilots can rent and fly for $115 an hour.
Web: regionflyers.com
TIP: ARRIVE EARLY
Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore beach access parking lots fill
up quickly over Memorial Day weekend, the 4th
of July and Labor Day weekend. So arrive before
10am in order to get a parking spot, and remember that the
sites with the most parking (and the best chance you’ll find
a spot) are Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore’s West Beach. It’s also a good idea to
arrive before 10am or after 3pm on great-weather weekends
in the summer. Parking is generally not an issue on weekdays
year round, or on weekends in spring, fall and winter.
Indiana Dunes Scavenger Hunt
Ready for an adventure? Then do the Indiana Dunes
Scavenger Hunt. Pick up the form and map at the
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (see listing on page 72).
You’ll be guided to nine great sites in the Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore, where you’ll hunt for answers to a
series of questions. Answer eight questions and return
to the Visitor Center for a free poster and a tote bag.
Discover a Shipwreck
The J.D. Marshall Preserve, located in Lake Michigan,
near Indiana Dunes State Park, was created to preserve
the wreckage of the J.D. Marshall, which sank in
1911. SCUBA divers can dive the preserve, but are
told to “take only pictures and leave only bubbles.”
Information and artifacts are on display at the Indiana
Dunes State Park Nature Center. Visit in.gov/dnr/
parklake/files/sp-JDM_FAQ.PDF for more information.
Conquer the 3 Dune Challenge!
The 3 Dune Challenge involves climbing the three highest
sand dunes at Indiana Dunes State Park (see listing on
page 6). Do it and we’ll give you a commemorative
sticker at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (see listing on
page 72). Visit indianadunes.com/3dc to learn more.
ABOUT
INDIANA
DUNES
STATE PARK
How do I get there? Take State
Road 49 North from Interstate
94 or the Indiana Toll Road.
It leads into the park.
What are the hours/entry fee?
Hours are 7am – 11pm daily. Entrance
fee is $7 for in-state vehicles, $12
for out-of-state vehicles and $2 for
people on buses or walk-ins. Annual
passes are available. Admission is free
weekdays November to mid – April.
Is alcohol allowed? No.
Are personal motorized watercraft,
dune buggies or kayaks allowed?
Kayaks can be put in at the far
west side of the park. Personal
motorized watercraft and dune
buggies are not allowed.
Are pets allowed? Pets are not
allowed on the swimming beach.
However, if they are on a six-foot
leash, they can be on other parts of the
beach and anywhere else in the park.
SWIM SAFETY
Do not swim when high waves
are present. Even strong
swimmers can be carried away
by large waves. If a current is taking you
away from shore, don’t try to swim against
it. Instead, swim parallel to the shoreline
until you are out of the current. Parents
should keep close watch on their children.
Do you close the beach when high
waves are present or E. coli levels
are high? If dangerous rip currents or
high E. coli levels are present, Indiana
Dunes State Park will bar people
from entering the water, although
they can still enjoy the beach. Signs
alerting the public about closures are
placed at the main gate at 11am on
the day of the closure. In addition,
the park advises people to visit
ripcurrents.noaa.gov/forecasts.shtml
(click on Chicago, IL and Northern
Indiana, IN) for rip current conditions
along Lake Michigan, and in.gov/
idem/4151.htm (click on BeachGuard
Online Monitoring System) for E.
coli closures and advisories.
Can I climb the dunes? There are
16.5 miles of trails that traverse the
dunes, and they are rated from easy to
difficult. Be sure to get a trail map from
the park’s gatehouse or Nature Center.
Is there camping? Lodging? Dining?
The park has a state-of-the-art
campground with water and electrical
hookups. Make your reservations as
early as possible (call 866-622-6746 or
visit camp.IN.gov). Food and snacks
are sold at the pavilion during the
summer and a campground store,
but there are no lodging facilities or
restaurants within the park boundaries.
Can I bring my own firewood into
the park? Campers and picnickers
who live in Indiana can bring their
own firewood as long as the bark has
been removed (since the larvae of
invasive insects live under the bark).
Federal quarantines prevent people
from other states from bringing their
own firewood to Indiana. Firewood can
also be brought in if it is purchased
from a store and has a USDA
compliance stamp; if it is purchased
from a local firewood vendor with
a state compliance stamp; if it is
kiln-dried scrap lumber; or if it is
purchased from an on-site vendor.
Regardless of where it is obtained,
people should burn all of the wood
at their campsite and not leave it
for the next camper. Visit firewood.
dnr.IN.gov for more information.
Can I grill at the beach?
No grilling is allowed on the beach,
but people can bring grills to use
on the concrete near the beach, in
picnic areas, and in the west lot. In
addition, charcoal grills are provided
in the picnic areas and shelters.
Do you have regularly-scheduled
education programs, and do
you do special programs for
groups? The park offers programs
seven days a week in the summer,
and on weekends the rest of the
year. A schedule is posted at the
park. For more information, or
to arrange a private program for
a group, call 219-926-1390.
Can visitors earn a patch for
completing activities? The park
has a Pin Program, and people
can earn a pin by completing
different activities. For more
information, call 219-926-1390.
Where can I get more information?
Visit in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm
or call 219-926-1952.
ABOUT
INDIANA
DUNES
NATIONAL
LAKESHORE
How do I get to the beach?
The National Lakeshore’s 15 miles
of beach are accessible from the
following access points, most of
which you can reach right from
U.S. 12 (see map on 5).
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Central Avenue Beach Access:
On Central Avenue, north of
U.S. 12 in Michigan City.
Lake View Picnic Area & Beach
Access: Lake Front Drive at
Lake View in Beverly Shores.
Dunbar Beach Access:
Intersection of Lake Front Drive and
Dunbar Avenue in Beverly Shores.
Kemil Road Beach Access: North
end of East State Park Road, at
Lakefront Drive in Beverly Shores.
Porter Beach Access: From U.S.
12, take Waverly Road north to
Roskin to 3057 Wabash in Porter.
Portage Lakefront and
Riverwalk: From U.S. 12, take
State Road 249 South and follow
park signs to site in Portage.
West Beach: From U.S. 12, go
north on Lake/Porter County
Line Road in Portage.
What are the hours and is there an
enhanced amenity fee? The National
Lakeshore is open from sunrise to 30
minutes after sunset at most sites.
Lake View Picnic Area stays open
until 11pm, and Pinhook Bog is open
only during scheduled programs.
The enhanced amenity fee is $6 at
West Beach or $30 per bus. Walkins are free. Other sites are free.
Is alcohol allowed? Alcohol is only
allowed on beach sites from Kemil to
Central Avenue. No glass bottles.
Are personal motorized
watercraft, dune buggies or kayaks
allowed? The park does not have a
boat launch and personal motorized
watercraft and dune buggies are
not allowed. Kayaks and other
non-motorized watercraft can be
launched at all National Lakeshore
access points except West Beach.
Are pets allowed? Pets on leashes
are allowed on the beaches east
of Indiana Dunes State Park and
on all trails except Glenwood
Dune, Great Marsh and Pinhook
Bog. For people with horses, the
Glenwood Dune Trail at U.S. 20 and
Schoolhouse Road is open for riding
March 16 through December 14.
Do you close the beach when
high waves are present or E. coli
levels are high? No, but remember
lifeguards are only at West Beach, and
only during summer. Call 219-9267561, prompt #2, for E.coli levels.
Can I climb the dunes? There are
trails of varying difficulty, everything
from the handicap accessible trail
at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
to the more challenging one-mile
West Beach Succession Trail.
Is there camping? Lodging? Dining?
Dunewood Campground, located at
U.S. 12 and Broadway near Beverly
Shores, is open April 1 to October 31
and has 78 campsites available on
a first-come, first-served basis. The
restrooms have showers. There are no
electrical hookups, but there is a dump
station (call 219-395-1882 or visit
nps.gov/indu). Alcohol is prohibited.
There are no lodging facilities or
restaurants within the park boundaries.
Can I bring my own firewood
into the park? The National Lakeshore
advises visitors to use firewood
from local suppliers to prevent the
spread of invasive insects. There is
a general store near the Dunewood
Campground which sells firewood and
there is another firewood seller near
the campground. Federal quarantines
prevent people from other states from
bringing their own firewood to Indiana.
Can I grill at the beach? No, but
grills are provided in designated
areas (or you can bring your own to
those spots) at Bailly Homestead
and Chellberg Farm, Glenwood
Dunes, West Beach, Tremont Picnic
Area and Lake View Picnic Area.
Burn charcoal or wood only.
How do I reserve an environmental
education program? Teachers and
group leaders can call 219-395-1885
to arrange a free ranger-led program.
Do you have a Junior Ranger
program? Yes. Stop by the Indiana
Dunes Visitor Center on State
Road 49, just south of U.S. 20,
and ask a ranger to help you select
the Junior Ranger program that
best fits your visit. All programs
are free. Children completing the
junior ranger program earn a Junior
Ranger patch. Program materials are
available at the Visitor Center and are
downloadable at nps.gov/indu/forkids
Where can I get more information?
Call 219-395-1882, visit nps.gov/indu
or watch for informational park signs.
AROUND
TOWN
Planning a visit is fun, but can be
daunting. So we’ve asked our experts
to answer your questions about what
not to miss in each of the communities
beyond the beaches.
Burns Harbor
“I’ve always been fascinated by the steel
mill I see in the town. Can you tour it?”
No, but you can do a virtual tour by watching this
cool video: usa.arcelormittal.com/News-and-media/
Videos/ (click on Forging ahead: exploring the
steelmaking process). But the town has great fishing
at Lakeland Park and along the Little Calumet River.
Chesterton
“I’ve heard Chesterton has a nice
downtown. What’s there to do?”
ARBOR
BURNS H
Great dining, like Lucrezia, Popolano’s and Octave
Grill, or fun, drive-in food at The Port Drive-In.
Shoppers will find unique stores and, on Saturdays in
the summer, the open-air European Market.
Hebron/Kouts
“Teddy Roosevelt used to come to the
Kankakee River area to hunt. What goes on
these days in the towns by the river?”
There’s a restaurant – Marti’s Place in Hebron – that I
visit to enjoy riverfront dining. I’ll also stop for a piece
of pie at Country Kitchen in downtown Hebron. I get
my fishing boat or kayak onto the river at Dunn’s Bridge
County Park in Kouts. Kouts has a friendly downtown
with some nice places to grab a bite to eat as well.
CHESTERTON
Lakefront Communities
(Beverly Shores, Dune Acres,
Ogden Dunes, The Pines)
“What do the people lucky enough to live on or near
Lake Michigan do when they leave the house?”
HEBRON
KO U T
S
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Work and go to school, I think. But seriously, they say
you ought to check out the iconic Beverly Shores train
station, which houses the Beverly Shores Museum and
Art Gallery. They also say to get pizzas from Rolling
Stonebaker pizza truck and eat gourmet roadhouse
food from Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern, both in
Beverly Shores. And, of course, they walk the beach
along Lake Michigan and hike the sand dunes.
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Portage
“What’s the best way to enjoy the Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore?”
BEVERL
Y SHOR
E
S
The lakeshore site with the most parking,
lifeguarded beaches and great views is West
Beach in Portage. Another popular lakeshore
site is the handicap-accessible and fishingfriendly Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk.
“Any other insider tips?”
Portage is home to Bass Pro Shops, an outdoorsman’s
superstore. There’s a restaurant in the store, or
people can eat along the marina at nearby Latitudes
Waterfront Dining. Speaking of which, people can hire
a charter boat or launch their own onto Lake Michigan
in Portage. And on a rainy day, hit Portage 16 IMAX.
Porter
“I want to experience the Indiana
Dunes like a local. What do I do?”
P O RTAG E
A fun place that locals gather to catch some rays
and play beach volleyball is Porter Beach. Great
hometown hangouts include the 21-and-older Leroy’s
Hot Stuff (Mexican) and Wagner’s Ribs, and the
family-friendly Santiago’s (Mexican) in downtown.
The downtown, by the way, is a great place to watch
the trains go by. And, if you didn’t get enough water
fun at the beach, hit Seven Peaks Waterpark.
Valparaiso
“Isn’t Valparaiso the place with the big-city quality
restaurants in a small-town environment?”
PORT
ER
Yes, the city, and especially the downtown, is
home to great spots like Don Quijote (Spanish)
Restaurant and farm-to-fork Valley Kitchen &
Bar, as well as dessert havens like Valpo Velvet
ice cream and Designer Desserts cupcakes.
“Can you spend a day in Valparaiso?”
You can spend more than a day. The downtown also
has cool shops and a downtown park that features
a splash pad in the summer, ice skating in the winter
and concerts and events throughout the year. Beyond
the downtown, Valparaiso is home to great attractions
like Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 49er Drive-In
Theatre, Zao Island amusement center and more.
VA L PA R A I S O
MUST
SEE& DO
B R O K E N WA G O N B I S O N F A R M
INDIANA DUNES
The 3 Dune Challenge
Do you have what it takes to climb
the three highest sand dunes at
Indiana Dunes State Park?
Learn more on pages 9 and 19.
50s Fun
Experience a blast from the past at the
49er Drive-In Theatre in Valparaiso, a
place that has been chosen one of the
top drive-ins in the nation. Continue
your journey down memory lane at the
Port Drive-In restaurant in Chesterton,
where you can enjoy a meal brought
to your car by a carhop. There are also
plenty of classic car shows happening!
Learn more on page 18.
Bass Pro Shops
This 130,000-square-foot store has
everything for outdoor enthusiasts.
And if you get hungry, you can
grab a bite to eat at the in-store
Islamorada Fish Company.
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MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE
Broken Wagon Bison Farm
Get up close and personal with our
country’s largest native land mammal
at this family-owned bison farm. Take
a wagon tour to see more than 70
bison. Afterward, purchase a variety
of bison meat products and gifts.
Chesterton’s European Market
Chesterton’s European Market is a
French-inspired artisans and farmers
market located in historic downtown
Chesterton. Vendors come from all
over the Midwest to create a highquality eclectic marketplace featuring
handmade art, artisan pastries,
freshly prepared food, farm-grown
produce, jewelry, accessories,
clothing, fresh soap and more.
Learn more on pages 60 and 64.
Hoosier Bat Company
Call ahead and set up a tour. You’ll
see baseball bats being made right
in front of you. And don’t forget
to get your very own personalized
mini-bat in the gift shop.
The Indiana Dunes
Enjoy the Indiana Dunes, with its
magnificent beaches that stretch
for miles, towering sand dunes
with breathtaking views of Lake
Michigan, wooded hiking trails and
charter boat rides on the lake.
Learn more on pages
4-11, and 25.
Memorial Opera House
The Memorial Opera House
presents live community theater
performances, national musical acts
and a monthly lunchtime cabaret.
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TA LT R E E R A I LWAY G A R D E N
ZAO ISLAND
AMUSEMENT CENTER
S E V E N P E A K S WAT E R PA R K
Locally-made Ice Cream
For more than 65 years, Valpo Velvet
ice cream shop has been making
and serving the rich, creamy ice
cream that people come from all
around to experience. Call ahead
and you can take a guided tour and
watch some of the 65 to 70 different
flavors being made. Piggies and
Cream at the Depot also makes
its own ice cream using natural
ingredients, like mint from a local field
for the mint chocolate ice cream.
Learn more on pages 17,
48 and 54-56.
Portage 16 IMAX
Sit back, relax and get blown away
at the only place in Northern Indiana
offering the sheer coolness of IMAX
on a four-and-a-half-stories-high
screen. The other 15 non-IMAX
screens in the complex show just
about every current blockbuster.
Seven Peaks Waterpark Duneland
Enjoy 15 water slides, including
four 70-foot free fall slides, as well
as a 650,000-gallon wave pool,
kids areas with splash features and
waterslides, group cabanas and more.
Taltree Railway Garden
Be amazed by Taltree’s half-acre
model railway garden. Its wonderful
waterfalls, elaborate bridges,
impressive 14-foot change in
elevation and its more than 3,000
tiny trees and bushes are a hit with
kids and adults. Taltree also has
formal gardens and trails to explore.
23, 31, 50 and 71.
Valparaiso University
Home to the renowned Chapel of the
Resurrection, an inspiring place to visit
or experience an event. The chapel
has been named one of the 30 most
beautiful college cathedrals in the
world. The university also welcomes
visitors to the Brauer Museum of Art,
and has a full schedule of happenings
such as the Jazz Fest, dramatic
productions and musical events.
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Zao Island Amusement Center
It’s an adventureland for grown-ups
and kids alike: two miniature golf
courses, go-carts, bumper cars,
game room, batting cages, a giant
slide, laser tag and even an on-site
pizzeria and a fully stocked bar. Be sure
to check out the Gator Glades while
you’re there. It’s the only place around
where you can feed live baby alligators.
FAMILY FUN
INMAN’S BOWLING
A N D R E C R E AT I O N
FAMILY
ATTRACTIONS
Bass Pro Shops
This 130,000-square-foot store
has everything for outdoor
enthusiasts, including boats, fishing
gear and hunting equipment.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 9pm;
Sunday 10am – 7pm
Address: 6425 Daniel Burnham Dr.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-787-6800
Web: basspro.com
Broken Wagon Bison Farm
Take a wagon tour and meet a herd
of more than 70 American Bison.
Afterward, purchase a variety of
bison meat products and gifts.
Open tours: No group or reservation
needed. One-hour tours start promptly
at 11am and 2pm Saturdays from June
to September. Group tours of 20 or
more are available by appointment.
Tour fee applies.
Address: 563 W. 450 North,
Hobart, IN 46342
Phone: 219-759-3523
Web: brokenwagonbison.com
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Hoosier Bat Company
Hoosier Bat Company is one of the
nation’s oldest bat manufacturers,
and their bats have been used
by everyone from kids to major
league sluggers. Arrange a free tour
and see baseball bats being cut,
sanded and painted. And be sure
to pick up a bat or other souvenir.
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-531-1006
or 800-228-3787
Web: hoosierbat.com
The Illiana Garden Railway
Society at Samuelson’s Nursery
Visit this outdoor model train garden
on Saturdays from April to October.
And be sure to check their website for
special events throughout the season.
Hours: Saturday 10am – 4pm
Address: 295 N. State Road 2,
Phone: 219-462-6924 or 219-462-2708
Web: illianaroad.com
Inman’s Bowling and Recreation
Experience 32 lanes of bowling, video
game arcade with ticket redemption,
roller skating rink, go-karts, 18-hole
miniature golf, paddleboat soakers,
billiards, air hockey, beanbags,
bounce houses, saloon, pizza, monthly
live pro wrestling, events rooms.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
noon – 11pm; Wednesday, Friday
& Saturday noon – midnight;
Sunday 11am – 10pm
Address: 3201 Evans Ave.,
Phone: 219-462-1300
Web: inmansvalpo.com
Imagine Beads
Kids and adults will enjoy picking
out beads and turning them into a
necklace, bracelet or other work of art.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday
10am – 6pm; Tuesday,
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm;
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Address: 103 E. Morthland Dr. (U.S.
30), Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-299-2270
Web: imaginebeading.com
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King Hobbies and Raceway
This shop sells and services
radio-controlled vehicles and
aircraft. For a fee, drive your radiocontrolled vehicle around their
indoor and outdoor tracks.
Hours: See website for
track and shop hours.
Address: 413 E. Archer Way,
Phone: 219-299-2088
Web: kinghobbiesandraceway.com
Midwest Sundowners
Attend an open-to-the-public
radio-controlled aircraft show or
arrange to control an airplane
yourself at this airfield.
Hours: See website for
hours and events.
Address: County Road 650 West,
just north of County Road 450 North,
Web: midwestsundowners.com
Seven Peaks Waterpark Duneland
Enjoy 15 water slides, a
650,000-gallon wave pool,
kids areas and more.
Hours: Memorial Day
weekend – Labor Day weekend,
Monday – Saturday 11am-8pm
Address: 1275 Waverly Rd.,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-250-2490
Web: sevenpeaks.com/duneland
Taltree Railway Garden
An elaborate model railway
garden that tells the story of
America’s railroads. There’s also a
1920s-style railroad depot with a
gift shop. Admission fees apply.
Railway Garden Hours:
April – Oct: 10am – 7pm daily
Arboretum hours: April – Oct:
8am – 7pm daily
Nov. – March: 10am – 4pm daily
Phone: 219-462-0025
Web: taltree.org
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream
Valpo Velvet ice cream has been
made the same delicious way for
generations. Call ahead for a tour.
Hours: Monday – Saturday
11am – 10pm; Sunday 1 – 9pm
Address: 55-57 W. Monroe St.,
Phone: 219-464-4141
Web: valpovelvet.com
Zao Island Amusement Center
Two miniature golf courses, go-carts,
bumper cars, game room, batting
cages, a giant slide and laser tag.
There’s even an on-site pizzeria
and bar if you get hungry or just
need a break from the action. Be
sure to check out the Gator Glades
while you’re there. It’s the only
place in the entire Midwest where
you can feed live baby alligators.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday
10am – 10pm;
Friday – Saturday 10am – 1pm
Address: 1050 Horseprairie Ave.,
Phone: 219-462-1194
Web: zaoisland.net
GEAR UP
Camp Stop General Store
This general store located in the heart of
the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
offers bicycle rentals. The store also
rents paddleboards and sells camp
supplies, food, wood, propane, souvenirs
and more. Food truck onsite daily.
Hours: Monday – Sunday 9am – 9pm
Address: 2 W. Dunes Highway (U.S. 12),
Phone: 219-878-1382
Web: Find us on Facebook
Chesterton Bicycle Station
This full-service bike shop offers
bicycle rentals. They also sell a wide
variety of bicycles, helmets, bicycle
parts, clothing and more. They provide
quality service if the need arises.
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm;
Address: 116 S. 4th St.,
Phone: 219 -9 26-1112
CMS Marine Boat Rentals
Make a reservation to rent a powerboat.
Hours: Call for rentals
Address: Portage Public Marina,
1200 Marina Way at State Road 249
and U.S. 12, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-508-3195
Diver’s Lair
SLAND CENTER
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AMUS
Diver’s Lair is your one-stop shop for scuba
diving training, equipment, equipment
repair and local or exotic travel.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12 – 6pm;
Address: 4405 N. Calumet Ave., Suite A,
Phone: 219-465-3483
Web: diverslair.com
DRIVE-IN FUN
49er Drive-in Theatre
The only remaining one of its kind in the
region, the 49er shows first-run movies.
Operating season: Generally open
weekends during April, May, Sept.
and Oct. Open 7 days a week
from Memorial Day weekend until
school starts (usually 3rd week in
Aug). Call for movies/show times
Hours: Show starts at dusk; box
office opens 60-90 minutes prior
Address: 675 N. Calumet Ave.,
CERAMICS
Ceramix 101
This paint-your-own ceramics
studio is fun for families or parties.
Hours: Tuesday, Saturday Noon – 6pm
Wednesday – Friday Noon – 8pm
(hours may vary)
Address: 908 Roosevelt Rd., Suite C,
Phone: 219-531-6536
Imaginations Unlimited
Paint ceramics, take classes,
and buy supplies and gifts.
Hours: Monday Noon – 5pm, 7 – 10pm
Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturday (Oct. 1 – May 1 only)
9am – noon
Address: 612 Roosevelt Rd.,
Phone: 219-464-4647
CRUISE-INS
Best Bike Nite on the Planet
Food and drink specials, outdoor
patio, live music, different themes
each week, bikes and cars.
Hours: May – October: Every
Wednesday (weather permitting)
5pm – midnight
Address: Quaker Steak and Lube,
6245 Ameriplex Dr.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-764-9464
Web: quakersteakandlube.com
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Phone: 219-462-6122
Web: 49erdrivein.com
Port Drive-in Restaurant
Enjoy a meal brought to your
car by carhops or dine inside.
Open during the summer.
Address: 419 N. Calumet Rd.,
Phone: 219-926-3500
Web: theportdrivein.net
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Chesterton Cruise Night
Cars of all kinds — vintage,
sporty, muscle and foreign.
A night of true family fun!
Hours: May – October:
Last Saturday of every month
5 – 9:30pm
Address: Thomas Centennial Park,
Calumet Road and Broadway,
Web: indianadunes.com/events
Southpoint Cruise-In
Live music, beer garden,
food, cars and bikes.
Hours: May – September:
Friday 6 – 9pm
Address: Harley-Davidson of
Valparaiso,
1151 W. U.S. 30,
Phone: 219-476-0944
Web: hdvalpo.com
Portage Cruise-In
Come to Woodland Park every
Tuesday from June to early
September for a classic car cruisein. The park will also have a concert
in the park on each cruise-in night.
Hours: June to early September:
Tuesdays 6 – 8pm
Address: Woodland Park, 2100
Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
Web: inportageparks.com/
programs-community-events
Suzy’s Diner Cruise Night
Enjoy cool cars, music and a
special discount at the diner.
Hours: April – October: Wednesdays
(weather permitting) 4–8pm
Wednesdays 4 – 8pm
Address: 407 S. Main St.,
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-3463
Web: facebook.com/suzys.diner.1
Pav’s Summer Car Nites
(trucks & bikes, too)
A wide variety of rides, good food and
music can be found at this cruise-in.
Hours: April – August: Tuesday nights
5pm – close
Address: Pav’s Restaurant,
642 N. Main St.,
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-7287
Web: facebook.com/PavsHebron
Central Park Plaza
Address: 70 Lafayette St.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
Web: centralparkplazavalpo.com
SPLASH PADS
Founders Square Park
Address: Central Avenue and PFC
Adam Harting Way/PFC Steven
Sirko Way, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
Web: inportageparks.com
GET READY TO CONQUER
FAQ
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INDIANADUNES.COM
What is The 3 Dune Challenge?
A test to see if you can climb the three
highest sand dunes at Indiana Dunes State
Park as part of a 1.5-mile course.
By Ken Kosky
Are you ready for a run or hike that will leave your
legs screaming, sweat rolling down your face and
your mind telling you that you should turn back?
If so, The 3 Dune Challenge is for you.
To complete The 3 Dune Challenge, a person must
tackle a 1.5-mile course at Indiana Dunes State
Park, climbing Mount Jackson (elevation 176 feet),
Mount Holden (184 feet), and Mount Tom (192 feet).
These are the three highest dunes at the park.
Parts of the trail feature 40-degree slopes,
making each step that much more challenging.
On the sandy vertical climbs, I often took two
steps forward and slid one step back.
I found the 3 Dune Challenge to be tough, but
I was rewarded with Lake Michigan views and,
hey, not everybody can say they finished it.
To learn more about The 3 Dune Challenge,
visit www.IndianaDunes.com/3dc.
Where is The 3 Dune Challenge?
It’s at Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 North 25 East,
Chesterton, IN. The challenge starts at the park’s Nature
Center. Finishers can pick up free stickers and can
purchase commemorative shirts at the Indiana Dunes
Visitor Center, located about a mile south of the state
park at 1215 N. State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304.
When is The 3 Dune Challenge?
It can be done any day of the week.
Is it guided, or do I do it on my own?
Indiana Dunes State Park occasionally has
guided hikes, but it is primarily to be done on
one’s own schedule and at one’s own pace. The
trail is marked with signs to guide users.
Is there a cost?
There is a fee of $7 per car (Indiana resident) or $12
per car (out of state) to enter the park. Once inside,
there are no fees for parking or to do the challenge.
How difficult is it?
People of all ages — from children to seniors — have
completed The 3 Dune Challenge. However, others have
had to turn back. Be realistic about your ability. If you
get tired, stop for a break or take a shortcut back to the
starting point. There are plenty of easier trails to enjoy.
Share your experience!
Use #3Dune Challenge and it will
appear at indianadunes.com/3dc
MOUNT JACKSON
HISTORY & CULTURE
PORTER COUNTY MUSEUM
HISTORIC
TOURS
Century of Progress Homes
Originally constructed for the
1933 Chicago World’s Fair, these
homes were built to show modern
architectural design, experimental
materials and new technologies like
air conditioning and dishwashers.
Drive or walk past them yearround or get a look inside during
the annual tour in October.
Hours: Annual tour is generally
third weekend in October, with
tickets on sale second Monday in
September. See website for details.
Address: Lake Front Drive, between
Dunbar and Derby avenues
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu/historyculture/
centuryofprogress.htm
Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours
Join Mike McDowell and his crew on a
historical tour of downtown Valparaiso
or a hair-raising tour of sites of terror
and tragedy in Indiana Dunes Country.
Walking tours, bus tours, haunted
overnights and special events offered.
Hours: Scheduled tours only. Visit
website or call for more information
Phone: 219-714-3761
Web: chaostrips.com
Chesterton and Porter
Walking Tours
Visit Westchester Township History
Museum/The Brown Mansion to
pick up walking tour guides for
Chesterton and Porter. Among the
historic structures you can walk past
in Chesterton is an all-steel Lustron
home. The museum also offers an
excellent guide to area museums.
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 1 – 5pm;
walking can be done at your leisure
Address: 700 W. Porter Ave.,
Web: wpl.lib.in.us/museum
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Downtown Valparaiso
Walking Tours
Learn the architectural history of
Valparaiso on one of eight walking
tours. See elegant houses on
Washington Street and marvel
at the impressive courthouse
square. Visit the website to print
self-guided tour brochures.
Hours: Do a self-guided tour at your
leisure or watch for guided
tour schedule
Phone: 219-462-1161
Web: ci.valparaiso.in.us/
index.aspx?NID=224
Wolf Mansion
Call to schedule a tour of this
private residence, which is on the
National Historic Register. The
7,800-square-foot mansion was
built in 1875 by Josephus Wolf.
Hours: Tours by reservation only
Phone: 219-364-8102
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MUSEUMS
Alton Goin Museum
This museum houses cultural
artifacts from the Portage region.
Nearby are the historic Trager
farmhouse and outbuildings.
Hours: April – Nov: Saturday – Sunday
1 – 4pm; Friday by appointment
(farmhouse open Saturday only);
special Christmas hours
Address: 5250 U.S. 6,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-8349 during museum
hours or 219-762-1675
Web: inpchs.com
Bailly Homestead & Chellberg Farm
Bailly Homestead is named for
Joseph Bailly, the first known nonnative region resident, who set up
a fur trading post here in 1822. The
restored Chellberg farm looks much
as it did in the late 1800s. The sites
are a short hike from one another.
Hours: Homes open during programs
and open houses only. Call or visit
website for more information
Address: Mineral Springs Road
between U.S. 20 and U.S. 12,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu
Hour Glass House Museum
The museum focuses on the history
of Ogden Dunes and the art of local
artists, including materials about
Dale Messick, Dorothy Buell, the
1920s ski jump and a shipwreck.
Hours: 3rd Sunday of the month
4 – 5:30pm; tours available by
appointment through website
Address: 8 Lupine Ln.,
Ogden Dunes, IN 46368
Phone: Please contact through website
Web: odhistory.org
MUSEUM
A LTO N G O I N
Porter County Museum
Once the sheriff’s residence
and local jail, the Porter County
Museum is now home to Northern
Indiana’s largest collection of area
history and treasures. Exhibits
are displayed throughout the
building and change often.
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday
9am – 5pm
Address: 153 S. Franklin St.,
Phone: 219-465-3595
Web: pocomuse.org
Stagecoach Inn
& Panhandle Depot
The Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle
Depot are Hebron Historical Society
museums. The Stagecoach Inn, built
in 1849, features period items and
community artifacts. The Panhandle
Depot houses railroad memorabilia
and an exhibit on military service.
Hours: June – September: 1st and 3rd
Sundays of the month Noon – 3pm
or by appointment. Open by
appointment only the rest of the year
Address: 127 N. Main St.,
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-3192
The Beverly Shores
Museum & Art Gallery
Housed in the iconic Beverly Shores
train station, this museum tells the
community’s history and has an
ever-rotating display of art in its
gallery, as well as a gift shop.
Hours: May – October: Friday – Sunday
11am – 3pm (reception 5 – 7pm
second Friday of each month
May to October); 4th of July to
Labor Day Monday 11am – 3pm
Address: 525 Broadway,
Phone: 219-250-2290
PROGRESS
CENTURY OF
HOMES
Westchester Township History
Museum/The Brown Mansion
This free museum offers tours
of the restored 1885 home of a
wealthy family, public programs,
an exhibit of Indiana Dunes and
community history and a gift shop.
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday
1 – 5pm or by appointment
Address: 700 W. Porter Ave.,
Phone: 219-983-9715
Web: wpl.lib.in.us/museum
Valparaiso Fire Museum
The museum offers a fascinating view
of fire fighting from the age of leather
buckets to the modern era of gasoline
fire trucks. Guided tours of the
museum and adjoining Task Force Tips
fire suppression equipment company
available. Call to reserve a group tour.
(curator on site Tuesday – Wednesday)
Address: 3701 Innovation Way,
Phone: 219-462-6161
Web: tft.com
Brauer Museum of Art
Browse seven galleries filled with
selections from the museum’s
permanent collection of more
than 3,500 pieces, including the
largest collection of Junius R.
Sloan paintings, as well as world
religious art and American art.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday – Friday
10am – 5pm; Wednesday 10am – 8:30pm;
Saturday – Sunday Noon – 5pm
Address: Valparaiso University
Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel
Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-464-5365
Web: valpo.edu/artmuseum
EUM OF ART
BRAUER MUS
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE
MOVIE
THEATERS
49er Drive-In Theatre
Enjoy a blast from the past at this
drive-in theatre, which was chosen
one of the best in the nation. Get
new-release movies and a concession
stand with snacks and meals.
Open weekends in April, May,
September and October. Open
every night Memorial Day
weekend to third week in August.
Call for movies/show times.
Hours: Show starts at dusk; box
office opens 60 – 90 minutes prior
Phone: 219-462-6122
Web: 49erdrivein.com
Cinemark 12 at Valparaiso
Catch the latest movies on one of
the 12 screens and grab your favorite
treat from the concession stand.
Address: 700 Porters Vale Blvd.
(at State Road 49 and State Road 2),
Phone: 219-464-0260
Web: cinemark.com
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Portage 16 IMAX
Get blown away at the only place
in Northern Indiana offering the
coolness of IMAX on a four-anda-half-stories-high screen. The
15 other screens show just about
all the other new movies.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-764-7469
Web: gqti.com
PICTURE
PERFECT
Valparaiso University Chapel: Chosen one of
world’s most beautiful college cathedrals, be sure
to get a photo of it if you’re in the area then tag
@indianadunes and use #BeachesAndBeyond.
Valparaiso University, 1600 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso, IN
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THEATERS & LIVE PERFORMANCES
4th Street Theater
At this award-winning community
theater, see blockbuster
musicals and more. Call or
check website for schedule.
Address: 125 N. 4th St.,
Phone: 219-926-7875
Web: 4thstreetncca.org
Chicago Street Theatre
This intimate, award-winning venue
offers comedies, dramas, musicals
and family productions. Call or
check website for schedule.
Address: 154 W. Chicago St.,
Phone: 219-464-1636
Web: chicagostreet.org
Concert Association of Valparaiso
Providing the community with quality
entertainment at affordable prices.
Concerts: Check website for details.
Address: Valparaiso High School,
2727 N. Campbell St.,
Phone: 219-462-5305
Web: valpoconcerts.com
Front Porch Music
The venue features a coffeehouse
that brings in great musical acts
and hosts an open stage night.
Also find musical instruments,
supplies for sale and a repair shop.
Retail Hours: Monday –Friday
10am – 8pm; Saturday 9am – 4pm
Open Stages: Thursday
7:30pm – close (sign-up starts at 7pm)
Concerts: Check website for details
Address: 505 E. Lincolnway,
Phone: 219-464-4700
Web: frontporchmusic.com
Memorial Opera House
Memorial Opera House presents
live Broadway musicals and plays,
national music acts, live comedy
and a once-a-month cabaret series.
Call or check website for schedule.
Address: 104 Indiana Ave.,
Phone: 219-548-9137
Web: memorialoperahouse.com
SUMMER CONCERTS
PORTAGE
Hours: Fridays 7pm June through mid – August
Address: Thomas Centennial Park,
Broadway and Calumet Rd.,
(if it rains, event moves indoors to nearby
Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave.)
Phone: 219-926-7696
Web: wpl.lib.in.us/museum/
Hours: 6pm Tuesdays June to early September
Address: Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-5025 and 219-762-3300
Web: portagemusic.com or
inportageparks.com/programscommunity-events/
Portage Summer Music
in the Park Series
VALPARAISO
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Under the Stars concert series
Visit indianadunes.com/events
for the latest events
Valparaiso Theatrical Company
This traveling theatrical group raises
money for a variety of charities. Call
or check website for schedule.
Address: Various venues,
Valparaiso, IN
Phone: 219-242-8005
Web: valparaisotheatricalcompany.org
Valparaiso University Center
for the Arts
See live theater, music and dance.
The center is also home to the
Brauer Museum of Art. Call or
see website for schedule.
Address: 1709 Chapel Dr.,
Phone: 219-464-6950
Web: valpo.edu/vuca
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a
summer concert in Indiana Dunes Country.
CHESTERTON
Chesterton Bandstand Concert
and Family Film Series
Portage Township Live
Entertainment Association
Bringing professional music,
dancers, acrobats, magicians
and more to the community.
Events: Check website for details.
Address: Portage High School East,
6450 U.S. 6, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-5025
Web: portagemusic.com
Hours: Thursdays June to September.
Check website.
Phone: 219-462-0025
Web: taltree.org
Summer Rhapsody
Music Festival
Hours: Select days and times. Check website
for schedule.
Address: Central Park, 68 Lafayette St.,
Phone: 219-464-8332
Web: valparaisoevents.com
Zao Island Summer Concert Series
Hours: Select days and times. Check website.
Address: 1050 Horseprairie Ave.,
Phone: 219-462-1194
Web: zaoisland.net
SPORTS &
RECREATION
LAKE MICHIGAN
KAYAKING
Dunn’s Bridge County Park
This is a great spot to get onto
the Kankakee River and see
nature. Paddling against the
current is a great workout.
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Address: 500 East and
the Kankakee River,
Kouts, IN 46347
Phone: 219-465-3586
Web: portercountyparks.org
Toss your kayak in the water on the
west end of the park and get paddling
to see mile after mile of majestic
dunes from the vantage point of
the water. Admission fee applies.
Hours: 7am – 11pm
Chesterton (State Road
49, north of U.S. 12)
Phone: 219-926-1952
Valparaiso Chain of Lakes
Check out Rogers-Lakewood
Park (admission fee applies) or go
north and follow the signs to the
free public access site to enjoy
the lakes’ calming beauty.
Address: 5320 N. Meridian Rd.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
Web: valparaisoparks.com
Public access site: Go north
on Meridian Road to 600 North
and follow the signs.
FISHING
Dunn’s Bridge County Park
(Kankakee River)
Address: South County Road 500 East,
Kouts, IN 46347
Phone: 219-465-3586
Fish caught: Northern pike, catfish,
walleye, bass and bluegill
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Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
(Lake Michigan)
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu
Fish caught: Salmon, trout, bass,
perch, carp, catfish and sheephead
Rogers-Lakewood Park
(small lakes)
Phone: 219-462-5144
Web: valparaisoparks.org
Fish caught: Northern pike,
bass, bluegill, crappie, bullhead,
catfish and walleye
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BOATING
Bass Pro Shops
Shop ‘til you drop at this
130,000-square-foot wonderland.
Inside, you’ll find a marina, indoor
waterfalls, intricate dioramas and
every piece of equipment an outdoor
enthusiast could ever want or need.
9am – 9pm; Sunday 10am – 7pm
Address: 6425 Daniel Burnham Dr.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-787-6800
Web: basspro.com
CMS Marine Boat Rentals
On a hot summer day, nothing beats
boating on Lake Michigan. Call
ahead and arrange to rent a U.S.
Coast Guard-equipped powerboat.
Boat rental address: Portage
Public Marina, 1200 Marina
Way at State Road 249 and
U.S. 12, Portage, IN 46368
Business address: 1027 N.
State Road 149,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-508-3195
Web: facebook.com/CmsMarine
Doyne’s Marine
Offers boat storage, docks
and a launch ramp.
Address: 1340 N. Crisman Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-7622
Web: doynesmarine.com
Marina Shores at Dune Harbor
Seasonal and transient slips
available, as well as gas and diesel,
ice, snacks, pop and water.
Hours: Monday – Thursday
8am – 4:30pm; Friday – Sunday
8am – 6pm
Address: 5976 Dune Harbor Dr.,
Portage, IN 46368 (across
from Portage-Ogden Dunes
South Shore train station)
Phone: 219-762-5700
Web: marinashoresin.com
Miller’s Marine Center
Provides sales, service and storage.
Address: 1305 State Road 249,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-8767
Web: mwmarina.com
Miller’s Westerman’s Marina
There’s a slip waiting with your name
on it at this family-owned marina.
Located on Burns Waterway, with
direct access to Lake Michigan, this
marina provides boat slips, sales,
service, storage and transport.
Address: 1330 N. Crisman Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-8767
Web: mwmarina.com
Portage Public Marina
This marina offers an affordable public
boat launch and is a great spot to
bring a fishing pole to catch a big one.
Hours: April–Oct: 7am – 7pm daily
Off-season: 8am – 4pm daily
Address: 1200 Marina Way
at State Road 249 and U.S.
12, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-763-6833
Web: ci.portage.in.us/
department/?fDD=4-0
Fee: $10 to launch
Boat slips available
CHARTER BOATING
Hook up with one of our charter
boat captains and head out on
Lake Michigan for some great
fishing or sightseeing.
Brother Nature Fishing Adventures
Phone: 877-725-6665
Web: brother-nature.com
Captain Ralph Steiger Charters
Phone: 219-688-3593
Web: captainsteiger.com
Grab Your Fly Charters
708-403-1221 or 630-886-1964
Web: grabyourflycharters.com
Pray Sportfishing Charters
Phone: 219-314-0060
Rainmaker Charters
Phone: 219-762-9336 or 800-762-9336
Web: lakemichigansportfishing.com
Schellfish Sportfishing Charters
Phone: 708-672-4454 or 708-372-8201
Web: schellfishcharters.com
Triplecatch Charters
Phone: 219-963-9204 or 219-588-5929
Web: amflyfishing.com
Wild Dog Tackle & Good
Guyde Service
Phone: 847-420-3046
Web: wilddogguide.com
Indiana Dunes Country is home
to great fishing. Enjoy a oneof-a-kind fishing experience on
Lake Michigan, try one of our
smaller lakes or fish along one of
the rivers that meander through
the region. For more information,
visit indianadunes.com/fishing
World-class fishing
year-round!
CALUMET TRAIL
HIKING &
BIKING
Calumet Trail
This crushed travel trail is adjacent
to the Indiana Dunes and the
South Shore Line tracks.
Address: Access points include U.S.
12 and Mineral Springs Road,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-465-3586
Glenwood Dune Trail
Natural wooded trail, picnic tables
and modern restrooms. Bring your
horse and ride March 16 – Dec. 14.
Address: 1475 North Brummitt Rd.,
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu
Tolleston Dunes
Hike along black oak savanna,
dunes and marsh remnants.
Address: 5800 Dunes Hwy.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu
Seven natural trails for people
of varying levels of ability. Look
for ranger-led programming and
seasonal events. Admission fee.
Phone: 219-926-1952
Outback Trail
Mountain bikers can get their kicks
on the Outback Trail at Imagination
Glen Park, a professional-level, 10mile length of tight and twisting turns
around logs, roots and jumps.
Address: 2275 McCool Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
Web: outbacktrail.org
Prairie-Duneland Trail
Twelve-foot wide paved
trail with many access
points and water fountains.
Inline skates welcome.
Address: Access points
include Countryside Park,
5250 U.S. 6,
Portage, IN 46304
Phone: 219-762-1675
GLE
Steel Wheels BMX Track
This outdoor track, which hosts
ABA-sanctioned races, is open to the
public Tuesday and Friday nights.
Hours: Track open May – Sept.
Tuesday and Friday 6 – 9pm
Address: State Road 149, ¾ miles
south of U.S. 20,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-406-9833
Web: steelwheelsbmx.com
West Beach Trails
Three trails offer different hiking
experiences. Summer admission fee.
Address: 376 N. County Line Rd.,
Gary, IN (Gary address, but
property is in Portage, IN)
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu
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The Brassie Golf Club
An 18-hole championship golf course
designed by architect Jim Fazio,
and a snack bar and golf shop.
Hours: Monday – Sunday
7am – 8pm (may vary)
Address: 1110 Pearson Rd.,
Phone: 219-921-1192
Web: thebrassie.com
Central Park Lighted Driving Range
This driving range open daily.
Address: 5799 Central Ave.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-4653
The Course at Aberdeen
Designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan,
this 72-par course received a 5-star
rating from Chicagoland Golf.
Hours: 6am – 6pm
Address: 245 Tower Rd.,
Phone: 219-462-5050
Web: golfataberdeen.com
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Creekside Golf Course
& Training Center
Enjoy 12 holes of golf, a driving
range, and indoor golf simulators.
Saturday – Sunday 7am – 9pm
Address: 2355 Clifford Rd.,
Phone: 219-531-7888
Web: valparaisogolf.com
Duck Creek Golf Course
The back nine of this 18-hole course
kicks up the challenge a notch.
Saturday – Sunday 6:30am – 6pm
Address: 636 N. 700 West,
Hobart, IN 46342
Phone: 219-759-5870
Web: duckcreekgolfcourse.com
Forest Park Golf Course
This 18-hole course was
named one of the “Best Places
to Play” by Golf Digest.
Hours: June – Aug: Monday – Friday
6:30am – dusk; Saturday – Sunday
6am – dusk; opens 30
minutes earlier in May
Address: 1155 Sheffield Dr.,
Phone: 219-531-7888
Web: valparaisogolf.com
Mink Lake Golf Course
This 9-hole walking-only course
features hills and a lake.
Hours: Monday – Sunday Dawn – dusk
Phone: 219-462-2585
Rio’s Indoor Golf
Offering golf simulators,
instruction and a retail shop.
Hours: Monday – Sunday
8am – 8pm Oct. – June 1
Closed in the summer
Address: 1555 W. Lincolnway,
Phone: 219-465-5200
Robbinhurst Golf Club
& Driving Range
In addition to an 18-hole course and
a driving range, find club rentals,
lessons, repairs and a pro shop.
Hours: Summer: Monday – Sunday
6:30am – 7pm
Spring: Monday – Sunday
7:30am – 6pm
Phone: 219-762-9711
Web: robbinhurst.com
Where is the best view in Indiana Dunes Country? Beth Rutherford of Beverly Shores says, “Top of the
stairs at the West Beach Succession Trail looking over the beautiful stands of pines. I bet you would need to
drive to upper Michigan before you’d see such a view. The view is as pretty in the winter as it is in summer.”
Flounder Skate Park at
Phone: 219-462-5144
Portage Skate Park at
Woodland Park
Address: 2100 N. Willowcreek Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
INMAN’S BO
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R E C R E AT I O N
SPORTING
Blastcamp Paintball
Built on a former Army base with
28 acres of bunkers, trenches and
towers, this paintball range has
open play on weekends, and groups
can reserve it during the week.
Hours: Monday – Friday by
appointment;
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 4pm
Hobart, IN 46342
Phone: 219-947-7733
Web: blastcamp.com
Blythe’s Sport Shop
Shooting Range
Unleash your inner sharpshooter
at this indoor gun range.
Saturday 9am – 5:30pm;
Sunday Noon – 5pm
Phone: 219-476-0026
Web: blythesgungear.com
The Courts of NWI
Basketball courts, tennis
courts, outdoor sand volleyball
and batting cages.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 9pm;
Sunday 1 – 9pm
Address: 127 E. U.S. 6,
Phone: 219-465-1111
Web: thecourtsofnwi.com
DISC GOLF
Countryside Park Disc Golf Course
Address: Countryside Park, 5250 U.S. 6,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
Hawthorne Park Disc Golf Course
Address: 500 Ackerman Dr.,
Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-983-1042
Web: townofporter.com
Disc Golf Course
Phone: 219-462-5144
SKATEBOARD
PARKS
Chesterton’s Skate Park
(off Prairie-Duneland Trail)
Phone: 219-926-3000
Web: chestertonin.org
BOWLING,
BILLIARDS &
SKATING
Hebron Lanes
Bowling, pizza and a bar.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday 11am – 5:30pm; Wednesday
11am – 9pm; Fri. 11am – 5:30pm (with
some lanes open after 5:30); Saturday
1 – 11pm; Sunday Noon – 8pm
Address: 725 State Road 2,
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-7271
Web: facebook.com/HebronLanes
Inman’s Bowling and Recreation
Bowling, miniature golf, go-carts,
arcade, roller skating, billiards,
saloon, pizza and more.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
noon – 11pm; Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday noon – midnight; Sunday
11am – 10pm; Wednesday – Saturday
11am – midnight; Sunday 11am – 10pm
Address: 3201 Evans Ave.,
Phone: 219-462-1300
Web: inmansvalpo.com
R-Way Skate Center
A place for roller skating fun.
Hours: Friday – Sunday nights plus
weekend afternoons (hours vary,
visit Facebook or call to confirm)
Address: 3600 Scottsdale Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-759-2556
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SWIMMING
Lakeland Park
This park is one of the only places
in the area where you can paddle
away beneath the careful supervision
of lifeguards. Rent row boats and
paddle boats, take a stroll along
the quarter-mile walking trail, play
horseshoes or sand volleyball,
burn off some energy on the
playground or join in a game of
softball, basketball or soccer.
Hours: 9am – 9pm
Address: 253 Haglund Rd.,
Phone: 219-787-8126
Web: burnsharbor.org
Lake Michigan
Most of Indiana Dunes Country’s
best places to swim are at Indiana
Dunes State Park and these Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore sites:
West Beach, Portage Lakefront
and Riverwalk, Porter Beach,
Kemil Beach, Dunbar Beach and
Central Avenue. Both Indiana
Dunes State Park and West
Beach have lifeguarded swimming
beaches in the summer, and they
are among the beach access
points with the most parking.
Learn more on pages 6 – 7.
D U N E L A N D FA M I LY Y M C A
Pleasant Township Pool
Swim for the day at this outdoor
pool, open daily from Memorial
Day to Labor Day.
Hours: 12:30 – 8pm
Address: 812 W. Sunset Dr.,
Kouts, IN 46347
Phone: 219-766-3794 (during season)
219-766-3312 (off-season)
Duneland Family YMCA
This outdoor pool is open from
June to August, and people
can purchase a day pass.
Hours: Monday – Friday
5:30am – 9pm; Saturday
7am – 5pm; Sunday noon – 5pm
(open swim Monday – Saturday
10am – 5pm; Sunday noon – 5pm)
Address: 215 Roosevelt St.,
Phone: 219-926-4204
Web: dunelandymca.org
Valparaiso Family YMCA
Enjoy this YMCA’s indoor
swimming for the day.
Saturday 7am – 6pm;
Sunday 12:30 – 6pm
Address: 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr.,
Phone: 219-462-4185
Web: valpoymca.org
PICTURE
PERFECT
Historic Clock in downtown
Chesterton: Snap a photo of the old
clock, the original way to timestamp a
photo. Then share your experience back
in time with @indianadunes and use
#BeachesAndBeyond. Thomas Centennial
Park, 2nd and Broadway, Chesterton, IN.
Share your favorite swim spots
with @indianadunes and use
#BeachesAndBeyond
H AW T H O R N E PA R K
COMMUNITY
PARKS
& GARDENS
Alyea Park
Tennis and basketball courts, shelter.
Address: Church and Adams Streets,
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-4641
Web: visithebron.org
Brincka Cross Gardens
Once a private residence, this
architecturally unique home and
garden include a wide variety of trees
and plants — some that don’t grow
anywhere else.
Hours: Gardens dawn – dusk;
house by appt. only
Address: 427 Furness Rd.,
Pine Township, IN 46360
Phone: 219-465-3586
Butterfly Meadows at
Foundation Meadows Park
Playground with slides of all sizes.
Address: 3210 Campbell St.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
Chesterton Park/
Friendship Land Park
Baseball field, tennis and
basketball courts, playgrounds,
restrooms, shelter.
Address: 5th Street, between
Morgan Avenue and Porter
Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-926-3000
Web: chesteronin.org
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
A relaxing place to walk or picnic, with
water features, trails and a shelter.
Address: State Road 49 and Voyage
Boulevard, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-926-1842
Web: coffeecreekwc.org
Countryside Park
This park is home to Alton Goin
Museum, disc golf course,
fishing pond, trails, playground,
shelter, sledding hill in winter.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-167
Drazer Park
Tennis courts, playground,
sports field, shelter.
Address: West end of Daumer Road,
Kouts, IN 46347
Phone: 219-766-3312
Web: koutsindiana.org
Fairgrounds Park
Jogging track with exercise stations.
Address: 704 McCord Rd.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
Founders Square Park
This park features a splash
pad, events and more.
Address: Central Avenue and PFC
Adam Harting Way/PFC Steven
Sirko Way, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
Hawthorne Park
Playground, community
center, shelters, volleyball,
basketball, baseball.
Address: 500 Ackerman Dr.,
(off Franklin St.), Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-983-1042
Web: townofporter.com
Imagination Glen Park
Playground, soccer, softball
and Outback Trail, a 10-mile
mountain biking trail.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
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Lakeland Park
Lakeland has lifeguard-supervised
swimming, as well as fishing and
rentals of rowboats and paddleboats.
There’s also a walking path
around the lake, horseshoes, sand
volleyball, basketball, playgrounds
and sports fields. Entrance fee.
Hours: 9am – 9pm
Address: 1200 Lakeland Park Dr.,
Burns Harbor, IN 46304
Phone: 219-787-8126
Web: burnsharborpark.org
Ogden Botanical Gardens
Serenity abounds in this artistic
delight of brick pathways, rose
gardens and other plantings.
There’s also a gazebo and a
Japanese garden with a koi pond.
Address: 451 Harrison Blvd.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
A disc golf course, skate park,
trails, rowboat and paddleboat
rentals, shelters, playground
and sledding in the winter.
Entrance fee.
Phone: 219-462-5144
Sunset Hill Farm County Park
Trails, picnic and play areas,
amphitheater, events.
Phone: 219-465-3586
Valplayso Park
Giant playground. Restrooms
and picnic areas available.
Address: 1400 Glendale Blvd.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
Enjoy miles of walking trails and
see woods, gardens, ponds and
prairies. Taltree also features a large
model railway garden and hosts
events year-round. Entrance fee.
Phone: 219-462-0025
Web: taltree.org
Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza
Farmers market, concerts and events,
splash pad, Orville Redenbacher
statue and, in the winter, ice skating.
Address: 70 Lafayette St.
(Lincolnway and Lafayette
Street), Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-5144
Thomas Centennial
Park and Gazebo
Gazebo, picnic tables, events.
Address: Calumet Road and
Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-926-3000
Woodland Park
Skate park, playground, walking
areas, dog park, community center.
Address: 2100 Willowcreek Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
49er Drive-In Theatre
Brassie Golf Club
The Brassie Golf Club is a semi-private
18-hole championship facility open to
the public that is considered by many
to be one of the best golfing values in
Northwest Indiana. Featuring gently
rolling terrain, strategic bunkering, wide
fairways and tall fescue rough areas, The
Brassie has a very distinctive links style
that offers a unique golf experience.
Address: 1110 Pearson Rd,
Phone: 219-921-1192
Web: thebrassie.com
Enjoy all the neato aspects of a 1950s drive-in merged with modern-day
convenience. For the price of one ticket, you get a kids movie and a familyfriendly grown-up film. Unlike other drive-ins, many of the movies are just
premiering in “regular” theatres. Come hungry, because you won’t want to
miss the concession stand. Pick from Junior Mints to mini corn dogs to ice
cream to hamburgers. They’ve even got mosquito repellent and wipes to
clean your windshield. The 49er Driver-In Theatre is Northwest Indiana’s only
drive-in theater and retains its original look and classic design.
Address: 675 N. Calumet Ave.
(Old S.R. 49) Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-6122
Web : 49erdrivein.com
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Inspiration Wood
Be inspired from the moment you arrive.
Beautiful surroundings inspire beautiful thoughts—and
meaningful memories. From the moment you pass through
the gates onto the 60 acres of Inspiration Wood, you will be
surrounded by an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
This newly constructed cottage inn, filled with soaring
pines, woodlands and grassy meadows, is a serene
environment where businesses, families and organizations
can come together to achieve common goals. It is open
year-round and is the perfect place for corporate retreats,
family reunions, graduations, confirmations, anniversary
parties and any other joyful celebration of life’s milestones.
You don’t need to host a gathering to seek out this restful
corner of the wilderness. Lodging is available for a family
vacation package or a couples’ retreat, or for just one
person. Step into a fully furnished cottage and you will feel
like you have your very own vacation home. Each cottage
comes complete with full bathrooms, bed linens, towels,
Wi-Fi and DirecTV, daily maid service and cookware and
dishes in the full kitchen.
Address: 642 E. Inspiration Rd.
Westville, IN 46391
Phone: 219-983-9922
Web: inspirationwood.com
Email: info@inspirationwood.com
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Best Western Plus |Portage Hotel & Suites
Offering that little something extra.
It’s everything you love about the Best Western brand with a little something
extra. From a comfortable stay to holding a special event in one of our
banquet rooms which can hold up to 80 guests, Best Western Plus Portage
has it all!
The kid zone is a great treat for the kids while the adults relax in the hot
tub nearby or spend some time in the arcade. Did you forget something
at home or need a little snack? Visit our convenience center located in the
lobby area. We also feature our lounge open from 5 – 11pm which serves
appetizers and dinner items as well as fine beverages. Do not forget about
our complimentary breakfast with extended hours for your convenience.
Conveniently located off of I-94 exit 19 and only minutes from the Toll Road,
Best Western Plus provides you everything you need where you need it. Just
20 minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes
State Park, there are plenty of activities that you and your family can enjoy.
Address:
6200 Melton Rd.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-734-6727
Web: bestwestern.com
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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
I love this Country!
Enjoy the comforts of home at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson,
conveniently located in Portage just off of I-94 exit 19. This hotel—only ten
minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore—provides convenient
access to everything there is to do in the area.
Spend some time in the Family Aquatic Center with its heated indoor
swimming pool, whirlpool, kiddie pool and game room. There are also
lots of perks, like complimentary breakfast, a coin-operated guest laundry
facility, free high-speed Internet, a Read It & Return® library, free weekday
newspapers and an on-site fitness center.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, the Country Inn & Suites is located within
walking distance of several area restaurants. For outdoorsy types looking for
some entertainment, Bass Pro Shops—the only one in Northern Indiana—is
located right next door.
Address: 1630 Olmsted Dr.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-764-0021
Web: countryinns.com/portagein
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Comfort Inn in Porter
Spring House Inn
Old World charm with modern amenities!
Nestled in the heart of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the
Spring House Inn is a charming hotel with lots to offer, including:
• Large country-style rooms,
each with a private balcony
or patio, a microwave
and refrigerator
• Many rooms offer
woodland views
• Indoor pool
• Complimentary
continental breakfast
• Exercise room
• On-site guest laundry
• Picturesque sitting rooms
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
Perfect for family gatherings, intimate
getaways, or business retreats!
Address: 303 N. Mineral Springs Rd., Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-929-4600
Email: springhouseinn303@gmail.com
Web : springhouseinn.com
Rested. Set. Go.
With all the amenities you need,
Comfort Inn will get you rested and
ready for anything. Conveniently
located off of Interstate 80-94,
this hotel is just minutes from the
Indiana Dunes and restaurants
and shops in Portage, Porter and
Chesterton.
Address: 1800 W. U.S. 20, Porter, IN 46304
Phone: 219-787-1400
Web : choicehotels.com
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Hilton Garden Inn
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Dunes Walk Inn
You Can Count On Us!
Retreat, relax,
renew in a historic
setting located in
the Indiana Dunes.
The Hilton Garden Inn offers a great location near Interstate 80-90
and Interstate 94, just 10 minutes from Valparaiso University and
a five-minute drive from Indiana Dunes State Park. Enjoy your stay
in a spacious guest room at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton. We’ve
got everything you need, from complimentary Wi-Fi to a large work
desk to the comfortable Garden Sleep System® bed in our king
rooms. Relax in the sitting area in your easy chair with ottoman
and use great amenities like the in-room hospitality center with
microwave, refrigerator, and Keurig coffee maker in every guest
room. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast at the Garden Grill
Restaurant or dinner served nightly 7 days a week. We promise to
do whatever it takes to ensure you’re satisfied! You can count on
us. Guaranteed!
Address: 501 Gateway North, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-983-9500
Web : chesterton.hgi.com
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Located on nearly four acres and
set in a mansion built in 1881,
DunesWalk Inn delivers modern
luxury in a historic setting with
the quiet comfort of a boutique
hotel. Sharing a border with the
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore,
DunesWalk Inn is steps from hiking
and biking trails and 3 minutes to
Lake Michigan beaches.
With your choice of two suites and
three guest rooms, DunesWalk is
a luxurious escape for a romantic
getaway—as well as a family-friendly
vacation rental.
Address: 1491 N. Furnleigh Ln.,
Phone: 219-728-6393
Web: duneswalkinn.com
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The Inn at Aberdeen
Speakeasy at the Spa and
Spa Special Events Center
Country manor hospitality meets
modern convenience.
It’s not often you find a place that hosts everyone from honeymooners to
business travelers to actors to federal Supreme Court justices to families
with small children and their favorite pet—and also ensures everyone has an
enjoyable time.
The 11 rooms of this 1850s home-turned-inn feature in-room Jacuzzi for two,
fireplace, DirecTV with Starz and ESPN, free Wi-Fi and an evening dessert
and beverage bar. Enjoy the gazebo and gardens or host your wedding there.
Wine tastings, dinners, showers, parties and mystery dinners—the Inn’s
chefs make them special. Awaken to a three course served breakfast and
lively conversation with the proprietors after a dreamy night’s sleep. More
than a destination, the Inn at Aberdeen is an EXPERIENCE.
Join us for the historic rebirth of our 1920s speakeasy and enjoy
nightly entertainment, player piano and piano bar. Light fare will be
served all day. Open daily.
Our events center is the perfect location for weddings, anniversaries,
company functions and parties that require a special touch. Nestled
in the woods along the banks of the Calumet River, the setting is both
private and romantic. Catering and event planning on site for parties
up to 250.
Hours: 7 days a weeks beginning at 11am
Address: 333 N. Mineral Springs Rd., Porter, IN
Phone: 219.841.6677
Web: SpaSpeakeasy.com, SpaSpecialEventsCenter.com
Email: Topdogs02@comcast.net
Address: 3158 S. State Road 2, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone: 219 -465-3753
Web: innataberdeen.com
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Quality Inn
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn
Quality Inn® hotel in Chesterton, Indiana offers easy access
to Indiana Dunes State Park. We are also close to the National
Lakeshore and Seven Peaks Waterpark. We are minutes away from
Interstate 94 Exit 26A and Indiana Toll Road Exit 31.
Our amenities include a free full hot breakfast and free wireless
high-speed Internet access. All guest rooms offer cable television,
coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, pillow-top mattress, hair
dryer, iron and ironing board.
Address: 418 Council Dr., Chesterton
Phone: 219 -929 -5549
Web: qualityinn.com
WaterBird Lakeside Inn is the perfect setting for relaxation. All of
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Express checkout
Microwave and refrigerators in all rooms
32” LCD TV’s
In-room coffee makers
Clock radio
Extended cable & HBO
In-room high speed wireless Internet access
Whirlpool rooms include LCD HD TVs & DVD players
Address: 556 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton
Phone: 888-957-3529 Fax: 219-928-1503
Web: waterbirdinn.com
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At Home in the Woods B&B
Where every season is a masterpiece.
Country Inn & Suites
Valparaiso
Experience the royal treatment
in a Country setting.
This National-Park-themed bed and breakfast combines the luxury of
a hotel with the comfortable casualness of staying with family. Hosts
Victoria and Scott Phillips create a cozy, one-with-nature atmosphere
through their inspired decor, gourmet four-course breakfasts (complete
with berries and herbs from their garden) and eco-friendly practices. Soak
in the hot tub or pool, or steam in the sauna. Relax in the swing by the
pond.
“Victoria’s breakfast is unbelievably decadent and filling.
You will not go away hungry!”
“One of the best B&Bs we’ve ever been to!”
“A quiet, secluded, woodsy, beautiful retreat.”
Address: 898 N. 350 East, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-728-1325
Web: athomeinthewoodsbb.com
This 100 percent non-smoking hotel is located within walking distance
of Valparaiso University, and is only about a mile from downtown
restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Visitors at this friendly hotel
will revel in all sorts of perks. Every room is equipped with a 32” flatscreen TV, mini-fridge and microwave. Free, fresh-baked chocolate chip
cookies are available in the lobby 24/7. A full hot and cold breakfast
is served daily (with four different menus). There’s a pool, hot tub, free
high-speed Internet, guest laundry services and much more.
Address: 2020 LaPorte Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-476-0000
Web: countryinns.com
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Best Western Indian Oak
Enjoy a welcoming experience in
comfortable surroundings.
You’ll find everything needed to sustain business travelers and large
families alike: 39” LED TVs, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, a
complimentary hot breakfast, a 50-foot indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna,
a fitness facility that’s available 24/7, a guest laundry, meeting rooms, an
on-site business center, wireless Internet and more. Guests will love the
oversized lake view and standard rooms—some available with fireplaces
and/or whirlpools. The picturesque lobby and extremely convenient
location are also excellent perks.
Address:
558 Indian Boundary Rd.
Phone: 219-926-2200
Toll-free: 800-552-4232
Web: indianoak.com
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Dunes Country is staying longer at one of our
hotels or B&Bs and adding a day trip to Chicago
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Stay at a relaxing hotel or B&B in
Indiana Dunes Country and drive
or take a South Shore Line train
into Chicago for the day to see
towering skyscrapers, professional
sporting events, Navy Pier, a
Chicago Architecture Foundation
river boat tour, Lincoln Park Zoo,
Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute
of Chicago, Skydeck Chicago, 360
CHICAGO or a theatre performance.
Enjoy food from star chefs and
great events. It’s all about an hour
away from Indiana Dunes Country.
South Shore Line
Web: mysouthshoreline.com
Chicago visitors bureau
Web: choosechicago.com
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2. Michigan City
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Legendary brands at 25 to 65
percent savings every day.
Address: 601 Wabash St.,
Phone: 219-879-6506
Web: premiumoutlets.com/
lighthouseplace
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa
65,000 square feet of gaming.
Address: 777 Blue Chip Dr.,
Phone: 219-879-7711
Web: bluechipcasino.com
LaPorte County visitors bureau
Phone: 219-872-5055
Web: michigancitylaporte.com
3. University of Notre Dame
The Eck Visitor Center’s free public
walking tour offers a historical
and social overview of life at
Notre Dame. Most tours include
visits to the Grotto, Basilica of the
Sacred Heart, the Golden Dome
and “Touchdown Jesus.” Visit
website for details, including times
and wheelchair availability.
Address: Eck Visitors Center, Notre
Dame Avenue, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Phone: 574-631-5726
Web: nd.edu/visitors (click
Eck Visitors Center)
Visit South Bend Mishawaka
Phone: 800-519-0577
Web: visitsouthbend.com
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Indiana’s first Barn Quilt Trail features
a series of large murals painted in
a variety of quilt patterns on barns
throughout the rolling countryside,
as well as on businesses and in
public spaces in downtown areas like
Culver and Plymouth. There are four
different barn trail loops, each taking
about an hour or two to drive. Visit
the website below to learn more and
download the trail map, or call the
number below for more information.
As you explore, remember that
barn quilts celebrate the history of
agriculture, the time-honored tradition
of quilting, the communities’ passion
for art and Hoosier Hospitality.
Marshall County visitors bureau
Phone: 800-626-5353
Web: visitmarshallcounty.org
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5. Amish Acres & Quilt Gardens
Amish Acres offers guided tours
of the historic house and farm,
buggy rides, live theatre, shops and
threshers dinner. And check out the
Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail,
featuring quilt-patterned gardens
with millions of flower blooms. Quilt
gardens viewable May 30–Oct. 1.
Amish Acres
Address: 1600 W. Market St.
(U.S. 6), Nappanee, IN 46550
Phone: 800-800-4942
Web: amishacres.com
Quilt Gardens
Phone: 800-262-8161
Web: quiltgardens.com
Elkhart County visitors bureau
Phone: 800-262-8161
Web: amishcountry.org
6. The Village at Winona
Enjoy shopping, dining and fun in this
arts community on Winona Lake.
Address: 700 Park Ave.,
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Phone: 574-268-9888
Web: villageatwinona.com
Kosciusko County visitors bureau
Phone: 800-800-6090
Web: koscvb.org
7. Shipshewana Flea Market
Midwest’s largest flea market.
Address: Trading Place
America, 345 S. Van Buren St.,
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260-768-4129
Web: tradingplaceamerica.com
LaGrange County visitors bureau
Phone: 800-254-8090
Web: visitlagrangecounty.org
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DINING AND EVENTS
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BARTLETT’S GOURMET GRILL & TAVERN
131 E. Dunes Hwy. (U.S. 12) 219-879-3081 eatatbartletts.com
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418 Roberts Road 219-929-5538 theguruindiancuisine.com
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HAPPY WOK
552-2 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-983-9755
A dine in or take out Chinese Restaurant
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HOT DIGGETY DAWG
119 S. Calumet Rd. 219-395-6136
hdiggitydawg.com Gourmet hot dogs, wraps, soups and Italian beef
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321 Broadway 219-929-4319 facebook.com/Ivysbohemiahouse
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KOUNTRY WILD SALOON
1050 Broadway 219-250-2461 facebook.com/KountryWILDSaloon
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LEMON TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
356 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-926-8733 lemontreegrill.com
Chicken kabob, chicken shawarma, falafel, beer/wine
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LUCREZIA
428 S. Calumet Rd. 219-926-5829 lucreziacafe.com
Fine Northern Italian cuisine & wines. Alfresco dining. Martini bar
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GOOD TO GO BY LUCREZIA
420 S. Calumet Road 219-926-3866 goodtogobylucrezia.com
Sandwiches, box lunches, wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
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HUNTER’S BREWING
1535 S. Calumet Rd. 219-728-6729 huntersbrewing.com
Nanobrewery brewing beers by hand, focus on quality and flavor
Burns Harbor
BROWN BAG SANDWICH SHOP
229 Dunes Hwy. (U.S. 12) 219-787-8193
A bar style sandwich shop
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295 Melton Road 219-841-9475 Find us on Facebook
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1400 Broadway 219-926-3113 219-728-6393
Serving pizzas and drinks
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AJ’S PIZZA
3050 Matson Drive 219-464-8282 Find us on Facebook
Pizza, wings, salads and sandwiches
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APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
791 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-921-0070
applebees.com The largest casual dining chain in the world
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MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
757 Indian Boundary Rd., Ste. 1 219-728-1529
Sushi, noodle dishes and hibachi favorites
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BOB EVANS
475 W. Gateway Blvd. 219-983-1575
bobevans.com High quality food and excellent hospitality
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NORTHSIDE DINER
100 N. Calumet Rd. 219-926-9040 Find us on Facebook
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137 S. Calumet Rd. 219-395-8494 Find us on Facebook
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709 Plaza Dr. 219-728-6962 elcantaritocuisine.com
Food with the finest, freshest ingredients
PIZZA HUT
754 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-926-5000 pizzahut.com
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elsaltorestaurant.com Authentic Mexican cuisine
POPOLANO’S RESTAURANT
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419 N. Calumet Rd. 219-926-3500 theportdrivein.net
Chili dogs, root beer, car hops, open seasonally
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RED CUP CAFÉ
115 Broadway 219-929-1804 Find us on Facebook
Local, organic, gluten-free offerings
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ROUND THE CLOCK RESTAURANT
1607 S. Calumet Rd. 219-983-9900 roundtheclockchesterton.com
Voted #1 breakfast, lunch and family restaurant
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SMOKEY’S SOUTHERN BARBEQUE
375 E. U.S. 20 219-878-1418 Find us on Facebook
Pulled pork, ribs & BBQ
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SUNRISE FAMILY RESTAURANT
475 Sand Creek Dr. 219-921-1488 Find us on Facebook
Daily homemade specials/soups, open 6am-9pm
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CRAFT HOUSE
711 Plaza Drive 219-929-5570
facebook.com/crafthousechesterton Craft beers, signature
cocktails and a delectable menu
DANNY O’S BAR & GRILL
1050 South Calumet Rd. 219-926-7530
Fish, steaks, pizza & sandwiches. Wi-Fi
DUNELAND PIZZA
520 Broadway 219-926-1163 dunelandpizza.com
Pizza with thin, thick, deep pan, wheat, corn meal crusts; sandwiches
FLANNERY’S TAVERN
125 Calumet Rd. 219-926-2614 A popular downtown
establishment. Food includes frozen pizzas and chips
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361 N. Calumet Rd. 219-926-1814 Find us on Facebook
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GELSOSOMO’S PIZZERIA & PUB
371 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-926-6363 gelpizza.com
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GEORGE’S GYROS SPOT
325 N. Calumet Rd. 219-926-5435 georgesgyrosspot.com
Gyros, Chicago Hot Dogs, Italian beef, and more. Wi-Fi
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FLYING MERMAID CAFÉ AND BOUTIQUE
206 Calumet Rd. 219-728-1691 Find us on Facebook
Bagels, muffins, coffee, soup, sandwiches, salad, pie
GARDEN GRILLE AND BAR
501 Gateway Blvd. 219-983-9500 chesterton.hgi.com
Breakfast buffet, dinner, steaks, pastas, seafood. Wi-Fi
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278 E. 1500 North 219-926-1551 schoolhouseshop.com
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ROLLING STONEBAKER
Home is 2 E. Dunes Hwy., Beverly Shores. Check website for schedule
and other locations 219-246-0068 rollingstonebaker.com
Wood-fired pizza served from old Studebaker fire truck
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HUNGRY, INC
Home base is storefront at 539 Broadway, Chesterton, but check
website for schedule and other locations 219-929-1615
hungrytruckinc.com. Sandwiches, soups, salads, potatoes.
21 & Over
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TAO CHEN’S
taochenschinese.com Contemporary Chinese cuisine
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THIRD COAST SPICE CAFE
761 Indian Boundary Rd. Suite 6 219-926-5858
Organic coffee, omelets, sandwiches thirdcoastspice.com
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ANDY’S RED HOTS
6220 Central Ave. 219-763-2333
Great hot dogs and more at an excellent price
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1505-2 S. Calumet Rd. 219-921-0488 tigerlilycafe.net
Sandwiches, flatbreads, barbecue, vegetarian/vegan
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UPPER DECK LOUNGE
139 ½ S. Calumet Rd. 219-929-1040
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2596 Portage Mall 219-763-1767 bampizzacompany.com
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VAL’S FAMOUS PIZZA & GRINDERS
112 S. 11th St. 219-921-0056 valsfamouspizzaandgrinders.com
Pizza, calzones, grinders, lunch specials, lunch & dinner
VENICE PIZZA
Chicago style deep dish, stuffed and traditional pizzas
VILLA NOVA
Upscale pizza bistro, menu made from scratch w/ finest ingredients
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS
6530 U.S. 6 219-762-2121 buffalowildwings.com
A sports bar feel and family restaurant serving wings and more
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CAPPO’S
6656 U.S. 6 219-762-5563
capposcasualdining.com Pizza, chicken & ribs
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CICI’S PIZZA
6028 Central Ave. 219-764-8045 cicispizza.com
Pizza, pasta, salad & desserts, large groups welcome
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CLANCY’S OF PORTAGE
2542 Portage Mall 219-764-4995 Find us on Facebook
Authentic Irish pub, pizza, wings, fish & chips, sandwiches
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6295 Ameriplex Dr. 219-762-8911 Find us on Facebook
Sandwiches, burgers, soup, salads & weekend brunch
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COUNTRY KITCHEN, THE
120 N. Main St. 219-996-9221
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LIGHTHOUSE
425 Pratt St. 219-996-9040
Pizza, burgers, seafood, drink specials
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MARTI’S PLACE AT RAMSEY’S LANDING
17519 N. 700 W. 219-996-3363 martisplace.com
Prime rib & seafood, overlooks the Kankakee River
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642 N. Main St. 219-996-7287
Find us on Facebook Pizza, gyros, burgers, beef and more
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SUZY’S DINER
407 S. Main St. 219-996-3463 Find us on Facebook
50’s diner serves breakfast all day, lunch, dinner, pizza, ice cream
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DEPOT HOT DOGS
5016 Melton Road (U.S. 20 and County Line Road)
219-406-0900 Open April-September. Find us on Facebook
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TRES AMIGOS MEXICAN CUISINE
816 Country Square Plaza 219-509-3011 tresamigosmex.com
Enjoy a variety of Mexican favorites.
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3380 Willowcreek Rd. 219-763-3833
Authentic Mexican cuisine
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EL CANTARITO MEXICAN CUISINE
6291 Central Ave. 219-762-1900 elcantaritocuisine.com
Food with finest, freshest ingredients, smoking on outdoor patio
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EL PUEBLO RESTAURANT
5350 U.S. 6 219-764-8226 Find us on Facebook
Mexican restaurant where everybody goes home happy
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FIRST WOK
2555 Willowcreek Road 219-762-8858 firstwokportage.com
Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese Chinese food. No MSG
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FUJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5942 U.S. 6 219-763-4131
Japanese specialties and sushi
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GELSOSOMO’S PIZZERIA
5023 U.S. 6 219-763-1545
gelpizza.com Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, dinner only
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GREAT WALL BUFFET
5920 U.S. 6 219-763-7776 greatwallportage.com
Chinese and Japanese cuisine
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ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY
6425 Daniel Burnham Dr. 219-787-1800 fishcompany.com
Enjoy seafood and other dishes in setting featuring large aquariums
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JADE GARDEN
6222 Central Ave. 219-762-2388 Cantonese cuisine:
Large variety menu, authentic Chinese atmosphere
J&J’S PIZZA SHACK
6275 Central Ave. 219-763-6767
jjspizzashack.com Pizza, dinner & lunch
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LATITUDES WATERFRONT DINING & EVENTS
5987 Dune Harbor Drive (U.S. 12, across from Ogden Dunes)
219-841-9570 latitudesatmarinashores.com
Enjoy culinary favorites with a waterfront view
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WANA PIZZA
618 A Front St. 219-996-9262
wanapizza.com Pizza, sandwiches, wings and calzones
Kouts
BAUM’S BRIDGE INN
1092 S. Baum’s Bridge Rd. 219-766-0515 Find us on Facebook
Daily specials, full dinner menu, steaks & chops
BIRKY’S BAKERY & MARKET
205 S. Main St. 219-766-3851 birkyfarms.com
Homemade baked goods, packaged home-grown pork
CRONIES CHARHOUSE & GIN MILL
310 S. Main St. 219-766-3172
Prime rib & lake perch Find us on Facebook
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GEORGE’S KOFFEE KUP
105 S. Main St. 219-766-2414 facebook.com/koffeekup
Country cooking & homemade soups and pies
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MAIN STREET PIZZA PLUS
201 S. Main St. 219-766-2298 Find us on Facebook
Pizza, sandwiches, dinner only, closed Monday
PIGGIES AND CREAM AT THE DEPOT
104 Railroad St. 219-766-0263 birkyfarms.com
Sandwiches, pizza, salads and ice cream treats
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DENNY’S
6171 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-764-0311 dennys.com
Around the clock breakfast and casual family dining
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DARK STAR OF THE DUNES BAR & GRILL
3860 W. Dunes Hwy. (U.S. 12) 219-874-7330
Find us on Facebook
Chef-driven menu, weekend brunch, craft beer, live music
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JOE’S BAR & GRILL
2958 W. Dunes Hwy. (U.S. 12) 219-879-9336
Wings, pizza, cool salads, burgers, Italian beef
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CURLEY JO’S BAR AND GRILL
2528 Portage Mall, Portage 219-763-0195 Find us on Facebook
A neighborhood bar
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3 GREEKS GYROS, CHICKEN & RIBS
3378 Willowcreek Rd. 219-945-9974 Find us on Facebook
Gyros, chicken, ribs. Quality food served fast
21 & Over
Chesterton cont.
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Fine Dining
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Lucrezia
Take your taste buds on a tour of
Northern Italy.
Within the walls of this trattoria, portions are large, service is impeccable and
you’ll fit in whether you’re sunburned and sandy or dressed for a romantic
evening on the town. Lucrezia has been awarded consecutive titles of #1
Italian Restaurant for Best of the Region, numerous Neighbors’ Choice
Awards, and was selected as one of the top restaurants in the region in the
Midwest Living Culinary Tour. The restaurant has also been featured on
Chicago TV shows Check, Please! and 190 North.
Although it would be easy to fill up on signature dishes like chicken vesuvio,
osso buco, veal limone or stuffed eggplant, you’ll want to save room for
the sinfully delicious homemade desserts—like stuffed strawberries or the
droolworthy zuccotto filled with pistachio and white chocolate mousse.
Visiting in the summer? Don’t miss dining alfresco on the brick-paved
outdoor patio. It’s shielded from the street by a wall of topiary-like bushes—
you’ll feel like you’ve been invited to relax in the private garden of a wealthy
contessa. Don’t forget to visit us at our second location in Crown Point!
Hours: Sunday–Thu 11am–10pm
Friday–Saturday 11am–11pm
Address: 428 S. Calumet Rd.
Phone: 219-926-LUCY (5829)
Web: lucreziacafe.com
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Good to Go By Lucrezia
VALPARAISO
Gourmet delights for when you’re on the go.
Great meals begin with great ingredients, and Good to Go prides itself on
providing the highest quality delicacies to please your palate. This deli/specialty
market/wine shop carries everything from imported cheeses and meats to fine
breads, gourmet foods and a selection of prepared food from Lucrezia Café—
their next-door sister.
Their wine assortment is sure to astound, boasting everything from affordable
sippers to impressive, special-occasion masterpieces. Be sure not to miss Good
to Go’s tasting emporium, which sports a plethora of ultra premium extra virgin
olive oils, flavor-infused olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars from around the
world.
Heading off for a picnic lunch on the beach, or merely looking for a fast, highquality meal? Each of Good to Go’s boxed lunches contain a premium deli
sandwich (made with only the finest Boar’s Head® meats and cheeses), a dailychanging side salad and a dessert, all packaged in an eco-friendly box.
Visit us at our new Valparaiso location with extended hours at 54 W. Lincolnway
for wine and craft beer flights, while enjoying our gourmet cheese & charcuterie
boards, flat breads, small plates and pastas.
Address: 420 S. Calumet Rd.
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm
or 54 W. Lincolnway
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
Phone: Chesterton: 219-926-EVOO (3866)
Valparaiso: 219-286-7668
Web: goodtogobylucrezia.com
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WINES &
BREWS
Indiana Dunes Country is home to a growing
winery/craft brewery scene. Find your new
favorite and share your experience with
@indianadunes and use #BeachesAndBeyond.
WINERIES
BREWPUBS
Aftermath
Enjoy a variety of ciders
with food pairings.
Hours: See website
Address: 454 S. Greenwich St.,
Phone: 219-390-9463
Web: aftermathcidery.com
Figure Eight Brewing
Pick a favorite among the 11
handcrafted beers on tap and
pair it with something delicious
from the healthier-than-pubfood menu. Call for a tour.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11am10pm Sun 11am-9pm
Address: 150 S. Washington St.,
Phone: 29-477-2000
Web: figureeightbrewing.com
Anderson’s Vineyard & Winery
Enjoy free estate wine tastings.
Call for group tours.
Hours: April 15 – Dec 31:
10am – 6pm daily; Jan 2 – April 14:
Thursday and Friday 11am – 5pm;
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm
Address: 430 E. U.S. 6,
Phone: 219-464-4936
Web: andersonswinery.com
Butler Winery
Sample and purchase wines from
the Indiana Uplands viticultural area.
10am – 6pm;
Sunday noon – 6pm
Phone: 219-929-1400
Web: butlerwinery.com
Misbeehavin’ Meads
Enjoy made-onsite mead (honey
wine) and food platters.
Hours: See website
Address: 65 Franklin St.,
Phone: See website
Web: misbeehavin.com
Running Vines Winery
Explore wines for the entire palate
and excellent food pairings.
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday noon8pm; Friday noon –10pm; Saturday
10am –10pm; Sunday noon – 5pm
Address: 119 S. Calumet Rd.,
Phone: 219-390-9463
Web: runningvines.com
Four Fathers Brewing
Producing revolutionary beers
that, like our founding fathers,
follow a slightly different path.
Hours: Mon, Thu & Fri 4-9pm;
Sat noon-9pm Sun 11am-6pm
Address: 1555 W. Lincolnway,
Phone: 219-464-9712
Web: fourfathersbrewing.com
Hunter’s Brewing
A nanobrewery that focuses on
hand-brewed beers ranging from
the traditional to the creative.
Hours: Wed-Fri 4-9pm Sat
noon-9pm Sun 11am-6pm
Phone: 219-728-6729
Web: huntersbrewing.com
Ironwood Brewing Co.
Find true-to-style beers with
an occasional twist, and brews
made with local ingredients.
Hours: Tue-Wed 4-9pm FriSat 2-10pm Sun 1-6pm
Address: 6 Roosevelt Road,
Phone: 219-405-4644
Web: ironwoodbrewing.beer
BUS TOURS
Illiana Brew Bus
Phone: 219-595-9633
Web: illianabrewbus.com
South Shore Brew Bus
Phone: 219-477-8284
Web: southshorebrewbus.com
EVENTS
Corkscrew & Brew Festival – March
Celebrating local wineries and breweries.
Web: dunelandchamber.com
Dark Lord Day - April
Famous Dark Lord brew released.
Web: darklordday.com
Valparaiso Wine Festival - July
Sample 80 wines at downtown fest.
Brew Athlon - August
Northwest Indiana breweries shine at this event.
Web: brewathlon.com
Valpo Brewfest - September
Sample 150 brews at downtown event.
Web: valpobrewfest.com
Rock & Brews/Blues & Brews/
OAKtoberfest–July, September, October
Great beers, food and entertainment.
Web: taltree.org
Porter’s Perfect Pint Festival - October
Sample 40 craft beers.
Web: patsliquors.com
$($1-10) $$($10-20), $$$($20+)
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LEROY’S HOT STUFF
333 W. U.S. 20 219-926-6211
facebook.com/leroyshotstuff Mexican & American cuisine
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SANTIAGO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE
124 Lincoln St. 219-926-6518 Find us on Facebook
Authentic Mexican food
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VILLAGE TAVERN
128 Lincoln St. 219-926-5002
Food specialties (21 & older) specialty burgers
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WAGNER’S RIBS
361 Wagner Rd. 219-926-7614 wagnersribs.com
Full menu, specialty-pork ribs (21 & older)
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WHISTLE STOP BAR AND GRILL
206 E. Lincoln St. 219-921-0100 A historic building where good
friends, good drinks and good food meet. Find us on facebook!
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PEPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
809 McCool Rd. 219-762-7666
pepes.com Tasty Mexican food with all its authentic flavors
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ROSEWOOD FAMILY RESTAURANT
367 W. U.S. 6 219-763-2282 rosewoodfamilyrestaurants.com
Greek & American dishes
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SALVORAS PIZZA
786 McCool Rd. 219-759-5333 salvoraspizza.com
Pizza, pasta & more; carry out or delivery only
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SANTINI’S PIZZA & WINGS
385 W. US 6 219-762-2113 santinisportage.com
A favorite of people who love pizza, wings and more
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SPORTSMAN’S LOUNGE
381 W. U.S. 6 219-762-4099 Find us on Facebook
Known for fresh, brick-baked pizza, entertainment
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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
1650 Olmstead Dr. 219-762-5911 longhornsteakhouse.com
Fresh steaks, fish, chicken ribs and more
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MARK O’S
2385 Willowcreek Rd. 219-763-3779 markosbarandgrill.com
Cold beers and delicious food
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MOODS PUB & EATERY
2548 Portage Mall 219-762-7305
Burgers, chicken strips, pizza, beer garden
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NICKY’S GRILL
6315 U.S. 20 219-850-4188
Gyros, tacos, chili dogs, sandwiches and more
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NICKY’S GYROS
5455 U.S. 6 219-734-6744
Gyros, burgers, hot dogs
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ON THE ROX
2522 Portage Mall 219-763-7300 ontheroxxbar.com
Food, drinks, music, pool, darts
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PIZZA HUT
6159 U.S. 6 219-762-9554 pizzahut.com
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PORTAGE HOUSE OF PANCAKES & RESTAURANT
5900 U.S. 6 219-762-9588
Omelets, pancakes, sandwiches, soup and salads
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QUAKER STEAK & LUBE
6245 Ameriplex Dr. 219-764-9464
quakersteakandlube.com Wings
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RED CARPET LOUNGE
6481 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-762-7485
Tacos & steak sandwiches (21 & older)
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ROSEWOOD FAMILY RESTAURANT
2606 Portage Mall 219-763-3297
rosewoodfamilyrestaurants.com Greek & American dishes
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RUSTY NAIL SPORTS BAR & GRILL
2420 Dombey Rd 219-850-4675 facebook.com/RustyNailSports
Food, drinks, entertainment, activities and more
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6340 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-763-7771
Drinks, cheeseburgers, tacos and more
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SCHOOP’S HAMBURGERS
3285 Willowcreek Rd. 219-763-1410 schoophamburgers.com
Hamburgers & full-service breakfast. President Obama ate here
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SHENANIGANS
6121 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-762-0509 Find us on Facebook
Offering a variety of food, including Mexican and Italian
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STEAK ‘N SHAKE
6231 U.S. 6 219-762-0545
steaknshake.com Steak burgers, chili, milkshakes and more
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STONE QUARRY LOUNGE
2596 Portage Mall 219-762-5812
Enjoy a variety of bar food and drinks
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TACO LOCO
5455 U.S. 6 219-734-6744
Mexican restaurant that will deliver
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TATE’S PLACE
3051 Willowcreek Rd. 219-764-8283 Find us on Facebook
Family restaurant, homemade specialties
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TEXAS ROADHOUSE
6130 E. U.S. 6 219-762-5900 texasroadhouse.com
Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, salads. Lunch added on weekends
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VERONA PIZZA & WINGS
3365 Willowcreek Rd. 219-764-6464 veronapizzaportage.com
Specializing in great pizza and the best beef sandwiches
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SUNSET LOUNGE
5844 U.S. 6 219-762-6065 sunsetofportage.com
Pizza, burgers, wings, drink specials, entertainment
TEXAS CORRAL
5880 U.S. 6 219-764-7515
texascorral.net Steaks, burgers, seafood, ribs and pasta
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COUNTRY PRIDE RESTAURANT
1600 W. U.S. 20 219-926-8566 tatravelcenters.com
Homestyle food, complimentary seconds, healthy eating options
21 & Over
Porter
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INDIANADUNES.COM
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AURELIO’S PIZZA
265 Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-462-9700 aureliospizza.com
Chicago-style pizza, salads, chicken, sandwiches
BARADA KABOB
55 University Dr. 219-299-2247 baradakabob.com
Kabobs, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh
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BOB EVANS
2201 Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-464-9201
bobevans.com High quality food and excellent hospitality
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FRANKLIN HOUSE
58 S. Campbell St. 219-462-2533 franklinhousevalpo.com
Porter County’s oldest pub. Burgers, live music Thu. – Sat.
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66 W. Lincolnway 219-531-0612 bonfemme.com
French cuisine in an elegant setting
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GELSOSOMO’S PIZZERIA
2605 La Porte Ave. 219-477-4255 gelpizza.com
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, banquet facilities, lunch, dinner
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BROADWAY CAFÉ ICE CREAM PARLOR
1805 Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-464-0112
broadwaycafevalpo.net Amer., Greek, Ital. & Mex.
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GOOD TO GO BY LUCREZIA
54 W. Lincolnway 219-286-7668 goodtogobylucrezia.com
Sandwiches, cheese boards, wine, craft beer
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS
212 E. Lincolnway 219-548-9464 buffalowildwings.com
A sports bar feel and family restaurant serving wings and more
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BURGERHAUS
3304 Calumet Ave. 219-286-3296 burgerhausvalpo.com
The most creatively delicious burgers around
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CAMPBELL ST. CAFÉ
4245 Meridian Woods Dr. 219-531-1800 Enjoy delicious
breakfasts and lunches pinesvillage.org/campbell_st.html
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157 S. Franklin St. 219-850-1414
Enjoy Mexican favorites in a lively atmosphere
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CASTEEL’S CASUAL DINING & COCKTAILS
210 Aberdeen Drive 219-531-7427 Find us on Facebook
Ribs, steaks, pasta, seafood, sandwiches
CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR
250 Silhavy Rd. 219-465-7344 chilis.com
Fajitas, ribs, burgers, seafood and more
CHINA HOUSE
120 E. Lincolnway 219-462-5788
Chinese cuisine
COLADA’S PIZZERIA
1050 Horseprarie Ave. 219-464-0075
zaoisland.net/coladas-pizza (Inside Zao Island)
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FOUR FATHERS BREWING
1555 W. Lincolnway, Suite 105 219-464-9712
fourfathersbrewing.com A new twist on traditional brews
GREEK’S PIZZERIA
59 Indiana Ave. 219-464-7102 greekspizzeriavalparaiso.com
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers
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BLACKBIRD CAFÉ
114 E. Lincolnway 219-548-2811 blackbirdcafevalparaiso.com
Bakery items, coffee, Wi-Fi
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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION EATERY & GRILLE
1084 Linwood Ave. 219-465-1801 industrialrevolutioneatery.com
Pot roast, brick oven pizza, perch, tacos, red, white & blue cheesecake
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IRONWOOD BREWING CO.
6 Roosevelt Rd. 219-405-4644 ironwoodbrewing.beer
A craft brewery for people looking for good beers
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J&J’S PIZZA SHACK
1454 W. Lincolnway 219-476-1616
jjspizzashack.com Lunch & dinner
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JOHNNY BOYS
2007 Calumet Ave. 219-548-8400 Find us on Facebook
Sandwiches, hot dogs, gyros, burgers and breakfast.
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KING GYROS
1610 E. Lincolnway 219-464-2010 Huge gyros and sandwiches, and
other filling, inexpensive food
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LA CABANA
807 E. Lincolnway 219-510-5587
Mexican food with great ambiance inside or on outdoor patio
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LA PATRONA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE
657 Washington St. 219-707-5597 Find us on Facebook
Authentic Mexican favorites. Outdoor seating.
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LE PEEP
3800 N. Calumet Ave. 219-242-8968 lepeep.com
Legendary breakfasts & lunches
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DISH RESTAURANT
3907 N. Calumet Ave. 219-465-9221 dishrestaurant.net
Gourmet salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks & sweets, prv. din. rm.
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2802 N. Calumet Ave. 219-464-4018 costascompanies.com
Vienna beef drive-through with dining patio
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JADE GARDEN
3022 N. Calumet Ave. 219-464-9860
Chinese cuisine
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JIMMY’S CAFÉ
55 S. Michigan Ave. 219-462-9167
Breakfast & daily specials
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KELSEY’S STEAK HOUSE
2300 Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-465-4022
kelseyssteakhouse.com Prime rib & steaks
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DYNASTY BUFFET
1805 E. Lincolnway 219-548-8817
Chinese cuisine in a buffet style atmosphere
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EL AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3032 N. Calumet Ave. 219-531-5606
Authentic Mexican cuisine
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210 E. Lincolnway 219-510-5548 mainandlincoln.com
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3530 N. Calumet Ave. 219-462-0100
elsaltorestaurant.com Authentic Mexican cuisine
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394 State Road 49 219-462-2337 Serving burgers and other
tasty food for lunch and dinner, plus breakfast on weekends
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FIGURE EIGHT BREWING
150 S. Washington St. 219-477-2000 figure8brewing.com
Eleven different craft brews, root beer, family-friendly food menu
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21 E. Lincolnway 219-242-8160 margaritasbarandgrill.com
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MARTINIS
1004 Calumet Ave. 219-464-0801
martinisinvalpo.com Steak & Seafood, live entertainment
DON QUIJOTE RESTAURANT
119 E. Lincolnway 219-462-7976 donquijotevalpo.com
Authentic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine
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DUFFY’S PLACE
1154 Axe Ave. 219-462-1057 duffysplace.com
Bar & grill, entertainment, just west of Valparaiso University
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Industrial Revolution
Eatery & Grille
Born out of a passion to create a bold, unique and
exciting restaurant theme, the Industrial Revolution
Eatery & Grille fuses the finest handcrafted comfort
cuisine with an atmosphere that pays tribute to
the American spirit of innovation and greatness.
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Bar list
Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday: 11am - 10pm
Address: 1084 Linwood Ave.,
Valparaiso, IN 4638
Phone: 219-465-1801
Web: industrialrevolutioneatery.com
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Round The Clock Restaurant
Restaurante don Quijote
Fall in love with the cuisine and
hospitality of España.
Since 1985
Voted #1 Breakfast, Lunch and
Family Restaurant!
What panache! What sheer dining joy! Restaurante don Quijote, an area
staple since 1985, is often hailed as Indiana’s best Spanish restaurant. The
menu overflows with Iberian specialties like paella, pinchos morunos and
cordero asado. Add an unhurried atmosphere, flawless service and the
warm hospitality of chefs Carlos Rivero and Elena Jambrina for a dining
experience that will make you feel like a culinary conquistado.
Find us on the web: roundtheclockrestaurants.com
Find us on Facebook.
Address: 1607 S. Calumet
Phone: 219-983-9900
Address: 217 E. Lincolnway
Phone: 219-462-6339
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Address: 119 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (downtown Valpo)
Phone: 219-462-7976
Web : donquijotevalpo.com
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1. Designer Desserts: draws people from all around
for the dozens of delicious daily cupcake flavors.
56 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso,
219-465-0008, designerdessertsbakery.com
2. Valpo Velvet Ice Cream: The 70 different flavors
are made onsite and are famous far and wide.
55-57 Monroe St., Valparaiso,
219-464-414, valpovelvet.com
3. Essential downtown Valparaiso:
Kernels and Kones/Kim’s Specialty Chocolates:
Stock up on popcorn, ice cream and candy.
56 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, 219-299-2940, on Facebook
Pat’s Ice Cream Parlor serves super-premium
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream from Wisconsin.
222 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 219-462-5613, on Facebook
South Bend Chocolate Company sells
individual chocolates and gift boxes.
57 Franklin St., Valparaiso,
219-477-4418, sbchocolate.com
Little Chocolates has made-from-scratch
turtles, caramels, truffles and more.
113 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 219-369-6430, on Facebook
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popcorn and fudge made here is delicious
and the proceeds help the disabled.
2801 Evans Ave., Valparaiso,
219-476-1907, simplyamazingtreats.com
5. North of downtown Valparaiso:
Evolution Artisan Confections has chocolates, pastries
and desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
901 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso,
219-707-7013, evolutionartisanconfections.com
Henze’s Bakery is the place for
doughnuts, pastries and pies.
219-464-1511, on Facebook
Nancy’s Cake Appeal has cupcakes,
cookies, brownies and mini pies.
219-464-9880, facebook.com/nancyscakeappeal
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6. Molly Bea’s Ingredients:
Featuring an extensive selection of chocolate
and other candy.
761 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton,
219-983-9401, mollybeas.com
7. Downtown delights in Chesterton:
Sweetville featuring Designer Desserts has the awesome
cupcakes from Designer Desserts as well
as cookies, candy and fudge.
201 S. Calumet Rd., Chesterton,
219-728-6154, on Facebook
Dog Days Ice Cream Parlor has gelato, sorbetto and
super-premium ice cream.
219-707-6093, dogdaysicecream.com
Chesterton Cake Shoppe makes great cakes, as well
as cupcakes and cookies.
219-921-0303, chestertoncakeshoppe.com
The Flower Cart has tasty fudge and candy.
145 S. Calumet Rd., Chesterton, 219-926-8615
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8. Perfection in Portage:
Dari-Dip has delicious soft-serve cones and shakes.
5469 Central Ave., Portage, 219-763-7002, on Facebook
Marsha’s Sweet Stuff delights with cupcakes,
muffins, cookies, tarts and more.
2612 Portage Mall, Portage,
219-789-0723, marshassweetstuff.com
9. Deliciousness in Kouts:
Piggies and Cream at the Depot makes its own
ice cream, often with local ingredients.
104 Railroad St., Kouts, 219-766-0263, birkyfarms.com
Birky’s Market & Bakery has baked goods
and, when Piggies and Cream closes in the
winter, sells pints of their ice cream.
205 S. Main St., Kouts, 219-766-3851, birkyfarms.com
10. Frozen Yogurt:
YoAmazing Yogurt Shop features a dozen
flavors and countless toppings.
2620 LaPorte Ave., Valparaiso, 219-462-9696
FRO PLAY Frozen Yogurt offers
gourmet yogurts and toppings.
605 McCord Rd., Valparaiso, 219-229-6113, on Facebook
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SOUTH BEND CHOCOLATE COMPANY
57 S. Franklin St. 219-477-4418
sbchocolate.com Great coffee, food and, of course, chocolate
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STACKS BAR AND GRILL 175 Lincolnway 219-462-0553 Find us on Facebook
Great food, craft beers, wine, outdoor dining
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NEW DRAGON
1615 N. Calumet Ave. 219-476-9222 Chinese take-out
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NOODLES & COMPANY
71 Silhavy Rd. 219-548-0921 noodles.com Delicious noodle dishes, soups, salads and sandwiches
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NORTHSIDE BAR & GRILL
712 N. Calumet Ave. 219-465-0885
Neighborhood Bar & Grill Find us on Facebook
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STEAK ‘N SHAKE 1251 Strongbow Center (U.S. Hwy. 30) 219-465-4014 steaknshake.com Steak burgers, chili, milkshakes and more
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SUREFIRE SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT
2103 N. Calumet Ave. 219-465-8810 surefirefoodgroup.com
Barbeque specialties, pizza, sandwiches, salads
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SUZIE’S CAFÉ & CATERING
1050 Southpoint Dr. 219-462-5500 Find us on Facebook
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T.G.I. FRIDAY’S 81 Silhavy Rd. 219-462-0302 tgifridays.com Enjoy ribs, shrimp, steaks, burgers, pasta & more
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THE MARKET
2405 E. Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-531-0162
themarketvalpo.com An amazing eatery, bar and event venue
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OLD STYLE INN
5 Lincolnway 219-462-5600 oldstyleinn.com
Steak, seafood, pasta (kids can dine on patio, 18 with adult inside)
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69 S. Franklin St. 219-510-5428
parearestaurant.com Steak and seafood
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PEPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1058 S. State Road 2 219-465-0205
pepes.com Tasty Mexican food with all its authentic flavors
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PESTO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3123 Calumet Ave. 219-462-0993
pestos.net Italian entrées & desserts, full bar, meeting room
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PETEY’S CITY GRILL 255 E. Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-548-2233
peteyscitygrill.com Gyros, burgers, wings and salads
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TOMATO BAR PIZZA BAKERY 2310 LaPorte Ave. 219-462-7499 tomatobarpizza.com
Stone-baked pizza, calzones, salads, hoagies, craft beer
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PHIL B’S CAFÉ
908 Roosevelt Rd. #E 219-548-3100
Breakfast and lunch Find us on Facebook
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TOMMY B’S CLUBHOUSE
210 Aberdeen Drive, Unit B 219-299-8936
Find us on Facebook Spirits, sports, sandwiches and pizza
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PIKK’S TAVERN 62 W. Lincolnway 219-476-7455
pikkstavern.com Steaks, chops, dinner only, lunch Fri..-Sun.
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13 E. Lincolnway 219-242-8093 Find us on Facebook
Steaks, sushi, pasta. Modern fine dining
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PIZZA HUT 2510 LaPorte Ave. 219-465-6500 pizzahut.com
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TONY’S PLACE 218 E. Lincolnway 219-464-1018 tonysplacepizza.com Italian cuisine and pizza. Family owned since 1955. Unique decor
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RED ROBIN 3004 John Howell Dr. 219-531-7337 redrobin.com
Serving gourmet burgers since 1969
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UPTOWN CAFÉ
1400 Lincolnway 219-246-2526
uptowncafevalpo.com Specialty coffee, tea, soda bar
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ROOTS ORGANIC JUICE CAFÉ
108 E. Lincolnway 219-510-0002 rootsorganicjuicecafe.com
Organic juices, smoothies, soups, salads and bakery items
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ROLLING STONEBAKER
54 Lafayette St. 219-246-0068 rollingstonebaker.com
Renowned pizza truck’s brick and mortar site
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55 S. Franklin St. 219-531-8888 eatvalley.com
A farm to fork kitchen and bar using natural, local food to make
fresh, delicious meals
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ROUND THE CLOCK RESTAURANT 217 E. Lincolnway 219-462-6339 roundtheclockrestaurants.com
American, Greek, Italian, cuisine & homemade pastries
VALPO VELVET ICE CREAM
55-57 W. Monroe St. 219-464-4141 valpovelvet.com Locally-made gourmet ice cream (60+ flavors), sandwiches & soups
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RUDY’S BBQ SHACK
1305 N. Calumet Ave.
facebook.com/RudysAppleMountainBBQ
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3 Napoleon St. 219-299-2592 Find us on Facebook
Hot dogs, Polish, brats, Italian beef, homemade potato chips
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VERONA PIZZA
1689 Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-465-3737
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SCHOOP’S HAMBURGERS 2816 N. Calumet Ave. 219-464-2996 valposchoops.com
Hamburgers & full-service breakfast. Non-smoking
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VIKING CHILI BOWL 105 Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30) 219-462-0800
Breakfast & lunch Find us on Facebook
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SEMENTO’S NAPOLI CAFÉ 1200 West St. 219-548-9046
sementos.com Ribs, prime rib, dinners, big sandwiches
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WINGS ETC. RESTAURANT & PUB 501 N. Silhavy Rd. 219-464-7250 wingsetc.com Sports, beer and jumbo wings, burgers, wraps, seafood & salads
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SERRANO’S MEXICAN GRILL 3125 N. Calumet Ave. 219-286-6996 serranosmexgrill.com
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SHOE’S PIZZERIA 3300 N. Calumet Ave. 219-476-7463
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15 E. Lincolnway 219-242-8035 silverspoonvalpo.com Intimate restaurant & bar, outdoor dining, weekend entertainment.
MEDITRINA MARKET CAFE
24 N. Washington St. 219-707-5271
meditrina-market-cafe.com Mediterranean/ethnic cuisine
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201 Railroad Ave. 219-759-0011
Hometown bar & grill favorites
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ASK
A LOCAL
Beth Rutherford of Beverly Shores
knows her stuff when it comes to dining in
Indiana Dunes Country. She lets you in on
her recommendations for any occasion.
Where do you go for a girl’s night?
Valley in downtown Valparaiso.
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When your friends come to town, what
are the top three places you take them?
• Rolling Stonebaker for pizza near
the corner of 12 and Broadway,
then soft serve ice cream at
Janssen’s Marathon Market.
• To get a coffee and sandwich at Red Cup.
• A late dinner or glass of
beer/wine at Stacks.
Best single dish or drink?
• Sacchetti (little purses) at Lucrezia…
I CAN’T get anything else!
• Dirty Goose Martini at Bartlett’s.
No explanation needed.
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TAV E R N
What are your favorite
restaurants, and why?
• Lemon Tree in Chesterton, fun to have
a “Mediterranean style” Chipotle.
• Musashi Japanese, truly exceptional
sushi and sake, good noodle dishes
for those who don’t want sushi.
• Octave Grill, tiny space but
good drinks and food.
• Le Peep, wonderful for
breakfast and brunch.
• Sunrise Café for breakfast, just
don’t go on Mother’s Day!
Best fine dining place?
Meditrina, the ambiance is lovely
and every dish is a treasure.
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Latitudes Waterfront Dining
& Events
Overlooking the harbor at Marina Shores, Latitudes offers indoor and
outdoor fine and casual dining and events. Enjoy the laid-back ambiance
of dining along the water in our formal dining room, the casual sense of
our Starboard room or the kick-your-feet-up casual feel of the Beach
House, all hosting full-service bars.
Featuring
Catch & Cook
Bring in your fresh,
cleaned catch of the day
and the chef will cook it
for you personally.
Hours:
Hours and menus change seasonally
Open year round–Open to the public
Address:
5987 Dune Harbor Dr.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone:
219 -841-9570
Web: LatitudesAtMarinaShores.com
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Butler Winery
Located in a charming bungalow
at the corner of 4th and Broadway,
Butler Winery’s Chesterton Tasting
room offers wine for tasting,
purchase or enjoyment in tranquil
outdoor garden or intimate indoor
table space. The quaint shop also
features gifts and wine accessories.
Address: 401 Broadway
Phone: 219-929-1400
Web: butlerwinery.com
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PIZZAS
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Local pizzerias duked it out
to see who reigned supreme
in the “Pizza Wars.” Here
are our winners. Now that’s
amore! (Locate these
pizzerias through the listings
starting on page 47)
1. Duneland Pizza, Chesterton:
Chesterton’s oldest, family-owned
pizzeria specializes in five styles of
crusts and 25 different toppings, sure
to please all types of pizza lovers.
2. Rolling Stonebaker, Beverly
Shores & Valparaiso: Operating
out of antique Studebaker trucks and
a storefront, they offer farm-to-table
freshness, creative recipes and thin crusts
lightly charred by a wood-fired oven.
3. Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery, Valparaiso:
They use world-class Grande cheeses,
San Marzano tomatoes and house-made
dough. All of their pies are tossed in an openair kitchen and baked to order in a stone oven.
4. Greek’s Pizzeria, Valparaiso: For over 40 years, they
have served up hand-tossed traditional and gourmet pizzas
in flavors such as the bruschetta, Calabrese and Texas BBQ.
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5. AJ’s Pizza, Chesterton: Unique offerings include the Hawaiian
Delite, the Chicken Fajita Pizza and a delicious Italian
beef pizza. All ingredients are prepared daily.
6. Shoe’s Pizzeria, Valparaiso: They feature New York-style
pizza, hand tossed with fresh dough made in house and
baked to bubbly perfection in a stone-deck oven.
7. Tony’s Place, Valparaiso: With origins in Naples,
Italy, their menu features Tony’s original and deep dish
pizzas, and the finest Italian dishes. Thousands of
guests, including celebrities, have enjoyed Tony’s.
8. Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria, Portage: Born
into an Italian family, Tom Gelsosomo has
always loved great Italian food. He takes
great pride in offering delicious pizzas.
9. Cappo’s Casual Dining, Portage:
Its gourmet pizzas include the unique
spinach alfredo, sweet BBQ pork
and Dolly’s favorite (with a seasoned
olive oil base, pepperoni, onions,
pepperoncini and pineapple).
10. Salvoras Pizza, South Haven: This
family-owned carryout and delivery
pizzeria uses fresh ingredients and
doesn’t skimp on the toppings.
Check out the area’s top
restaurants in the Midwest
Living Culinary Tour.
www.indianadunes.
com/destination-guides/
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SHOPPING
CHESTERTON‘S
EUROPEAN MARKET
MARKETS
Central Park Plaza Market
Produce, sweets and more.
Tuesdays and Saturdays,
June – October
Hours: Tuesday 8am – 2pm;
Address: Lincolnway and Lafayette
Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone 219-464-8332
Produce, treats, jewelry, art.
Saturdays, May – October
Hours: 8am – 2pm
Address: Broadway and Third Street,
Phone: 219-926-5513
Web: chestertonseuropeanmarket.com
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County Line Orchard
U-pick apples, pumpkin patch,
hayrides, petting zoo, corn mazes.
Hours: 8am – 6pm daily
in Sept. and Oct.
Address: 200 S. County Line Rd.,
Hobart, IN 46342
Phone: 219-947-4477
Web: countylineorchard.com
Johnson’s Farm Produce
Berries, sweet corn and more.
Hours: See website
Address: 718 W. U.S. 30,
Phone: 219-759-6359
Web: johnsonsfarmproduce.com
Sanders Farm
Raw milk, eggs, honey, cheese,
meat, pumpkins and corn stalks.
Hours: Daily, 8 – 10am (except
Sunday mornings) and
3 – 5:30pm; closed holidays
Address: 3 E. 900 North (Meridian and
900 North), Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-926-3230
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ANTIQUES
Dune Antiques
Find vintage cottage and cabin
furnishings, including rustic
hickory furniture, as well as art,
lighting and interior design.
Hours: April to November
Friday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
Address: 4944 W. U.S. 12 (Dunes
Highway), Beverly Shores, IN 46301
Phone: 219-879-2368
Web: duneantiques.blogspot.com
Goodbyes
This business acquires entire
estates and brings antiques,
furniture, and more to its store.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-3312
Green Garage
Rescued furniture, housewares and
surprise finds abound in this shop.
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 5pm;
Friday 10am – 6pm; Saturday
Phone: 219-545-6768
Web: facebook.com/
greengaragechesterton
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Kathy’s Antiques
An upscale dealer of fine antiques
and jewelry. Appraiser on staff.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Phone: 219-926-1400
Katie’s Antiques
This antiquing destination, housed
in a historic mansion, features
furniture, porcelain and ivory.
Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
11am – 4pm; Sunday 12 – 4pm
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
by chance or by appointment
(off-hours number 219-464-2566)
Phone: 219-926-5559
Marc T. Nielsen Interiors and
Antique Shop
Find antiques from many cultures,
including Asian and European
items, art, light fixtures and more.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9am – 4:30pm;
Friday – Sunday by appointment
Address: 734 Old Suman Rd.,
Phone: 219-462-9812
Web: marctnielseninteriors.com
O’Gara and Wilson Ltd.
Antiquarian Booksellers
This shop buys and sells books, and
deals in book-related collectibles and
antiques, autographs, art and photos.
Hours: See website for hours
Phone: 219-728-1326
Web: ogaraandwilson.com
Old Farm House Antiques
This store has furniture, clocks,
glassware, flow blue, pottery,
primitives, china, vintage
clothing and collectibles.
Hours: Monday and
Thursday – Saturday
10am – 2:30pm; Sunday
noon – 2:30pm; Tuesday and
Wednesday by chance
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-5329
Ransomed Blessings
Repurposed furniture, decor,
upscale gifts and seasonal gifts.
Hours: 10am – 5:30pm
Wednesday-Saturday
Address: 256 W. Indiana Ave.,
Phone: 219-286-2848
Web: facebook.com/
Ransomedblessings
Resawn Relics
Taking vintage and antique pieces
to create original pieces, they
also recover barn and bowling
alley wood to make furniture.
Hours: 10am – 3pm Tuesday-Saturday
Address: 1505 Calumet Rd.,
Phone: 219-552-1870
Web: resawnrelics.com
Russ & Barb’s Antiques
Discover jewelry, art, pottery,
china and decorative glass.
Winter Hours: Monday – Sunday
10am – 4:30pm
Summer Hours: Monday – Sunday
10am – 5pm
Address: 222 Lincoln Ave.,
Phone: 219-926-4937
Society
Vintage antiques, artisan
goods, industrial furniture and
accessories, clothing, jewelry.
Hours: See Facebook page
Address: 109 Lincolnway,
Phone: 219-476-0744
Spill the Milk Vintage
Features vintage do-ityourself materials, furniture,
salvage and home décor.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 6pm;
Saturday 10am – 5pm;
Sunday 11am – 5pm
Address: 3152 W. Morthland Dr.
(U.S. 30), Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone: 219-286-3955
Web: spillthemilkvintage.com
The eState
The spot for high-end
collectibles, WW II and Civil War
memorabilia, pottery, crystal,
and jewelry sales and repair.
Hours: Monday – Friday
10am – 5:30pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm
Summer and holiday hours may vary
Address: 3101 Willowcreek Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-764-4316
Yesterday’s Treasures Antique
Mall & Artisan Gallery
Enjoy 20,000 square feet of heirloom
antiques, furniture, hand crafted
artisanship, books, jewelry, glass,
pipes, watches and vinyl records from
70 vendors.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday
Phone: 219-926-2268
Web: chestertonantiquemall.com
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Air One Photography
Aerial and panoramic photos of
the Indiana Dunes, Chicago and
more, plus posters and gifts.
Address: 23 Washington St.,
Phone: 219-462-1182
Web: aironephoto.com
Chesterton Art Center
Art on exhibit and for sale,
arts classes and gift shop.
Saturday – Sunday 1 – 4pm
Phone: 219-926-4711
Web: chestertonart.com
Framing Concepts Gallery
Custom framing and
magnificent pieces for sale.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm;
Phone: 219-926-6000
Web: framingconceptsonline.com
Holly Jackson Studio
Find lively, innovative and
colorful works inspired by
the Indiana Dunes area.
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday
10am – 5pm or by appointment
Address: 103 S. 2nd St.,
Phone: 219-926-8290
Web: facebook.com/
HollyJacksonArtist
Show us the unique
things you found. Tag
@indianadunes and use
#BeachesAndBeyond
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Lifestyles
On the ground floor, find jewelry,
toys, kitchenware, gourmet foods,
garden items, greeting cards and
collectibles. Upstairs, find wall
art, sculptures and furniture.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 7pm
Phone: 219-464-9167
Web: valpolifestyles.com
The Beverly Shores
Museum & Art Gallery
Housed in the iconic Beverly Shores
train station, this museum tells the
community’s history and has an
ever-rotating display of art in its
gallery, as well as a gift shop.
Hours: May – Oct. Friday – Sunday
11am – 3pm (reception 5 – 7pm
second Friday of each month May
to Oct.) 4th of July to Labor Day
Monday 11am – 3pm
Phone: 219-250-2290
The Ellen Firme Gallery
The exhibits include photography,
paintings, sculptures and prints.
Purchase handmade greeting
cards and the various works of art.
Opening reception is 5 – 8pm on
the second Friday of each month.
Gallery shares the building with the
Glenn L. Firme art supply store.
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 – 5pm;
Saturday 10am – 4pm; call for Sun. hours
Address: 92 W. U.S. 12,
Phone: 219-874-4003
Web: facebook.com/leo.firme.33
or firmeartofficesupply.com
Brauer Museum of Art
Wander through seven galleries
filled with selections from the
museum’s permanent collection
of more than 3,500 paintings,
photographs, sculptures and more.
The museum owns the largest
known collection of works by Junius
R. Sloan (1827-1900), a Hudson
River School painter who lived and
worked in the Midwest, and also
owns a fantastic array of world
religious art and American art from
the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
Hours: Tuesday,
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm;
Wednesday 10am – 8:30pm;
Saturday – Sunday 12 – 5pm
Address: Valparaiso University
Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel
Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-464-5365
Web: valpo.edu/artmuseum
White Key Gallery
The gallery, located in a more
than 125-year-old Victorian
building, features everything from
paintings to wood, glass, paper
and metal art. Several different
artists’ works are featured.
Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday 1 – 5pm;
Thursday – Friday 1 – 7pm;
Phone: 219-221-8461
Web: whitekeygallery.com
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Dune Clothiers at the
Schoolhouse Shop
The essence of Dune Clothiers at
the Schoolhouse Shop is to present
affordable, quality clothing and
accessories for both women and men
who appreciate the lifestyle indigenous
to coastal Lake Michigan.
Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm;
Sunday 11am–5pm (closed Tuesdays
and closed every February, all month)
Address: 278 E. 1500 North
(at Furnessville), Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-926-5001
Web: duneclothiers.com
Molly Bea’s Ingredients
We enhance your culinary experience
with our exceptional quality bulk foods.
Prepare to get recipe ideas as soon as you step foot in the store. At
Molly Bea’s INGREDIENTS, whether you love to cook, bake, or eat,
you’ll find 600 ingredients in bulk bins, from flours to pastas, spices,
nuts, seeds and trail mixes. Not to mention exotic coffees and teas,
soups and a fantastic licorice selection. Those with a sweet tooth will
be entranced by the enormous assortment of chocolates and sugary
snacks. There is everything you need for gluten free baking. They carry
organic, kosher, vegan and gluten free items.
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Seasons
on the Square
Women’s clothing and accessory
boutique in vibrant downtown Valparaiso.
We invite you to shop Seasons on
the Square, for unique fashion and
personalized attention, in a welcoming
atmosphere. Let us put the “WOW” in
your wardrobe! Featuring Joseph Ribkoff,
Frank Lyman, Eileen Fisher, Brighton, and
much more. Like us on Facebook!
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10am–6pm,
Friday – Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday noon –4pm
Address: 761 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-983-9401
Web: mollybeas.com
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Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–
5:30pm; Saturday 10am–4pm
Address: 1 Lincolnway (downtown)
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Phone: 219-465-0165
Web: seasonsonthesquare.com
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Yesterday’s Treasures
Antique Mall & Artisan Gallery
Our European Market provides a strong
tradition of quality shopping, live
entertainment and a festive community
experience in the heart of historic
downtown Chesterton. Our artists,
chefs, merchants and farmers travel
to our market from across Indiana,
Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an
extraordinary collection of products and
services. Follow us on Facebook!
Come get lost in 20,000 square feet of unique and vintage items.
Our 70+ vendors are constantly updating their wares. Whether
you are looking for heirloom antiques, mid-century furniture and
accessories, hand crafted artisanship, vintage jewelry, quality
used and rare books, vinyl records, glassware, vintage pipes and
watches, or just a walk down “memory lane”—make Yesterday’s
Treasures your destination. Just 2 miles from I-94 & IN-49! Like us
on Facebook.
Address: 220 Broadway
Phone: 219-926-5513
Web: chestertonseuropeanmarket.com
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday noon-5pm (closed Tuesdays)
Address: 700 Broadway, Chesterton, Indiana 46304
Phone: 219-926-2268
Web: ChestertonAntiqueMall.com
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LOCALLY
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1. Popcorn and fudge at Simply
Amazing Market, 2801 Evans
Ave., Valparaiso, 219-464-9621,
simplyamazingtreats.com
2. Produce, honey, treats, jewelry,
art at Chesterton’s European
Market, Broadway and Third
Street, Chesterton, 219-926-5513,
chestertonseuropeanmarket.com
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Find affordable, one-of-a-kind
souvenirs and gifts made right here in
Indiana Dunes Country.
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3. Aerial and panoramic photos,
posters at Air One Aerial
Photography, 23 Washington
St., Valparaiso, 219-4621182, aironephoto.com
4. Baseball bats at Hoosier
Bat Company, 312 N. 325
East, Valparaiso., 219-5311006, hoosierbat.com
Visit the Indiana Dunes
Visitor Center (page 72) or
Camp Stop (page 17) for
more great souvenirs!
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5. Doll clothes and accessories at Ciao
Bambino, 501 Lincolnway, Valparaiso,
219-617-4345, ciaobambinobaby.com
6. Concrete statues and décor at
Saylor Basket Place, 1300 W. U.S.
20, Porter, 219-926-1599,
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7. Bison hides, leather items, jerky
at Broken Wagon Bison Farm, 563
W. 450 North, Hobart, 219-7593523, brokenwagonbison.com
8. Purses, jewelry, blankets, home
décor, art, dishes at She’s Crafty
Unique Boutique, 18 E. Jefferson
St., Valparaiso, 219-617-0773
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MORE GREAT LOCAL STUFF:
• Beach glass jewelry at
stephanieswanson.biz
• Beautifully unconventional
furniture at dustfurniture.com
• Soaps and candles at
scentedseasons.com
• Dunes photos at
dunelandpizza.com
EVENTS
There’s always something to do in
Indiana Dunes Country. Take a look at
these event highlights for 2016. Make
sure to pick up a copy of our Calendar
of Events at the Visitor Center or
download yours now at:
indianadunes.com/
destination-guides/
MARCH 28 – APRIL 2, 2016
Valparaiso University Jazz Fest
Enjoy nationally-renowned
entertainers and local performers
in a week-long tribute to jazz.
Show times vary.
Valparaiso University Harre Union
1509 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso, IN
219-464-5415 or 877-698-8849
valpo.edu/union/events
Ticket prices vary by concert.
Some free concerts available
MAY 5 – 8, 2016
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival
Celebrate the amazing spring
migration with bird watching, live bird
programs and young birder activities.
6am – 8pm
Indiana Dunes area sites
219-926-1390
indunesbirdingfestival.com
See website for registration
SATURDAYS, MAY 7
– OCT. 29, 2016
Visit indianadunes.com/events
for the latest events.
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At this open-air market, you’ll
find artisan breads and pastries,
gourmet foods, fresh produce,
jewelry, art, clothing, gifts, onthe-go lunches and more. Enjoy
live entertainment 10am-1pm.
8am – 2pm
Downtown Chesterton
Third Street and Broadway,
219-926-5513
chestertonseuropeanmarket.com
Free admission
JULY 9, 2016
Sand Sculpture Contest
Carve your best sand sculpture
or see others’ creations.
9am – 1pm
1600 N. 25 East, Chesterton, IN
46304 (State Road 49,
north of U.S. 12)
219-926-1390
in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm
Participation/viewing free after
paying standard park gate fee
JULY 21 – 30, 2016
Porter County Fair
Enjoy grandstand and
grounds entertainment,
livestock, food and more.
Mon. – Fri.: 1–10pm;
Sat – Sun: 10am – 10pm
Porter County Fairgrounds
217 E. Division Rd.,
219-462-0321
portercountyfair.com
$5 adults/children 9 and under free/
10-punch pass $40
AUG. 6 – 7, 2016
Chesterton Art Fair
Juried art fair with 100 artists from 15
states, children’s booth and music.
10am – 5pm
Hawthorne Park
405 Waverly Rd.,
Porter, IN 46304
219-926-4711
chestertonart.com
$5 adults/children 12 and under free
AUG. 27, 2016
Kouts Pork Fest
This pork-centric event includes 5K
run, parade, entertainment, food,
arts & crafts booths and more.
8am – evening
Downtown Kouts
State Road 8 and State Road 49,
Kouts, IN 46347
219-766-0720
koutsevents.com/porkfest
Free admission
AUG. 27 – 28, 2016
Aukiki River Festival
Step back in time to a day filled
with events unique to this spot and
set from the mid 1700s through the
1930s. French voyageur and Native
American re-enactors. Learn about
equipment used to hunt, trap and
trade along the Kankakee River.
9am – 4pm
Kankakee Valley Historical
Society Grounds
1099 Baums Bridge Rd.,
Kouts, IN 46347
219-766-2302
kankakeevalleyhistoricalsociety.org
Free admission
SEPT. 10, 2016
Popcorn Festival
Honoring native son Orville
Redenbacher, this festival offers
more than 200 food and arts &
crafts booths, kids’ games, the
five-mile Popcorn Panic race
and the Popcorn Parade.
7am – 6:30pm
Downtown Valparaiso
219-464-8332
valparaisoevents.com
Free admission
OCT. 1 – 31, 2016
Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction
Prepare to be frightened in this 23,000
square foot, all-indoor haunted house
designed by two people who have a
combined 20 years of experience in
haunted houses and horror movies.
Sun, Thu & Halloween: 7-10pm
Fri. & Sat: 7 – 11pm
Amhurst Asylum
228 South 500 West,
888-813-4571
amhurstasylum.com
$20 general admission
OCT. 8 – 9, 2016
Elvis Fest
Bop it up at the sock hop, meet
special guests who once worked
with Elvis, cheer on Elvis tribute
artists and eat like Elvis.
Woodland Park Community Building
2100 Willowcreek Rd.,
Portage, IN 46368
317-844-7354
elvisfantasyfest.com
Ticket prices vary
DEC. 3 – 4
Annual Kouts Christmas
Open House
Visit about 40 homes, churches and
restaurants in the Kouts area and
find unique crafts and homemade
baked goods for sale.
Sat: 8:30am – 4:30pm;
Sun: 10am – 4:30pm
Various locations in and around Kouts
Locations vary—maps available at
intersection of State Road 8 and
State Road 49
219-766-3791
koutsevents.com
Free admission
FALL
DRIVES
These drives are enjoyable year round, but are
especially beautiful in the fall. One takes drivers
past the dunes and lake, while the other features
charming downtowns and winding country roads.
THE DUNES & LAKE
Drive tree-lined roadways and then watch as Lake Michigan
and the sand dunes appear before you. You’ll also pass historic
homes, marshland that explodes with color and great places to
stop for a scenic hike.
Start at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center at
1215 N. State Road 49, Porter, IN
Turn right onto State Road 49 North
.8 mi
DOWNTOWNS &
COUNTRY ROADS
This drive takes you through the charming downtowns of Chesterton
and Valparaiso, both lined with great restaurants and shops. You’ll
also pass several parks where you can enjoy a fall stroll. Then wind
your way back on fun, scenic country roads.
Start at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center at 1215 N. State Road 49,
Porter, IN
urn left to take the U.S. 12 exit, then
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bear right and take eastbound US 12
3.2 mi
Turn left onto State Road 49 South
Turn left onto East State Park Road/300 East
1.2 mi
Turn right onto Indian Boundary Road
.4 mi
Turn left on Calumet Road (Stop at
Thomas Centennial Park and the historic
downtown at Calumet and Broadway for shopping
and dining or continue to the next turn)
.7 mi
Turn right on Porter Ave, on which you will
see the historic Brown Mansion/Westchester
Township History Museum
.7 mi
urn right on Lakefront Drive (Parking available on
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East State Park Road and Lakefront Drive if you
want to stop for a walk on the beach, a picnic at
Lake View Picnic Area & Beach Access or
walk past the Century of Progress Homes)
.8 mi
Turn right on Broadway
.5 mi
Turn left on Beverly Drive
Turn right on Lake Shore County Road (Merrivale)
urn right on U.S. 12 West
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You’ll pass Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern (great
food and drinks) and Campstop (bike rentals)
1.2 mi
.7 mi
5.4 mi
Turn left and get onto the ramp to State Road 49
urn left onto State Road 49 North to go to Indiana
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Dunes State Park for a fall hike or drive the scenic
road from the entrance to Wilson Shelter
r turn right on State Road 49 South and return to
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the Visitor Center or continue on State Road 49
South and enjoy a walk at Coffee Creek Watershed
Preserve or see its beauty from your car
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.7 mi
4.7 mi
1.2 mi
Turn left on 11th Street/Meridian Road/
Campbell Street. You’ll pass Sunset Hill Farm
County Park, Rogers Lakewood Park and
Ogden Gardens, all of which are great places for
a fall walk
9.5 mi
Turn left on Lincolnway and enjoy downtown
Valparaiso, with the Orville Redenbacher statue
in Central Park, shopping and dining. Continue
straight at the roundabout to take LaPorte Ave./
State Road 2 east out of the city
4.6 mi
Turn left on 400 East
2.3 mi
Turn left on 600 North
1.0 mi
Turn right on 300 East/Old Suman/350 East
(Note that halfway along this winding road, you
come to U.S. Highway 6 and can turn right
and travel for .8 mile on U.S. Highway 6 to
visit Anderson’s Vineyard & Winery and then
backtrack,or you can continue straight on the
county road
4.8 mi
Turn left on 1050 North
Follow the sign to State Road 49 South to visit
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve or turn right
onto State Road 49 North to return to the
Visitor Center
3.4 mi
TAKE THE
TRAIN
By Ken Kosky
If you’d like to enjoy an Indiana Dunes getaway
but don’t want to drive (or don’t have a car),
why not hop on the South Shore train?
The train makes three stops in Indiana Dunes Country,
each of which is about a mile walk to the beach.
HERE’S WHAT TO DO
AT EACH STOP
Portage/Ogden Dunes Station
Walk the Midwest Steel access road on the north
side of the tracks for about a mile to Portage
Lakefront and Riverwalk (see page 6), which
has a Lake Michigan beach and pier fishing.
Or, go south, carefully crossing U.S. 12 to dine
at Latitudes Waterfront Dining (see page 48)
or hike the 2.6-mile Tolleston Dunes Trail (see
page 7). Both are a short walk away.
Dune Park Station
Walk or ride your bike from the train station to Indiana
Dunes State Park (see page 6). There, you can hike,
swim, relax on the beach and get food at the concession
stand. There is a $2 per person fee to enter the park.
Beverly Shores Station
This is a flag stop, so alert the conductor to stop or he’ll
continue to the next station. And when it’s time to leave,
press a button at the station so the train stops for you.
If you’re at the station when The Beverly Shores Museum
& Art Gallery is open (see page 21), stop in to learn
some local history and see artwork and a gift shop.
Across the street is Camp Stop General Store (see page
17), where you can rent bikes and get snacks and
souvenirs. There is often a food truck in the parking lot.
The Rolling Stonebaker pizza truck (see page 47) is
often parked just east of the train station, and you’ll
find gourmet food in the roadhouse setting at nearby
Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern (see page 47)
And, about a mile north of the train station,
you’ll find Lakeview Picnic Area and a nice
stretch of beach (see page 6).
FAQ
:
Can I take a bike on the train?
The South Shore Line is launching a pilot program in
2016 allowing bikes on select (not all) Saturday and
Sunday trains from April thru October. Bikes will be
permitted to be taken on and off the train at the following
stations: South Bend, Dune Park (in Chesterton, a mile
from the beach); East Chicago, Hammond, Hegewisch,
57th Street, McCormick Place, Museum Campus/11th
Street, Van Buren Street, and Millennium Station.
Is there an extra cost?
No.
Where do I find more information?
nictd.com.
What about times when I can’t
take a bike on the train?
You may take the train to the Portage/Ogden
Dunes, Dune Park or Beverly Shores station,
each of which is a mile walk to the beach.
WINTER
ACTIVITIES
TOLLESTON DUNES
When the cold winds blow and the snow
falls, a whole new world of adventure
opens up in Indiana Dunes Country.
Follow us on Facebook to
find out when the conditions
are right for all your favorite
winter activities.
Central Park Ice Skating Rink
Enjoy ice skating in a covered
pavilion. Open each November
for a four-month season.
Hours: Skating Monday – Wednesday
4 – 8pm; Thursday – Friday
4 – 10pm; Saturday 8:30am – 10pm;
Sunday 10am – 7pm; open
hockey Sunday 8:30 – 10am;
Monday – Wednesday 8 – 10pm
Address: 70 Lafayette St.,
Phone: 219-548-4888 or 462-5144
Cost: $5 per person; $3 skate
rental; group rates available
Activities: Ice skating, hockey
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Coffee Creek Park
Downtown Chesterton sledding hill.
Address: 246 E. Morgan Ave.,
Phone: 219-926-3000
Cost: Free
Activities: Sledding, Tubing
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Coffee Creek
Watershed Preserve
With five miles of winding trails, this
preserve has plenty of adventures
in store for a cross-country skier.
Address: State Road 49 and Voyage
Boulevard, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-926-1842
Find us on Facebook
Cost: Free
Activities: Skiing
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Countryside Park
The hills offer great sledding and
tubing, and its fishing pond is
always dotted with ice fishers,
even in the coldest months.
Portage, IN 46868
Phone: 219-762-1675
Cost: Free
Activities: Sledding, Tubing, Ice Fishing
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Forest Park
This popular sledding hill is part
of the Forest Park Golf Course.
Address: 851 Harrison Blvd.,
Phone: 219-462-5144
Cost: Free
Activities: Sledding, Tubing
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Hebron Ice Rink
Strap on your blades and twirl
around this outdoor skating rink. It
opens for the season as soon as
the ice has frozen to a minimum of
4 inches, and stays open as long as
weather permits — call the town hall
or visit the website to find out if the
rink will be open during your stay.
Hours: Dawn – dusk, weather permitting
Address: 199 Professional Ct.,
Hebron, IN 46341
Phone: 219-996-4641
Web: visithebron.org
Cost: Free
Activities: Ice skating
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Cross-country skiing is available on
all of the park trails. The Glenwood
Dunes Trail, with its warming shelter
and loops ranging from 1 to 6.4
miles long, is definitely the can’tmiss spot — although the Tolleston
Dunes trail is a close second.
Hours: 7am – dusk
Address: Glenwood Dunes Trail
(U.S. 20, just west of 275 East,
Chesterton, IN 46304), Tolleston
Dunes (U.S. 12, two miles west of
State Road 249, Portage, IN 46368)
Phone: 219-395-1882
Web: nps.gov/indu
Cost: Free
Activities: Skiing, Snowshoeing
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Hiking trails transform into crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing
paths once the snow falls. If you enjoy
sledding, hit Devil’s Slide, a sand dune
that becomes a fun sledding and
tubing hill. And be sure to view the
majestic mountains of ice that form
along Lake Michigan in the winter.
Hours: 7am – 11pm
Chesterton, IN 46304 (State
Road 49, north of U.S. 12)
Phone: 219-926-1952
Cost: Free on weekdays during winter.
Other days, $7/car Indiana residents;
$12/car out-of-state; annual passes
available; campsites additional; walkins and individuals on buses $2
Activities: Sledding, Tubing,
Skiing, Snowshoe rental
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Imagination Glen Park
Once the snow falls, winter enthusiasts
can set off on three miles of crosscountry trails that loop through this
256-acre park. The trails are clearly
marked, and are divided into difficulty
from beginner to advanced.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-762-1675
Cost: Free
Activities: Skiing
The park has nearly four miles of
cross-country skiing trails and
a huge sledding hill. Atop the
hill, there’s a winter shelter and
concessions stand. There’s also
ice fishing on the park’s lakes.
Phone: 219-462-5144
Cost: Free
Skiing, Ice Fishing
B
Santa’s Holiday Forest
Cut down a fresh Christmas tree
for your home (or pick up a freshcut one), go on a wagon ride, enjoy
hot chocolate and hot dogs, and
generally get into the Christmas
spirit at this tree farm. Everyone
who comes through the door gets
a free gift from Santa’s helpers!
Hours: 7am – 7pm,
Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve
Address: 95 E. 700 North,
Phone: 219-462-1068, 219-916-5973
or 800-624-1068
Web: santasholidayforest.info
Cost: Free; cost of trees vary
Taltree’s quiet, gently-sloping
woodlands, fascinating wetland
views and huge expanse of prairie
make the nearly four miles of trails
perfect for cross-country skiing,
snow shoeing and bird watching.
Hours: Nov. – March 10am – 4pm
Phone: 219-462-0025
Web: taltree.org
Cost: $10/free for members
and children 4 and under
Activities: Snowshoeing (free rentals
offered), skiing, gardening classes.
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WRF Nursery and Garden Center
In the fall, take a hayride to the
pumpkin patch and pick your
own, and give the corn maze a try.
When winter rolls around, you can
cut your own Christmas tree.
Hours: March 1 – Dec. 24
Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Address: 255 E. 150 South,
Phone: 219-462-8733
Web: wrfnursery.com
Cost: Cost of pumpkins
and trees varies
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Sunset Hill Farm County Park
Enjoy cross-country skiing, see the
holiday lights and enjoy snowshoe
and workout classes (fee applies and
equipment is provided; call to register).
Holiday light festival: Friday – Sunday,
Thanksgiving through Christmas
Address: U.S. 6 and Meridian
Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-465-3586
Web: indianadunes.com/
parks-and-recreation
Cost: Free; $5 for festival;
$5 to snowshoe
Skiing, Snowshoeing,
Snowshoe Rental
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Start your trip at the
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Guides and brochures
A short film in our theater
An exhibit hall that’s fun for kids
A gift shop
Restrooms and drinking fountains
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The official fishin
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A collection of the best kid-friendly
activities in Indiana Dunes Country!
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DINING * SWEET TREATS * INDOOR * OUTDOOR
Whether you enjoy hiking, bicycling, bird watching, festivals or things to do
with your kids, we have a guide for you. Pick up a copy at our Visitor Center, or visit
IndianaDunes.com/destination-guides/ to view our guides electronically or to download them.
You Can Find Us At
Address: 1215 N. State Road 49, Porter IN 46304
(Just north of the Indiana Toll Road and Interstate 94.
Just south of Indiana Dunes State Park and U.S. 20)
Phone: 219-926-2255 or 800-283-8687
Web: IndianaDunes.com
Email: info@indianadunes.com
Summer hours: Memorial Day to Labor
Day 8am-6pm seven days a week
Off-season hours: Labor Day to Memorial
Day 8:30am-4:30pm seven days a week
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The Activities Guide project manager is Ken Kosky of Indiana Dunes Tourism (IDT).
Photography by IDT’s Christine Livingston and Ken Kosky. Smith Donovan Marketing
& Communications and other photographers. Design by Smith Donovan Marketing &
Communications in Chesterton, IN.
This publication is produced by IDT in cooperation with area attractions and
companies. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of information at the time
of printing. IDT is not liable for damages arising from errors, omissions or outdated
information. No endorsement of products or services described is implied. IDT
welcomes information about new travel-related businesses and attractions in Indiana
Dunes Country, feedback about this publication and corrections/updates. Comments
can be sent to ken@indianadunes.com.
INDIANA DUNES VISITOR CENTER
Emergency
Time Zone
Phone Number
911
Call on a landline or cell phone
for emergency purposes.
CST
Indiana Dunes Country is on Central
Standard Time and observes Daylight
Savings Time. Porter County is only
one of 12 counties in Indiana that
are not on Eastern Standard Time.
Alcohol
The legal drinking age is
21
Alcohol can’t be sold at retail stores
on Sundays, but is available Sundays
for consumption at restaurants or
for consumption/carry-out purchase
at wineries and brew pubs.
Temperatures By Season
LOW
HIGH
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
58° 81° 64° 29°
35° 60° 44° 10°
GETTING
HERE
Detroit
Madison
Chicago
From Indianapolis, IN (south)
Take Interstate 65 north to Interstate 94 east. Then, take
State Road 49 north (exit 26B) into Indiana Dunes Country.
From Toledo, OH (east)
Take Interstate 80/90 west toward Chicago (portions
toll) and cross into Indiana, then merge onto Interstate
94 west toward Chicago. Then, take State Road
49 north (exit 26B) into Indiana Dunes Country.
100
150
Indianapolis
200
Want to know a secret about traveling to
the hidden gem of the Midwest? Half the
population of the United States is located
within a 12-hour drive of us.
BY CAR
Cleveland
50
250
BY RAIL
The South Shore Line from Chicago runs approximately
every hour and offers multiple stops within walking
distance of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore sites and
Indiana Dunes State Park and, on Saturdays and Sundays
from spring to fall, has train cars that accommodate bikes.
South Shore Line: mysouthshoreline.com
From Chicago, IL (west)
Take Interstate 90/94 east from Chicago
towards Indiana. Then, take State Road 49 north
(exit 26B) into Indiana Dunes Country.
From Grand Rapids, MI (north)
Take Interstate 196 west towards Holland. Merge
onto Interstate 94 west towards Chicago/Niles
and cross into Indiana. Then, take State Road 49
north (exit 26B) into Indiana Dunes Country.
Porter County
Regional Airport
Touch down in style at the area’s
finest general aviation airport.
BY AIR
Midway International Airport (MDW), O’Hare International
Airport (ORD) and the South Bend Regional Airport (SBN)
are each about an hour away from Indiana Dunes Country,
and are together serviced by most of the major airlines.
Or, if you’ve got your own set of wings, do the easy thing
and fly in to the Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ).
It’s open 365 days a year and has no landing fees.
MDW & ORD: flychicago.com
SBN: sbnair.com
VPZ: vpz.org
BY BUS
For those who want to minimize their carbon
footprint (or want someone else to do the driving),
Greyhound and Coach USA bus lines run
regular services to Indiana Dunes Country.
Greyhound: greyhound.com
Coach USA: coachusa.com
Cozy in size but grand in convenience, this two-runway airport is
open 365 days a year, has no landing fees, and rent-a-cars are
available on-site. Plus, it’s conveniently located within a mile of
some of Valparaiso’s best hotels and restaurants.
If you’re flying in, PCRA has on-field maintenance facilities,
along with full fuel and line services for your aircraft. Scenic rides
are also available to see the Dunes from the air—an exciting
opportunity to make your visit even more memorable.
Address: 4207 Murvihill Rd.
Phone: 800-462-6508
Hours: Monday–Friday 6am–10pm
Saturday–Sunday 7am–7pm
Web: vpz.org
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PICTURE PERFECT
@INDIANADUNES
INDIANADUNES.COM
Tag @indianadunes on
Instagram and Twitter!
Take your best shot of (or selfie with) these and other Indiana Dunes Country
attractions, then tag @indianadunes and use #BeachesAndBeyond so we can like
and share our favorites. We may even use your pictures in next year’s guide!
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1. Howie the Cow: This 10-foot tall
cow has been outside Kelsey’s Steak
House since 1994. Kelsey’s, 2300
Morthland Dr. (U.S. 30), Valparaiso, IN.
2. Orville Redenbacher statue: Grab
a seat next to the popcorn king who
built his empire in Valparaiso. Central
Park, 70 Lafayette St., Valparaiso, IN
You can also find Indiana
Dunes Tourism on Facebook,
Pinterest, and Google+
3. Lunchtime Atop a Skyscraper
statues: These statues are based on
a famous photo and were originally
displayed at the site of the World
Trade Center after 9/11. Industrial
Revolution Eatery & Grille, 1084
Linwood Ave., Valparaiso, IN
5. Dunn’s Bridge: Legend has it
that this bridge over the historic
Kankakee River was made with
steel from the world’s first Ferris
Wheel, which was at the 1904
World’s Fair. Approx. 1500 S. 500
East (at Kankakee River), Kouts, IN
4. Zao Island’s Dragon: Named one
of the most unique mini-golf courses
in the nation, Zao Island’s signature
spot is under the three-story mountain
and giant dragon. Zao Island, 1050
Horseprairie Ave., Valparaiso, IN
6. Bass Pro Shops: Immortalize
your visit to this amazing store with
the giant aquariums, the waterfall,
the moose outside and other photo
opportunities. Bass Pro, 6425
Daniel Burnham Dr., Portage, IN
Indiana
Dunes
TOURISM
Indiana Dunes Tourism
1215 N. State Road 49
Porter, IN 46304
800-283-8687
Franciscan St. Anthony Health
Chesterton Health & Emergency Center
Average wait time less than 15 minutes!
Your visit to the Indiana Dunes should be fun and
worry-free – which includes knowing you’ll have
easy access to excellent emergency care if and
when it’s needed.
The Chesterton Health & Emergency Center is
the region’s only full-service, 24/7 freestanding
emergency center.
It offers faster, personalized service coupled with the
high-quality emergency care associated with
Franciscan St. Anthony Health–Michigan City.
DRIVE LESS. GETAWAY MORE.
northern indiana
Our Emergency Center is staffed with board-certified
emergency physicians and nurses specially trained
in emergency care. And, our on-site paramedics
are available 24/7 to transfer you to the hospital if
the need arises. The center also includes primary
care and specialist physician suites, as well as
outpatient laboratory and imaging services, including
mammography and Open MRI.
The Chesterton Health & Emergency Center is
conveniently located just east of the intersection at
State Road 49 and Indian Boundary Road—only a
few short miles from Indiana Dunes State Park—with
shorter wait times to get you treated and on your way.
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year
Address: 770 Indian Boundary Road
Phone: 219-921-2000
Web: FranciscanAlliance.org/Chesterton
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