Top 10 Spring Activities at the Indiana Dunes
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Spring is a time of growth, activity, and adventure, and the Indiana Dunes and surrounding areas offer a vast array of different adventures to go on. Spring into fun at these 10 locations…
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Find Your Perfect Moment at the Indiana Dunes
Along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes offer miles of beaches, scenic trails, welcoming communities, and plenty of unexpected discoveries. Start exploring below to plan your trip and capture your own perfect moment.
Spring is a time of growth, activity, and adventure, and the Indiana Dunes and surrounding areas offer a vast array of different adventures to go on. Spring into fun at these 10 locations…
During the summer, the beaches are full of families, couples, and National Park visitors looking to cool off in the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan and enjoy the views. But just beyond the…
Climb up the three tallest dunes at Indiana Dunes State Park. It’s 1.5 miles of tough trail and 100% brag-worthy.
Walk in the footsteps of Diana, a legendary dune advocate who lived in the wilderness, and walk away inspired.
Borrow a free nature backpack for your Indiana Dunes visit. It’s like having a ranger in your pocket.
Explore the Indigenous Cultural Trail, where Miami and Potawatomi culture meets Dunes ecology.
Join a drop-in volunteer project and help protect the Indiana Dunes landscape.
Find maps and trip info at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center plus a park film, coffee, and gifts.
Celebrate spring migration with expert-led birding events in the Indiana Dunes.
Celebrate art, music, and hands-on fun at Valparaiso’s Sand + Steel Art Fest.
Shop fresh produce, artisan goods, and street food at Chesterton’s European Market.
Celebrate the King with live tribute shows at the Indiana Elvis FANtasy Fest.
Try kayaking, biking, hiking, and more at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival.
Celebrate Valparaiso’s popcorn legacy with food, fun, and live entertainment.
Craft beer, cocktails, and Asian fusion favorites make Blockhead Beerworks a flavorful stop.
Elevated fine dining with seasonal dishes and a thoughtfully curated cocktail program.
Scratch-made Italian favorites, fine wine, and garden dining in a historic setting.
Relax near the dunes with laid-back eats and drinks at The Goblin Duneside Eatery.
Fresh sushi, noodle dishes, and Japanese favorites just minutes from the dunes.
Award-winning, fall-off-the-bone ribs and classic sides at this 21+ BBQ favorite.