49er Drive-In Theatre
Posted on Friday, May 10th, 2019 in Activities, Art , Music, Theater, Dining, Indiana Dunes
This classic 1950s location is Northwest Indiana’s only drive-in theater. Visit the 49er Drive-In Theater for a double feature!
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Posted on Friday, May 10th, 2019 in Activities, Art , Music, Theater, Dining, Indiana Dunes
This classic 1950s location is Northwest Indiana’s only drive-in theater. Visit the 49er Drive-In Theater for a double feature!
Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 in Activities, Art , Music, Theater, History, Indiana Dunes, Shopping
If you’re visiting the Indiana Dunes for the first time, you can’t miss out on this must-see destination shop.
Posted on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 in Accommodations, Activities, Beach, Birding, Indiana Dunes, Nature, Outdoor Adventures
For great springtime birding, there’s no place like the Indiana Dunes. More than 350 bird species live or migrate through the dunes every year, drawn to Lake Michigan’s open waters and to the diverse habitats available for nesting.
Posted on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 in Activities, Beach, Dining
Check out 3 Interesting Things about Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern, home to incredible food, craft beers, giant bloody marys, and a beautiful patio.
Posted on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 in
By Suzie LaBelle Editor’s note: Suzie LaBelle and Will Heelan, both of Wilmette, IL, are bicycling around the entire perimeter of Lake Michigan, and they recently passed through Indiana Dunes Country. Their trip is scheduled to go from May 17 to June 15, 2015, starting in Wilmette and going counterclockwise around the lake. They will … Continued
Posted on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 in Activities, Indiana Dunes, Shopping
In the heart of Indiana Dunes Country in downtown Valparaiso lies Old World Market. This specialty food, wine, and cheese market offers delicious tastes, affordable prices, all served up with a smile—what more could a foodie wish for?
Posted on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 in Activities, Dining, Indiana Dunes, Shopping
Craft beer fans gather round! Hunter’s Brewing is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Indiana Dunes in downtown Chesterton.
Posted on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 in Activities, Beach, Biking, Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Nature, Outdoor Adventures
Mountain bikers of all levels of experience will have a blast at the 10-mile Outback Trail at Imagination Glen Park! The twists and turns will test your skills.
Posted on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 in Accommodations, Activities, Beach, Dining, Indiana Dunes, Shopping
Enjoy the comforts of home at the Country Inns & Suites by Radisson, located just 10 minutes from the Indiana Dunes. This charming hotel has plenty of perks, including the famous Family Aquatic Center—two pools, a hot tub, and a game room!
Posted on Friday, August 17th, 2018 in Activities, Beach, Birding, Indiana Dunes, Nature, Outdoor Adventures
I’d like to share with you some of my favorite fun facts about dunes environment, ecology, and history.
Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches, more than 70 miles of hiking trails, and more than 350 species of birds? Explore the Indiana Dunes, then shake off the sand south of the dunes with great lodging, dining, shopping, and attractions.