Great Lakes state

Indiana

Dunes, beaches and industry on Lake Michigan.

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Meet the coast

About the Indiana Great Lakes coast

Indiana's northern edge includes Lake Michigan beaches, dune landscapes and port communities.

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Great Lakes shoreline Lake Michigan

In this guide2 places to explore

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Highlights

Dunes, beaches and a national park on the commuter line.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Long beaches, dune trails and rare wetland habitat a train ride from Chicago.

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Michigan City

A historic lighthouse, pier and beach at the edge of the dunes.

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Settle in, eat well, travel smart.

Good places to base yourself.

Michigan CityLake Michigan

A taste of the region.

Lake perch dinners
Sugar cream pie, Indiana's state pie
Farm-stand produce from the dunes' inland edge

Know before you go.

Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park are separate parks with separate fees.
Rip currents are a known hazard on these long sand beaches — swim near lifeguards and check flags.
The South Shore Line connects downtown Chicago with the dunes and Michigan City.

Visit Indiana Indiana state parks

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Along the shore