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The small town of Beverly Shores, Indiana, is surrounded on three sides by Indiana Dunes National Park and borders Lake Michigan to the north.
Beverly Shores Depot
The town’s tiny railroad depot is one of nine original stations built along a train route in 1929 that reached into Milwaukee, and only one of two that still exist. The depot is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The depot also serves as the Beverly Shores Museum and Art Gallery, which is open Friday through Sunday from 11am to 3pm usually from May through October. The small museum tells about the history of the community and the strong influence of Lithuanian immigrants.
Old North Church
Also in town is a replica of the Old North Church in Boston. It was originally featured in the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and brought to Beverly Shores shortly after. It’s now a private home. The Old North Church is not really worth seeking out, but there are other much more interesting homes from the fair nearby. The five Century of Progress Homes sit along the beach and are administered by the National Park Service.
Hiking
If you’re into hiking, check out the Dune Ridge Trail and Great Marsh Trail, both in Beverly Shores. The trails are part of Indiana Dunes National Park.
