The Tolleston Dunes area of Indiana Dunes National Park features a trail and overlook. It’s located south of West Beach, just to the east of County Line Road along US Highway 12, in Ogden Dunes, Indiana.
The two most historic areas at Indiana Dunes National Park are Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. They’re both located near each other in Porter, Indiana.
The Great Marsh Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park gives hikers views of the largest wetland complex in the Lake Michigan watershed. It’s located in Beverly Shores.
The Century of Progress Homes are five homes built for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The homes are located along West Lake Front Drive in Beverly Shores, which is surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park on all sides.
Dune Ridge Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park takes hikers through a diverse set of habitats in a short amount of time. It’s located in Beverly Shores, just south of Kemil Beach and the Century of Progress Homes.
Dunn’s Bridge County Park sits at the southern border of Porter and Jasper Counties in Northwest Indiana. The park contains a unique and historic bridge with an interesting and mysterious story behind it.
Hebron is a small town southwest of Valparaiso, Indiana. It was an important stagecoach stop and later a railway junction in the 1800s.
Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, is a great place to spend some time. It’s full of great restaurants, nice shops, and is family-friendly.
The Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse) contains exhibits related to the history of Porter County, Indiana. It sits on the southeast corner of the square in downtown Valparaiso.
Valparaiso University is a private Lutheran university in Valparaiso, Indiana. It’s most famous for its men’s basketball team.