Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.
"This National Lakeshore encompasses 15 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline in northern Indiana. With over 50 miles of hiking trails located on 15,000 acres of federally funded land, visitors will find no shortage of prime kite-flying real estate, wildlife, wetlands, and dunes. Visitors will also discover quaint towns and a vibrant nightlife surrounding the lakeshore area. When you’re finished with the lakeshore, explore the lakeside city of Portage or artsy Chesterton." [Travel+Leisure]
National Park
Website: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Address: Chesterton, IN 46304
Sources: Best National Park in Every State