Indiana Lakeshore | Lake Michigan Destinations
Discover the Indiana Shoreline!
There’s nothing like being “Up North” and we think you will want to linger in this beautiful region, filled with outstanding Lake Michigan Destinations.
Indiana Lakeshore Destinations
Here are but a few of the towns which are delightful to discover along Lake Michigan in Indiana:
East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, Indiana is part of the Indiana Lakeshore along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. Be sure to visit the nearby Indiana Sand Dunes.
Hammond, Indiana
Straddling Indiana’s border with Illinois sits Hammond, which thrives despite the decline of factories on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Whiting, Indiana
Whiting is a small town with a lot of personality. Stand on its beach and you’ll get a grand view of Chicago’s skyline.
Gary, Indiana
A blue-collar city on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, Gary was built on the hard work done in its once prosperous steel mills.
Michigan City, Indiana
Surrounded by wandering dunes and singing sand, Michigan City welcomes you to Lake Michigan’s southern tip in grand style.
Indiana Lakeshore Lighthouses
There are seven Indiana lighthouses on Lake Michigan.
View Lighthouses Along the Indiana Lakeshore
- Calumet Harbor Lighthouse, South Chicago
- Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse, East Chicago
- Old Indiana Harbor Light, East Chicago
- Buffington Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse, East Chicago
- Gary Breakwater Lighthouse, Gary
- Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, Michigan City
- Old Michigan City Lighthouse, Michigan City
Lake Michigan Travel Regions
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- Northwest Michigan
- Central West Michigan
- Southwest Michigan
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Indiana & Illinois
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Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County is located in West Michigan and is known for their asparagus crops and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Porter County Indiana
Porter County, Indiana is popular for the Indiana Dunes National Park. Porter County, Indiana is part of the Southern Lake Michigan Circle Tour.
Douglas, Michigan
Known as the “Village of Friendliness since 1870”, Douglas offers a diversified variety of art galleries and fine dining.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is on the southern tip of a narrow estuary off the western coast of Lake Michigan and has great fishing and other activities.
Algoma, Wisconsin
Located just 35 minutes east of Green Bay, Algoma welcomes visitors to their sandy beaches, historic downtown, and fun festivals.
Manistee County, Michigan
Manistee County is located in Northwest Michigan and offers numerous beaches, golf courses, fishing spots, and shopping.