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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Indiana & Illinois
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Onekama, Michigan
Commonly known as the “Two Lake Town,” Onekama offers a combination of Lake Michigan shoreline and peaceful views of Portage Lake.
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.
Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, Michigan is home to the annual Coast Guard Festival and offers beaches, water sports, fishing, and more.
Empire, Michigan
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Leelanau County, Empire is located south of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Suttons Bay, Michigan
Suttons Bay, in Leelanau County, about midway up the eastern shore of Leelanau Peninsula and is a very popular destination in the summer time.
Ephraim, Wisconsin
Nestled in the harbor, Ephraim of Door County, Wisconsin has a picturesque view of Peninsula State Park’s Eagle Bluff and Horseshoe Island.