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:

Hammond, Indiana

Straddling Indiana’s border with Illinois sits Hammond, which thrives despite the decline of factories on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

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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.

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Indiana Lakeshore Lighthouses

There are seven Indiana lighthouses on Lake Michigan.

  • 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

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Carlsville, Wisconsin

Carlsville is located between Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor. This small town is home to an impressive amount of famous Door County goods.

Port Washington, Wisconsin

Port Washington is a city with plenty of rich history to explore, boasting the highest density of pre-Civil War buildings in Wisconsin.

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St. Joseph, Michigan

With 3 top beaches including thousands of acres of State Park land, St. Joseph, Michigan, is the perfect destination for beach lovers.

Zion, Illinois

Sitting on Illinois’ border with Wisconsin sits Zion. One of the only cities in the world to be fully planned before being built.

Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba is the site of the Upper Peninsula State Fair and is popular for fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Frankfort, Michigan

Frankfort is located along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour and is home to attractions like the Betsie Pointe Lighthouse and The Garden Theater.