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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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.

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Mason County, Michigan

Mason County is located in central West Michigan with Ludington being the main destination. Features include Lake Michigan and the PM River.

Lake Michigan water photo by Todd Reed

Evanston, Illinois

Evanston, just north of Chicago, is alive with diverse entertainment options, courtesy of the creative students at Northwestern University.

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Lake County Indiana

Lake County, Indiana is popular for the Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake County, Indiana is part of the Southern Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

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.

Lake Forest, Illinois

Lake Forest began as a town in 1857 and is a convenient destination for visitors travelling south to Chicago.