Vacation in Indiana Dunes Country - Indiana
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Area Overview
Indiana Dunes Country features 15 miles of Lake Michigan coastline and 200-foot sand dunes in the Portage and Chesterton areas. Visitors to the dunes often come into Chesterton and Valparaiso for great downtown dining and shopping. And with great hotels and bed & breakfast inns located near the beach and in the quaint towns, Indiana Dunes Country is a great place to enjoy a vacation and then take day trips to Chicago or Amish country.
Includes Cities/Towns: Beverly Shores, Chesterton, Hebron, Kouts, Portage, Valparaiso.
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Things to Do |
Recreation & Fitness
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Indiana Dunes Country is home to unparalleled hiking and biking trails, spacious sandy beaches, and nearby communities with renowned dining, craft beer and wine options, shopping and more. There are always great events happening to make your stay more enjoyable.
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Cultural Activities
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Indiana Dunes Country is home to a thriving theatre and music scene, and it has great museums like the Brauer Museum of Art.
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Attractions
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The Indiana Dunes area consists of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (a national park) and Indiana Dunes State Park (a state park), which together have 15,000 acres of forests, dunes, marshes and prairies to hiking, bird watching and enjoying nature. Although this is a nature destination, the nearby towns are bustling with fun attractions, dining and shopping.
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Transportation |
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Indiana Dunes Country is accessible by car, via the South Shore Train from Chicago or South Bend, by air via airports in Chicago, South Bend and Valparaiso.
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Climate |
Monthly Temperatures / Rainfall
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Low
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Avg
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High
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Rain |
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January
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15.8
F°
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23.8
F°
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31.7
F°
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2.0
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February
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19.5
F°
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28.0
F°
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36.5
F°
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1.8
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March
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28.3
F°
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37.7
F°
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47.0
F°
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2.4
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April
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38.3
F°
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48.8
F°
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59.3
F°
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3.5
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May
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48.2
F°
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59.3
F°
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70.3
F°
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4.0
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June
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58.5
F°
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69.1
F°
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79.7
F°
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4.4
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July
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62.8
F°
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73.1
F°
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83.3
F°
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4.3
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August
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61.2
F°
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71.4
F°
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81.7
F°
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3.9
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September
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53.3
F°
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64.5
F°
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75.7
F°
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3.4
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October
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41.8
F°
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52.7
F°
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63.5
F°
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3.4
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November
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33.0
F°
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41.3
F°
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49.5
F°
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3.4
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December
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20.7
F°
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28.3
F°
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36.0
F°
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2.4
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Best Time To Go:
Summer and fall.
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Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's.
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Whether you like the amenities of a chain hotel, the fun of camping or the charm and extra touches of a B&B, you'll find the perfect spot in Indiana Dunes Country.
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Additional Information
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