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Plan a Fall Getaway

Relax and enjoy time with family and friends during a fall vacation along Lake Michigan's South Shore. Discover miles of trails, orchards, local wineries and breweries plus so much more. See More

Welcome to the South Shore

Plan your getaway along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, home of the Indiana Dunes National Park! Enjoy our miles of beaches and trails, unique attractions, lakefront casinos and delicious restaurants. On this site, you'll find everything you need to plan a fun, affordable trip with family and friends.

Right now, most of Northwest Indiana's restaurants, attractions and outdoor spaces are open, though some have restrictions such as limiting the number of guests. The State of Indiana also requires everyone to wear a mask when you cannot keep six feet away from those outside of your group. Learn more here.

Stay up to date with what's happening in the area on our Facebook page and Instagram account @AlongtheSouthShore.

Head outside to take a walk, run, ride a bike, geocache, relax on the beaches, go fishing or boating.

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Enjoy the local flavors at restaurants, breweries and wineries. Choose between dine-in service, outdoor seating and carryout.

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Things to Do

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30 Unique Attractions

Indiana Dunes State Park - Indiana DNR

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Erie Lackawanna Trailhead Crown Point

Biking & Hiking Trails

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Outdoor Recreation

Shopping at 2 Old Goats

Well Behaved Women Exhibit at Lubeznik

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Farmers Market produce

South Shore Breweries

Breweries, Wineries & More

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Events

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Haunted Hayride

Haunted Hayride

Octoberfest at Off Square Brewing

Octoberfest at Off Square Brewing

Pumpkin Patch at Fair Oaks Farm

Pumpkin Patch at Fair Oaks Farm

Bellaboo's Presents Ghost Ship

Bellaboo's Presents Ghost Ship

Blue Moon Halloween Hike & Campfire

Blue Moon Halloween Hike & Campfire

Chesterton's European Market: Pumpkin Palooza

Chesterton's European Market: Pumpkin Palooza

Fright Light Halloween Laser Show

Fright Light Halloween Laser Show

Think & Drink Trivia

Think & Drink Trivia

We Stand With Service

We Stand with Service

Explore Our Towns Today

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South Shore

Indiana Dunes National Park

The Indiana Dunes offer 15 miles of beautiful sandy beaches.

DTN - ROS - Albanese Candy

Albanese Candy Factory - home of the World's Best Gummies!

Things to Do Northwest Indiana - South Shore Brewery Trail

The tap never runs dry along the South Shore Brewery Trail.

South Shore Casinos

Lakefront casinos rival no other in the Midwest for excitement!

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An opportunity to celebrate heritage while having fun.

Shrine of Christ's Passion

An interactive half-mile pathway through the Passion of Christ.

A Christmas Story Comes Home

"A Christmas Story" Comes Home

View "A Christmas Story" window displays from Macy's, visit with...

Fair Oaks Farms

Fair Oaks Farms

One of the largest working dairy farms in the nation.

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