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Indiana Dunes National Park Tour
About The Tour
On the southern shore of Lake Michigan, just outside Chicago, lie the Indiana Dunes; a land of recreation, relaxation, and reflection. This national park features 15 miles of beaches, ancient sand dunes, groundbreaking architecture, the birthplace of modern ecology, and miles of hiking trails through dunes, wetlands, forests, and more.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Enjoy a perfect day of sun and sand at West Beach, featuring an expansive shoreline, scenic trails, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
• Discover the diverse landscapes of Indiana Dunes State Park, where towering dunes, lush forests, and serene beaches converge to create an outdoor paradise.
• Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Baldy, a majestic sand dune offering stunning vistas and an ever-changing landscape shaped by the winds.
• The National Park Visitor Center is your gateway to discovering Indiana Dunes National Park's rich natural and cultural heritage.
• Step back in time at Chellberg Farm, where historic buildings and interactive exhibits showcase the region's agricultural legacy.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Enjoy a perfect day of sun and sand at West Beach, featuring an expansive shoreline, scenic trails, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
• Discover the diverse landscapes of Indiana Dunes State Park, where towering dunes, lush forests, and serene beaches converge to create an outdoor paradise.
• Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Baldy, a majestic sand dune offering stunning vistas and an ever-changing landscape shaped by the winds.
• The National Park Visitor Center is your gateway to discovering Indiana Dunes National Park's rich natural and cultural heritage.
• Step back in time at Chellberg Farm, where historic buildings and interactive exhibits showcase the region's agricultural legacy.
About the tour
On the southern shore of Lake Michigan, just outside Chicago, lie the Indiana Dunes; a land of recreation, relaxation, and reflection. This national park features 15 miles of beaches, ancient sand dunes, groundbreaking architecture, the birthplace of modern ecology, and miles of hiking trails through dunes, wetlands, forests, and more.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Enjoy a perfect day of sun and sand at West Beach, featuring an expansive shoreline, scenic trails, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
• Discover the diverse landscapes of Indiana Dunes State Park, where towering dunes, lush forests, and serene beaches converge to create an outdoor paradise.
• Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Baldy, a majestic sand dune offering stunning vistas and an ever-changing landscape shaped by the winds.
• The National Park Visitor Center is your gateway to discovering Indiana Dunes National Park's rich natural and cultural heritage.
• Step back in time at Chellberg Farm, where historic buildings and interactive exhibits showcase the region's agricultural legacy.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Enjoy a perfect day of sun and sand at West Beach, featuring an expansive shoreline, scenic trails, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
• Discover the diverse landscapes of Indiana Dunes State Park, where towering dunes, lush forests, and serene beaches converge to create an outdoor paradise.
• Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Baldy, a majestic sand dune offering stunning vistas and an ever-changing landscape shaped by the winds.
• The National Park Visitor Center is your gateway to discovering Indiana Dunes National Park's rich natural and cultural heritage.
• Step back in time at Chellberg Farm, where historic buildings and interactive exhibits showcase the region's agricultural legacy.
STARTING POINTS
-I-94 West, next to the town of New Buffalo
-80/90 West, near Sherwood Forest Paintball
-US 421 North, near the Bed & Biscuit Pet Resort
RECOMMENDED START TIME: Before 9:00 a.m.
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-I-94 West, next to the town of New Buffalo
-80/90 West, near Sherwood Forest Paintball
-US 421 North, near the Bed & Biscuit Pet Resort
RECOMMENDED START TIME: Before 9:00 a.m.
OUR SHAKA PROMISE
• Reliable customer support
• Tours crafted by real people
• Satisfaction guaranteed
• Tours never expire
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Indiana Dunes National Park Tour Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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West Beach
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Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
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Chellberg Farm
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Bailly Homestead
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Visitor Center
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Kemil Beach & Dune Ridge Trail
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Dunbar Beach
Meet the Creators
Moose Warywoda
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Creators behind the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour
Moose Warywoda
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Rita Fowers
Writer/Editor
Favorite Quote:
"What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him." - Viktor Frankl
Rayne Warne
Writer & Managing Editor
Favorite Quote:
"Stories are machines inhabited by a god." - Bonnie Friedman
Matt Caracciolo
Writer & Editor
Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." --J.R.R. Tolkien
Myra Morehart
Producer
Favorite Quote:
"The man who's too afraid to die is too afraid to live." - Clark Gable as Gay Langland in The Misfits.
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Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
- Offline access after download
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
- Lifetime access after purchase
Exclusions:
- Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
- Attraction admission or park entrance fees
- Parking fees
Tour FAQs
1. Where does the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour go?
This tour has 23 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
2. What should I pack for the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour?
Hiking shoes
Water shoes
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Windshield sun shade
Binoculars (for bird watching)
Water bottle
Snacks/lunch
National Park pass
Cooler with drinks and snacks (if relaxing at the beach)
Beach towel
Beach umbrella
Water shoes
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Windshield sun shade
Binoculars (for bird watching)
Water bottle
Snacks/lunch
National Park pass
Cooler with drinks and snacks (if relaxing at the beach)
Beach towel
Beach umbrella
3. What should I budget for the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour?
What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees for the tour:
Entrance to the park is $25 per vehicle.
Entrance to Indiana Dunes State Park is $7 for noncommercial vehicles with Indiana license plates and $12 for noncommercial vehicles with out-of-state license plates.
Entrance to the park is $25 per vehicle.
Entrance to Indiana Dunes State Park is $7 for noncommercial vehicles with Indiana license plates and $12 for noncommercial vehicles with out-of-state license plates.
4. What are the park hours for the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour?
Although the park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., the park’s facilities have varying hours of operation. Some of the major attractions are listed below:
Century of Progress Historical District: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visitor Center: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; winter hours (September 4–May 27) 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bailly Homestead: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Chellberg Farm: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
West Beach: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Marquette Park: Beaches are open from dawn to dusk daily - Sunday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; The Aquatorium is open 24 hours a day.
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education: Summer hours are every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend); winter hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday only; trail is open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Century of Progress Historical District: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visitor Center: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; winter hours (September 4–May 27) 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bailly Homestead: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Chellberg Farm: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
West Beach: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Marquette Park: Beaches are open from dawn to dusk daily - Sunday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; The Aquatorium is open 24 hours a day.
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education: Summer hours are every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend); winter hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday only; trail is open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
5. Can I join the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour en route?
Yes! The tour has SEVEN starting points:
MAIN ROUTE• I-94 West, next to the town of New Buffalo;
• 80/90 West, near Sherwood Forest Paintball
• US 421 North, near the Bed & Biscuit Pet Resort
REVERSE ROUTE• 80/90 East, near the Ramada by Wyndham Hammond Hotel & Conference Center
• I-94 East, near the intersection with Calumet Ave
• 65 North, near the intersection with E 109th Ave
• 30 West, near Burke's Outdoor Equipment
Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you start.
If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points, you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
MAIN ROUTE• I-94 West, next to the town of New Buffalo;
• 80/90 West, near Sherwood Forest Paintball
• US 421 North, near the Bed & Biscuit Pet Resort
REVERSE ROUTE• 80/90 East, near the Ramada by Wyndham Hammond Hotel & Conference Center
• I-94 East, near the intersection with Calumet Ave
• 65 North, near the intersection with E 109th Ave
• 30 West, near Burke's Outdoor Equipment
Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you start.
If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points, you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
6. Can I take the Indiana Dunes National Park Tour in the opposite direction?
Yes, the tour is available in two directions - east to west and west to east!
7. Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.