My Local Favs
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Closest area beach. Great lake views of Chicago and sunsets. Visit The Trail Stop in the pavilion for walkup food and drinks.
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Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
100 Riverwalk DrClosest area beach. Great lake views of Chicago and sunsets. Visit The Trail Stop in the pavilion for walkup food and drinks.
America's newest national park is nearby. Traverse lakefront trails and beaches.
Iphakamiso lezwe laseIndiana Dunes
1215 North State Road 49America's newest national park is nearby. Traverse lakefront trails and beaches.
An Indiana gem. Take the 3-Dune Challenge or relax on the beach.
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State ParkAn Indiana gem. Take the 3-Dune Challenge or relax on the beach.
Easily take the South Shore train to downtown Chicago. The station is literally a minute away.
Ogden Dunes Train Station
Unnamed RoadEasily take the South Shore train to downtown Chicago. The station is literally a minute away.
Fun
Newest casino in Northwest Indiana!
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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
5400 W 29th AveNewest casino in Northwest Indiana!
Short drive for a fun night out. Dancing and games.
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Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrShort drive for a fun night out. Dancing and games.
Into dive bars? We love this local favorite. Live local bands almost every weekend. Reasonably priced drinks. No smoking.
Leroy's "Hot Stuff"
333 US-20Into dive bars? We love this local favorite. Live local bands almost every weekend. Reasonably priced drinks. No smoking.
Family fun at the ball park. Decent prices for tickets and concessions.
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Gary SouthShore RailCats
1 Stadium PlazaFamily fun at the ball park. Decent prices for tickets and concessions.
Food & Drink
Our favorite hang out spot during boating season. On-premise restaurant and bar, with events all summer long. Come meet our neighbors and fellow boaters over cold brews, great food and fun times!
Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open Year Round to the Public)
Our favorite hang out spot during boating season. On-premise restaurant and bar, with events all summer long. Come meet our neighbors and fellow boaters over cold brews, great food and fun times!
Can never go wrong here. Brunch, lunch, or dinner!
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Goblin & The Grocer
1 W Dunes HwyCan never go wrong here. Brunch, lunch, or dinner!
LongHorn Steakhouse
1650 Olmstead DrGreat steaks! Very close.
Hooters
1655 Olmstead DriveThe nicest sports bar in the area.
Tate's Place
3051 Willowcreek RdBest local breakfast!
Miller Pizza Co
622 S Lake StBest local pizza and they deliver!
El Salto Mexican Restaurant
6295 Ameriplex DrGood Mexican food and nearby.