The 10 Best Things to do in Chesterton, Indiana (IN)

August 8, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Chesterton is a town in Westchester, Jackson and Liberty townships in Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 13,068 at the 2010 census. The three towns of Chesterton, Burns Harbor, and Porter are known as the tri-towns or the Duneland area.
Restaurants in Chesterton

1. Ashley's Jewelry By Design

221 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304-2421 +1 219-926-9039
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Ashley's Jewelry By Design

2. Butler Winery

401 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304-2347 +1 219-929-1400 [email protected] http://www.butlerwinery.com/
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Butler Winery

3. Dunes Photo Tours

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Dunes Photo Tours

Hello. I'm Mike and I have been a professional photographer since 1990 working in photojournalism and nature photography. I was selected as an artist-in-residence at Indiana Dunes National Park and also volunteer at the park as a photographer. My lifetime goal is to visit and photograph each of the 400+ locations in the U.S. National Park Service system. 125 and counting!

4. Fireflies

1505 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304-3390 +1 219-929-4300 [email protected] http://www.firefliesfamilyfun.com
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Fireflies

Indoor Playground with spinning cups, trampoline, slides and toddler area. Laser tag to entertain the entire family. Win prizes in the arcade with game geared toward the younger crowd.

5. Mission: Escape

1050 Broadway Suite 3, Chesterton, IN 46304-2170 +1 219-983-1577 [email protected] http://www.missionescapenwi.com
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Mission: Escape

In our physical adventure games players are given one hour to unveil the secret plot which is hidden within the rooms using puzzles, clues and codes. We currently have 2 rooms. In the Coffee Creek Funeral Parlor, you are tasked with solving the murder of the parlor's owner in order to escape the room. Grandpa's Candy Shop challenges you to save the shop from the bank by finding the secret recipe!

6. Indiana Dunes State Park

1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304-1142 +1 219-926-1952 [email protected] http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm
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4.5 based on 837 reviews

Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established.Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species are found in the park, with vegetation stabilizing some of the sand. These habitats provide homes for many types of plants and animals. The lake also provides habitat for many aquatic species, as well as a constantly changing fishery.Indiana Dunes State Park features a wide variety of habitats, including beach, sand dunes, black oak forest, wooded wetlands, and a button-bush marsh. Together, these areas contain some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the Midwest. Botanists from across the country enjoy studying the unusual collection of plant life. Other interesting features include “tree graveyards” (places where forests have been buried by sand and then, more recently, re-exposed by wind erosion). “Tree graveyards” can be seen in Big Blowout, near Trail 10. The Indiana Dunes area also is renowned throughout the Midwest for its birding. Visit the Nature Center to ask about good birding locations.Indiana Dunes State Park is surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, a federally administered park comprising approximately 15,000 acres.

Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States

When I was younger, many years ago, my friends and I went to two beaches to cool off on a hot summer day. Either Rainbow beach on Chicago's south side or the Indiana Dunes. It was much easier to get to Rainbow beach. You needed a map or very good directions to find Indiana Dunes. But once you got there, it was worth the trip...sun, sand and cool, clear, fresh water. Indiana Dunes State Park is 47 miles east of Chicago. Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974, it includes hiking trails and food trucks and Nature Centers, a beach house with concessions, an observation platform, a Visitors Center, camping facilities, picnic shelters and spectacular views. On a clear day, you can see Chicago's Skyline. The beaches were formed by winds coming off Lake Michigan. Historically, Native Americans used the area for years as trade routes.

7. Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve

Chesterton, IN 46304 +1 219-926-1842 [email protected] http://www.coffeecreekwc.org
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve

The Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve is a 157-acre complex of wetlands, woodlands, and prairie. More than 400 native plant species have been identified on the property. The magnificent display of wildflowers from spring through fall is one of The Preserve’s most notable features. Many common mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies make their homes here, and there is a diverse birdlife, including both nesting and migratory species. Coffee Creek is one of the healthiest streams in the southern Lake Michigan watershed. Salmon, trout, and many other fish swim in its waters. The Preserve is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. A system of trails, including a three-mile loop around the perimeter, is popular with hikers, joggers, dog walkers, birders, and other nature lovers. Photographers are attracted by the abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Anglers find fishing in the creek excellent. A variety of classes, workshops, and hikes are provided throughout the year.

Reviewed By 3johnb - Valparaiso, United States

We love it here...all seasons. The walk is beautiful...about 2 1/2 miles but you can do a lot less. Many times we see deer, makes the day. The bridges are great although we rarely see anything in the water. The area in the front with wood walkways is very well done...structures of stone are beautiful and there is a very peaceful feeling being there. Go, explore for yourself and pick the parts you like best. Pleasant people doing the same thing you are. Lots of dogs.

8. Molly Bea's

761 Indian Boundary Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304-1586 +1 219-983-9401 http://mollybeas.com/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Molly Bea's

700 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304-2229 +1 219-926-2268 [email protected] http://www.ChestertonAntiqueMall.com
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Yesterday's Treasures Antique Mall & Artisan Gallery

10. Running Vines Winery

119 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304-2493 +1 219-930-9463 [email protected] http://www.runningvines.com
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Running Vines Winery

Reviewed By 2Boilerup

Nice clean place for quick drink and food. Employees are friendly and well informed about their wine and cider. Nice location in downtown Chesterton and they are building an outdoor seating area. A must visit while in town. Great seasonal ciders

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