Dream Retreat: Beachfront, Lake Michigan, IN Dunes, Miller Beach, IN

Plenty of local activities and attractions:

• Stones throw away from Lake St. Beach--Most Popular in Miller Beach

• Lake St. Beach has a boat launch for jet skis, sailboats, shallow-hulled motor boats, etc. Portage Marina (10 minutes away) can acccomodate larger vessels

• Ten minute drive to Hammond Casinos (Trump, Majestic, Horseshoe), 30 minutes to BlueChip, 60 minutes to Four Winds

• Half-hour drive to Lighthouse Premium Outlet (120 stores) Mall

• 5 minutes to Wells Street Beach and West Side Beach--Heart of the National Park Lakeshore & Visitors Center

• Five minute drive to the best pizza this side of Chicago at Flamingo Pub & Family Restaurant

• Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails (e.g., Marquette park trails and nature center, etc.

• Plenty of dunes to climb and explore

• Ten minute drive to Merrillville--retail hub--fine dining, activities, boutiques, and large two-story Westlake shopping mall

Snow Covered Dunes--ALL seasons are beautiful at the Dream Retreat!

• Water and Amusement Parks (Deep River, Indiana Beach Splash Down Dunes, Spash Universe, etc.)

  

  Experience the Romance of the Chicago Skyline at Sunset

  • Albanese Candy Factory Tours

   

  • Three Movie Theatres

   

  • Twelve 70-72 Par Golf Courses

   

  • Live Theatre

   

  • Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitors Center

   

  • Sightseeing--Amish Country, Fall Foilage Tours, Coastal Driving, etc.

   

  • Saugatuck and Fennville Wine Tours

   

  • Chesterton's "European Market"

  • Lake Station's "Jansen's" Farmers Market for the freshest in organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables

   

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Kayaking

  • Jet skiing

  • Sailing

  • Swimming

  • Wildlife viewing

  • Bird watching

  • Boating

  • Snorkling/Diving

  • Antiquing

  • Live Concerts at Star Plaza in Merrillville or Blue Chip Casino

  • Shelling

  • Sledding

  • Climb dunes to see new views that will take your breath away!