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Chesterton, IN
Travel Guide

Escape to relaxing Chesterton! Enjoy its coffee, riverfront, and beaches.

Explore lots to see and do in Chesterton—beaches, shopping, and popular sights from Indiana Dunes National Park to Indiana Dunes State Park.

Where to stay in Chesterton

Michigan lake was a favorite stop and very much like the beach

Porter Beach

While visiting Porter Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park.

Porter Beach
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn
Waterbird Lakeside Inn
2 out of 5
556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN
The price is $90 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 20
Situated on a lake, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Coffee Creek Watershed ...
3.9/5Very Good! (381 reviews)
"I loved the view and sitting on the porch."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2021

Waterbird Lakeside Inn
Best Western Indian Oak
Best Western Indian Oak
2.5 out of 5
558 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $102 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 1
Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Coffee Creek ...
4.1/5Very Good! (541 reviews)
"It was nice to have a lake view and sit out on the balcony. Room was clean. Only negative thing was limited breakfast options."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2021

Best Western Indian Oak
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
3 out of 5
501 Gateway Boulevard, Chesterton, IN
The price is $116 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 29
Situated in Chesterton, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Porter Regional Hospital. Indiana ...
4.4/5Excellent! (708 reviews)
"Our stay was great. The beds are comfortable and there is a variety of pillows which I truly appreciated. The staff was wonderful - Expedia messed up my reservation and the staff did their best to remedy things."

Reviewed on May 18, 2021

Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beach "3 Minute Walk" /private HOT Tub/steam Room//fireplace/bikes
Beach "3 Minute Walk" /private HOT Tub/steam Room//fireplace/bikes
Michigan City, IN
The price is $200 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 20
Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Michigan and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ...
4.3/5Excellent! (20 reviews)
Amazing location!
"My partner and I stayed May 20-23. The studio apartment had everything we needed— we loved the grill. The hot tub is huge and amazing. We liked stargazing from the tub in the evening. The walk to the beach is so pretty and fast — literally 3-5 minutes through a sandy dirt path. We thought we’d try ..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2021

Beach "3 Minute Walk" /private HOT Tub/steam Room//fireplace/bikes
Lakehouse With Pontoon, Firepit, Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Grill & More Included!!
Lakehouse With Pontoon, Firepit, Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Grill & More Included!!
Valparaiso, IN
This family-friendly Valparaiso vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Valparaiso Medical Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Valparaiso ...
4.8/5Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Great place for a quiet getaway
"The pontoon was a great bonus! Lake house was nice and cozy. We enjoyed fishing but didn’t have that much luck catching keepers."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2021

Lakehouse With Pontoon, Firepit, Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Grill & More Included!!
Beach 3 min Walk/hot Tub/steam Room/jacuzzi/game Room/pets/massage Chair/bikes
Beach 3 min Walk/hot Tub/steam Room/jacuzzi/game Room/pets/massage Chair/bikes
Michigan City, IN
Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, and Indiana Dunes National Park. Stop 2 ...
4.6/5Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Perfect Getaway
"I am an extremely particular, high maintenance guest and I enthusiastically recommend these accommodations. The amenities were amazing, the view from that deck is unsurpassed, and you are quietly nestled away from everything in what feels like your own private beach. It was relaxing, restful, and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2021

Beach 3 min Walk/hot Tub/steam Room/jacuzzi/game Room/pets/massage Chair/bikes
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Popular places to visit in Chesterton

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Indiana Dunes State Park

The southern shores of Lake Michigan consist of a stunning dune landscape, which is ideal for hiking, camping, bird-watching, picnicking and swimming.

Indiana Dunes State Park
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Marquette Park

Explore the great outdoors at Marquette Park, a lovely green space in Gary. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Marquette Park

Top things to do in Chesterton

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Tandem Skydiving Experience in Chicago

$219
Per adult
Tandem Skydiving Experience in Chicago
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