Indiana Dunes National Park

Including Chicago and Wrigley Field

Dune Succession Trail
October 6th - October 11th, 2024

Sand Dunes on the Lake Michigan Shore

Indiana Dunes National Park is situated in north western Indiana on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. It’s right next to the Illinois border, only an hour away from Chicago.

The main attraction of the park is its sand dunes and beaches. This park’s sand dunes are particular unique with their backdrop of Lake Michigan.

We stayed here for 5 days in an Airbnb in Indiana that was a 5 minute walk away from the park. We went to Chicago for a day to explore the city and do a tour of Wrigley field.

Dune Succession Trail

The Dune Succession Trail was our favorite hike we did in the park. It’s a loop trail consisting of sand dunes, boardwalks and beaches. We also did it at sunset which made it extra special.

Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Dune Succession Trail
Beach along the Dune Succession Trail
Beach along the Dune Succession Trail
Beach along the Dune Succession Trail
Beach along the Dune Succession Trail

Beaches

There’s a lot of great beaches in the park along the Lake Michigan shore. This was the first time either of us had been to one of the Great Lakes, so it was a cool experience!

Lake Street Beach
Lake Street Beach
Lake Street Beach
Lake Street Beach
Lake Street Beach
Lake Street Beach
Marquette Beach Park
Marquette Beach Park
1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Home
1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Home

Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)

This was a nice scenic hike through some wilderness area that ends at a pretty beach.

Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)
Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods)

Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail

This loop trail takes you to some historic homestead buildings that are interesting to read about via the signage.

Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm Trail

Chicago

In Chicago, we went on a tour of Wrigley Field, a Chicago River Architecture Tour, and we visited the famous Bean.

Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Wrigley Field tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Downtown Chicago
Downtown Chicago
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago River Architecture Tour
The Bean
The Bean
The Bean
The Bean

Indiana Highpoint

On our way from Ohio to Chicago, we made a quick pit stop at Hoosier Hill, which is the Indiana state highpoint.

Hoosier Hill, Indiana's state highpoint
Hoosier Hill, Indiana's state highpoint
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