Wooded Getaway Guidebook

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Wooded Getaway Guidebook

Sightseeing

Enjoy the beautiful beaches at the Dunes during the summer and explore the trails during the fall.
141 locals recommend
Indiana Dunes National Park
1215 North State Road 49
141 locals recommend
Enjoy the beautiful beaches at the Dunes during the summer and explore the trails during the fall.
Stop by the Four Winds Resort for a show or concert. Drinks are affordable and the grounds are beautiful.
137 locals recommend
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson Rd
137 locals recommend
Stop by the Four Winds Resort for a show or concert. Drinks are affordable and the grounds are beautiful.
Perfect for hiking and exploring
6 locals recommend
Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve
Meer Road
6 locals recommend
Perfect for hiking and exploring

Food scene

Fiddlehead is our absolute favorite. The menu offers something for everyone, but we have a strong affinity for the parmesan fries. The staff are great!
38 locals recommend
Fiddlehead Restaurant
422 Franklin St
38 locals recommend
Fiddlehead is our absolute favorite. The menu offers something for everyone, but we have a strong affinity for the parmesan fries. The staff are great!
A go-to spot right by the beach in New Buffalo. You can dine in and enjoy the atmosphere, or grab your food to go and walk to the beach for a picnic. A+ drinks! (The downstairs is family friendly)
198 locals recommend
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker St
198 locals recommend
A go-to spot right by the beach in New Buffalo. You can dine in and enjoy the atmosphere, or grab your food to go and walk to the beach for a picnic. A+ drinks! (The downstairs is family friendly)
Delicious cuisine just minutes from the house. The twice baked tater tots are a must here.
26 locals recommend
Blind Pig Tavern & Grill
3103 US-12
26 locals recommend
Delicious cuisine just minutes from the house. The twice baked tater tots are a must here.
Ride you bike or take a walk over to Stop 50 for some of the freshest pizza and salad in town. A must try: The Firecracker appetizer
63 locals recommend
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal Dr
63 locals recommend
Ride you bike or take a walk over to Stop 50 for some of the freshest pizza and salad in town. A must try: The Firecracker appetizer
A laid back spot with great outdoor seating! Highly recommend the Grecian Lamb Burger
90 locals recommend
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash St
90 locals recommend
A laid back spot with great outdoor seating! Highly recommend the Grecian Lamb Burger
Very casual dining if you're in the mood for a burger and beer
17 locals recommend
Royale
827 Franklin St
17 locals recommend
Very casual dining if you're in the mood for a burger and beer
Small local brewery with a very laid back atmosphere. Less than a mile away from the house.
45 locals recommend
Burn 'Em Brewing
718 Freyer Rd
45 locals recommend
Small local brewery with a very laid back atmosphere. Less than a mile away from the house.
Cozy winery right around the corner with friendly staff and a cute environment.
82 locals recommend
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon Rd
82 locals recommend
Cozy winery right around the corner with friendly staff and a cute environment.
Delicious Tex-Mex cuisine in a laid back setting. Great to dine in or grab to go.
34 locals recommend
Mucho Mas
727 Franklin St
34 locals recommend
Delicious Tex-Mex cuisine in a laid back setting. Great to dine in or grab to go.
Unique flavors of tea and coffee with a hipster vibe.
26 locals recommend
FLUID Coffee Roasting Lab and Lounge
518 Franklin St
26 locals recommend
Unique flavors of tea and coffee with a hipster vibe.
The beer selection is top notch, but even if you're not into brews-the food menu is also great. Outdoor patio is a must when the weather is right!
105 locals recommend
Beer Church Brewing Co.
24 S Whittaker St
105 locals recommend
The beer selection is top notch, but even if you're not into brews-the food menu is also great. Outdoor patio is a must when the weather is right!
Ice Cream near the beach-what's better?
96 locals recommend
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo St
96 locals recommend
Ice Cream near the beach-what's better?

Grocery Stores

Full grocery store with everything you need, just 3 minutes away
71 locals recommend
Al's Supermarket
1002 N Karwick Rd
71 locals recommend
Full grocery store with everything you need, just 3 minutes away
Meijer has everything you need and open 24 hours a day
38 locals recommend
Meijer
5150 Franklin St
38 locals recommend
Meijer has everything you need and open 24 hours a day
Great place for fresh juice, smoothies, and organic produce.
6 locals recommend
Nature's Cupboard - Michigan City
340 Dunes Plaza
6 locals recommend
Great place for fresh juice, smoothies, and organic produce.

Shopping

Looking to shop without the crowds? Check out the outlets, a 10 minute drive away.
145 locals recommend
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash St
145 locals recommend
Looking to shop without the crowds? Check out the outlets, a 10 minute drive away.

Beaches

Michigan City's largest public beach-10 minute drive. (Pay to park)
60 locals recommend
Washington Park Beach
60 locals recommend
Michigan City's largest public beach-10 minute drive. (Pay to park)
Long Beach is a public access beach nestled in a cute neighborhood right near our home. Parking is very difficult, so consider taking a bike (10-15 min ride) or a walk if you're looking to get in some cardio.
Long Beach
Long Beach is a public access beach nestled in a cute neighborhood right near our home. Parking is very difficult, so consider taking a bike (10-15 min ride) or a walk if you're looking to get in some cardio.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Drive 10 minutes, and you're officially in New Buffalo-a neighboring cute beach town with local shops and eats.
88 locals recommend
New Buffalo
88 locals recommend
Drive 10 minutes, and you're officially in New Buffalo-a neighboring cute beach town with local shops and eats.