20 Great Lakes Getaways
From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
Chesterton, Indiana
This small Lake Michigan town offers easy access to the Indiana Dunes, plus tempting new lodging and dining options.
Five Fun Stops
1 Indiana Dunes State Park (pictured) draws visitors with its spectacular sand beach, plus interesting nature trails along the dunes and surrounding areas (219/926-1952; in.gov/dnr).
2 Small-town goodness is a main ingredient in all of Red Cup Cafe and Deli's homemade baked items, sandwiches and soups (219/929-1804; redcupcafeanddeli.com).
3 Chesterton's European Market attracts up to 150 vendors offering fresh produce, plants, artisanal breads and more each Saturday from May through October (219/926-5513; chestertonseuropeanmarket.com).
4 Near the lake, you'll find the amenities of a vacation rental with the flexibility of a hotel at the new Dunes Walk Inn (219/ 728-6893; duneswalkinn.com).
5 Creative burger varieties and delicious desserts make tiny Octave Grill worth multiple visits (219/395-8494; octavegrill.com).
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