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The Top 13 Attractions in Porter County

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Porter County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Porter County is a region where 13

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

Dunes Succession Trail

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The Dune Succession Trail is a fantastic one-mile loop that transitions from bare dunes to oak woodlands, with 250 stairs leading to stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago …

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Lake Michigan Beach and Sand Dunes

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Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake completely located in the United States. With a surface area of 22,404 square miles, it is the largest lake entirely within one country.

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Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark

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Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark was designated as a national landmark in 1965 due to its outstanding plant diversity.

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Mount Tom Viewpoint

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Mount Tom is the highest dune in the state of Indiana at 192 feet above Lake Michigan. From the top you get stunning views of Lake Michigan and on a clear day you can see the skyline of Chicago.

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Beach Trail

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This is one of the hiking trails in the Indiana Dunes State Park. This path leads to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach.

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Long Lake Trail

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This trail runs alongside Long Lake, with breathtaking views right after the first climb. After crossing the entrance road, it meanders through the rolling dunes before making a steep descent …

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Calumet Gravel Trail

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The Calumet Trail runs in the Indiana Dunes National Park and therefore offers you the opportunity to see birds and animals evolving in their environment. For more information, Have a look at the NPS link : nps.gov/indu/index.htm

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View of Lake Michigan beach

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This is a beautiful, walk-in-only spot along the shore of Lake Michigan. Until you reach the beach, please stay on the marked trails to protect the dunes!

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Bally Beach

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Bally Beach is an incredible dune beach right off of the Greenbelt Trail. Enjoy a beach day after a pleasant hike throughout the Indiana Dunes National Park.

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Mnoké Prairie

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Mnoké Prairie allows you to see what the environment was like before settlement. Wide flowering meadows are dominant.

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The Top 13 Attractions in Porter County

Dunes Succession Trail

Lake Michigan Beach and Sand Dunes

Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark

Mount Tom Viewpoint

Beach Trail

Long Lake Trail

Calumet Gravel Trail

View of Lake Michigan beach

Bally Beach

Mnoké Prairie

Other adventures in Porter County

Most popular routes in Porter County

Most popular attractions in Porter County

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