10 TOP Things to Do in Northwest Indiana (2026 Activity Guide)

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What to do in Northwest Indiana

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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.

Lake View Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake View Beach during your trip to Beverly Shores? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunrises.

Do you ever just want to sit and listen to the waves lap against the shore? I took this photo way back in February while I was visiting family in southern Michigan. I finally got around to editing it and I tried something new while editing it. I'm super happy with how it turned out! #puremichigan #springfun

Washington Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Washington Park Beach during your trip to Michigan City? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

The best zoo experience I've ever had in my life!! Neat & clean!! Not so much crowd!! Calm & Peaceful!! Surprised with the animals and their health! 4 tigers 🐯 2 Lions 🦁🐵🐿🐫🐗🐷🐑🐈🐆🦉🦍 and much more!! First time saw the kangaroo with joey! You can find so many species of birds as well!!

Potawatomi Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Potawatomi Zoo home during your trip to South Bend? Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

Studebaker National Museum

Take a journey through the history of one of the world’s most important automobile manufacturers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Notre Dame Stadium

Catch an event at Notre Dame Stadium during your trip to Notre Dame. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Why not try your luck with a visit to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana during your visit to Gary? While in the area, you can find time to visit its casinos.

Blue Chip Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Blue Chip Casino during your travels in Michigan City? Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

Four Winds Casino South Bend

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Four Winds Casino South Bend during your visit to South Bend? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Northwest Indiana

Very beautiful scenery here at Marquette Park.

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Miller Beach

While visiting Miller Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Michigan and Marquette Park.

Eddy Street Commons is a retail/apartment planned development on the edge of the University of Notre Dame campus that includes this Irish pub which offers Sunday brunch and allows dogs on the patio!

Northeast South Bend

When in Northeast South Bend, you can plan a visit to Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harters Heights

While Harters Heights isn't home to many top sights, Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wooded Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wooded Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium.