Porter Beach Travel Guide
Chesterton
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Popular places to visit
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.
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Porter. Wander the beaches and forests in this family-friendly area.
Waverly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waverly Beach during your trip to Chesterton? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve, a lovely green space in Chesterton. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.
Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders
You can find out about the history of Porter with a trip to Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.
Lustron House
Find out about the history of Chesterton with a stop at Lustron House. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.
Top hotels in Porter Beach
Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
"the place was exactly as pictured. views were amazing. there is a full wrap around deck with extra seating in the back and some grills. lots of seating inside, including comfy chairs. Saw some ships. so nice to be able to access the beach frequently without having to drive or walk far. there's a ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
"Extremely slow front desk check-in. The whole hotel smells like smoke even on a so-called non-smoking floor. A resort fee twice for a one night stay."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago
"Bed mattress outdated, short on staff at primary check in time only one agent. Also whole hotel even no smoking areas smells like Pot and cigarette smoke."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Indian Oak
"Loved the lakeside location."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Spring House Inn
"Clean rooms. Very spacious. The only drawbacks were a hard bed and some areas that needed to be repaired. While the furniture and decor were clean and in good shape, they did not match the original decor. Throughout the hotel It seemed as though the property manager did some fixing/updating, but ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Merrillville, IN
"I’ve always stayed in Country Inn & Suites when I fly out of Seattle so I took it for granted this would be a nice hotel like it was I was wrong. It’s very dated. The room is very noisy. The windows didn’t seal well so I had a lot of road noise the floor in the room is dirty. I had white socks on ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
