There's nothing like a simple, low-key drive down a scenic highway in the good ol' Hoosier State. Indiana's Lake Michigan area has a shoreline drive that features immaculate views of stunning forests, charming small towns, and the endless blue waters of the lake, and you've got to see it all. Take a relaxing drive through the most breathtaking scenery along this Indiana road. Can you drive through Indiana Dunes National Park? Not quite, but you can get close. Check it out one of the most beautiful scenic drives in IN:
If you love Lake Michigan, there's a scenic shoreline drive through Indiana that will take you past some of the best views of this Great Lake. It's one of the most beautiful waterfront drives in IN.
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is full of fun ways to enjoy this unique part of the state, and this may very well be the best.
Beginning in Gary, this 21.8-mile drive takes you to some of the most scenic places in IN from Michigan City along the East Dunes Highway.
You'll pass through quaint little towns, gorgeous country estates, and many natural wonders other than the lake.
This shoreline drive is about more than just Lake Michigan. The road also passes through immaculate forests that are lovely any time of year.
October is an especially lovely time to take this drive as the leaves will be changing all month long.
You'll definitely want to bring a camera along for this trip. Driving it straight will only take you about 40 minutes, but you'll likely want to slow down or stop multiple times along the way for views like this.
Trust us, it's 100% worth it in every single way.
There are many places to pull off and park along E Dunes Highway.
Whether you're looking for a full day by the beach or just an hour of scenic viewing, you'll find it along Indiana's Lake Michigan Shoreline Scenic Drive.
The Indiana Dunes National Park scenic drive is one of the best you can take in the state. And the park itself is home to 15,000 acres of sand dunes, forests, rivers, valleys, swamps, and prairies.
Enjoy a cool and quick ride past these natural wonders for a day you'll never forget.
Enjoy this wonderful drive through Indiana Dunes National Park you can do right from your couch:
For more relaxing trips like this, check out these country roads that will make for the best scenic drives in IN any time of year. If you've ever taken this shoreline drive, we'd love to hear from you! Please share your experiences and photos with us in the comments.
If you need a place to stay near Indiana Dunes National Park, take a look at the Spring House Inn in Porter and book your stay on Hotels.com!
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