I go out of my way to visit lighthouses but this one on Indiana's shore of Lake Michigan (I'll bet…read moreyou didn't know that Indiana had a shoreline!) was well worth the trip. It's a pretty significant walk from the parking area (lightly enforced during offseason) and I went all the way out to the lighthouse and then climbed around to the other side of it. A little crazy, considering the ground isn't level and was slightly wet from spray. But yeah, I'm crazy. Worth it! [Review 20616 overall - 147 in Indiana - 1597 of 2023.]

The ladies were friendly and very knowledgeable about the lighthouse and area around it. Enjoyed…read moretouring from top to bottom for a small fee.

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Located in Washington Park near the obelisk, this marker points out the history of the park and its…read moredevelopment. There is some parking nearby. The front of the marker reads, "Constructed on the east side of Trail Creek, Washington Park has been Michigan City's dominant playground for over 100 years. The park's lakeside setting includes the Michigan City Lighthouse and Pier built in 1858/1904. First established as a park in 1891, improvements like the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument dedicated in 1896, and bandstand began to endear the park to the city's residents and tourists to the area's dunes and beaches." And on the reverse, "Later improvements were made to the Washington Park area under New Deal-era programs like the Works Progress Administration during the 1930s. These include the Art Deco-style Washington Bicentennial Bridge and Naval Armory built in 1932 and 1939, as well as a number of stone benches, walls, and gardens. The Washington Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991" The marker was erected by Michigan City. [Review 21140 overall - 156 in Indiana - 103 of 2024.]

This is fun a little part of history in Buchannon - and what's better is hey have a junior mill…read moreprogram for kids between 4 and 10....My 5 yo got to be a jr miller the one day and it was so much fun! He loved it. I like strolling through here during the farmer's market. it's always just a nice place to mosey around.

We really likes this place. It's an actual working flower mill. You get to see how everything…read moreworks. And right up close. A lot of history here.

Surprisingly large, easy to overlook gorgeous sculptured fountain - would def stop by if you're in…read morethe area, would definitely visit this area if you're from out of town - the UChicago campus is gorgeous

I never heard or seen this structure until I somehow found it during a drive through the…read moreneighborhood. My mom and I decided to park and look at it for a few minutes because we were trying to figure out what it was. We drove away after I thought the cloaked one was headless, but I realized that I was mistaken later. I regret not taking pictures of it. It was Interesting to see the structure from our car though.

After Memorial Day the Lighthouse is open for tours (just $5/person). If you want a souvenir…read moreticket, just ask and they will stamp the date for you. Once inside, there is a museum with pictures and historical facts. A couple of souvenirs to purchase on the first floor. The volunteers - one to every floor had plenty of information about the lighthouse and St. Joseph. We were able to climb to top and walk on the outside. It was amazing - I loved it!

BEWARE!!! Lighthouse and downtown parking is totally different! Hard to find pay booth at…read morelighthouse (if you're not looking for it). Pay booth is by bathrooms and you must pay until October 31. Since downtown stops charging for parking after Labor Day, the lighthouse did NOT! $50 fine BEWARE!!! Other than their greedy government, it is a lovely place to visit!!!

Constructed in 1862 as a hops barn, this establishment was converted into a church in 1876. Then…read morere-sold in 1915 to a local farmer, the livestock barn existed on the site from 1915 to 1998 before it was purchased by members of the Pokagon United Methodist. Rev. George Bennard was visiting the area to take part in a series of revivals, and his famous hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" was first publicly performed in 1913. The hymn did not make Rev. Bernard rich. However, he sold the rights to the Rodeheaver Company of Winona Lake, Indiana, for $500, and the copyright was renewed years later for $5,000. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located on Vermont St. in Pokagon, about halfway between Dowagiac and Niles, where my partner's sister and I stopped off the beaten path before heading to Shipshewana.

My husband and I found out about this church by accident! We were simply searching for things to…read moredo in Niles, Michigan. We were determined to find something to do close to dark and finally found this on the Internet. The hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, was first performed in this church many years ago. The hymn is near and dear to our hearts because our grandparents used to enjoy singing this song and my husband has enjoyed playing it on the piano for our children. We decided to check it out! The outside of the church is stunning! We were not able to view the inside but if we ever make it back to this area of the country we will certainly stop to see it! You should do the same especially if you enjoy this old hymn!

During a weekend visit to Indiana Dunes we wanted to get a really good hike in. We stopped by the…read moreIndiana Dunes Visitor Center and we were thankful we did. It seems if you know nothing about the area, you can be easily confused and lost. The State park actually is in the National Park boundary. The volunteer at the visit center gave us many hiking options. We ended up choosing the Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. Both for the history aspect of it and the great hiking trails. It had three loops, a smaller one about .63 mile, a larger one about a mile, and the big loop approximately 2.4 miles with runs into the Calumet Trail. All are pretty easy walks. If your looking for a great hike in the Dunes area definitely give the Bailly Homestead a look. It has a decent size parking lot and restrooms. I'd also highly suggest stopping by the National Park Visitor Center as it is very close by.

This is one of the better hikes in the Indiana Dunes NP. Better yet, it's perfect for anyone as…read moreit's little more than a walk in the woods. And it's full of history. There's a parking lot, picnic tables, restrooms and other park facilities at the trailhead. Check out the map of the trails-and take a pic for reference on your phone. There are a few different trails and spurs that you can take. I like the loop that takes you through the Chellberg Farm, to the Bailey Cemetery and then have a beer or snack at the Homestead. That's about a two mile loop. If you'd just like to see the Homestead straightaway, park down by the Little Calumet River that it overlooks-three lefts from the parking lot. Easy parking down by the fishing hole and just a short walk up the hill to the Bailey Homestead. This was an 1820s fur trading post. This was the NorthWest back in those frontier days. Can you imagine? You can see what a perfect location it is. For me it's a perfect spot for a boozy picnic. Cheers!