Northwest Indiana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic landscape view of the beach and the Michigan City Lighthouse in summer with dramatic cloudscape
Naperville Town view in Illinois State
Stormclouds part over lighthouse along beach in michigan city indiana
Indiana’s first national park!
Soooooo many steps!!

Where to stay in Northwest Indiana

Very beautiful scenery here at Marquette Park. 

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Miller Beach

If you're spending some time in Miller Beach, Lake Michigan and Marquette Park are top sights worth seeing.

Miller Beach
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

Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center.

Northeast South Bend
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Wooded Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Wooded Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium.

Wooded Estates
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Harters Heights

Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Harters Heights
Studebaker National Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Downtown South Bend

While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like Morris Performing Arts Center and Studebaker National Museum.

Downtown South Bend
Michigan lake was a favorite stop and very much like the beach

Porter Beach

While visiting Porter Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park.

Porter Beach
Motel 6 Hammond, IN - Chicago Area

Motel 6 Hammond, IN - Chicago Area

2 out of 5
3840 179th St Hammond IN
The price is Rp871.115 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
Rp871.115
Rp975.561 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hammond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (1,006 reviews)
The room smelled horrible like must and mildew the parking was scarce and there were unsavory people in the hotel doing illegal activities all over the place ... but you get what you pay for! Wont be going there again ever!

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Hammond, IN - Chicago Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Munster

Hampton Inn & Suites Munster

2.5 out of 5
8936 Calumet Ave Munster IN
The price is Rp1.931.146 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.931.146
Rp2.162.883 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Very good not a disappointed moment

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Munster
FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville

FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville

2 out of 5
8250 Louisiana Street Merrillville IN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp761.760 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp761.760
Rp853.171 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Merrillville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (569 reviews)
Can't expect basic hygiene, Okay if the price is the only concern for you don't expect anything else and be be ready to sleep on a dirty bedsheet and smell a stinky blanket

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Villas at French Lick Springs

The Villas at French Lick Springs

3 out of 5
8718 W State Road 56 French Lick IN
Stay at this condo in French Lick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
Our family spring break here was near prefect. Liked villa and French Lick hotel pools. Clean condo. Well stocked for cooking, laundry and relaxing in jacuzzi. One night out at Chicago Pizza was great and happy with bowling at FL Hotel. Did not like the steep walk from parking area and unloading ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

The Villas at French Lick Springs
The Argyle on Mass Ave

The Argyle on Mass Ave

4 out of 5
615 N East St. Indianapolis IN
Stay at this apartment in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
The room was clean!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Argyle on Mass Ave
The Residences at CityWay

The Residences at CityWay

4 out of 5
302 S Alabama St Indianapolis IN
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
Great apartment. Really clean. Very quiet and comfortable. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Residences at CityWay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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