Longer reads than the town guides: what to do with kids, which Dunes beach, how the train to Chicago works, what to pack, and how Beachwalk Resort itself works.
A parent's list for Michigan City: the zoo on the dune, Washington Park beach and splash pad, the lighthouse pier, Mount Baldy, botanic gardens, the outlets, and rainy-day backups.
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National park or state park? West Beach or the 3 Dune Challenge? The Dunes beaches and trails that work for toddlers, big kids and grandparents, with drive times from Michigan City.
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A Chicago day trip from Beachwalk Resort by train: the 11th Street station, how long it takes, fares and family deals, what to see near Millennium Station, and the trip back.
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A packing list for Sandy Shores and Beachwalk Resort: the beach gear the house doesn't supply, layers for lake evenings, the first-night grocery run, golf-cart basics, and what to leave home.
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When the lake turns grey: the outlets, Lubeznik Center, the Old Lighthouse Museum, Valparaiso's downtown and arcade, Peat's Cider bowling, a Three Oaks movie house, or the house itself.
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How Beachwalk Resort in Michigan City works: Resort Bands, golf cart rules, the boardwalk to Sheridan Beach, Lake Kai, the pool, the café, and the treasure map that puts it all on one page.
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