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4.21 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.21
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US HWY 12 Through the Indiana Dunes

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on May 31, 2009

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June 14, 2012
This is my favorite place to camp & swim in…
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June 29, 2009
My husband and I rode this route yesterday (6-28…
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Written Directions

This ride starts in Portage Indiana at the intersection of Indiana HWY 249 and US Highway 12. Take Highway 12 west until you reach Michigan City.

Scenery

A winding two lane highway through the Indiana dunes National Lakeshore. Fall foliage is gorgeous, although anytime of year it is a beautiful ride.

Drive Enjoyment

This highway is flat, with quite a few sweeping turns. It is blacktop, and very well maintained, with very few (if any) potholes.

Tourism Opportunities

This highway is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore so there is camping, public beaches on Lake Michigan, and picnic areas. There are also historic homes to view not far from the highway in Beverly Shores on the lakefront. There are fuel stops and a restaurant or two. There is also Michigan Citys light house at Franklin Park, a zoo and a pier. For your shopping needs there is the Lighthouse Mall which is a name brand outlet mall in Michigan City.

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jcomaha
August 7, 2016
37 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This was a nice ride at the end of the day as we ended up in New Buffalo. Was an nice ride on a hot day when we felt the proximity of the lake and it's cooler air.
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greenspam
July 10, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Other
Just wrote it last weekend. Very nice. Saw many motorcycles doing this route as well. I also suggest head to Michigan City and enjoy the small town atmosphere. However, no matter what you do, do not gamble at Four Winds Casino. I played blackjack there and I was beat royally.
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Bronko37
April 10, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I have ridden this route a bunch of times. Come on folks, this is NW Indiana. For our area, this is one of the nicest around. I come from Lowell so the added ride down SR2 from Lowell to Valporaiso is also pretty nice. When you head up 12 and you get into Michigan City, be sure to stop in at Shore Line Brewery for a nice cold craft beer and an appetizer. One beer is plenty, you are on two wheels after all.
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