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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 29, 2009
My husband and I rode this route yesterday (6-28…
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June 14, 2012
This is my favorite place to camp & swim in…
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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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MikeC
May 20, 2021
5 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Closest scenic ride to downtown Chicago. Plenty of forks in the road and outdoor cafes to eat.
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gruve76
August 30, 2021
149 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Can have lots of potholes at times
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Brent Snoddy
October 13, 2021
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is a nice little route. My wife and I took this route on the bikes last week. We ended up in Michigan City where we used to boat out of B&E Marine which was a previous chapter in our lives. Visited Washington Park. Can eat at Matey's or Galveston Steakhouse. Both are good places to eat.
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