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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
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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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Guest
June 29, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
My husband and I rode this route yesterday (6-28) and saw LOTS of other riders. It's a nice ride, nice twists, shaded portions from trees on both sides, but watch for the deer. You can take 12 up into Michigan and it's a nice ride all the way up.
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June 14, 2012
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is my favorite place to camp & swim in the summer note Dunewood campground is motorcycle friendly and right off hwy 12 you are close to the beach and Bartlett's Grill.
Nice clean & Quiet campground with showers & restrooms and fifteen bucks a night.
See you there ride safe!
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June 4, 2014
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
Rode with the wife yesterday down this route. Beautiful scenery. Open road. Perfect weather. There is a beach town called Beverly Shores you can cruise through which is right along rt 12 that is beautiful and full of huge beach front properties. Plenty of place to pullover while riding through the Dunes and admire the beach, forest, etc. You continue rt12 all the way up to the state of Michigan. New Buffalo, MI is a beautiful town. Take your helmet if you head to MI, state law requires wearing helmets.
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