Porter, IN

Travel Guide

Porter
Photo by Lawrence Tellez
Photo by Lawrence Tellez
Photo by Christina Blust
Photo by Christina Blust

Where to stay in Porter

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 Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan.

Porter Beach
Spring House Inn
Spring House Inn
2.5 out of 5
303 N Mineral Springs Rd, Chesterton, IN
The price is SAR 446 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 446
SAR 500 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chesterton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Spring House Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2.5 out of 5
1800 West US Highway 20, Chesterton, IN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 357 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 357
SAR 400 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chesterton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean. Quiet. Hot breakfast typical for this type of hotel. Convenient to Indiana Dunes Natl Park where I spent 2.5 days."

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
Porter
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Chesterton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Great View
"We enjoyed both the stay and view. In addition, the house is close to restaurants and parks."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

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Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
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Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
Porter
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Chesterton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Great View
"We enjoyed both the stay and view. In addition, the house is close to restaurants and parks."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park
Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park
Chesterton
Stay at this vacation home in Chesterton. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes ...
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Dog and Family Friendly Sweet Spot!
"The Blue Bird House was perfect for our brief stopover near Indiana Dunes to visit with friends. Communication was excellent! Check in and check out was easy-peasy! Kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed. Fenced yard was great for giving our dog a little room to stretch. Bunkbeds were ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park
The Neighborhood Hotel - Grand Beach
The Neighborhood Hotel - Grand Beach
4 out of 5
19400 Ravine Dr, New Buffalo, MI
Stay at this 4-star golf apartment in New Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Four Winds Casino New Buffalo and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Tranquil location
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Neighborhood Hotel. It is very warm and inviting with lots of places to gather inside and out. It is also a short walk from Lake Michigan. We were able to visit Indiana Dunes and Holland, MI for the tulip festival."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

The Neighborhood Hotel - Grand Beach
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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.

Popular places to visit

Indiana Dunes State Park which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a family

Indiana Dunes State Park

4.5/5(185 reviews)

You can take time to visit Indiana Dunes State Park during your travels to Chesterton. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

Indiana Dunes State Park
This is a very nice place to hike.

Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Porter with a stop at Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders
Michigan lake was a favorite stop and very much like the beach

Waverly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waverly Beach during your trip to Chesterton? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Waverly Beach

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Porter. Wander the beaches and forest in this family-friendly area.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center

Dune Acres Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dune Acres Beach during your trip to Dune Acres? Wander the beaches and lakeside while you're in the area.

Dune Acres Beach

Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve, a lovely green space in Chesterton. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming coffeehouses.

Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve

Reviews of Porter

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
20
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 24%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice quiet, safe small town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy access to South Shore Line for Chicago

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The 3 dune challenge hike was the perfect length and great workout.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Desk clerk, Amber, was very nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There's a lot of good, friendly, and unique places to dine, fun shops of all sorts, beautiful landscapes, various recreation, nice and clean trails.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The trip was great, however the hotel did not have our reservation from Expedia and they were completely booked. The front desk personnel started calling other hotels to find us a room. Luckily they had a cancellation call in while I was waiting!