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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorebuilding with trees and smow around it
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Lake View

Park Facility

Trail Map

Latitude

Longitude

Street Address
Lake View no trail map 041.42.12N 086.59.42W NW corner of Lake Front Drive & Broadway Street, Beverly Shores, 46301
 

Visitor Activities:

  • No lifeguards. Swim at your own risk; rip currents and waves can make swimming hazardous.
  • Picnic at this area that overlooks the lake.

Facilities:

  • Area open, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily
  • Parking for cars
  • Information board listing current park activities
  • Drinking fountain
  • Pit toilets
  • Picnic tables and shelters  
 

Fun Facts:

  • was the site of the Red Lantern Restaurant
 
Driving Directions:
  1. Starting at Interstate 94 and Indiana 49, go north about 3 miles to U.S. Highway 12.
  2. The exit to U.S. Highway 12 is on the left.
  3. Turn right (east) and go 5 miles on U.S. 12 to the stop light at Broadway.
  4. Turn left (north) and go till the road ends.
  5. Turn left on Lake Front Drive, then park on the left facing the lake.
 
image of a map with route highlighted to Lakeview
A 3 story round house stacked like a cake with windows all around it taken in 1933  

Did You Know?
“Century of Progress” homes at the 1933-1934 Chicago World’s Fair showcased innovative building materials and designs. In 1935, developer Robert Bartlett moved five of these houses to Beverly Shores. These homes are being restored.

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Last Updated: July 17, 2009 at 16:55 EST