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What you are reading: Attractions in Chesterton, Indiana This Weekend
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- Located close to the shores of Lake Michigan, just 50 miles south-east of Chicago, Chesterton is a leafy suburb which is an ideal day-trip destination.
- The area around Chesterton is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, who come here to visit the Indiana Dunes State Park, Bowles Bog, and the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve.
- Each of these outdoor recreational areas offers excellent hiking trails and brilliant bird watching.
- If you visit on a Saturday (May to October), you can spend a few hours strolling around the Chesterton European Market, where you can meet local farmers and stock up on fresh produce and crafts.
- Wine lovers can visit a few of the local wineries for a tour and tasting.
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