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The Dunes two parks, explained

The Dunes two parks, explained

The Indiana Dunes National Park Visitor Center has gotten a refresh and now includes an outpost of the region’s hippest coffee shop, Fluid.

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February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Look inside a stunning restored midcentury in Long Beach

Look inside a stunning restored midcentury in Long Beach

An Indianapolis architect stumbled on a midcentury home unlike anything he’d ever seen. It had views of Lake Michigan and needed some serious love. He gave it a new life.

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February 2, 2026February 4, 2026
A new consignment and makers shop in Bridgman

A new consignment and makers shop in Bridgman

Between Friends. which opened today, carries arts and crafts items and well as a small selection of consigned women’s apparel and accessories.

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January 24, 2026January 25, 2026
Here’s where to cozy up to a fireplace

Here’s where to cozy up to a fireplace

What makes winter more bearable—pleasant, even—is a drink and a roaring fire.

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January 16, 2026
Michigan City is the star of this new indy film

Michigan City is the star of this new indy film

“Bulls,” a new independent film, was shot entirely in Michigan City. The movie opens Friday.

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January 8, 2026January 8, 2026
Winter closures in Harbor Country and the Dunes you need to know

Winter closures in Harbor Country and the Dunes you need to know

Here are the area shops and restaurants closing for part of winter.

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January 2, 2026February 1, 2026
Openings and closings in The Dunes and Harbor Country: The year in review

Openings and closings in The Dunes and Harbor Country: The year in review

New restaurants and shops, notable closures, failed projects—here are some highlights of this past year.

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December 28, 2025January 1, 2026
Beloved Three Oaks pizza spot is closing

Beloved Three Oaks pizza spot is closing

Patellie’s, which has been serving up superb New York-style pizza to fans since 2017, will close at the end of the month.

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December 16, 2025December 16, 2025
Coffee shop opens in historic diner

Coffee shop opens in historic diner

Brew Box, a coffee and sandwich shop, has opened in what was once the M&M Diner in Michigan City.

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December 7, 2025December 9, 2025
Where The Diva shops for the holidays

Where The Diva shops for the holidays

We don’t need to tell you that shopping local is the right thing to do, do we?

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November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

Dunes Diva is your go-to guide for the best of Michiana and the Indiana Dunes area. From the newest restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries to architectural gems, cool houses for sale, scenic hikes, and insider tips, everything you need to explore this beautiful region like a local is here, brought to you by Jan Parr, a former Chicago journalist. And if you are a local, you might also learn a thing or two.

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