In a feat of promptness, I have a few photos posted from our mini-break at Indiana Dunes last weekend. It was a lot of fun, and a scant hour drive out of town. For late spring, it was pretty much perfect weather, if a little on the cold side.
We stayed at the Dunes Shore Inn, which we recommend without hesitation. Unless you need a private bathroom. Just make sure you accept the offer of directions they will give you when you call — Beverly Shores is a rather small town, and the roads are not well signed, so your online directions won’t cut it.