Boarding
PET GUIDE
Indiana Dunes Tourism1215 N. State Road 49, Porter
800-283-8687indianadunes.com
Pet-friendly hotelsChestertonEcono Lodge713 Plaza Dr. 219-929-4416
Waterbird Lakeside Inn556 Indian Boundary Rd. 888-957-3529
ValparaisoInn at Aberdeen3158 S. State Road 2 219-465-3753
Beverly ShoresDunes Vacation Rental4942 W. Dunes Hwy. 312-933-3637
PortageComfort Inn2300 Willowcreek Rd. 219-763-7177
Days Inn6161 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-762-2136
Holiday Express Inn2323 Willowcreek Rd. 219-762-7777
Super Motel 86118 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-762-8857
Travel Inn6101 Melton Rd. (U.S. 20) 219-841-9928 or 219-254-2934
Ark of the Dunes135 E. 1100 North, Chesterton219-926-9797
Coco’s Canine Cabana405 Elm St., Valparaiso219-462-1222
Pet Haven19 W. U.S. 6, Valparaiso219-464-4634
The Pet Resort 307 E. 316 North, Valparaiso219-548-9888
Reeves Royal Acres663 E. 150 South, Valparaiso219-733-2889
Ruff Luxury Inn55 E. Morthland Dr., Valparaiso219-242-8820
Valparaiso Animal Hospital1906 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso219-462-1862
Special thanks to the Porter County Animal Shelter for finding “furever” homes for pets
throughout Indiana Dunes Country. Visit their location on State Road 49,
just south of Highway 30 in Valparaiso.219-465-3550
Pet-friendly outdoor dining
Places to go with your pet
Valparaiso Blackbird Café114 E. Lincolnway 219-548-2811
Casa Del Mar Mexican Bar and Grill157 S. Franklin St. 219-850-1414
Casteel’s Casual Dining and Cocktails210 Aberdeen Dr. 219-531-7427
dish Restaurant3907 N. Calumet Ave. 219-465-9221
Don Quijote Restaurant119 E. Lincolnway 219-462-7976
Figure Eight Brewing150 S. Washington St. 219-477-2000
Industrial Revolution Eatery and Grille1084 Linwood Ave. 219-465-1801
ChestertonEl Salto757 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-395-9890
Ivy’s Bohemia House321 Broadway 219-929-4319
Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill356 Indian Boundary Rd. 219-926-8733
Red Cup Café115 Broadway 219-929-1804
Smokey’s SouthernBarbeque375 E. U.S. 20 219-878-1418
Third Coast Spice Café761 Indian Boundary Rd. Suite 6 219-926-5858
PorterVillage Tavern128 Lincoln St. 219-926-5002
Meditrina Market Café24 N. Washington St. 219-707-5271
Old Style Inn5 Lincolnway 219-462-5600
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream55-57 W. Monroe St. 219-464-4141
Beverly ShoresBartlett’s Gourmet Grill and Tavern131 E. Dunes Hwy.(U.S.12) 219-879-3081
PortageIslamorada FishCompany6425 Daniel Burnham Dr. 219-787-1800
Quaker Steak and Lube6245 Ameriplex Dr. 219-764-9464
Tate’s Place3051 Willowcreek Rd. 219-764-8283
Coffee Creek Watershed PreserveA relaxing place to walk or picnic with water features, trails and a shelter.State Road 49 and Voyage Blvd., Chesterton219-926-1842
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Enjoy miles of walking trails and see woods, gardens, ponds and prairies. Taltree also features a large model railway garden and hosts events year-round. Entrance fee.450 W. 100 NorthValparaiso 219-462-0025
Sunset Hill Farm County ParkTrails, picnic, play areas, and an amphitheater.775 N. Meridian Rd.Valparaiso219-465-3586
Canine Country ClubGive your dog the country club experience. 3556 Sturdy Rd. Valparaiso 219-548-3604
StoresBass Pro6425 Daniel Burnham Dr. Portage219-787-6800
Chesterton Feed & Garden Center400 Locust St.Chesterton219-926-2790
Healthi Paws2912 Calumet Ave.& 55 E. Morthland Dr.Valparaiso219-286-7062
Jake’s Feed & Garden Center326 S. State Road 49 Valparaiso219-477-4174
Pet Supplies “Plus”Portage6030 Central Ave.219-763-0697Valparaiso 2410 LaPorte Ave., Ste. 100219-531-0622
ParksIndiana Dunes State ParkMore than 2,000 acres of beachfront, marshes, forests and dunes. Beaches east of the lifeguarded swimming areas and all trails are designated for pets. Entrance fee.1600 N. 25 East , Chesterton 219-926-1952
Indiana Dunes National LakeshoreThe Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has beaches, hiking and camping. Pets are allowed on the beaches east of the state park and on all trails except for Glenwood, Great Marsh and Pinhook Bog. Enter the lakeshore from Kemil to Lake View. (State Park Road and Lake Front Drive)Chesterton219-395-1882
Woodland Park Skate park, playground, walking areas, dog park, community center.2100 Willowcreek Rd.Portage219-762-1675
Please remember that pets
should be kept on a leash
when hiking. Help keep our
trails clean by picking up after
your pet. Thanks!