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Nice quiet neighborhood called Landmark Acres connected to another neighborhood. Imagination Glen Park nearby and bike trail only 3 minutes away by car, 15 min walk . The closest beach, Porter Beach is 15 minutes by car. We have the Indiana National Dunes Park approximately 15 minute drive which has a beach. This is Lake Michigan which is part of the Great Lakes. Swimming is allowed and there are lifeguards and food vendors. Small fee to get in the park is $7 USD per car or $12-15 for out of state cars. We have 2 large shopping malls each one approximately 20 minutes drive. One is an outside mall called Lighthouse Premium Outlets and the other is an indoor mall called Southlake Mall and there are many nice restaurants and other shopping places around this mall.
We have many places in Portage for coffee and restaurants: McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Panera Bread, Five Guys, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Longhorn Steakhouse, Texas Corral, Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, China Buffet, Jade Garden, Quaker Steak, El Salto, LaCabana (Our Fave), Mexico Lindo, etc But, the best tacos are at Leroy's Hot Stuff 5.5 miles away and it is a biker bar. Our favorite breakfast place is Tate's Place & Blueberry Hill Pancake house and 2nd is Portage House of Pancakes but the best Potato Pancakes are at a new place Blueberry Hill Pancake House. In Chesterton we love Third Coast Cafe (GF bread, teas, special lattes).There is also a huge sporting goods store called Bass Pro shop. Many churches nearby, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Non-denomination, etc.
Blue Chip Casino is 16 miles away and the new Hardrock Casino is in Gary, a short drive away.
We have in Portage, some stores you may like: Kohl’s, Walmart, Meijer, At Natures Door, Big Lots, Harbor Freight, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Menards, Tractor Supply
Farmers Markets nearby: Remus Farms, Johnson’s
Grocery: Strack and Van Tils, Aldi Foods, Meijer. Whole Foods in Schererville, IN about 30 min away. Zip Foods if you need ice or something quick on your way out for the day on Samuelson Rd a couple min from us.

You can get around by car or bike or walk around the neighborhood on the sidewalks. If going to Chicago you can take the train from the Ogden Dunes South Shore train station in Portage. (As of November 2023 it is under construction so it's not available). Uber and Lyft are available; there are not public buses. You can easily park in front of the house between the fire hydrant and the mailbox.