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The 9 Best Things to do in Beverly Shores, Beverly Shores
Discover the best top things to do in Beverly Shores, United States including The Depot - Beverly Shores History Museum & Art Gallery, North Shore Beach, Century of Progress Architectural District, Great Marsh Trail, The Florida Tropical House, Dune Ridge Trail, Old North Church, Wieboldt-Rostone House, House of Tomorrow.
1. The Depot - Beverly Shores History Museum & Art Gallery
2. North Shore Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 3johnb - Valparaiso, United States
We enjoy the fact that there is a free public lot just above the beach. We don't go on weekends because it's impossible to park in here. People on the beach are always friendly. Nice beach to stroll on.
3. Century of Progress Architectural District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
On our way between Chicago and Detroit the day after Christmas when it was sunny and 60, so this was a perfect stop for a picnic lunch, a walk on the beach, and a look at five Century of Progress houses that were moved here following the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago: Cypress Log Cabin, House of Tomorrow, Florida Tropical, Armco Ferro, and Wieboldt-Rostone House. Now part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. Unfortunately not open to tour except for one or two days a year. But they are beautiful to look at. Love the Florida Tropical house right on the beach! The signage explaining their significance is interesting. Take a break!! Worth a stop!!
4. Great Marsh Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By WiseWomanWanderer - Mount Orab, United States
What a beautiful place! Lots of wildflowers. The wide flat trail was dry in August, but I bet it can get muddy in the fall and spring. Park in the north lot if you just want to go to the overlook at the lake. If you want a short walk, then park in the south lot. You will hear the sand hill cranes from a long way off. Screechy things, but still awesome!
5. The Florida Tropical House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
This pink, art-deco historic home is open to the public twice a year.
Reviewed By Allen21096 - Chicago, United States
We came up to the Dunes area and we came across the Florida Tropical House. It had been built for the 1933 Worlds Fair in Chicago for the Century of Progress Exposition. The Florida House was one of four houses that were actually brought from the site of the Worlds Fair to Beverly Shores on a barge. It is located overlooking the water, between the road and the shoreline. Everything about this house screams Florida, right down to the paint. Currently, the houses are open to the public once a year, usually in September or October for guided tours. It is actually located in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This home is leased to the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, who works with the owners on possible renovations. One significant practical aspect with this particular home is its use as a navigational aide for the boaters on Lake Michigan, because of its color.
6. Dune Ridge Trail
7. Old North Church
8. Wieboldt-Rostone House
9. House of Tomorrow
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 13 reviews
This 12-sided, three-story glass house was originally part of a planned community of experimental homes.
Reviewed By loud976 - Valparaiso, United States
Tour these five "1933 World's Fair Homes" each fall. The National Lakeshore has partnered with Indiana Landmarks (indianalandmarks.org) and private residents to restore these homes to their 1933 condition. Terms of the lease make these homes available to the public one day per year, but tickets are needed and sell-out in hours. Get on the email list to be first in line. If you think the outsides are great, they are NOTHING compared to the INSIDES! Put this event on your list!
