This is the eastern view of the Indiana dunes. It is kind of confusing because the national park is…read morethe west portions several miles away. My personal favorite is the Indiana state park side which is the east side. The photos included in this review are of the east side which is considered the state park. This is my favorite place to watch the sunset. There are several Great hikes. If you visit the visitor center and walk along the beach for a few minutes west, you will see a really large tower. This is a place where you can go up and have a look at birds (I think it's actually a birdwatching tower) and there is a beautiful hike through a pretty wildflower field south west of this tower. We saw cacti, so many native plants, more monarch butterflies than I could count in such a variety of birds. We stayed until the sunset. Do you want to make sure to get there 20 minutes before the sunset and find a place to sit down and just enjoy it. You will have an enjoyable time for about 45 minutes watching the sky change colors over the water. It is hard to believe that you were in Indiana because the waves sound just like the ocean. I am so glad that this area has been preserved by the national park service and the state park system. It is truly a treasure for the state of Indiana.

This visitor's center is geared to the National Park. The grounds are beautiful with many native…read moreplants to see. There is a free theater on site that shares dunes history and current facts on a continuous loop. Gift shop is great. You might find National Park logo gear, local distillery non alcoholic merch and a small satellite Fluid Coffee Shop. There are a few park rangers on site to give advice on walking/hiking trails. They are also happy to answer any questions about the Indiana Dunes National Park. The lakeshore has two separate parks - a National Park and a State Park. Each park has a lot of similar attractions and a few different. If you have a yearly National Park Pass, I recommend going to the National Park. If you are an Indiana resident the State Park is a $7 admission per vehicle or $20 for out of state visitors.

I was on party bus duty for my daughter's recent high school dance. I priced out a few companies…read morewith party buses and 312 Limo was the most reasonable price. To be honest it was still a little expensive considering they were driving from Wilmette to Northfield to Glencoe, but less than the other: $840 for a 3 hour minimum for a party bus of 28. We also didn't need it for the entire 3 hours, but the options I found were either one way or 3-4 hour minimums so this was the best deal. I found their communication to be stellar both via email and text. The bus driver was on time and the kids had no trouble locating the party bus when they came out of the dance and I've heard it was one of many party busses. A few of my daughter's friends hopped on for the way home and commented that this bus was way nicer than the one they took to the dance from another company. Overall, it was a success. The parents could have easily driven these kids ourselves, but the party bus elevated the experience and the kids all seemed to enjoy the VIP treatment.

For the finale family event for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, we wanted to surprise them…read morewith a limo into Chicago for lunch and to the cathedral where they were married. After researching local companies, I decided to go with The 312 Limo, and everything was an exceptional experience. After setting up a quote online, I was able to reserve the date and put down a deposit. All the policies were clearly explained and the communication was in a very timely manner. Since the limo was a surprise for my parents, I was able to note that when making the reservation, as well as select the stops and approximate timing for the day. I received confirmation reminders prior to the reservation. When the big day arrived, I received a text from Harris letting us know that he was down the street. He wanted to be sure that he didn't arrive too early and spoil the surprise. I was able to let him know how the timing was going, and he was ready with the door open as my parents came outside. They were so surprised that it didn't really sink in until they got inside and saw how incredible everything looked. There were waters and sodas with ice for us, and Harris had set the air at the perfect temperature. The ride to lunch was so smooth. Even in horrible Lake Shore Drive traffic, Harris navigated through the turns like a pro. He opened the doors for us and we agreed to communicate when we had 10-15 minutes of lunch remaining. Although getting our bill for lunch took longer than expected, Harris was so patient and had the limo ready when we finally made it downstairs. From there, we made a quick stop for photos at the church where my parents were married and then headed back home. Harris was absolutely outstanding for the whole afternoon and made the trip flawless. I will definitely be using The 312 Limo if I ever need a ride for a special occasion in the future. My parents are still gushing about how lovely it was, and it made the end to their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations truly memorable!

We had such a good time sailing with Captain Stephen! The boat was absolutely fantastic and perfect…read morefor a day on the water. He was very helpful to offer water, sodas, and a cooler for any goodies we brought ourselves. We definitely want to come back and sail with him again!

a perfect 2 hour sailing experience! a birthday surprise! captain Steve - was lots of fun . seemed…read morelike we knew him forever. gave information- talked about his experiences. listened to me babble - lol. had more than enough wind to enjoy the excursion. super clean boat! great views! book it if ur here !

Going on a Steppin Out trip is like going to camp for adults. Your counselor (Robin) has a full…read moreitinerary of activities, happy hours and group meals planned. You are free to participate in as many or as few activities as you like. A lot of people come back year after year and it is a great opportunity to travel with old friends as well as an easy atmosphere to meet new people with similar interests. I did the trips to Steamboat, CO & to Vail, CO and am looking forward to next season's trips.

From the owner: We specialize in creating experiences that bring people together!…read more Our largest division is for Jewish Singles, but we create experiences through activities and engagement for corporations, small businesses and families. We have a Do Good Division that incorporates volunteer service projects into the adventure itineraries as well.

Stopped by for a bathroom pit stop and was pleasantly impressed with the visitor center! The staff…read moregreeted me upon entry and the bathrooms were clean and stocked. There was a nice baby changing area as well and they had paper towels too! If you need to stretch your legs there's a great gift shop bringing you all things from Indiana and also check out the fun graphics/descriptions that line the walls, you'll learn more about Indiana than you imagined. The building itself is neat from the outside--it represents several major industries home to Indiana. Did you know the movie, The Christmas Story is based in a fictional town in Indiana?!?

Oh wow! This is a nice welcome center. I've started to enjoy visiting welcome centers because there…read moreis usually a lot of good information about the area that can be found at these types of places. This one is no exception! The Indiana Welcome Center is filled with friendly people who love nothing more than to help you. There are brochures, pamphlets and literature about the area available for you to pick up. This welcome center has local art exhibits inside, including one about A Christmas Story, a film that was set in nearby Hammond, Indiana. (Although, I think the film was actually filmed in Canada, but that's neither here nor there.) There's also a huge gift shop, with lots of souvenirs, snacks and toys available to purchase. I actually found a tote bag that I didn't know I desperately needed here, so my visit to the Indiana Welcome Center was especially blessed. The restrooms here are large and very clean. At the very least, this is a great place to stop and use the restroom. Before you leave, be sure to see the A Christmas Story statue outside the building. It's a statue of the kid who gets his tongue stuck on the pole. It's an Indiana classic.

I learned about Sunset-Travel through a prior review on yelp. I wanted to plan a surprise trip to…read moreUSVI for my partner and I this winter, after speaking with Ryan I geve him a list of what I was looking for in a resort and what type of weekend I wanted to have, and my budget. I then basically told him to find me what he could and present them to me and I would decide from there, since I was out of town when I initieated this I have yet to meet face to face with him, however he presented me with a plethora of options, I think there were 8, and we discussed over the phone and via e-mail what would be the best choice. So far he has been excellent in helping me plan this trip. While I don't leave for the trip for another two weeks, I definately wanted to put the word out there that Sunset Travel on Fullerton rocks, I appreciate all Ryan has done, he as been patient and was up for the challenge. I will post another review once my partner and I get back from our trip to Playa del Carmen!

Booked a cruise through Sunset, travel, however, cruise accommodations were fine, but the flights…read morewere a disaster. It started out with the improper names being put on our tickets, which caused us to have to wait in an extra long security line at the airport, thereafter, the return flight was another nightmare as wrong pre-TSA check were assigned to the incorrect parties. Beyond stressed at the airport and probably will not be recommending nor using Sunset Travel in the future. Have not used a travel agency in years as I have always booked my own and I suppose that is what I will do for sure in the future as I have not had any complications. Sadly, travel is supposed to be stressful, but this one was very stressful.

So fun! Highly recommend this company. They take the time to call you beforehand to make sure all…read moreyour questions are answered. My family and I got captain Larry and he was so kind and told us fun facts about buildings that we passed by. I will for sure be doing another boat tour with them!!

Excellent time on Lake Michigan. We had to reschedule our first appointment due to bad weather and…read morewere so happy we made it back to Chicago just for this trip. We got lucky to have good wind and had a true sailing experience. Captain Conway knew what he was doing and we always felt safe and in good hands. We would certainly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a sailing trip while in Chicago. We will be back!

One Facebook ad, quick online reservation, and here we are Thanksgiving weekend floating down the…read moreriver in a hot tub in 20 degree weather...AND we would do it again! Here's what to know: -Make the reservation online days or weeks in advance so everyone can complete/sign waivers online well in advance -A couple of days before your date, the person who made the reservation will receive a text w/ additional waiver to sign and a training video on safety. Complete prior to date as it reduces the amount of time to check-in -Yes, they do ask for the credit card that was used to pay for the reservation, their ID, and they have to be at check in -There are a lot of fees for misuse and misconduct so definitely read the documents -once checked in, a team member walks you to the marina area and the changing rooms; the bathrooms are near the changing area and require a key to enter -The bathrooms and changing area are heated -The changing area has a few lockers to keep your belongings safe and you are responsible for keeping the key (if you lose there is a fee) -Once in your bathing suit, keep your shoes on, warm hat, and jacket -The boat doesn't have areas to keep your stuff so keep most of your items in the locker -A team member will walk you to your boat and there is a covered plastic crate that you will put your coat, locker key, and shoes in -There is a walkie talkie on your boat so you can stay connected w/ your assigned team member -The water is very warm and you can control the heat off/on -Make sure the entire group pays attention to how to drive the boat, it's def a team project -The boat doesn't not go very fast but turns seamlessly so give yourself grace for figuring how it maneuvers -Yes you are on the water w/ big water taxi boats and tourist boats; they definitely make waves and will push your boat out of their way -You can drive the boat w/in a 5 block radius -We had the most fun just floating in one of the "pier" type areas; sooo many people bundled up walking near the river said hi, took pics of us, and asked about our experience -You will stay warm the entire time, it was sooo hot sometimes we stood up just to cool off If you are thinking about this experience just grab some friends and do it! We are already talking about doing it again and bringing some friends!

When I asked if I wanted to cruise down the Chicago River in the middle of February, I first…read morethought my husband had lost his mind. However, once I saw the hot tub option I decided to be open minded and boy am I happy I did. The company has great communication and Devante, our crew member, was very helpful and friendly. We had 90 minutes but honestly because you can only cruise between a bridge span of three blocks we came back early. Just know that you are the one driving the boat so you definitely have to take somebody who is willing to be the designated captain. Overall, a really fun experience and I would try it again in the summer..

They helped me navigate through the whole process and got my new passport to me within a week!…read moreWould highly recommend

A+++ these guys are terrific. They provided a very professional communication style and clear and…read moredirect instructions on the process. If you have urgent passport needs - look no further than this outfit. They were able to turn around my passport in plenty of time for my trip