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  Only a 20 minute drive from downtown Chicago, the Ramada Inn Hammond offers easy access to the city and exceptional amenities

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  From a collegiate league to the majors, the bases are definitely loaded throughout the South Shore

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  Sample wine and enjoy live entertainment, food from around the region and a fine arts fair during The Grape Escape July 20 in Munster

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  Enjoy succulent seafood and sizzling steaks at Freddy's Steak House in Hammond. Or try their trademark "Poor Boy" steak sandwich

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  Head to Cedar Lake Summerfest July 3-7 for lakeside live entertainment, food, fireworks, rides, car shows, beer garden and more

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  Now through September 2, print off a coupon on our site for $2 off your ticket to a Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game

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