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Shrine of Christ’s Passion
www.shrineofchristspassion.com
The Shrine of Christ’s Passion offers a journey through the passion of Christ along a half-mile prayer trail. Detailed, hand-carved bronze and marble statues depict the Stations of the Cross. Explanations and meditations are recorded by veteran broadcaster, Bill Curtis, and accompany each station. The pathway is open year-round and is illuminated for early evening visitors. A new café/lounge area and additional gift shop space is now open.
Bellaboo’s – A Play and Discovery Center
This children’s play center offers hands on activities that provide a fun, colorful and secure play area for infants to children up to the age of nine. Kids are welcome to explore, create at the play stations in the facility. Stations include a pretend supermarket, construction zone, a ball pit, art studio, face painting and more. There is also WiFi available for the adults accompanying their children.
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens – Railway Garden
Opening in the Spring of 2011, this 2.5 acre outdoor railroad garden will encourage visitors to learn about history and horticulture in a fun and natural environment. The Railway lines include: canyon, mining, mountain, prairie, steam passenger, steel mills and the South Shore Line. The 1920’s railroad depot will welcome guests set to look over the Railway Garden. More than 30 steel and wood replica bridges are incorporated into the scenes.
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home
www.aChristmasStoryComesHome.com
The holiday movie classic, “A Christmas Story,” was based on Jean Shepherd’s book, “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.” Shepherd was a resident of Hammond, Indiana and there are a number of similarities between Hohman, the fictional northern Indiana town where the movie took place, and Hammond where Shepherd lived. This Christmas season, Hammond will be filled with “A Christmas Story” celebrations, contests and displays. The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond features six animatronic scenes from the Macy’s window display. Another feature at the visitor’s center is a replica of “Santa’s Mountain” where visitors can have their picture taken with Santa and slide down the red slide, just like in the movie! See the contests and events section for more information.
Horseshoe Casino
The largest gaming boat in the Midwest opened on 08-08-08. The old Horseshoe Casino in Hammond was recently replaced with a $485 million dollar boat and offers 3,200 slot machines, 97 table games and much more. The Venue, Horseshoe’s 90,000 square foot entertainment facility will feature artists and entertainers such as Stone Temple Pilots, Liza Minnelli, Alicia Keys and Jay Leno.
The South Shore is also home to Ameristar (formerly Resorts) in East Chicago, Majestic Star Casinos and Hotel in Gary and the newly renovated Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.
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| 08/22/2011 | Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore #7 in National Geographic’s Top 10 National Park Urban Escapes Most people, even dedicated urbanites, need a break now and then from concrete jungle, round-the-clock noise, and exhaust fumes. Some American cities are lucky enough to have units of the National Park System right on their doorsteps, offering recreation and natural beauty within easy reach of millions. |
| 05/26/2011 | West Beach Honored Best Beach for Families Parents Magazine has named West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as one of America’s "Ten Best Beaches for Families 2011." |
| 04/25/2011 | The Shrine of Christ's Passion featured in Group Tour Magazine Northwest Indiana is home to an attraction of spiritual significance about the journey to Calvary, drawing people of all religious faiths from around the world. |
| 02/04/2011 | Returning Conventions Will be Boon to South Shore Economy Corvette Club and Salvation Army will return to northwest Indiana |
| 02/10/2010 | Save Indiana Summers - Petition of Support |
| 03/31/2009 | South Shore Promotions, Inc. Created Not-for-profit agency formed |
| 12/01/2008 | Lake County CVB Changes Name South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is introduced |
| 05/23/2008 | Indiana Welcome Center Billboard Wins Award "Can't hold it" billboard wins Silver Communicator Award |
| 01/24/2008 | CEO Receives Champion of Diversity Award Indiana Minority Business Magazine recognizes Speros A. Batistatos |
| 12/18/2007 | LCCVB's President/CEO among the 2007 'Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing' |
| 05/14/2007 | Bureau Places 6th Among Best Places to Work in Indiana |
| 03/01/2007 | South Shore Sports Legends Exhibit Dates Announced |
| 03/01/2007 | LCCVB Receives Star Award ISAE winner in the 2006 Best Newsletter category |
| 06/07/2006 | LCCVB Unveils Sports Marketing Initiative South Shore Sports Promotions - A department of the Lake County CVB |
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