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The South Shore is filled with family-friendly attractions like Deep River Waterpark and Fair Oaks Farms. History buffs can choose from an array of historical sites, museums and memorials. Visitors can learn about the history of flight at Marquette Park in Gary, the ice-cutting industry in Cedar Lake and the railroads in Griffith. Many communities along the South Shore also feature agritourism opportunities including wineries, dairies, U-pick orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farmer's markets.
An interactive half mile winding pathway that begins with the Last Supper and Garden of Gethsemane.…
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Lots of surprises await you at one of Indiana's best kept secrets Albanese Candy. World's Best Gummies, Chocolates and over 1,000 different candies at direct factory outlet pricing. … More
Fair Oaks Farms Adventure Center
- 856 N. 600 E.
- Fair Oaks, IN 47943
- Phone: (219) 394-2025 x310 | Toll-Free: (877) 536-1194
- Website
Fair Oaks Farms offers daily tours of a modern operating dairy farm and pig farm. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how modern farms operate. … More
Right off of I-80/94 and Kennedy Avenue south, the Indiana Welcome Center is here to assist visitors with directions and find all the fun things to do and places to visit in the area and throughout … More
An interactive half mile winding pathway that begins with the Last Supper and Garden of Gethsemane. Journey through the Passion of Christ as never before. Featuring 40 life-size bronze statues, each … More
Imagine a professional Broadway theatre production where you know that no one in your party will be sitting further than seven rows from the stage! Theatre at the Center can also accommodate larger … More
Aquatic Play Center
- 2100 Calumet Ave
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Region: Hammond
- Phone: (219) 937-7942
- Website
Bring the kids out (ages 12 and under) to enjoy a splash pad, concession stand, picnic areas and playground. The first 90 minute session begins at 10 am daily (weather permitting). Children … More
Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center at Three Rivers County Park
- 2800 Colorado Street
- Lake Station, IN 46405
Creative, imaginative fun and play! Hands-on activities in twelve kid-sized pretend settings ideal for ages 9 and younger. Kids never know they’re learning. Check the website for programs and fees. … More
Come see an American icon. For ten years Broken Wagon has raised this magnificent animal. Summer tours give you the opportunity to be "surrounded" by bison (in the safety of their Bison Tour Wagon) … More
Buckley Homestead County Park A Living History Farm
- 3606 Belshaw Road
- Lowell, IN 46356
- Region: Lowell
- Phone: (219) 696-0769
- Website
Seasonal tour includes 3 historic areas: 1910's farm with original buildings, garden, and farm animals; early 1900"s one-room school; and 1850’s pioneer farm and garden. Rural lifestyles of southern … More
Challenger Learning Center
- On the Campus of Purdue University Calumet
- 2300 173rd Street
- Hammond, IN 46323
The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana is a space science education center that is part of a network of international learning centers that carry on the educational mission of the … More
Northwest Indiana’s very own candy factory boasts the world’s best gummies! Tour the factory and experience your favorites being made, see the world’s tallest chocolate waterfall and sample some of the best candies around!…more
What began as a local newspaper’s effort to tell the compelling stories of Northwest Indiana men and women who sacrificed during the Civil War has evolved into a large-scale historical preservation effort. The joint partnership of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Calumet Region Civil War Preservation Project seeks to carry forward on hundreds of hours of community service that already have taken place. …more
Conveniently located between Chicago and Indianapolis, Fair Oaks Farms offers a fun family playground that everyone will enjoy! From the Dairy Adventure and Birthday Barn, to the Cheese Factory and Mooville, Fair Oaks Farms will keep the family entertained, and well-fed, for a full day of education and fun!…more
When a guest visits a hotel, restaurant, bank, or gas station, they rarely meet the manager or owner of the establishment. It's up to the front-line employee to make the customer's visit enjoyable.The R.O.S.E. Awards were created to recognize these "directors of first impression" who consistently work hard to make our lives easier. Guests & managers are able to nominate an employee who consistently "goes the extra mile."…more
Heavy industry carried the South Shore economy for decades. Now, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority tells a story about a community: it’s been built by steel but changing from tourism. Northwest Indiana’s appeal is its devotion to ensure new & already existing businesses succeed. Area leaders have teamed together to revitalize the mill towns and make Northwest Indiana the place people want to live & work. …more
Experience the journey of the Passion of Christ as never before in this interactive trail featuring 40 life-sized bronze statues. Experience the various Stations of the Cross with audio descriptions as you walk the winding pathway.…more
With five different casinos, Northwest Indiana offers much excitement and action along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! With decadent restaurants, world class entertainment and floors (and floors) of slots and table games, your night is just getting started when you test your luck at one of our casinos.…more
Pierogi Fest, the pride of Whiting, is an opportunity for the residents to celebrate their heritage while poking a little fun at themselves at the same time. The one of a kind parade and festival have received countrywide recognition having been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.…more
This holiday season, The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond will feature 6 animated displays featuring scenes from "A Christmas Story". The displays include: Higbee’s Department Store Window, Flick’s Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare, It’s a Major Award, Santa’s Mountain at Higbee’s, the Bumpus Hounds, and the Parker Living Room. The displays were first showcased in 2003 in the windows of the Herald Square Macy’s in New York City. …more
