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Historic Attractions
Stop at one of our many historic attractions and discover interesting facts about the area's quaint towns and cities.
Explore the South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail and learn about the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. The trail serves as a guide for visitors who want to learn more and pay respect to their veterans.
Step into the past when you visit Buckley Homestead. When the Buckley's first settled in Northwest Indiana in 1849 they would never have imagined that their farmstead would one day be of interest to visitors generations later.
Learn more about the mansion built by one of the founding fathers of the rail car industry, John H. Barker. This house, Barker Mansion, occupied for a very short time, has brought many years of enjoyment to the Barker family and to the residents of Michigan City.
Visit the Aquatorium at Marquette Park in Gary. This historic building is home to the history of the area's Tuskegee Airmen and Octave Chanute, the grandfather of flight.
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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
The City of Crown Point offers both residents and guests gourmet award-winning restaurants, unique shopping with year-round attractions and events for the whole family. Named "Best Downtown" for its … More
City of Hammond
- Mayor's Office
- 5925 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Region: Hammond
- Phone: (219) 853-6301
- Website
Extensive economic development is making Hammond a city in the middle of it all! Coming soon are projects at the Indianapolis Boulevard Projects, Cabela's site, Interstate Plaza, River Park and the … More
Dedicated to those who fight to preserve our freedoms. Memorials for WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm, set amidst landscapes of war-torn lands, linked by a memorial brick pathway and … More
Deep River County Park & Wood's Historic Grist Mill
- 9410 Old Lincoln Highway
- Hobart, IN 46342
- Region: Hobart
- Phone: (219) 947-1958
- Website
One of the most beautiful parks in the South Shore, Deep River encompasses more than 1,200 acres on both the south and north sides of U.S. Highway 30 about 4.5 miles east of Interstate 65. Unique … More
John Dillinger Museum
- 7770 Corinne Drive
- Hammond, IN 46323
- Region: Hammond
- Phone: (219) 989-7770 | Toll-Free: (800) 597-4383
- Website
Come on an interactive historical adventure illustrating the life and times of John Dillinger and other gangsters during the 1930’s depression era and see advancements made in crime fighting … More
Old Sheriff's House Foundation
- 226 S. Main Street
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- Region: Crown Point
- Phone: (219) 663-3765
- Website
See the restored former Lake County, Indiana Sheriff's residence and jail. Public tours available May through October; Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm and Thursdays 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Built in 1882, the … More
Bailly Homestead & Chellburg Farm
- Hwy. 20 & N. Mineral Springs Rd.
- Porter, IN 46304
- Region: Porter
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Barker Mansion
- 631 Washington Street
- Michigan City, IN 463602
- Phone: (219) 873-1520
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Carmelite Shrines
- 1628 Ridge Road
- Munster, IN 46321
- Region: Munster
- Phone: (219) 838-7111
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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
