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Shopping
During your visit, be sure to shop at the many antique and specialty stores along the South Shore. The region offers shopping at enclosed shopping malls, an outdoor discount outlet center and miles and miles of popular chain stores in shopping plazas. The area also features shopping super centers for your outdoor hunting and camping needs, in both Hammond and Portage. You won't leave the South Shore empty handed.
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"See You At Albert's" Indiana's largest jewelry store is family owned and operated by the Halpern family. Albert's Diamond Jewelers has been in business for over 100 years. Carrying … 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
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Cabela’s is located at the intersection of I-80 and I-94 and Indianapolis Boulevard. The 185,000 square foot retail show room is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring museum-quality … 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
A Collection of our Favorite Things: gifts, antiques, hand-made items, art, custom gift baskets, furniture, vintage clothing and accessories, yummies and a treasure trove of “accidental discoveries”! … More
Lake Street Gallery features original works by local artists and craftsmen, fine crafts from the United States and Canada, rotating exhibits, and custom framing. … More
Stroll this charming outdoor village and save 25% to 65% every day at more than 120 designer and name brand stores including Aldo, Coach, Columbia Sportswear, Kenneth Cole, Loft Outlet, Under Armour, … 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
