Attractions
The Shrine of Christ's Passion
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. You can learn about the history of flight along Lake Michigan, 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.
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
- 5441 E. U.S. 30 (2.8 miles east of I-65) Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: 219-947-3070
- Fax: 219-942-8146
One of NW Indiana’s best kept secrets. Lots of surprises await you at one of the World’s Best Gummi and Gold Label Chocolate manufacturing facilities, complete with a factory direct outlet store with thousands of different candies, chocolates and gifts at below wholesale prices to the public.
City of Hammond
- Mayor's Office 5925 Calumet Avenue Hammond, IN 46320
- Phone: 219-853-6301
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 North Side including the RDA project-all to make Hammond a place to stay and play!
Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center at Three Rivers County Park
- 2800 Colorado Street Lake Station, IN 46405
- Phone: (219) 963-2070
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.
Challenger Learning Center
- On the Campus of Purdue University Calumet 2300 173rd Street Hammond, IN 46323
- Phone: (219) 989-3250
- Fax: 219-989-3256
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 Challenger 51-L crew and the first teacher in space, Christa McAuliffe.
City of Crown Point
- Mayor's Office of Special Events 101 N. East Street Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-662-3290
- Fax: 219-661-2280
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" 2010 for its second consecutive year, Crown Point is “Building a Stronger Community from Within.”
Community Veterans Memorial
- 9710 Calumet & Superior Avenues Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-3392
- Fax: 219-836-0159
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 history trail. Honor a veteran with a brick today!
County Line Orchard
- 200 County Line Road Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: 219-947-4477
- Alt. Phone: 219-962-7676 x109
Open daily in September and October. Family fun at its finest, County Line Orchard features u-pick apples, pumpkin patch, antique tractor rides, animal barnyard, corn maize, local foods and produce, country kitchen/grill, party village and campfires. Come out and spend the day at the orchard.
Covered Bridge Harvest Fest, Inc.
- 1450 E. Joliet Street Suite 202 Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: (219) 663-0627
- Fax: (219) 663-0629
Welcome to the 5th Annual Covered Bridge Harvest Fest at the beautiful Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Held the last weekend of September each year, it is three days full of family fun, music and food.
Crown Brewing
- 211 S. East Street Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-663-4545
Our pub's charming renovated historical building is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a few pints, watch a game and have a bite to eat. Drink a great beer today! Ask for our beer at your favorite bar or restaurant!
Deep River County Park & Wood's Historic Grist Mill
- 9410 Old Lincoln Highway Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: 219-947-1958
One of the most beautiful parks in NW Indiana, Deep River is home to Woods Historic Grist Mill, the 1800’s saw mill and much more. It is also home to the Deep River Grinders who play old time baseball under 1858 rules and attire
Deep River Waterpark
- 9001 E US Hwy 30 Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-947-7850
- Tollfree: 800-928-7275
- Fax: 219-947-7349
Deep River Waterpark, Indiana's premiere waterpark, is easily accessible to all of the Northern Indiana, Chicagoland, and Southern Michigan areas. You'll find slides, a wavepool, 2 river rides, the world's first double-dueling cannon bowl ride, the PlayZone and mayor Byrdovich's Courthouse for kids and much more!
Fair Oaks Farms Adventure Center
- 856 N. 600 E. Fair Oaks, IN 47943
- Phone: 219-394-2025 x310
- Tollfree: 877-536-1194
Fair Oaks Farms Adventure Center is located on an operating dairy farm and offers farms tours, interactive exhibits, birthing barn, 3D/4D movie, restaurant and gift shop. Fun for the family! Dial 877-536-1194, ext 310 for more information!
FunFlatables
- 1923 Westfield-Southlake Mall Merrillville, IN 46410
- Phone: (219) 769-7777
Three Indiana locations: 101 Joliet Street, Dyer 219-322-5333 1923 Southlake Mall, Merrillville 219-769-7777 2982 E. 181st. Ave., Hebron 219-696-6666 They’re big, bouncy and full of FUN—at FunFlatables your entire family can enjoy our indoor, year-round inflatable playgrounds. For FUN—visit one of FunFlatables' three unique facilities! Outdoor Rentals too—we bring FUN to you!
Gary SouthShore RailCats
- One Stadium Plaza Gary, IN 46402
- Phone: 219-882-2255
RailCats baseball is all about fun, affordable family entertainment! No ticket is more than $10 and parking is free. Northwest Indiana's professional baseball team: RailCats, Redefining Fun in 2011.
Hoosier Bat
- 4511 East Evans Avenue P.O. Box 432 Valparaiso, IN 46384
- Phone: 219-531-1006
- Tollfree: 800-228-3787
- Fax: 219-465-0877
We are a manufacturer of wood baseball bats for Major League, Minor League, college and high school players. We also have a gift shop with sports related gifts.
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