Visitor Services
There's no better way to plan for your trip to the South Shore than to call the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority at 1-800-ALL-LAKE. The friendly and knowledgeable staff can provide you with comprehensive information on the area's attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shops, and parks. Call to obtain the current weather reports and forecasts, a calendar of events and area maps with detailed directions. Please call in advance of your vacation so that the bureau's staff can be the most help to you and your family.
While visiting South Shore, stop by the Indiana Welcome Center located at I-80/94 and Kennedy Avenue south. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends.
You'll find travel counselors to help you with directions or provide current copies of the visitors guide, maps, and brochures. Our staff will also be happy to make you a hotel or dinner reservation, or just provide you with descriptions, price lists and hours of operation.
Travelers often find the Indiana Welcome Center to be a wonderful stopping point before starting their vacation. Weary travelers will find helpful counselors, clean bathroom facilities, hot coffee, vending machines, public telephones and a pet exercise area.
The Indiana Welcome Center also houses the In-Vision Theatre, the W.F. Wellman Exhibit Hall, and the Lake County Gift Shop.
Post-Tribune
- 1433 E. 83rd Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410
- Phone: 219-648-3150
- Alt. Phone: 219-648-3171
Your main source for local news, weather, events and entertainment. Pick up a Post-Tribune at a retail outlet near you, or visit us online at Post-Trib.com. Experience Northwest Indiana from our point of view!
American Limousine
- P.O. Box 1723 Valparaiso, IN 46384-1732
- Phone: 800-729-1623
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa
- 777 Blue Chip Drive Michigan City, IN 46360
- Tollfree: (888) 879-7711
Take an escape at Northwest Indiana's premier gaming destination. Play in our 65,000 square foot gaming vessel. We offer free admission, complimentary valet service, restaurants and a free parking garage. Come for the day or stay all night!
Calumet College of St. Joseph
- 2400 New York Avenue Whiting, IN 46394
- Phone: 219-473-4217
Carmelite Shrines
- 1628 Ridge Road Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-838-7111
Centennial Park
- 1005 S. Centennial Drive Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-6930
- Fax: 219-836-6541
Located on Calumet Avenue, just south of 45th Street in Munster, the Town's newest and largest park offers a banquet facility that can accomodate groups up to 210 people. The clubhouse is the perfect place to plan your next wedding reception, shower, reunion, family gathering, luncheon or corporate meeting. The Centennial Ballroom can also be divided into three seperate spaces.
Century 21 Pace Realty, Inc.
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- Phone: 219-663-1986
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.
Chicago Charter Express
- 3903 S. Halsted Street Merrillville, IL 60609
- Phone: (312) 666-1000
City of Gary Economic Development
- 504 Broadway, Suite 625 Gary, IN 46402
- Phone: (219) 881-5235
The Gary Department of Planning and Development assists businesses in several ways: through commercial development and redevelopment; infrastructure planning and development; job training initiatives' image promotion and public relations; land, building, and community tours; liaison between businesses and individuals; information on available sites; tax abatement; and research as well as environmental information.
City of Hammond
- 5925 Calumet Avenue Hammond, IN 46320
- Phone: 219-853-6301
- Alt. Phone: 219-853-6437
- Fax: 219-853-6504
Extensive economic development is making Hammond a city in the middle of it all! Coming soon are projects at Indianapolis Boulevard, Cabela's site, Interstate Plaza, River Park and North Side including the RDA project - all to make Hammond a place to stay and play!
City of Hobart
- 414 Main Street Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: (219) 942-6112
- Fax: (219) 942-4605
Come visit and see everything Hobart has to offer, a growing community with lakefront entertainment, historic downtown, beautiful parks and a large shopping mall all within a short driving distance.
City of Lake Station
- 3701 Fairview Lake Station, IN 46405
- Phone: (219) 962-2081
City of Whiting
- 1443 119th St. Whiting, IN 46394
- Phone: (219) 659-7700
County Line Orchard
- 200 County Line Road Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: (219) 947-4477