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Steamboat rides at Lassen's Resort in Cedar Lake

Steam Through History on Cedar Lake

By Stephanie Smith, Manager of Communications & Social Media on Jun. 03, 2025

It's full steam ahead for Cedar Lake historians to take visitors on a floating tour through time! At theMuseum at Lassen’s Resort, the Cedar Lake Historical Association in partnership with the Hesston Steam Museum launched its Steam through History program which allows visitors to get a glimpse of the town's past on a 1915 steamboat, named Steamer Dewey, captained by Jerry Beno of Chicago. This summer the South Shore CVA staff had the pleasure of taking the historic trip…

South Shore Summer Festival Preview

By Jennifer Rush, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications on May. 07, 2025

From carnivals and cultural celebrations to art fairs and an air show, cities and towns across the South Shore come alive in the summer with tons of festivals. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store—so you can start planning your ultimate summer of fun…

Destination: Along the South Shore – Building a Region Where People Want to Visit, Live and Work

By Phil Taillon, President/CEO on Apr. 30, 2025

The South Shore has always been a region of opportunity. But as we look toward the future, it’s clear we can no longer afford to do things the way they've always been done. Today, we stand at a critical moment—one that calls for fresh thinking, bold ideas and a renewed commitment to the people who…

Paczki in the Region | Celebrate Fat Tuesday

By Dani Vasquez on Feb. 05, 2025

Header photo from Marilyn's Bakery Get your paczki for Fat Tuesday - March 4, 2025! Paczki, pronounced “poonch-key,” are beloved fried pastries filled with jelly or cream, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and a Polish tradition. These pastries are tremendously popular in Northwest Indiana as we have one of the largest Polish American populations…

Positioning Northwest Indiana for Success — The Strategic Importance of a New Convention Center

By Phil Taillon, President/CEO on Oct. 20, 2024

As President and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and a lifelong resident of Lake County, I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable progress of Northwest Indiana. Located at the crossroads of America, our region is emerging as a key driver of innovation and growth—not only for Lake County but for the entire state of Indiana…

Earth Day Along the South Shore

By Stephanie Smith, Manager of Communications & Social Media on Apr. 03, 2024

Celebrated on April 22nd each year is Earth Day. Although we should be mindful of our environment every day of the year, April 22nd is more of a movement to help inspire, challenge ideas, ignite passion and motivate people to action. Here are my top places in Northwest Indiana to be inspired by nature…

A Thriving Destination for Both Residents and Visitors Alike

By Jenny Skulski, Manager of Communications & Design on Apr. 01, 2024

Northwest Indiana, situated on the South Shore of Lake Michigan, is a shining example of a cooperative relationship between tourism and community vitality. This region, anchored by Lake County, is known for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and vibrant experiences…

Couple’s Weekend in the Miller Beach Community

By Dani Vasquez on Jun. 11, 2021

We want to inspire you to getaway for a weekend in the Miller Beach community of Gary, right off Lake Michigan. Read on to see some of our suggestions for a couples retreat where the Indiana Dunes begins…

Preservation Ride through Gary, Indiana

By Marianne Lee, South Shore Ambassador on May. 17, 2021

I recently had the opportunity to join the Decay Devils on a preservation ride through downtown Gary, Indiana. This group's mission is to help restore unoccupied historic buildings and landmarks, saving these gems from demolition. Our extremely knowledgeable tour guide and founder of Decay Devils, Tyrell Anderson, shared the back stories on many of the old buildings we pedaled past…

Exploring the South Shore's Beach Towns

By Erika Dahl on Mar. 19, 2021

So you’ve decided to wander away from the beachesalong Lake Michigan to explore the South Shore’s beach communities. This short list of our picks of things to do and where to eat when you leave the beach should get you started…

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Steam Through History on Cedar Lake

South Shore Summer Festival Preview

Destination: Along the South Shore – Building a Region Where People Want to Visit, Live and Work

Paczki in the Region | Celebrate Fat Tuesday

Positioning Northwest Indiana for Success — The Strategic Importance of a New Convention Center

Earth Day Along the South Shore

A Thriving Destination for Both Residents and Visitors Alike

Couple’s Weekend in the Miller Beach Community

Preservation Ride through Gary, Indiana

Exploring the South Shore's Beach Towns

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