Skip the big-name stores and check out some of these unique, local shops throughout Northwest Indiana! You'll find something for everyone on your list from home decor and hand-crafted treasures to self-care and Christmas-related items. …
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Looking for the best place to buy your vinyl in the region? Whether you’re a serious collector or just a casual music lover, check out these picks for the best record stores in Northwest Indiana…
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If you’re looking for that perfect gift for your special someone, look no further! Here are some spots in Northwest Indiana where you can find a romantic Valentine’s Day gift…
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It's been 20 years since I stepped foot in the Crown Point square. I was three years old, bouncing down the sidewalk toward my first ballet class, tutu and mother in tow. Surely the only thing more exciting than my class was the treat my mom would buy from our friend, affectionately known as the “Hot Dog Lady”. She was a Crown Point legend back in the day. Looking at the square now having been gone for twenty years, it seems that nothing and everything has changed. The old hometown feeling and soul of the town still exists but the building facades have changed a bit. Being born in Crown Point allowed me to enjoy the downtown area when I was very young, but after moving to Connecticut with my family at age four, walks down memory lane were few and far between when we would take trips back to the region…
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Indiana turns 200 this year! As part of the Bicentennial Celebration we've compiled our Top 10 lists…
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As the holiday season draws near, I always find myself struggling to cross a few people off my "to…
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Nestled in the basement of the historic Crown Point Courthouse, in downtown Crown Point, Indiana…
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As you travel south of Chicago along I-65 or US Highway 41, the landscape changes, the suburban…
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Gift giving for me is a challenge; I'm always searching for the perfect item for my loved ones. I…
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Chesterton’s culinary jewel Lucrezia’s Ristorante in Crown Point is one of my favorite restaurants…
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