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Valentine's Day Gifts from the Region

By Dani Vasquez, Social Media Strategist on Feb. 02, 2022

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…

New Year's Eve Along the South Shore

By Dani Vasquez, Social Media Strategist on Dec. 01, 2021

Looking for a special way to celebrate New Year's Eve in Northwest Indiana? There are plenty of events for you to enjoy, whether you are looking for something family-friendly or some fun for just the adults…

Shop Small in Northwest Indiana

By Dani Vasquez, Social Media Strategist on Nov. 12, 2021

Skip the big-name stores and check out some of these unique, local shops throughout Northwest Indiana…

Unique Shopping Spots in the Region

By Dani Vasquez, Social Media Strategist on Oct. 01, 2019

Skip the big name stores and check out some of these unique shopping stops throughout the region! 2 Old Goats Market in Cedar Lake has a wide assortment of repurposed antiques, artisan goods, jewelry, gourmet foods, and so much more! Whether you are looking for a gift, or something for yourself, it’s a great store to find something unique. Stop in for one of their many events they host such as workshops, celebration weekends, car and bike shows, and more…

Lunch at Sip Coffee House in Crown Point

Back to Square One: Crown Point, Indiana

By Carolyn Hricik, Communications Intern on Jul. 15, 2019

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…