Some days you want to spend a rainy day indoors, sipping tea and reading a book or binge-watching your favorite Netflix shows, but other days you want to get out of the house and explore the town while it’s cloaked in grey clouds! No matter if you are getting out with the kids, or need an adult day out, here are some ways to enjoy your rainy day in NWI…
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Winter is here, and you don’t want to be caught with the classic “I’m bored” coming from your little ones. Sure, being outside in the snow is fun for children and many teens, but it can only entertain for so long. So, here are some other ideas to get the family together, inside, and makingmemories! …
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There’s something for everyone in Northwest Indiana, but if you're a cat-lover you need to check out The Region Cat Cafein Merrillville! This one-of-kind cafe opened in December of 2021 and is a great place to warm up with one of their delicious fall-themed drinks, dessert and even cuddle with an adoptable cat. And- if you happen to fall in love- you might even find yourself taking home a furry friend…
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Holidays are for traditions, celebrating, and spending time with loved ones. Why not add some new traditions to your Easter in Northwest Indiana this year…
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As the last days of August slip away, my family and I were lucky enough to get in one last summer splash - literally - at Deep River Waterpark, on Route 30 in Crown Point. While our sons had been to the park before with friends, this was the first trip for my wife and I to this, or any, water park. We had a great time, but definitely have suggestions on how to make the next trip, whether it’s ours or yours, even better…
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When I was little each summer we would always plan a fun family trip and more often than not, it would be a road trip. At the time, I was not the biggest fan of being in the car for hours, but today I appreciate the experience. I am excited to share the fun with my children! When we planned to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana this summer I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to plan some fun stops along the way…
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Bright, beautiful, and brand new – Home2 Suites by Hilton in Merrillville is the perfect place to stay in northwest Indiana. We enjoyed Home2 Suites in Merrillville, Indiana as a part of a familiarization trip with Visit the South Shore. All opinions are my own. Have you tried Home2 Suites by Hilton in your travels? We stayed in four differentHome2 Suites on our Great Indiana Road Trip, and we had a great experience every time, but this one in Merrillville was our favorite…
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In celebration of Indiana's 200th Birthday, we have complied a list of the top 10 culinary…
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Find me a FAM tour and let me go on it. Working in tourism makes me a lucky fellow. I was one of the…
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I love craft beer. I love the creativity of flavor creation, the camaraderie that seems to follow…
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