Delectable Sweets & Treats Along the South Shore

Life is sweeter along the South Shore. Whether you're craving gourmet chocolates, colorful gummies, handcrafted doughnuts, creamy ice cream or nostalgic candies that bring back childhood memories, Northwest Indiana is packed with delicious destinations worth the trip. From iconic candy factories to ice cream shops and bakeries serving up irresistible treats, there's no shortage of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. Grab your friends, load up the car and embark on a dessert-filled adventure through some of the region's most delicious stops…

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Paczki in the Region | Celebrate Fat Tuesday

Get your paczki for Fat Tuesday - February 17, 2026! 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…

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Weekend Getaway with Family + Apple Orchard = Everlasting Memories

If you’re looking to experience a new apple orchard and pumpkin patch that’s not that far from home, then consider County Line Apple Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Last year, my cousins who live in the Chicago area asked us if we’d like to visit and of course I said yes. We had such a great time, that we made plans to go back again this year. But, we stepped it up a notch…

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