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Treats for Everyone in Northern Indiana

By Pam, Be Healthy Be Happy Wellness on November 09, 2018

Candy for the kids and beer for the adults – what could be a better start to a weekend in Northern Indiana, right? When planning a quick overnight with the whole family, it’s important to look for a variety of activities that everyone will enjoy. Our first night did just that…

5 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Northwest Indiana

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on August 30, 2018

If you’ve already binge watched every Netflix series you can possibly think of and the kids are pestering you to get out of the house - we have some ideas for you for those rainy days in Northwest Indiana:…

A Day with the Kids at Deep River Waterpark

By Michael Nichols, Guest Blogger on August 28, 2018

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…

Road Trip: Iowa to Indiana - Day Five, Visit to the South Shore

By Erin Huiatt, Des Moines Parent on July 23, 2018

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…

It’s Not Too Late! An End of Summer Bucket List Along the South Shore

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on July 23, 2018

Summer is not over and there’s still time to take advantage of the sunny days, warm evenings and late nights with friends and family. Maybe you’ve already checked off the beach, waterpark and a baseball game on your summer bucket list? Here are some more things to do this summer in Northwest Indiana…

Home2 Suites by Hilton Merrillville, Indiana

By Esther Irish at LaughWithUsBlog.com on June 12, 2018

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…

The Delicious South Shore Restaurants

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on February 17, 2017

Through the years, the South Shore CVA has recognized a number of amazing Northwest Indiana restaurants and their dedicated owners for providing delicious meals to residents and visitors along the South Shore. We’ve compiled a list of our “Restaurants of the Year” that should be on your South Shore restaurant bucket list…