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Lighthouse Restaurant - Outdoor Dining in Cedar Lake

Restaurants with a View - Outdoor Dining in Northwest Indiana

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on June 20, 2020

When the sun shines and your belly is rumbling you’ll want to enjoy these locations with great fare…

14 fabulous region restaurants for that perfect Valentine’s Day dinner

By South Shore CVA on January 10, 2020

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Need some ideas for a great restaurant in Northwest…

South Shore Rocks! - Summer Concerts in Northwest Indiana

By Dani Howe Danhauer, Social Media Strategist on June 28, 2019

Summer is here, and that means enjoying festivals, plenty of food, parades, carnival rides and so much more! Of course, festivals would not be the same without the live entertainment. We’ve put together a list of all the great music you’ll hear this summer along the South Shore…

Bonfires, Beaches and Bumper Boats, Oh My! - Camping in Northern Indiana

By Dani Howe Danhauer, Social Media Strategist on June 10, 2019

Break out the sleeping bags, grab the marshmallows, pack your tent or hop in the RV, it’s camping season in northwest Indiana! It is time to get together with friends and family around the campfire, go on early morning trail walks, relax on the lakeand roast some weenies. I know I’m excited for burnt marshmallows and lake days and have already started planning my camping trip. Here are a few campground options in northern Indiana to get your camping trip planning started, including two within the Indiana Dunes…

Snow Day Indoor Entertainment in Northwest Indiana

By Dani Howe Danhauer, Social Media Strategist on January 29, 2019

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 super 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 entertained…

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:…

More Fun & Food at Indiana Dunes National Park Beaches this Summer

By Indiana Dunes National Park on May 31, 2018

Final preparations are being made for another busy beach season at Indiana Dunes National Park. Each…

Explore the South Shore’s Water Trails - Part 2: Trips for Seasoned Paddlers

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on May 24, 2017

Grab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic and wooded…