Back on Track Indiana
Indiana's Roadmap for Reopening Businesses
Please note: Masks are required on public transportation and on national park properties, both inside buildings and in outdoor spaces where you cannot socially distance. Individual businesses throughout the South Shore have their mask and social distance requirements posted on-site as well as online. Please check ahead or plan to carry a mask with you just in case.
It can be difficult to keep track of what’s open and what’s not in Indiana during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we’ve put this page together to help you.
The information below will guide you through the Governor of Indiana’s executive orders.
Please note: While we are continuously updating the information on our site to the best of our abilities, we recommend you call ahead before visiting businesses or view their social media posts for the latest information.
These new guidelines began April 6, 2021.
Restaurants and Bars
OPEN: Restaurants, bars and nightclubs may be open at full capacity. Social distancing is encouraged as a seating consideration, with individuals, households or parties spaced six feet apart from another individual, household or party.
Visit our restaurants page to see who is offering dine-in service, outdoor seating and carryout.
Great Outdoors
OPEN: Outdoor recreational opportunities remain open for visitors to use the beaches, trails, golf courses, campgrounds and more. This includes Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park.
National Park notice - whether you are vaccinated or not, masks are now required in all buildings within the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Families can go outside and take a walk, run, ride a bike, geocache, go fishing or boating, but they should continue to practice social distancing.
Lodging
OPEN: Hotels and motels are allowed to be open.
Retail
OPEN: Retail businesses and malls may open at full capacity.
Casinos and Attractions
OPEN: View the individual casino safety protocols here: Ameristar, Hard Rock and Blue Chip.
Events
Some events scheduled have been cancelled or postponed. Keep up to date on upcoming and postponed events in our events section here.
Public Transportation
OPEN: Masks are required to be worn at all times on public transportation, including on the South Shore Train.
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