Plan a Family Vacation
Let us help you plan a Midwest family getaway right here along Lake Michigan's South Shore in Indiana. Young and old alike will enjoy exploring something new and off the beaten path. Cherish all the seasons at the Indiana Dunes - splash on the beach in the summer, discover all the migrating birds in the fall, view the shelf ice on the lake in the winter and watch the flowers bloom along the trails in the spring.
View bison roaming the prairie at Kankakee Sands, learn something new during a dairy or pig adventure at Fair Oaks Farms, let your little ones explore their imagination at Bellaboo's Play and Discover Center, and taste candy fresh from the factory at Albanese.
In the summer, fly down the slides at Deep River Waterpark. From spring through fall, explore the children's garden at Friendship Botanic Gardens or the Railway Garden at Gabis Arboretum. Visit the orchards and pumpkin patches in the fall and ice skate or go sledding in the winter.
Grab your kids and start making memories with your family along the South Shore today!
Your Adventure Starts Here
Begin planning your trip here. Below you'll find links to great outdoor adventures, unique family attractions and kid-friendly events coming up.
Family Blogs
8 of our Favorite Sledding and Cross-Country Skiing Spots in Northwest Indiana
- 3 min read
The snow is here! Will you be building a snowman, holiday shopping, or curling up on the couch to binge-watch…
A to Z List of Things to Do this Winter in Northwest Indiana
- 6 min read
Don’t let the chilly air hold you hostage in your home! Get out and explore the South Shore’s…
Top 5 Winter Activities Along Lake Michigan's South Shore
- 4 min read
Winter is here, and lucky for us we have so many fun things to do all around Northwest Indiana. If you are…
"A Christmas Story" Comes Home Returns to Indiana Welcome Center
- 3 min read
You know it’s the holiday season when it’s time to unwrap the "A Christmas…
National Cat Day in the Region
- 2 min read
There’s something for everyone in Northwest Indiana, but if you're a cat-lover you need to check…
Delectable Desserts Along the South Shore
- 3 min read
When your sweet tooth is screaming or you want to finish off a delicious meal with a mouthwatering treat, you…
Halloween Events around Northwest Indiana
- 4 min read
It’s spooky season, which means it’s time for all the spooky events! If scares are not your…
FALLing in Love with the South Shore - Outdoors, Apples, Events and More!
- 5 min read
Nothing feels more like fall than walking outside on a cool, crisp morning to find hints of orange and yellow…
Bonfires, Beaches and Bumper Boats, Oh My! - Camping in Northern Indiana
- 3 min read
Break out the sleeping bags, grab the marshmallows, pack your tent or hop in the RV because it’s…
Steam Through History on Cedar Lake
- 3 min read
It's full steam ahead for Cedar Lake historians to take visitors on a floating tour through time! At…
Finish Planning Your Trip
Are you planning your family vacation to Northwest Indiana during the summer or fall? Does your family crave delicious foods like fried lake perch or steak fajitas? Do you need to find a hotel with a pool for the kids or free breakfast? Put the finishing touches on your trip with these links.
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