The Region

Northwest Indiana is known as "Da Region." It is the section of the Chicago metropolitan area that overflows past the Indiana border. The Region is a cultural "melting pot" creating a very diverse and unique place that is different by far than any other location in Indiana.

Northwest Indiana is comprised of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana. This region neighbors Lake Michigan and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Northwest Indiana is the state's second largest urban area after the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Around the Region

Lighthouse Restaurant Cedar Lake

Located just 45 minutes southeast of Chicago, Cedar Lake has long...

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Chesterton, located just south of the beautiful Indiana Dunes...

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Incorporated in 1868, Crown Point is the county seat of Lake...

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Visitors traveling through Dyer on Lincoln Highway, will be...

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East Chicago was founded heavily on industry and heritage. In the...

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Gary, located on the South Shore of Lake Michigan, is the second...

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Griffith, nicknamed "The town that came to the tracks,"...

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Hammond, Indiana stands as the first industrialized city in Lake...

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Nestled in the northern part of the county, Highland is a town...

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In 1845, English immigrant George Earle constructed a dam on Deep...

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Jasper County offers peaceful landscapes and small and friendly...

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Visit the lovely city of La Porte and find relaxation,...

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Lowell Indiana Labor Day Parade

Home to the oldest Labor Day Parade in Indiana, Lowell hosts a...

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The 31 square miles that encompass the town of Merrillville were...

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Michigan City dates back to 1830, when a real estate speculator,...

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A suburban town with thriving businesses and extensive community...

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Discover Newton County

Located in the rural part of Northwest Indiana, Newton County is...

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Portage, Indiana is located at the southern tip of Lake Michigan....

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Historically, the town of Schererville was referred to as the...

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St. John has been recognized as one of the "top 50 best...

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This bustling county seat is filled with historic buildings,...

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Whiting offers a variety of activities from dining and shopping...

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Rensselaer has all the charm of small-town living, with the...

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