Beach Alert

Beach Alert

There is a beach hazards statement for Lake and Porter Counties from the National Weather Service on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from this afternoon through early morning. Expect high waves and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches. Swimming conditions will be life-threatening. 

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Sports

If you love sports, you'll find all kinds of sporting opportunities along the South Shore. From a golf outing with friends or a night at the ballpark with the family to a fishing expedition on Lake Michigan or a trip to the Mascot Hall of Fame, you'll never run out of activities during your visit!

Golfing in Northwest Indiana

Golf Courses

Hit the links at one of the area's fabulous golf courses, including Cedar Creek Family Golf Center and Lost Marsh, Centennial Park and Turkey Creek golf courses.

Chicago White Sox Stadium

Baseball Around the Region

Choose from a variety of venues to catch an exciting baseball game. See baseball as it was played in the mid-1800s at a Deep River Grinders or Munster Centennials vintage baseball game or take in a rousing game of collegiate baseball with the Northwest Indiana Oilmen. And don't forget about the South Shore's professional baseball teams, Gary's SouthShore Railcats and the Chicago White Sox!

Man Holding a Fish on Lake Michigan

Outdoor Recreation

Looking to enjoy beaches, fishing, boating, windsurfing or jet skiing on the country's largest freshwater destination, Lake Michigan? Visit our outdoor recreation section for more fun activities.

Mascot Hall of Fame Whiting

Mascot Hall of Fame

Celebrate the unsung heroes of sports - the mascot - at Whiting's Mascot Hall of Fame. At this fun, interactive attraction, learn what it takes to be a mascot, how they are made and discover new facts about some of the most famous mascots in sports.

Ideas for Outdoor Activities

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Biking & Hiking Trails

Northwest Indiana and parts of Eastern Illinois contain 125 miles of biking and walking trails.

South Shore Charter Fishing on Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana

Charter Fishing

Proven each spring, summer and fall, Indiana's 3 percent ownership of Lake Michigan can be one…

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Kayaking & Canoeing

Adventurers can enjoy hundreds of miles of waterways in Northwest Indiana. Paddlers can experience…

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