Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: NWI Travel

Indiana Dunes reaches Final Four of Coastal Living’s Best Beach in America contest

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 29, 2016

The beaches of Indiana Dunes have reached the Final Four in Coastal Living’s bracket-style competition to crown the Best Beach in America. You can vote for Indiana Dunes at www.coastalliving.com/beachbracket. The semi-final round of voting continues through 4 p.m. Thursday, March 31, with the final…

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Valparaiso University Hosts 31st Annual Jazz Festival

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 28, 2016

Indiana may not be as well-known for its music as other things, say the Indy 500, but we do have many opportunities for displaying musical talents, both local and professional. The Valparaiso University Annual Jazz Festival is one example of a venue that provides high-quality music. The Valparaiso…

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Soothe Your Palate at 2nd Annual Savor the South Shore Event

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 24, 2016

In my area we’re experiencing another cold snap. But I’m standing up to Old Man Winter and saying, ‘No more! I refuse to miss the 2 nd Annual Savor the South Shore event! I don't know who came up with the great idea of regional restaurants creating a special event to offer diners some of their best…

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Indiana's Best of 2015

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 31, 2015

Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s almost time to start a new year and it could not be a bigger one for the state of Indiana! The state’s bicentennial begins in 2016 and plans to celebrate it extend throughout the year! If you’ve never taken the opportunity to explore Indiana and its charms, I recommend…

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Christmas Dining with an Ethnic Twist

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 24, 2015

The first Christmas after my mother-in-law passed away, our family felt discombobulated. We didn't feel like trying to handle the plethora of kitchen tasks she had performed with aplomb—cooking the turkey, making fluffy mashed potatoes, setting a gorgeous table. So we did the unexpected. We went to…

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No, you're not too late to enjoy autumn

By Ken Kosky on Oct. 13, 2015

Indiana Dunes State Park along Lake Michigan. It seems the fall colors are a little delayed this year in Indiana Dunes Country, with the brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow just now starting their breakout. The fall colors are bursting. But the good news is that the colors should last…

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Make beach yoga part of fitness weekend in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 27, 2015

The best thing about my recent decision to try yoga on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park – in addition to getting a great workout – was that I was rewarded with amazing views of the sand dunes and the crystal blue Lake Michigan waters. Clear skies and views of nothing but sand and crystal clear…

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Public Enemy #1 Re-Locates to Crown Point

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 21, 2015

Bet that headline grabbed your attention! I'll explain. Back in 1933, John Dillinger roamed the nation, creating havoc as he robbed, killed and threatened the safety of American citizens. On July 22, 1933, Dillinger was gunned down by Federal officials outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago…

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Get to the beach before summer ends; and check out sand sculpture contest

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 06, 2015

The Indiana Dunes are a short drive away, yet feel like a world away. If you’ve been wanting to enjoy a beach getaway before the summer is over, now is the perfect time to head to the Indiana Dunes and its 15 miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Watch people make their creations, or make…

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Enjoying a vacation or summer camp in one of the nation's 10 Best spots

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 21, 2015

For a summer camp full of fun that the kids won't ever forget, check out Dunes Learning Center. Are you still looking for an unforgettable summer trip for the whole family, or an amazing summer camp for the kids? The good news is that what you’re looking for is within driving distance. The Indiana…

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