Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: NWI Travel

Crown Point and Portage Jewels -- South Shore tour Part 2

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 28, 2015

Stuffed Eggplant at Lucrezia was served with prosciutto and mozzarella, baked in tomato cream sauce. Before we venture into Part 2 of our hunt for treasures in the South Shore area of Indiana, I should explain what the South Shore of Indiana is. This area serves residents in six counties in two…

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Northwest Indiana Gems-- Part 1

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 27, 2015

Chocolate Pot de Creme at Sage Restaurant is silky smooth. This year my husband and I have decided to investigate all of Indiana’s hidden treasures—and some that are not so hidden but definitely worthy of mention!The funny (and partly shameful) thing is, we’ve lived in Indiana all of our lives but…

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A romantic getaway for Valentine's, or year round

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 27, 2015

At Home in the Woods, a charming B&B in Chesterton, near the Indiana Dunes, has romance packages. The only thing more special than a romantic getaway on Valentine’s Day is a romantic getaway on a non-holiday weekend. With a lot of inns and restaurants filling up or already booked for Valentine’s…

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@INTorchRelay will highlight state celebrations in 2016

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 12, 2014

Dear readers: On Indiana Statehood Day 2014, Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence announced an exciting new event to celebrate our state's bicentennial: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. We wanted to share this announcement with our blog readers. Governor Mike Pence announced a new…

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Amish Acres, Quilt Gardens are Nappanee Treasures!

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 16, 2014

Amish Acres offers fun sites in fall. Nappanee in Elkhart County (www.nappaneechamber.com) is a fun place to visit in fall. Homespun Country Inn in Nappanee is historic and comfortable. My husband and I started our tour by checking in to the Homespun Country Inn (302 N Main St…

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Autumn is awesome in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Sep. 25, 2014

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Indiana Dunes. After a summer of splashing in Lake Michigan and hiking the many different trails at the Indiana Dunes, I'm ready for what's next. That's because what's next is just as good! Indiana Dunes Country is beautiful in the fall, with the trees bursting…

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Indiana Dunes and Outdoor Beauty

By Carrie Lambert on Jul. 18, 2014

Taltree Arboretum Indiana Dunes (located in Northwest Indiana) - is full of outdoor beauty. I'll get to their most visited attraction later, but let me tell you about Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. For starters the railway garden features seven model trains running through a miniature…

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The 3 Dunes Challenge @IndianaDunes

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 17, 2014

My heart rate just returned to normal. So, that’s nice. I had the pleasure of traveling up to the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton on June 12 for the kickoff of the 3 Dune Challenge, the premier new outdoor fitness challenge in Indiana. Joining me for the celebration-and to try the challenge-…

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Honest-to-Goodness Indiana TV

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 02, 2014

Summertime is a great time to load up the car and enjoy Indiana. In our new TV commercial, you will see just a hint of great places to experience with friends and family. You can take a road trip to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the waterfalls found at McCormick's Creek State Park, Cataract Falls and…

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Do You Have What It Takes to Conquer The 3 Dune Challenge?

By Marilyn Culler on May 20, 2014

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have what it takes to climb the three highest sand dunes in Indiana? If so, The 3 Dune Challenge is for you. To complete The 3 Dune Challenge, a person must run or hike a special 1.5 mile course at Indiana Dunes State Park, climbing Mount Jackson…

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