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NOV 24

These 9 Places Offer Amazing Pizza in Northwest Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg
It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t like pizza. What’s not to love? You’ve got a layer of fresh dough dripping with zesty sauce, topped with a pool of gooey cheese and dressed with meats and veggies or whatever... Read more
SEP 24

This Historic Bed & Breakfast Makes for an Unforgettable Getaway

By Carrie Steinweg
Just before the pandemic arrived, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to Valparaiso where we walked around the square and did a little shopping, explored the city’s vibrant restaurant scene and relaxed at a beautifully restored historic home... Read more
SEP 30

Four Northwest Indiana Breweries You Need To Visit

By Carrie Steinweg
The craft beer industry has been booming the past decade-plus and its showing no signs of slowing down. Indiana is definitely one of the best states to spend time if you are an aficionado of craft beers. With over 150... Read more
JUL 1

This Seafood Spot in Miller Beach is My New Favorite NWI Restaurant

By Carrie Steinweg
I’m a big foodie and every time someone highly recommends a place to me, I add it to my foodie bucket list. Next to it I try to add the name of the person who recommended it so I can... Read more
APR 8

This Unexpected Spot is the Best Kept Foodie Secret in Northwest Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg
This delicious dining room in Northwest Indiana is an incredible foodie secret in the Hoosier State. Only open one night a week, you’ll have trouble getting a reservation, but it is definitely worth the effort! Several years ago I discovered... Read more
FEB 4

Mascot Mischief: The National Mascot Hall of Fame Has Arrived in Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg
Just before the December 26 grand opening of the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, I attended media day to get a sneak peek of this long-awaited attraction located just beyond downtown near Whihala Beach. Children from local schools... Read more
JAN 17

Top 5 Outdoor Winter Spots Along the South Shore

By Visit Indiana
Don’t let the cold keep you cooped up inside this winter! These five spots Along the South Shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect cure for your winter blues. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round. Shelf ice is... Read more
DEC 19

Wild Bison Herd in Northwest Indiana Nearly Doubled in 2017

By Visit Indiana
As part of a bicentennial project in 2016, 23 American bison were brought to Kankakee Sands preserve in Northwest Indiana. The wild bison herd was brought from South Dakota to help maintain the natural habitat. The herd has not only... Read more
NOV 13

"A Christmas Story" Comes Home - a Favorite Holiday Event

By Visit Indiana
This is a special year for us at the South Shore CVA, as it’s our tenth year displaying the iconic “A Christmas Story” display windows for “A Christmas Story” Comes Home! Six displays have turned into seven, we’ve added a... Read more
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