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OCT 20

Uncork Your Perfect Tasting Experience at These 20 Indiana Wineries

By Visit Indiana
There’s just something special about wineries. People from all different backgrounds come together to learn, taste, and enjoy locally-made wine. Indiana is the place for true connoisseurs, whether you prefer a glass of white, red, dry, sweet, semi-sweet, or sparkling... 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 1

You'll Find Superb Outdoor Recreation on These 20 Indiana Lakes

By Visit Indiana
From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that... Read more
JUN 10

Plan a Pit Stop at These 20 Roadside Attractions in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
From the world’s largest ball of paint to a giant peach, Indiana is home to numerous incredible oddities that will make you want to pull over. These 20 roadside attractions are all great reasons to reroute your road trip. This list... Read more
JUN 16

Learn to Kayak & Paddleboard at These 5 Amazing Spots

By Visit Indiana
Shallow streams, a great lake, a nationally recognized waterway, small lakes and ponds can all be found in the South Shore. We’ve put together a list of water trails for beginners complete with rental locations. Have your own equipment? Looking... Read more
JUN 9

Candy Lovers Flock To This Indiana Candy Factory

By Tina Bobilya
As my children get older and are now 11 and 14, I find that it’s harder to find family outings that get them really excited. That is until we headed north to the Valparaiso/Merrillville area on a pilgrimage for candy.... Read more
JUN 13

Just Dunes It: A Weekend on Lake Michigan

By Visit Indiana
My wife (Chelsi) and I spent my 30th birthday in Italy on our honeymoon. So when her 30th came around, we had to do something to match the awesomeness of mine. So, a trip to the Indiana Dunes was planned and... Read more
JUL 18

Indiana Dunes and Outdoor Beauty

By Carrie Lambert
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... Read more
JUN 17

The 3 Dunes Challenge @IndianaDunes

By Visit Indiana
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... Read more
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