At the Northwest edge of the state in Indiana Dunes country, you’ll find a plethora of quaint shops and eateries in downtown Chesterton. One of those spots is Lia's Bella Cucina & Catering. Located in a former wine tasting room, this little cafe treats customers to a taste of the cuisine of Italy in…
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Years ago when my taking my son to a travel soccer match in Chesterton on a Saturday morning, I learned that there was a market nearby. I fell in love with it instantly and over the years have revisited many times to see some of my favorite vendors, shop for everything from plants to jewelry to…
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Northwest Indiana has a vibrant art scene and if you want to pay a visit to a gallery to see some wonderful examples of local art, make your way to downtown Chesterton and the Chesterton Art Center. The gallery and art school is a vibrant hub of cultural activity in the Duneland area. Its mission is…
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If you’re the kind of person who needs something more challenging than just a stroll in the park, you need to check out these awesome outdoor fitness challenges and adventures in Indiana. The state is home to a wicked obstacle course, aerial adventures, a sand dune climbing challenge and other great…
Read MoreWe asked, and you voted! Best of Indiana 2020 asked Visit Indiana readers to select the best lake in Indiana, and the counts were so close! Did your favorite lake make the top 10? Which lake took the title of Best of Indiana? See the results below. Indiana State Nature Passport Many of the…
Read MoreA trusted travel adviser for 60+ years, when Frommer's releases a list of top destinations, people pay attention. With America's newest national park reaching a year of parkhood and the 200th birthday of Indianapolis in 2020, it is no surprise Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2020 features the Hoosier…
Read MoreStairs can be tiring to climb, but they can also be absolutely beautiful to look at. We've compiled a list of 15 staircases throughout the Hoosier state that provide a unique climb and a photo-worthy visual just begging for a spot in your Instagram feed. Lanier Mansion State Historic Site -…
Read MoreFrom time to time, we ask our readers to help up choose which destinations are the Best of Indiana. In 2018, we held voting for Indiana's most Instagram-friendly places in the state. With 50 destinations to choose from, our readers submitted over 38,000 votes and narrowed the list down to a top 10…
Read MoreGrab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic and wooded. Whichever route you decide to explore, check…
Read MoreMidwest Living Magazine has released their Ultimate Midwest Bucket List of 100 things to do in the region, includes five spots in the Hoosier State! See which destinations made the list below. Bean Blossom Bridge in Brown County. Photo: Midwest Living Midwest Living selected Brown County's gorgeous…
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