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 a natural occurrence that mimics landscapes of arctic regions. It attaches…
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Our special Best of Indiana High School Gyms campaign has come to a close, and after 3 weeks of voting, our readers have selected the best high school gyms in Indiana. This voting really showed us that basketball is not just a game in Indiana. Over 67,000 votes were cast, smashing our all-time…
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Are you into craft beer but looking for a place that has food that is as good as the beer? you’ll want to make your way to this Valparaiso Brewery. Rather than typical bar food, this unique downtown spot serves up Asian fusion specialties. We made our way there recently to check out some of the…
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There are so many different configurations and layouts to parks around the state - from small neighborhood playgrounds to sprawling county parks. Some parks become true destinations, becoming much more than green space. Many are multi-purpose facilities offering a variety of activities, events and…
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If you’re a fan of Mediterranean food, then a visit to Meditrina Market Cafe in Valparaiso is in order. The cafe itself is small, with a handful of small tables, some bar seating and a patio, but it’s big on flavor and freshness and you can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu. Healthy Foods…
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There are your run-of-the-mill mass-produced sweets - and then there authentic fine desserts made by a Parisian-trained pastry chef. There’s absolutely no comparison. And unless you’ve experienced the difference, you may not know quite what you’re missing. But there’s no need to miss out when Bao’s…
Read MoreWhether your destination is in Indiana or you're passing through on your way out of state, you're going to want to plan a pit stop or two at these great places to stop on I-65 in Indiana! Since the highway covers the entire state, from Lake Michigan in the north to Indiana's southern border with…
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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 you please, finished off with a dash of spices. While everyone has their own favorites…
Read MoreMy 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 that was converted to a bed & breakfast in 2018. It was a chill winter weekend and this…
Read MoreAs indoor movie theaters remained closed for months amid the pandemic, outdoor theatres have seen a steady stream of customers eager to indulge in that ritual of going out to a movie and inhaling a bucket of buttery popcorn. Northwest Indiana’s 49-er Drive-In is a great example! Drive-in theaters…
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