In late 2023, a new visitor center and rest area opened along southbound I-65 in Northwest Indiana. The Kankakee Welcome Center is located in Jasper County at mile marker 231, just outside of DeMotte. I’ve made three stops there since it has opened and notice something new each time I’m there. It’s…
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Every town should have a bakery. And every town, no matter how small, should have one as good as Fingerhut Bakery. In the little town of North Judson, a community of about 1,800 in Starke County, you’ll find all the goodies your little sweet tooth could desire. Family-owned since 1946, the bakery…
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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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The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore sees visitors in the millions each year. While many are there to spend time on the beaches, watch the sunsets over the water, hike the trails and enjoy the natural surroundings, there’s a significant historic district that sits within the Dunes area that is not…
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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…
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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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If you make your way to the small town of Kouts, you'll be treated to some of the most delectable desserts you could imagine. Right along Main Street is a small, simple white building where the magic happens inside. It's called Desserts by Juliette and the whole venture began as a food blog in 2013…
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I just love spending time in a small town and discovering a gem that I want to tell everyone about. That happened when we paid a visit to the Old Colonial Inn in downtown Kentland, just across the street from the Newton County Courthouse. We had plans to visit to celebrate my husband's birthday and…
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If you have ever been to a Hard Rock Casino, you know that it’s about much more than slot machines and poker tables. The brand brings with it a history of celebrating music and artists and the Hard Rock Casino that opened in Gary last year is definitely no exception. The casino sits not far from…
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