More than 50 people who have made a difference in their communities have been selected to be torchbearers when the Indiana bicentennial torch passes through Porter County on Oct. 9. The torch run, which is going through all 92 Indiana counties, is...
Indiana Dunes Tourism
Server at Industrial Revolution in Valparaiso Wins State Award
A server at Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille in Valparaiso was one of 18 people from across the state chosen to receive a Hoosier Hospitality Award. Dani Landgrebe received her award in a ceremony Wednesday (May 8) at the Indiana Statehouse...
Visitor Center Plans Special Kickoff to Beach Season Featuring Valpo Velvet Ice Cream
Indiana Dunes Tourism is planning a special kickoff to the beach season this holiday weekend. The Visitor Center, located at at 1215 N. State Road 49 in Porter (State Road 49 and U.S. 20), will have Valpo Velvet ice cream parlor selling ice cream...
Several Local Businesses Featured in Midwest Living’s “Best of the Midwest Travel”
Several Porter County businesses and attractions have been selected as being among the “Best of the Midwest.” The local inns, restaurants and attractions are featured in Midwest Living magazine’s recently-released “Best of the Midwest...
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream, Indiana Dunes Named to Statewide Top 10 Lists
Valpo Velvet ice cream has been named among the “Top 10 Indiana Places for Ice Cream,” and the Indiana Dunes made the list of “Indiana’s Top 10 Summer Gotta-Dos.” Both places were announced as winners Friday by the Indiana Office of Tourism...
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream, Indiana Dunes Vying for Statewide Top 10 Status
Valpo Velvet ice cream shop could soon be named among the “Top 10 Indiana Places for Ice Cream,” and the Indiana Dunes is in the running for a spot among the “Top 10 Indiana Summer Must Do’s.” The Top 10 lists are being put together by the...
Porter County and LaPorte County Tourism Bureaus Presenting R.O.S.E. Awards
Indiana Dunes Tourism, the official tourism bureau of Porter County, is joining with the LaPorte County Convention and Visitor Bureau to honor those who provide excellent service or otherwise go the extra mile to make the two counties great places...
Portage Nominated in Ultimate Fishing Town Contest
The City of Portage could win $25,000 and be featured on the World Fishing Network if enough residents and supporters vote for it as the Ultimate Fishing Town. Indiana Dunes Tourism, the official tourism bureau of Porter County nominated Portage as...
Porter Artist Among Those Participating in Indiana Artisan Marketplace
An artist from the town of Porter is among the more than 100 artisans from across Indiana who will participate in the Indiana Artisan Marketplace, which is March 31 and April 1 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Lynn Retson will join artisans who make...
Valparaiso University, Indiana Dunes Tourism Welcoming 10,000+ people for Horizon League Championship
Indiana Dunes Tourism has joined Valparaiso University in welcoming the more than 10,000 visitors expected in Valparaiso for the Horizon League 2012 Men’s Basketball Championship. The games, which are slated for this Friday and Saturday -- and...