Best of NW Indiana
June 2, 2023 10:34 PM Subscribe
I’m going on a trip to an area I’m unfamiliar with and have been tasked with making the plans. I’ve visited Chicago before but this is the markedly different other side of the border. What are the ideal things to see do and eat over there for non outdoorsy people?
I haven’t been yet, but the Mascot Hall of Fame sounds fun.
Miller Beach has a farmers market and a few cute shops and restaurants. (My personal knowledge of it is pretty out of date, though.)
posted by Xalf at 6:48 AM on June 3, 2023
Miller Beach has a farmers market and a few cute shops and restaurants. (My personal knowledge of it is pretty out of date, though.)
posted by Xalf at 6:48 AM on June 3, 2023
I have driven through Indiana several times and highly recommend the Indiana Dunes State Park! Really beautiful.
posted by forkisbetter at 8:39 AM on June 3, 2023
posted by forkisbetter at 8:39 AM on June 3, 2023
If I were in that area I would make sure to visit Michigan City for the Old Lighthouse Museum and the graves of Harriet Colfax and Ann Hartwell, whom I read about here on Metafilter!
posted by sigmagalator at 8:47 AM on June 3, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by sigmagalator at 8:47 AM on June 3, 2023 [1 favorite]
I enjoyed stopping at the Albanese Candy Factory & store in Merriville IN. Sadly they don't do tours any longer, and I'm not sure if the back wall of the store has the windows onto the production floor or not.
But the store is great, lots of gummis, chocolates and they even make some snack mixes for savory fans. So a fun stop to get some treats for other activities.
It's on rt30, so maybe a little out of your way.
posted by typetive at 11:45 AM on June 3, 2023
But the store is great, lots of gummis, chocolates and they even make some snack mixes for savory fans. So a fun stop to get some treats for other activities.
It's on rt30, so maybe a little out of your way.
posted by typetive at 11:45 AM on June 3, 2023
Sadly they don't do tours any longer, and I'm not sure if the back wall of the store has the windows onto the production floor or not.
The windows are there, but they are now behind the counters, so you can’t get close.
posted by Thorzdad at 2:06 PM on June 3, 2023
The windows are there, but they are now behind the counters, so you can’t get close.
posted by Thorzdad at 2:06 PM on June 3, 2023
But the store is great
And the company's sour gummis are supposed to be top notch -- really zingy, and made in a range of flavors (scroll down to see the recommendation).
posted by virago at 9:27 PM on June 4, 2023
And the company's sour gummis are supposed to be top notch -- really zingy, and made in a range of flavors (scroll down to see the recommendation).
posted by virago at 9:27 PM on June 4, 2023
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posted by Thorzdad at 3:33 AM on June 3, 2023 [4 favorites]