Indiana Welcome Center

10/16/2026

Your wish has been granted! 🪄✨ One Wish Willows are at the Indiana Welcome Center! Stop by this weekend before they’re gone. 🌿

10/14/2026

We’ve got spooky season in the bag! 🎃👻 Stop by our South Shore Gift Shop and treat yourself to some frightfully fun finds. 🍬 🍭

📍 7770 Corinne Dr., Hammond

10/09/2026

Who says Halloween has to be spooky? Sometimes it just needs to be squishy! 🤭🎃

This week’s Featured Pick at the Indiana Welcome Center is all about squeezable, stress-relieving fun! 🙌 Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for a fun little Halloween surprise, these squishy goodies are waiting for you at the South Shore Gift Shop! 🛍️

📍 7770 Corinne Dr., Hammond

09/22/2026

This week we hosted the Indiana Tourism Association Marketing Summit.

Travel pros from 30+ Indiana counties came together for 2️⃣ days to connect, share ideas and talk all things tourism. 🗺️❤️

Thank you for choosing the Indiana Welcome Center to host your annual conference!

09/18/2026

🇺🇸✈️ Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force! ✈️🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the brave men and women of the U.S. Air Force and the dedication they show every day in service to our country.

We were especially proud to welcome the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to Northwest Indiana for the Gary Air Show in 2025. Their incredible precision, skill and teamwork put on a show we won’t soon forget!

And the best part? They’ll be back in 2027! ✈️

We can’t wait to welcome the Thunderbirds back to the South Shore and once again experience the excitement they bring to our community.

Until then, we’ll keep the skies clear and the welcome mat ready!

Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force!

09/14/2026

𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊!
Calling all adventurers! ⛰️ Your national park journey starts right here in the Dunes — literally. Start with Indiana Dunes National Park and work your way through all 63 U.S. national parks, one stamp at a time. 📖✨

This durable journal comes packed with:
🥾 Trail guides
🦌 Wildlife spotting
✅ Handy checklists
🎫 Space for your passport stamps

Stop in and pick up yours today at our South Shore Gift Shop!

📍 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond

09/10/2026

Join the City of Hammond on Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. ⬇️❤️🤍💙

As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, join the City of Hammond in honoring the lives lost and the courage of the heroes who answered the call. 🇺🇸

Mayor Tom McDermott, Jr. and Go Hammond invite residents and surrounding communities to attend their 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. at the Hammond Sportsplex.

Together, we'll remember, reflect, and pay tribute to the first responders whose bravery and sacrifice continue to inspire us. ❤️🤍💙

📍 Hammond Sportsplex (soccer fields)
📅 Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.
🔗 southshorecva.com/event/25th-anniversary-of-september-11th-remembrance-ceremony/16898/

09/10/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled for late next week on I-80/94 between Kennedy Avenue and the I-65 interchange. Crews will remove overhead signage as part of ongoing fiber optic upgrades to support new digital gantries along the corridor.

Drivers can expect the following nightly closures and restrictions:
Friday, Sept. 18 (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Saturday) and Saturday, Sept. 19 (8:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Sunday)

• No access to eastbound I-80/94 from Kennedy Ave.
• No access to eastbound I-80/94 from Cline Ave.
• No access to eastbound I-80/94 from Burr St.
• No access to eastbound I-80/94 from Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd./Grant St.
• Eastbound I-80/94 reduced to two lanes from Burr St. to I-65
• Westbound I-80/94 single lane closure from the I-65 interchange to Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd./Grant St.

Actual dates and anticipated work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances occur. Check for schedule updates at 511in.org.

09/03/2026

What a chili-tastic day at the Indiana Welcome Center! 🌶️🏆

This past Saturday, we welcomed competitors from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin for the 21st Annual Three-I Regional Championship Chili Cook-Off. From award-winning recipes and creative showmanship to first-time local teams and plenty of friendly competition, the event was packed with flavor and fun!

A huge congratulations to all the winners, including People’s Choice Champion Team Region Rookie, and best of luck to those advancing to the World Championship Chili Cook-Off in Texas. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended, competed, volunteered, and supported this event benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. ❤️🌶️ ➡️ Man's Man Chili

08/24/2026

The 2026 Gary Air Show may have been canceled due to storm damage, but you can still take home a piece of the action! Score a commemorative Gary Air Show 250 T-shirt for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 when you spend $25 or more in our gift shop! 🛩️

Get yours before they FLY away!

📍7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond