A Native's Guide to Northwest Indiana Review

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(More customer reviews)I was born in Hammond IN, and grew up living in many cities in "The Region." I thought I knew the area! Even this born and raised Hoosier learned of new places to go and things to do upon reading this book. I even learned a lot of the local history that I had never known about. I was pleased to see many of my favorite restaurants and haunts mentioned, but now I have countless new places to check out next time I visit as well. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is visiting Northwest Indiana and to those who currently live there. Trust me, you'll have more than one "Right in my own backyard? I had no idea!" moment while reading this book.

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At the southern tip of Lake Michigan, in the crook between Chicagoland and southwestern Michigan, lies Northwest Indiana, a region of natural diversity, colorful history, abundant recreational opportunities, small town activities, and urban diversions. Whether you're a life-long resident, new to the area, or just passing through, let native Mark Skertic be your personal tour guide of the best the region has to offer:History: Visit areas where Native Americans lived and where pioneers settled; learn about the area's role in the birth of aviation and what may have happened to the world's first Ferris wheel; see communities created by the oil and steel industries; and meet characters like writer Jean Shepard, "crazy man" Octave Chanute, the mysterious Diana of the Dunes, and newsboy Billy Rugh...Nature: Take in the massive, awesome dunes and distinctive prairies; marshes and bogs; rookeries and wildlife refuges...Wining & Dining: Relish culinary pleasures in historic buildings and lakeside roadhouses; feast on local seafood and ethnic specialties; visit wineries, breweries, soda fountains, and drive-ins...Outdoor Fun: Spend a day hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, skiing, sledding, or golfing...Spectating Fun: Come for everything from summertime concerts on the lake to major acts at giant venues; for antiquing, stock car racing, and minor league baseball and basketball...Special Events: Join in small town festivals devoted to corn roasting, ice carving, kite flying, and the pierogi; and large-scale events like the Gary Air Show and the Wizard of Oz Fest...Architecture & Sights: Tour an old lighthouse, Carnegie libraries, and a company town; museums devoted to rare autos, steam power, and John Dillinger; homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Thomas Edison...Plan a family outing to Valparaiso to take in the Hoosier Bat Company, Valpo Velvet ice cream, and the Popcorn Fest. How about a day of canoeing or outlet store shopping in Hobart, topped off by watching the Deep River Grinders play 19th-century-style baseball? Full of places, stories, and facts that sometimes even locals don't know about. Skertic's guide will help you create your own memorable excursions into Northwest Indiana.

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