The Chicago Casual Traveler: Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond, IN (Lake County)

Destination of the Day: Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond, IN (Lake County)

See a welcome center done right! In one complex is a staffed welcome center (with materials for destinations around Indiana), a special exhibit hall (now presenting Cars and Quilts), and the John Dillinger Museum. The architecture is a nice change from the nearby fast food restaurant and mid-priced hotels. Already scheduled for November 2011 is the "A Christmas Story Comes Home Exhibit".

Address:

Indiana Welcome Center

http://www.southshorecva.com/visitor-information/visitor-resources-services/iwc/

7770 Corinne Drive

Hammond, IN 46323

219-989-7979

Getting There:

Public Transit (always confirm schedules)-

-None

Auto (always confirm route)-

-Take I-94 to the Kennedy Road exit (Exit 3)

-At Corinne Drive, turn west and follow to welcome center