Best of 2012: Best live theatre

STAR PLAZA THEATRE: "We always strive to provide A+ entertainment to the community, and our summer outreach musical theatre program is no exce…

Best of 2012: Best museum

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY: The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western H…

Best of 2012: Best bowling alley

STARDUST BOWL: Bowlers of all ages can find something up their alley at Stardust Bowl. Both locations offer open bowling, leagues and tournaments.

Best of 2012: Best casino slots

HORSESHOE CASINO: Horseshoe Casino is located just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. It has more than 350,000 square feet of casino floor with…

Best of 2012: Best place for a child's birthday party

DEEP RIVER WATERPARK: Birthday parties at Deep River Waterpark made a splash with voters who selected it as the No. 1 place to host a children…

Best of 2012: Best golf course

WHITE HAWK COUNTRY CLUB: General Manager and PGA Golf Professional Andy Soley said White Hawk Country Club's course design and layout give gol…

Best of 2012: Best hotel (NWI)

RADISSON HOTEL AT STAR PLAZA: The ultimate destination for an overnight stay in northwest Indiana, the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza welcomes y…

Best of 2012: Best live entertainment venue

STAR PLAZA THEATRE: The 3,400-seat Star Plaza Theatre has featured world class entertainment since 1979.

Best of 2012: Best casino dining

JACK BINION'S STEAK HOUSE: Horseshoe Casino Restaurant Manager Anthony Walker said Jack Binion's is a local favorite first for the service. "O…

Best of 2012: Best public garden, outdoor exhibition

THE SHRINE OF CHRIST'S PASSION: Visitors are invited to "Come Take the Journey" -- an interactive half-mile winding pathway that begins with t…

Best of 2012: Best marina

HAMMOND MARINA: Located just 12 nautical miles from downtown Chicago, the Hammond Marina provides access to Lake Michigan for boaters and a ho…

Best of 2012: Best casino table games

BEST CASINO TABLE GAMES: "We are extremely proud of our diverse table game offerings, with more than 100 tables available for play," Mitzie Sl…

Best of 2012: Best festival (non-local)

TASTE OF CHICAGO: Touted as the world's largest food festival, the Taste of Chicago showcases the diversity of Chicago's dining community. Mor…

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BEST OF THE REGION 2012

Best of 2012: Best festival (NWI)

PIEROGI FEST: This year marks the 18th annual Pierogi Fest and the weekend of July 27, 28, and 29th, thousands will again flock to the streets…

Best of 2012: Best casino

HORSESHOE CASINO: Located just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, Horseshoe Casino is the Midwest's premier ente…

Best of 2012: Best country club

WHITE HAWK COUNRY CLUB: General Manager Andy Soley said members are drawn to White Hawk Country Club because it is one of the best facilities …

Best of 2012: Best movie theater

AMC THEATRES: With a combined total of 40 screens in Schererville and Hobart, AMC Showplace Theatres offer a wide variety of movie choices for…

Best of 2012: Best hotel (MI)

FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT: Four Winds hotel in New Buffalo, Michigan, offers 165 luxury rooms, suites and celebrity suites all with impeccable …

Best of 201: Best casino poker

HORSESHOE CASINO: "We offer top-notch play at Horseshoe Casino with the single largest poker room in the Midwest," Jennifer Galle, Vice Presid…

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