This is you.
You: Want to go out this New Year’s Eve. You have the babysitter (if applicable), the dress/suit, the desire, and the means to make the most out of the celebration this year, and you’re thinking Chicago is the place to be.
But now you’re faced with a whole slew of new choices because of that choice, from getting to/from the Windy City, to parking (good luck), hotels (good luck), cover charges etc. Now all the sudden, New Year’s Eve has become “a thing,” and you didn’t want it to become a whole thing, you just wanted to let your hair down and have a good time.
So what do you do? You’re all dressed up with no easier places to go…No worries, the LIFE team has you covered with some great alternatives to keep NYE in the NWI and still have a great time.
An Unforgettable Evening at the Majestic Star Casino:
Home to one of the best views for dining in Northwest Indiana, the Majestic’s Harbor View Buffet will play host to one of the classier, get your grown self on NYE celebrations in Northwest Indiana. Not devoid of entertainment options on any standalone day, the Majestic is going all out this special evening with great food, drinks, party favors, and even a classy performance from The Christopher Project on the party bill.
And of course, the evening comes with a complimentary champagne toast in the beautiful atrium to ring in the New Year with good friends and good company.
Break out the bash at the Blue Chip Casino:
If you’re looking for ideas on the other end of The Region, no worries, the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City has you covered for your NYE plans. With options ranging from live music all night long at the Rocks Lounge to an evening of dinner, drinks, and of course the champagne toast at It’s Vegas! Baby, there is quite literally something for everyone (over 21 years of age) happening at the Blue Chip this year.
Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce NYE Ball at the La Porte Civic Auditorium:
If you’re in the mood for the “black tie affair” evening complete with hors-d’oeuvres, dinner, and all the accouterments of a fancy night in Chicago without all the headache and hassle of a fancy night in Chicago, head on over to ring in the New Year with the La Porte Chamber at the beautiful Civic Auditorium.
The evening is black-tie optional, featuring a Spire Farm-to-Fork meal and music from HiFi 2 WiFi on the bill.
Off the beaten path:
Hey, maybe the party is not your idea of a good time, and more power to you. Maybe, your idea of NYE is getting a head start on your resolutions, perhaps getting started on that exercise program you always wanted to kickstart, or even exploring your creative side and getting out and doing something different than the usual evening go-tos.
If that’s the case, why not give the year-round run club at Sunset Hill Park a shot on New Year’s Eve, or forget watching a band that evening and do some rocking out yourself at the Open Stage Night at Front Porch Music in Valpo?
Who knows how much fun you’ll have doing something different from the ordinary that day until you try, right?
And if you still want the party atmosphere after trying those out in Valpo, there’s a party at the Porter County Expo Center that night with open bar and a nacho bar.
And there really is no way to reward yourself better after a good run than a well-deserved trip to the nacho bar.
But whatever you decide to do in NWI this NYE, be sure to make it a good, responsible, and safe night out.