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Pageant officials have announced that they have again selected Merrillville, and Lake County, as the host city/area for the next Miss Indiana Teen USA and Miss Indiana USA Pageants. The events will take place October 31, November 1 & 2, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville.

Located in the northwest corner of Indiana in Chicago's eastern edge with I-65, I-80/90, and U.S. 30 as major thoroughfares. Only minutes from downtown Chicago, Lake County, Indiana is easily accessible from all destinations. Beauty, history, fun, and excitement are yours to discover in Lake County, Indiana. As Chicago's Neighboring South Shore, Lake County enjoys convenient interstate, air and rail transportation. We are comprised of 19 unique communities that blend into a mix of big city fun and small-town friendliness. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it here.

If excitement's what you crave, seek your fortune at one of our lake front Casino Boats. Try one of our many excellent restaurants, or take in a show and enjoy top name entertainment at the Star Plaza Theatre. If you desire a slower pace, spend some time exploring our historic towns and shopping for antiques. You'll experience how people lived in years past, while appreciating the many amenities of today.

If shopping is your recreation of choice, Lake County is only 30-minutes from Chicago's Magnificent Mile in Michigan Avenue for up scale shopping. If you are looking for bargains galore, visit our neighboring premium outlet mall, Lighthouse Place!

If you are a lover of the outdoors, lake County is for you. It's all here, golfing, sailing, hiking, swimming and fishing. With pro-level golf courses, and miles of beaches, trails and sand dunes, Lake Country is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the gracious hospitality of Northwest Indiana.

Call 1-800-ALL-LAKE and we'll help you plan your trip to Chicago's Neighboring South Shore. Visit us on-line at www.alllake.org.

Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza has a premiere Midwest location at the intersection of I-65 and US 30 in Merrillville, Indiana. Just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

With 347 newly renovated guestrooms and suites along with 67,000 sq. of meeting space, 21 rooms and a 3400 seat theatre adjoining (Star Plaza Theatre), the Radisson is perfect for a weekend getaway, business trip or convention host.

Winner of the Radisson Hotels International Presidents Award in 2001, 2002, and 2003 for customer service, the hotel has 5 restaurants and lounges, including Wisecrackers Comedy Club, and a beautiful atrium with waterfall, plus indoor /outdoor pools and spas.

The Miss Indiana Teen USA Pageant and Miss Indiana USA Pageant are official preliminaries to the MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants. Independently produced by Sanders and Associates, Inc. under license from Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.

The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
800 East 81st Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Reservations: (800) 333-3333
Telephone: (219) 769-6311
Fax: (219) 769-1462

 

Miss Indiana USA® and Miss Indiana Teen USA®

Miss Indiana USA® and Miss Indiana Teen USA®