Porter County’s best local businesses

The 171 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 10

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171 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants55 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 27
• 02Beauty25 places · newest: American Trim & Style, Aug 27
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Louie's Tux Shop, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Duck Creek Golf Course, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife17 places · newest: Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Belle Estanni Bake Shoppe, Jul 21
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Goodwill, Aug 27
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Classic Bodyworks 24 Hour Gym & Fitness, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: United Dance Arts, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden7 places · newest: M & M Maintenance LLC, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Quinlan & Fabish Music Company, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Aug 2
• 13Cafes7 places · newest: BIGGBY COFFEE, Aug 27

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• Bass Pro Shops

  Sporting Goods

  Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.

  6425 Daniel Burnham Dr (Portage) · stores.basspro.com ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  100 Porters Vale Blvd (Valparaiso) · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Petco

  Pets

  Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

  5925 US-6 (Portage) · stores.petco.com ↗

• Smoochie Pooch

  Pets

  From tidy trims to skin care focused spa days, Smoochie Pooch keeps Porter County cats and dogs looking sharp and feeling calm. They tailor…

  3311 Willowcreek Rd (Portage) · smoochie-pooch.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

  Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

  5894 US-6 (Portage) · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

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