Dining and Entertainment
One of our favorite restaurants in Chesterton is Lucrezia, serving tasty Northern Italian cuisine. Another local favorite is Wagner’s, voted “Best Ribs in the Region” for nearly 20 years in a row!
Chesterton’s European Market takes place on Saturdays, May through October and provides a tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment, and a festive community atmosphere.
There are many more great entertainment ideas located at the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce site.
Parks and Recreation
You can’t visit Chesterton without stopping by the Indiana Dunes National Park for the beautiful dunes and beaches of Lake Michigan. Hikers will enjoy a mix of over 45 miles of wetland, river, prairie, forest, and rugged dune trails.
The Brassie Golf Club is considered one of the best golfing spots in Northwest Indiana. It is a semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course featuring rolling terrain, strategic bunkering, for a memorable golf experience.
The Sand Creek Country Club offers resort style service and facilities with its private Marsh, Creek, and Lake golf courses. Facilities include a fitness and health club, tennis, swimming pool, fine dining, and of course, world class golf.
Living
According to City-Data.com the median household income for Chesterton homes from a 2021 study shows an income of $90,374 compared to $62,743 for all of Indiana.
Median home values for Chesterton in the same time frame were $292,098 compared to $182,400 for the rest of the state.
For current information on homes for sale in Chesterton review these listings or contact our office to set up an appointment.
Schools, Health, Transportation
Hospital and healthcare facilities near Chesterton include the Porter Hospital in Valparaiso, The St. Mary Medical Center Inc. located in Hobart, and the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Center in Michigan City.
Amtrak has a station 12 miles away in Michigan City at 100 Washington St.
There are several colleges and universities close to Chesterton. Purdue University-North Central Campus is in Westville. Additionally, there is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest also in Gary, Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in Chicago, and South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois.
Information on local public elementary through high schools at Duneland School Corporation.
More Info
Whether you have a question on buying a home in Chesterton, selling a home, or any other Chesterton, Indiana Real Estate question please call or email us. We’re always happy to help!
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