Shopping, sips, and
Saturday night plans
From antique-hunting on the courthouse square to craft beer at Three Floyds to live theater in Munster, the 219 keeps things interesting. Here's where to spend your weekends.
Shopping & destinations
Every town has a spot worth the visit. Here's where I send people when they ask "where should I go?"
Crown Point Courthouse Square
Antiques & BoutiquesCrown Point
The historic square is packed with antique shops, vintage boutiques, and local stores tucked into 19th-century buildings. Some shops occupy the original jail cells in the basement of the Old Lake County Courthouse.
Learn moreThree Floyds Brewing Co.
Craft BreweryMunster
A globally recognized craft microbrewery that's become a pilgrimage site for beer lovers across the Midwest. Dark Lord, Zombie Dust, and a rotating tap list that's always worth the visit.
Learn moreCentennial Village
Shopping CenterMunster
Munster's main retail corridor along Calumet Avenue. Restaurants, shopping, and services in a walkable mixed-use development.
Lincoln Highway Antique District
AntiquesSchererville / Dyer
A stretch of US-41 and Lincoln Highway lined with antique shops, thrift stores, and vintage finds. A treasure hunter's dream.
Theater at the Center
Live TheaterMunster
Top live theater venue in Northwest Indiana. Professional productions, intimate seating, and a loyal local following.
Learn moreCedar Lake Historical Association Museum
MuseumCedar Lake
Local history museum and the home of the Steamer Dewey, a 1915 steamboat offering scenic rides on Cedar Lake.
Learn moreHesston Steam Museum
MuseumLaPorte County (near Cedar Lake)
Working steam engines, railroad history, and a nostalgic step back in time. Just a short drive from Cedar Lake.
Learn moreHeritage Park Historical Society Museum
MuseumMunster
Local history museum connected to Munster's Ice Age-era dune heritage. Small but fascinating for history buffs.
GGC EATERY
Food Hall / DiningHammond
A new-school dining concept in Hammond bringing fresh energy to the local food scene.
Learn moreBreweries & bars
Three Floyds Brewing Co.
Munster
The crown jewel of Indiana craft beer. World-class IPAs and an annual Dark Lord Day that draws thousands.
Fuzzy Line Brewing Company
Highland
A Highland craft brewery serving up creative brews in a laid-back taproom setting.
By Way Brewing Company
Hammond
A Hammond nano-brewery with ever-rotating small-batch beers and a loyal local following.
Wild Rose Brewing Company
Griffith
A Griffith taproom pouring house-made craft beers with a warm, neighborhood feel.
New Oberpfalz Brewing
Griffith
A German-inspired brewery in Griffith producing traditional lagers and ales with authentic techniques.
Off Square Brewing
Crown Point
A Crown Point brewpub off the courthouse square with a rotating tap list and a welcoming vibe.
18th St. Brewery
Hammond
A nationally acclaimed brewery in Hammond known for bold IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, and an edgy taproom.
313 Taproom
Munster
A Munster craft beer bar with a curated tap lineup and a cozy, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Manic Mead Wine Cider
Crown Point
A Crown Point micro-winery producing small-batch mead, wine, and cider with a creative twist.
Culinary Misfits
Crown Point
Part bar, part culinary experiment. Creative drinks and a vibe you won't find anywhere else in the county.
Bedarra Bar
Crown Point
A cocktail bar on Grant Street with a creative menu and a warm, neighborhood-bar feel.
Want the inside scoop?
I'm always finding new spots worth sharing. If you're thinking about making Lake County home, I can point you to the neighborhoods that match your lifestyle.
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