Overview
Crown Point is a city in Lake County, Indiana.
1 things to do · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Crown Point
Deep River Waterpark
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Indiana Dunes National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 14 mi away. Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
I-65 runs on the east side of the city. Exit-243 serves Crown Point. From here North US-231 enters the Crown Point.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
By car
I-65 runs on the east side of the city. Exit-243 serves Crown Point. From here North US-231 enters the Crown Point.
By bus
From Gary Route 17 of the Gary Public Transportation Corporation's commuter bus can be taken to the Lake County Government Complex on the northside of Crown Point.
Get around
Downtown Crown Point is best traveled by foot. A car is best used to extensively explore the city. Crown Point has a trolley that it uses for transporting people during the summertime around the city. This service is provided most noticeably during special events.
Do
- - in Crown Point
Eat
Eat Main St. Cafe
Crown Hill. Small town cafe offering up sizeable tasty meals. Main St. has over 300 menu items, yes, 300. From stuffed tomatoes to Greek inspired pan fried cod. They fill you up with plenty of eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The building dates back from 1896.
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