Munster, Indiana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Munster is in Lake County, Indiana. Today Munster is a quiet town that is in the midst of continual growth. The town is excellent at planning and has developed an award winning school system. Despite growing larger and larger everyday, Munster has a small-town friendly demeanor and one is always welcomed with a genuine interest.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 6 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Munster

Centennial Park

Complete with golf course, restaurant, clubhouse, lake, and bench swings with amazing views of the Chicago Skyline.

Community Veterans' Memorial

Meant to evoke serious emotions with an underlying intention to educate the public about peace and the major wars that shaped the 21st century. 6.5 acres tribute with a lake, fountain, and a path meant to stroll along wi…

Centennial Park

There is a 9-hole golf course that is supposedly one of the best in the surrounding area. It was developed on the old landfill and has a driving range and a beautiful pro-shop.

The Center for the Visual and Performing Arts

Many times there are excellent plays offered here. There are plays offered year round in the 416-person theatre, there are also concerts offered.

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 — 6 mi away. Directions
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Centennial Park, Community Veterans' Memorial
Lunch Munster Gyros
Afternoon Centennial Park, The Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
Dinner The Commander Restaurant
Evening Butterfingers

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

Munster was designated as a town in 1907. Settled and established in 1845 by the Brass family when they built a two-story inn and tavern, Munster became very popular soon after in 1853 as a place for truck farms because of the growing market in the near-by Chicago. Munster began to grow as a community and grew in skilled worker men such as oil men, steel workers, and businessmen from the city.

Get in

By plane

Lansing Municipal Airport, 18200 Chicago Ave, Lansing, Illinois
Midway International Airport, 5600 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Illinois
O'Hare International Airport, tel: +1 773-686-3700, email: aviation@Ohare.com
Gary Chicago International Airport, 6001 W. Industrial Highway, Gary, Indiana, tel: +1 219-949-9722, +1 219-949-4925; email: information@gyymail.com

By bus

By train

South Shore Line

Get around

It is best to get around by car, but there are taxi services available.

Classic Taxi, 862 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, Indiana. Tel: +1 219-322-8758. Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, and American Express.

See

See Centennial Park

Complete with golf course, restaurant, clubhouse, lake, and bench swings with amazing views of the Chicago Skyline.

📍 1005 Ridge Road

Maps

See Community Veterans' Memorial

📍 9710 Calumet Ave🕒 dawn until dusk💲 Free

Maps

Do

Do Centennial Park

There is a 9-hole golf course that is supposedly one of the best in the surrounding area. It was developed on the old landfill and has a driving range and a beautiful pro-shop.

📍 1005 Ridge Road

Maps