Don & Kim's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Indiana Dunes State Park has the best local sand beaches, public beach facilities, and variety of well-marked hiking trails. It is only 3 miles from our place
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State ParkThe Indiana Dunes State Park has the best local sand beaches, public beach facilities, and variety of well-marked hiking trails. It is only 3 miles from our place
Chellberg Farm is part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. The Farm includes hiking trails through some scenic terrain, historic farm buildings and equipment, cows, pigs and chickens. It is only 2 miles from downtown and walking distance from the Pool Barn!
Chellberg Farm
709-747 N Mineral Springs RdChellberg Farm is part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. The Farm includes hiking trails through some scenic terrain, historic farm buildings and equipment, cows, pigs and chickens. It is only 2 miles from downtown and walking distance from the Pool Barn!
The Bailly Homestead features original log cabin homes and out-buildings from the original settlers to this area in 1822. Only 2 miles from downtown and 1/2 mile trail walk from our Pool Barn. Hiking trails too
Bailly Homestead
733 Howe RdThe Bailly Homestead features original log cabin homes and out-buildings from the original settlers to this area in 1822. Only 2 miles from downtown and 1/2 mile trail walk from our Pool Barn. Hiking trails too
Food Scene
Wagner's Ribs is one of our loca favorites. Tender and tasty. Inside is for adults only as it is a restaurant/bar. However takeout is available. Only 1/2 mile for the Pool Barn.
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Wagner's Ribs
361 Wagner RdWagner's Ribs is one of our loca favorites. Tender and tasty. Inside is for adults only as it is a restaurant/bar. However takeout is available. Only 1/2 mile for the Pool Barn.
Another locally owned favorite. A variety of tasty food in a converted downtown home. Check it out.
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Ivy's Bohemia House
321 BroadwayAnother locally owned favorite. A variety of tasty food in a converted downtown home. Check it out.
If you want a variety of tasty food with generous portions and reasonable prices, George's is another locally owned favorite.
The Original George's Gyros Spot
325 North Calumet RoadIf you want a variety of tasty food with generous portions and reasonable prices, George's is another locally owned favorite.
If you don't mind spending a little more for some great food in a cozy welcoming atmosphere with great service, visit Lucrezia Cafe
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Lucrezia® Café
428 S Calumet RdIf you don't mind spending a little more for some great food in a cozy welcoming atmosphere with great service, visit Lucrezia Cafe
Looking for breakfast? We enjoy Northside Diner. Checkout all the old movie memories while you are there.
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Northside Diner and Food Truck
100 N Calumet RdLooking for breakfast? We enjoy Northside Diner. Checkout all the old movie memories while you are there.
Need another breakfast option? Third Coast offers very tasty food in a nice atmosphere. Portions aren't large so don't plan to split a meal or have leftovers. The food is good though.
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Third Coast Spice Cafe
761 Indian Boundary RdNeed another breakfast option? Third Coast offers very tasty food in a nice atmosphere. Portions aren't large so don't plan to split a meal or have leftovers. The food is good though.
Looking for a real tasty burger? Try Octave grill in downtown Chesterton
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Octave Grill
105 S Calumet RdLooking for a real tasty burger? Try Octave grill in downtown Chesterton
How about an old fashioned drive-up, eat in your vehicle, root beer stand? My mom waitressed on rollerskates here in the 50's. Inside and picnic dining too. Try their home-made root beer in a frosted mug. We always get a gallon to share! I've been eating their chili-dogs my entire life. Open spring/summer/fall.
Port Drive In
419 N Calumet RdHow about an old fashioned drive-up, eat in your vehicle, root beer stand? My mom waitressed on rollerskates here in the 50's. Inside and picnic dining too. Try their home-made root beer in a frosted mug. We always get a gallon to share! I've been eating their chili-dogs my entire life. Open spring/summer/fall.
There are many pizza places in Chesterton. We enjoy Duneland Pizza. I (Don) have been loving their supreme since they opened 50 years ago. Owners now in retirement, they are open on weekends only. Duneland is across the street from our Private Downtown Apt and only 2 miles from the Pool Barn.
Duneland Pizza
520 BroadwayThere are many pizza places in Chesterton. We enjoy Duneland Pizza. I (Don) have been loving their supreme since they opened 50 years ago. Owners now in retirement, they are open on weekends only. Duneland is across the street from our Private Downtown Apt and only 2 miles from the Pool Barn.
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Beach Gear
If you plan a summer trip to the beach, be sure to bring sandals or flipflops, etc. The sand gets very hot. Bring a large towel, blanket, or beach chair too. And remember the sun screen!