In 1834 the town of Coffee Creek took its name from a local creek running through what was at the time downtown. Although Chesterton finally adopted its current name in 1870, the region and the Indiana Dunes have always been synonymous. Today there’s more to Chesterton than just its 15 miles of breathtaking, sandy, Lake Michigan beaches. Locals enjoy great restaurants, golf, wonderful city, state and national parks, and as always, they take great pride in their town’s role as the gateway to the great Indiana Dunes.
Dining & 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.
