Nestled in Northwest Indiana and just 20 miles from Lake Michigan, the town of St. John, Indiana offers a quiet, country living with big city amenities just a short drive away. Just 24 miles from Chicago, the town of St. John was named “The best place to raise kids in Indiana,” in 2013 by Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Rankings. The study took into account public school performance, safety, housing costs, commute time, adults’ educational attainment, the share of homes with children, and diversity.
Dining & Entertainment
Most of the shopping options in St. John are located along Wicker Avenue and are only a short drive from most homes. The St. John’s Mall offers local antique and collectible stores along with flower shops and clothing stores. Larger well-known clothing and retail outlets serve the area, and shopping centers in the surrounding cities of Schererville, Highland and Hobart are just a short distance away. Hop aboard the South Shore Train and take a 45-minute ride to Chicago for big city shopping. The Lighthouse Outlet Mall in Michigan City carries many designer brands and makes for a nice day trip.
A variety of dining options await the casual or fine diner in St. John and the surrounding area: from burgers to barbecue to fine dining, there’s not a shortage of options here. Breakfast is served at Avgo and a variety of locally owned pizza shops and burger joints await the hungry visitor. Take a short drive to Teibel’s Family Restaurant in nearby Schererville for a fine seafood meal.
Families on the go enjoy a variety of nationally known chain restaurants and sandwich shops which round out the eating and dining experience in St. John.
