Are you looking for the perfect weekend trip filled with local history? Look no further than this unique city in the Hoosier State. You’ll find charming shops, rich architecture, and even dark history from the Gangster Era. You might even get to meet some spooky spirits that haunt the old jailhouse during a nighttime ghost tour.
Crown Point is a beautiful city in northwest Indiana filled with gorgeous historic buildings. The downtown square has a scenic main street that hosts a seasonal farmers market and plenty of local events.
Crown Point Indiana
The city is dominated by the courthouse in the center of town, which is known as the “Grand Old Lady.” This architectural marvel was once called the “Marriage Mill” because you didn’t have to wait to receive a marriage license.
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You’ll get to experience one-of-a-kind shopping in the basement of the courthouse, which houses 13 local shops. There’s a record store, a toy stop, and The Candy Cove, which sells delicious sweets.
The Candy Cove/Facebook Learn more about this unique underground shopping destination on the city’s website.
The Lake County Sheriff’s House & Jail is an iconic building that once housed the infamous prisoner John Dillinger. Tours are available May-October, and it even offers spooky Halloween events.
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons You can tour John Dillinger’s cell, which he escaped from in 1934. This is also the set where Public Enemies was filmed with Johnny Depp playing the American gangster. It offers historic tours during the day and paranormal tours at night. The tour guide has ghosting equipment to help you spot full-body apparitions!
For a breath of fresh air, be sure to visit the delightful Lemon Lake County Park. Lemon Lake has over 400 acres with walking trails, a dog park, five disc golf courses, a playground, and a sledding hill in the winter.
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Vintage shoppers will love visiting Crown Antique Mall, which has three floors filled to the brim with antiques. In the warmer months, it offers an outdoor flea market and hosts an antique car show.
Crown Point Antique Mall/Google Maps Keep up on current hours and events on the store’s Facebook page.
After a long day of shopping and ghost hunting, grab a bite to eat at Fahrenheit Two Twelve Restaurant. It’s a steakhouse that offers delicious seafood and a fully stocked bar.
Fahrenheit Two Twelve/Google Maps Check out the restaurant’s menu and more on its website.
You can spend the night at the lovely Little Green House on Airbnb. The quaint house is just five minutes from the historic district and town square.
Paul And Teresa/AirBnb Learn more and book your own stay here.
Whether you’re looking for excellent antiquing, awe-inspiring architecture, or real-life ghost stories, Crown Point has everything you’re looking for. Have you spent time in this picturesque city? Let us know what you thought of your experience!
Crown Point Indiana
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The Candy Cove/Facebook
Learn more about this unique underground shopping destination on the city’s website.
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
You can tour John Dillinger’s cell, which he escaped from in 1934. This is also the set where Public Enemies was filmed with Johnny Depp playing the American gangster. It offers historic tours during the day and paranormal tours at night. The tour guide has ghosting equipment to help you spot full-body apparitions!
Mark Baum/Alltrails
Crown Point Antique Mall/Google Maps
Keep up on current hours and events on the store’s Facebook page.
Fahrenheit Two Twelve/Google Maps
Check out the restaurant’s menu and more on its website.
Paul And Teresa/AirBnb
Learn more and book your own stay here.
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Address: Crown Point, IN 46307, USA
