Things to do in Chesterton
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve is a beautiful 167-acre preserve located in Chesterton, Indiana. We are 50 short miles from Chicago and 5 miles south of Lake Michigan. We are open for all who would like to experience, explore and appreciate nature. 1 mile outside of Chesterson. Call 219-926-1842 for more information.
Great Lakes Museum of Military
Displays of military memorabilia from all eras including military vehicles/armament, uniforms, photos, edged weapons, posters, medals, firearms, research library, archives and more. Less than 20 miles form Chesterton. Call 219-872-2702 for more information.
360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN 46304
Indiana Dunes State Park
This beautiful nature center offers details of the history of the dunes area and a variety of special programming year-round. The sand dunes will astound you, as will the vast variety of desert plants, giant wood ferns and white pines. Call 219-926-1952 for more information.
1600 North 25 E., Chesterton, IN 46304
Lustron House
The prefabricated, steel ranch houses were built for the post-World War II era housing shortage, some of which were located in the Duneland area. Many local residents are most familiar with the Lustron house with its yellow, baked-enamel exterior, the ability to hane picture on the walls with magnets...designated on the National Register, at 411 Bowser Ave. in the Morgan Park subdivision in Chesterton. Call 219-874-5322 for more information.
Stephens St. & U.S. Hwy 20, Chesterton, IN 46304
Old Lighthouse Museum
The Old Lighthouse Museum is the only lighthouse in Indiana featuring displays and exhibits form it's enchanted past. Call 219-872-6133 for more information.